Jay Hutchins

About Jay Hutchins

I believe leadership is stewardship — of people, culture, and performance.As a cross-functional executive in the construction industry, I operate at the intersection of operations, finance, talent, and strategy. My focus is simple: build the systems and leaders required to scale responsibly.Growth doesn’t break companies — weak leadership systems do.I am passionate about creating organizations that are:• Clear in expectations• Disciplined in execution• Aligned across functions• Courageous in decision-makingSuccession planning isn’t about replacing roles. It’s about preparing leaders for greater ambiguity, complexity, and enterprise accountability. Experience matters. Cross-functional understanding matters. Character matters most.My responsibility is to protect our people, protect the company, and build something that lasts. Exceptional Skills in the Following Areas: Strategic Agility | Business Acumen | Decision Making | Motivating Others | Organization | Results Driven Creativity | Process Management | Leadership Development | Diverse Team Building | Conflict Resolution Leading Remote Teams | Interpersonal Skills | Collaborative Relationships | Labor Relations | Perspective Public Speaking | Communication | Talent Acquisition | Talent Development | Performance Management Succession Planning | Total Compensation Rewards | Training/Coaching | Forecasting | Global Experience Excellent Technical Skills: HRIS Systems | Payroll Systems | Microsoft Office

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Fessler & Bowman

   Jun 2024 — Present · Holly, MI, US

Education

• University of Michigan-Flint

  BBA, Marketing

  1990 — 1995

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Advanced Human Resources Executive Program

  2019 — 2019

• IESE Business School

  Global Leadership program

  2013 — 2013

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Strategic Leadership

  2018 — 2018

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Strategic HR Program

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Automotive
• Product Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Market Analysis
• Management
• Negotiation
• Budgets
• Continuous Improvement
• Program Management
• Benchmarking
• Manufacturing
• Purchasing
• Pricing
• Global Sourcing
• Cost Benefit
• Corporate Development
• Life Skills
• Time Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Leading Meetings
• Human Resources
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Management Development
• Learning Management
• Blended Learning
• E-Learning
• Team Building
• Lean Manufacturing
• Fmea
• Six Sigma