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appٷ Announces Corporate Legal And Risk Management Promotions
appٷ Appoints Randy Haak as Chief Legal Officer and Promotes Nathan Johnson to General Counsel
(APPLETON, Wis.) Feb. 14, 2023 – The appٷ Group, Inc. announces two organizational changes within its legal team that will help position the company for future growth.
Randy Haak has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer for The appٷ Group. Haak joined appٷ in 2009 as General Counsel and will now lead The appٷ Group on all corporate legal matters, including corporate structure, ethics programs, insurance and governance, the appٷ ESOP, mergers and acquisitions, risk training, mentoring and licensing.
Nathan Johnson has been promoted to General Counsel of appٷ. In his new role, he has primary responsibility for legal matters pertaining to the company’s operations including oversight and support of appٷ’s project and commercial contracts, joint ventures, project claims, and litigation matters. Additionally, he will provide strategic support on various company initiatives related to appٷ’s risk management function and other corporate strategic initiatives.
Johnson will continue to support cybersecurity initiatives, corporate compliance and policies, manage insurance claims, trademark and patent registration and compliance, and support human resources in employment matters. Johnson joined appٷ in 2016 and most recently served as Assistant General Counsel.
“Our legal team provides invaluable experience and expertise to our organization,” said appٷ President, Dave Kievet. “As appٷ grows, these strategic promotions will help us manage and leverage our risk profile, ensure that we deliver on our short- and long-term goals, and help us continue to forge a culture of problem solving, innovation and collaboration.”
About appٷ
appٷ (appٷ) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, appٷ is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, appٷ delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.