Hammes Healthcare Announces Justin Franklin as New Vice President in Denver
Hammes Healthcare, a prominent firm specializing in real estate consulting and management in the healthcare sector, is excited to announce the addition of Justin Franklin as Vice President, with a base in Denver. Franklin brings over two decades of extensive experience in construction and project management, particularly within the healthcare industry. His career includes overseeing capital projects worth more than $3.5 billion, comprising campus redevelopments, the construction of new hospitals, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment exchanges.
Having occupied various roles such as a contractor, owner's representative, and claims consultant, Justin has a well-rounded understanding of the complexities involved in capital project delivery. This diversity in experience enables him to foresee challenges, encourage collaboration among stakeholders, and devise effective solutions that ultimately benefit healthcare clients and the communities they serve.
In his new position at Hammes Healthcare, Justin will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational direction for the organization's Western region. This includes guiding projects from their initial capital planning stages through to their execution and delivery.
Nancy Connolly, President of Hammes Healthcare, remarked on Franklin's arrival, stating, "Justin's depth of experience and his ability to unite stakeholders around client and project objectives align perfectly with our values and approach at Hammes. His leadership will enhance our capacity to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and further strengthen our growth in the Denver market and throughout the Western region."
Justin is currently an executive board member of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) and a core member of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Colorado Community of Practice. He holds a bachelor's degree in Construction Science and Management from Kansas State University and an MBA from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
Founded in 1991, Hammes has developed a strong reputation as a leading provider of healthcare real estate strategies, project management, development, investment, and property management solutions. Receiving accolades as one of the nation's top healthcare developers, Hammes has consistently maintained a strong presence in the market for over 27 years, demonstrating their commitment to excellence through their recognition in Modern Healthcare's Construction & Design Survey and Revista's Outpatient Healthcare Real Estate Development Report. With its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Hammes operates through multiple regional offices across the United States, emphasizing their deep-rooted expertise in the healthcare sector.
In light of Justin Franklin's extensive background and the strategic direction he brings, Hammes Healthcare is poised to enhance its operations and service offerings in the Western region, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery and project success in the years to come.