Appointment of Miotke to full-time Chairman, Kraus to President and CEO
next step in success strategy for Milwaukee construction firm
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Jansen Group announced it has divided its top leadership
position to establish separate Chairman of the Board, President and CEO positions to better
achieve the company’s strategic goals in the construction industry. Thomas O. Miotke, formerly
the company’s Chairman, President and CEO, will be the full-time Chairman of the Board. Brian
J. Kraus, formerly Jansen’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, will become President and
CEO.
“This move matches the goals in our strategic plan initiated earlier this year by
consolidating the business into two companies – Jansen Construction Group, Inc., a general
contracting and construction management operation, and Signature Group, Inc., a skilled
construction workforce operation,” Miotke said. “Through this process, we have two distinct,
full-time leadership positions, each with specific duties and responsibilities. Brian and I are
committed to Jansen’s success and share the same corporate values and dedication to
excellence for the future at the Jansen Group. Brian and I look forward to building on the energy
of our employees, customers and business partners to lead our company into this next chapter.”
The changes are effective immediately.
Miotke joined The Jansen Group in 1965. A registered Professional Engineer, he is a
recognized expert in construction cost savings innovation, value engineering and project
coordination. He has chaired numerous organizations, including the Young Presidents’
Organization, the Associated General Contractors of America and Mason Contractors
Association of America. He is a cum laude graduate and the annual outstanding senior of
Marquette University’s College of Engineering.
Kraus joined the Jansen Group as Controller in 1998. He is an expert in construction
management operations and the financial side of the construction industry, and is president of
the Construction Financial Management Association, Milwaukee chapter. He is a graduate of
the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
“The Jansen Group has made these changes to enhance its strength and
competitiveness in a constantly evolving industry,” Miotke said. “Our vision is to continue
Jansen’s 77-year tradition of quality and success and to be our customers’ best construction
solution as a leader and innovator in our field. We are honored to have been part of the Jansen
success story, and to have these important roles in writing its next chapters.”
About The Jansen Group
For 77 years, Jansen has developed an excellent reputation as a quality general
contractor, trade contractor, and construction management firm with a diverse range of services
in most types of building construction. The Jansen Group consists of two companies – Jansen
Construction Group, Inc. and Signature Group, Inc. – who are noted for the skills and value they
bring customers and their ability to manage architecturally unique and complex projects.
Jansen comprises 120 craftsmen and professionals who take pride in their company and in the
services they provide. Jansen serves a variety of markets including education, community,
municipal, corporate, industrial, retail, religious and senior housing and is a recognized expert in
the area of sustainable construction. Noted projects include Fountain Square Retail Center, the
Greenfield Law Enforcement Center, Avalon Square, St. Anthony Parish, Stark Investments,
Pewaukee High School and Elementary School, The Urban Ecology Center and Schlitz
Audubon Nature Center.
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