Chandler enclosure firm shuffles executive team

Kovach Enclosure Systems, a maker of high-performance facade systems and architectural enclosures that’s based in Chandler, has announced a series of key leadership appointments and the addition of a new board member.

All leadership changes come from within Kovach’s existing team, according to a news release.

Brad Wright has been appointed CEO of Kovach. His leadership philosophy centers on building a healthy, profitable, and employee-owned company where people thrive and the client experience remains best-in-class, the release states.

James Hatch has been named president and chief strategy officer. In this role, Hatch will continue to lead Kovach’s pursuit and preconstruction alignment efforts to ensure project profitability and strong client partnerships.

Deseray Gruben has been appointed chief financial officer. Her leadership is counted on for financial strategy, forecasting, and helping ensure the long-term sustainability of Kovach’s employee stock ownership plan.

Jansen Miller assumes the role of chief construction officer, overseeing all project execution and delivery. The team elevates quality, training and collaboration among employee-owners across all project teams.

Allen “Kelly” Sands, chairman of the Kovach board, announced the board’s addition of Jack Kucera, who brings decades of executive leadership, entrepreneurial success, and philanthropic commitment, the release states, especially with a company called Climatec.

Kucera recently completed his sixth year as Board Chair of the Air Force Academy Foundation, helping raise nearly $300 million in support of Academy programs.

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