Brian Jones
Faith-driven CEO | Serving and empowering others, to drive company and individual flourishing | Enriching lives
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at The State Group
- Location
- Franklin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Jones
With nearly 30 transformative years in the construction industry, I’ve witnessed firsthand the resilience and skill that our workforce brings to the table. My journey began as an intern during my civil engineering studies at the University of Kentucky, and over the years, I advanced through various roles—from field engineer to CEO.I am a faith-driven leader and what has consistently inspired me throughout my career is the passion and ingenuity of the construction workforce. These individuals tackle challenges daily—whether it’s battling the elements, navigating safety protocols, or working at an unprecedented pace, all while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship. They are the backbone of our industry and the unsung heroes of progress.As I step into this new chapter, I remain committed to championing the trades and supporting the innovative spirit that drives us forward. I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals, explore new opportunities, and contribute to shaping the future of construction in a way that enriches lives in a purpose driven way.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Dec 2025 — Present · Franklin, TN, US
The State Group is one of North America’s leading multi-trade industrial and specialty services contractors. Established in 1961, State Group provides comprehensive multi-trade services that include electrical, mechanical and civil on a single source basis.State Group performs over 7 million labor-hours annually of construction, retrofit, maintenance, and emergency services. State Group also has computerized tooling and equipment warehouses containing a broad spectrum of specialized tooling and rolling stock equipment to productively support its skilled workforce.Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, State Group has offices across Canada and the United States. State Group has built long-term relationships with Fortune 100 manufacturers, owners, property managers and Original Equipment Suppliers who look to State Group to complete complex building, manufacturing and engineering projects, safely, timely and cost effectively.Contact: i•••@stategroup.com18•••••••34
Education
University of Kentucky
BSCE, Civil Engineering
1994 — 2000
Skills
- Construction Management
- Green Building
- Project Estimation
- Construction Safety
- Budgets
- Civil Engineering
- Team Building
- Leed
- Contract Management
- Construction
- Project Planning
- Contractors
- Value Engineering
- Change Orders
- Design-Build
- Leed Ap
- Facilities Management
- Proposal Writing
- Subcontracting
- Contract Negotiation
- Process Scheduler
- Pre-Construction
- Project Bidding
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