ESCONDIDO, CA — Mat Gates, CCM, LEED AP, has been appointed President of Erickson-Hall Construction Co. With a 30-year career in the construction industry, Gates has extensive experience delivering complex projects throughout Southern California. His appointment comes at a pivotal time in Erickson-Hall's history as it transitions ownership to its employees. Gates began his construction industry career in 1992 upon graduating from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He joined Erickson-Hall in 2004 and has risen through the ranks from a Project Manager to the company's President. In his role, Gates will lead the Erickson-Hall team, with his priorities including developing talent, overseeing company operations, and creating a culture that positions the company for expanding new business and sustained strategic growth. Gates is also leading Erickson-Hall while it transitions ownership to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is a retirement plan that provides an ownership interest for the employees who contribute to the company's success. Shares of stock held by the ESOP are allocated to employees over time. Erickson-Hall's ESOP provides an opportunity to reward existing and future employees and provides for sustainable future growth of the company.

"It's an honor to be leading such a talented and committed group of individuals," Gates said. "This team absolutely deserves to benefit from the hard work they put in every day to ensure Erickson-Hall's success as employee owners."