Baker Construction Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Baker Construction, the largest concrete construction contractor in the U.S., has named Jason Uthe as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9.
Uthe brings extensive financial expertise and strategic leadership to Baker, with more than 20 years of experience in overseeing financial operations and driving business growth at several high-profile engineering and manufacturing firms. Prior to joining Baker, he served as senior vice president, corporate finance for Cornerstone Building Brands, where he successfully led corporate finance strategies, planning, operations, investor relations, and ERP transformation for a leading manufacturer of external building products in North America. Earlier in his career he held similar roles at Linde, Dover Corporation and Procter & Gamble.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jason to our executive team to help lead Baker into a new era of growth and high performance,” said Baker CEO Karl H. Watson, Jr. “His proven track record in financial stewardship, deep industry knowledge, and vision for innovation make him an ideal choice for keeping us on track to achieve significant growth while exceeding our clients’ expectations.”
As CFO, Uthe will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Baker, including strategic financial planning, financial shared services, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Uthe’s strategic insights and focus on operational excellence will support Baker’s purpose of building better structures and building better lives.
“It’s an honor to join Baker during this exciting time of growth and innovation,” said Uthe. “I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to contribute to the continued success of Baker.”
In addition to his professional experience, Uthe earned an MS in accounting from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA – Finance from Xavier University. He also has a BA in marketing and international business from the University of Cincinnati. He is Certified Public Accountant and is a Certified Internal Auditor. Throughout his career, Uthe has a proven record of working with executive leadership to drive growth and operational excellence.