Squires Named VP at Roger Hickel Contracting
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The leadership team at Roger Hickel Contracting (RHC) now includes Kris Squires as Vice President. In this role, he oversees estimating, project management, and business development.
Squires joined RHC in 2014 as an estimator and project manager, bringing a background in civil engineering and a strong understanding of the construction industry. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at UAA and worked briefly as a civil engineer before transitioning into construction.
A lifelong Alaskan, Squires lives in Anchorage with his wife, Brandi Squires, who is also a valued member of the RHC team.
Established in 1995, RHC has completed more than 400 civil and vertical construction projects for clients ranging from the Municipality of Anchorage and the State of Alaska to Walmart and FedEx.
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