CHICAGO, IL — The Walsh Group announces the promotion of Phil Griffith to Vice President within the company’s transportation division.

As Vice President, Griffith will provide oversight and leadership for transportation projects within the Midwest, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri. His responsibilities will include consultation with owners, monitoring project progress, and supervision and review of management systems and staff. “Phil’s success at Walsh is a testament to his years of dedication, leadership, and expertise in delivering critical transportation projects throughout the Chicago area and the Midwest,” said Nick Everson, Senior Vice President of Midwest Transportation. “He has demonstrated the ability to manage large, complex infrastructure projects with precision and integrity. Phil’s strong foundation with Walsh and his proven success make him an ideal leader to guide our continued growth across the region.” Griffith has 27 years of construction experience, with 20 years at Walsh Construction, previously serving as Regional Operations Manager and leading some of the Midwest’s most technically challenging transportation projects. His work spans major highway and transit initiatives, including the $492 million I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge Replacement, the $2.1 billion Phase One of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Red Purple Modernization, and the I-490 Elgin-to-O’Hare Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Griffith is also playing a key role in the upcoming $2.8 billion CTA Red Line Extension project.