AUBURN, MA — R.H. White Companies, a construction services and utility management firm, announces the promotion of Benjamin Barlow to Vice President of its Utility Construction Division. Barlow will oversee the division’s safety, people, business development, and sustainable growth in this senior management role.

A construction industry veteran, Barlow brings more than 20 years of construction experience to his new role. He has held positions of increasing responsibility managing multi-million-dollar projects internationally and has worked for the last seven years in New England with R.H. White Construction.

“Ben will ensure that the safety and wellness of our people remains our No. 1 core value while also focusing on quality and productivity to deliver consistent and sustainable financial results," President Tom White said. "Under his leadership, the utility division has experienced tremendous growth, including supporting the industry on energy transition projects. Ben will work closely with our executive management team to develop and execute strategic plans to continue the safe, profitable, and sustainable initiatives cultivated and managed through the division. I am confident that Ben is up to the challenge and look forward to his continued success."

A resident of Eastford, Connecticut, Barlow earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical and welding engineering technology from LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.