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Mark Elpers

Construction and development firm Skanska announced the promotion of Mark Elpers to vice president — account manager of Skanska USA Building in Houston, Texas.

As a leader in Houston's construction sector, Elpers will be instrumental in building some of Houston's most innovative and community-changing projects that will support the region's growth.

Elpers has more than 30 years of experience in commercial office, light industrial and higher education construction at Skanska, and has overseen more than $800 million worth of high-profile projects across Texas.

Most recently, he served as project executive on the Norton Rose Fulbright Tower at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas A&M University's Wayne Roberts '85 Building and the Rice University McNair Hall addition.

"Mark is an exceptional leader for Skanska and a pivotal asset to the building projects reshaping how Houstonians live, work and play," said Dennis Yung, executive vice president and general manager of Skanska's Houston construction operations. "His innovative thinking and passion for quality has been instrumental in establishing Skanska as a construction leader in Texas."

Before joining Skanska USA Building, Elpers dedicated 23 years to Skanska's Civil division in Evansville, Ind., where he rose to vice president of operations.

Skanska operates 28 offices across the United States, with its headquarters in New York City. For more information, visit Skanska.com.

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