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Branch Group Subsidiary President Appointed to Governor’s business-led board

Aug 26, 2019

Ernie Caldwell Appointed to Board

The Branch Group is proud to share Governor Ralph Northam’s nominations announced Friday for his Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD). We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ernie Caldwell, President of G. J. Hopkins, a Branch Group Subsidiary Company, to serve a term of four years beginning 7/1/2019 and ending on 6/30/2023. Governor Northam is focused on building a Commonwealth that works better for all people, no matter who they are or where they live. During Ernie Caldwell’s term, he and the Workforce Development Board will assist the Governor in solving real problems faced by real people. VBWD is a business-led board that acts as an advisory body to the Governor and provides strategic leadership to the state regarding the workforce development system and its efforts to create a strong workforce aligned with employer needs.

About Branch

Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Branch touches all aspects of the built environment. As a full-service construction solutions partner, Branch is committed to exceptional performance and to developing business relationships sustained by mutual benefit and respect.

Branch has total revenues of over $500 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 employee-owners. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Branch ensures every employee has a vested interest in its success. Visit www.branchgroup.com or branchcareers.com to learn more.

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