Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Brooks

ST. LOUIS — Western Specialty Contractors promoted Tom Brooks to senior vice president of operations, effective Jan. 1.

Tom BrooksIn his new role, Brooks will oversee marketing, business development, the sealants division and an operations region within Western, as well as assist Western’s chief operating officer. Brooks has been with Western since 2012, most recently as vice president – operations and business development.

“During his three short years with Western, Tom has exhibited an outstanding ability to maximize resources, achieve project goals and deliver on client expectations,” said Western Specialty Contractors President Jeff Kelley. “Combined with his expertise in teambuilding and business strategy, Tom has proven to everyone here that he is a leader and deserving of the promotion. We are excited to see where he takes Western from here.”

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Brooks previously worked eight years for Berglund Construction in Chicago as senior project manager, vice president – operations, and vice president – business development. He also previously owned a construction company, Contech, LLC, and worked as construction manager for Gough & Gough while residing in Valparaiso, Ind.

Brooks has a degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue University – North Central Campus and an AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology from Southern Illinois University. He is a

U.S. Marine and Desert Storm veteran, and a graduate of the Military Police Academy.

Family-owned and operated for 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing and specialty roofing. It’s headquartered in St. Louis, with more than 30 branch offices nationwide and more than 1,200 employees and workers. 

For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit www.westernspecialtycontractors.com.