Our People

Our Leadership Team is made up of dedicated professionals who lead our organization toward strategic goals and inspire our team of 180+ to realize their full potential.

We believe true leadership lies in lifting up our staff to be the best that they can be; and in turn, serving our clients in the best ways possible.

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our leadership team

Across our office locations in Chicago, St. Louis, and Waterloo, our people blend multifaceted experience, talents, and perspectives to drive growth and ROI for the organizations and groundbreakers we serve.

We’re committed and dedicated to our people, both inside and outside of NewGround.

Paul Courter
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Mike Crane
COO
Pat Williams
CFO
Kevin Blair
Chairman of the board
Greg Ward
President, Canada
Scott Florini
SVP, Strategy
Hutt Rubio
SVP, Build
Bill Bily
SVP, Design
Jeff Ensweiler
SVP, Business Development

Our Core Values are at the Heart of Everything We Do

01. Servant Leadership

There is nothing more thrilling for us than to see our clients and employees succeed. Our business is about transforming big goals into achievements that our clients and people celebrate.

02. Excellence

Our talented team members are driven from within to be the best in the industry. We have a deep passion for strategy and a knack for flawlessly executing the smallest details.

03. Innovation

We think beyond the present to where your organization is going. Combining research with creativity, we bring the spaces of the future into reality today.

04. Collaboration

We build spaces that foster human connection and believe that the best ideas result from the collision of different perspectives.

05. Communication

Openness, clarity, and transparency are critical to building and maintaining successful relationships. We take the time to communicate and listen with care.

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