This week, F&C reporter Brian Johnson talks to Al Gerhardt, who was recently named executive vice president of Kraus-Anderson Cos. In that role, he will collaborate with KA Realty and Development, among other duties. He remains president of Kraus-Anderson Construction.

During his career, Gerhardt has held leadership positions with the Construction Industry Round Table, the Associated General Contractors, the ACE Mentor Program, and the Construction Specifications Institute.