Columbia, SC (June 14, 2012) – The leading criminal justice facility services firm in the nation, CGL, has named Matthew J. Skarr as its new Director of Business Development.
Mr. Skarr, formerly of Dewberry Architects, Inc., will be responsible for domestic business development and marketing of CGL’s unique and diverse set of in-house facility services lines — including facility planning, construction program management, building maintenance and management, development, and public-private partnerships.
“The strategic hiring of Matt Skarr exemplifies CGL's commitment to growing and servicing its domestic presence and clientele. Matt’s knowledge and experience show our clients that CGL is dedicated to providing the best and most innovative services for their criminal justice facilities," said Steve Carter, Principal and original co-founder of CGL.
“Matt is an important part of CGL’s service-oriented approach,” said Mr. Carter.
“I am honored to be part of the great minds at CGL, who continue to shape the corrections industry around the globe,” Skarr said. “CGL's ability to provide a full spectrum of services to its clients with only in-house personnel creates one of the most unique opportunities in corrections today.”
As a young, up and coming business development and marketing professional, Skarr has made a name for himself in the national corrections marketplace in just three short years. Before joining CGL, Skarr served as the National Director of Business Development and Marketing of Justice Architecture at Dewberry Architects, Inc.
Mr. Skarr has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Iowa. He currently resides in Naperville, IL, with his fiancée and two sons, Nolan and Kaden.
ABOUT CGL
CGL was formed in 2002, combining 35 years of experience in planning, design, and management through the merger of Carter Goble Associates, Inc.; CGA Facilities, Inc.; Lee Design and Management Group, Inc.; and Lee Engineering and Management Group, Inc.
CGL is focused on providing creative, practical solutions to system and facility development needs. CGL offers the fullest complement of services in the field, including: planning, project management expertise, facility design, facility maintenance, and robust facilities management services for social infrastructure. CGL has provided its broad range of services in 17 countries, 49 states, and more than 500 counties, applying its inclusive process to deliver more than $7 billion in public facility construction. CGL is a partner of and advocate for its clients, seeking to fulfill every operational and facility need through superior service. CGL’s one-on-one connection to its clients ensures true owner’s perspective representation for facilities that meet public need.
CGL’s history spans decades of work with governments, justice facilities, and other public organizations. Its client-focused services carefully guide owners through the process of defining and developing public facilities that are sure to provide users functionality for generations. Visit www.CGLcompanies.com to learn more about CGL.
CGL is an affiliate of Hunt Companies, Inc., a leading national real estate company dedicated to building value through development, investment, and management. Together, Hunt and its affiliates have more than $13 billion in assets under management. Visit www.huntcompanies.com to learn more about Hunt and its commitment to Values that Build.
