Birmingham-based operating company Hoar Holdings, LLC has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Turner Burton as chief executive officer (CEO) as part of an executive leadership transition with the intention of supporting the company’s long-term growth.

Current longtime CEO Rob Burton is transitioning to executive chairman where he will continue to provide strategic guidance and leadership.

“Leading Hoar for the last 25 years has been the privilege of a lifetime, and I am incredibly grateful for what our teams have built together,” Rob Burton said. “Turner is a proven leader who deeply understands our culture, people and long-term vision. I have full confidence in his ability to guide Hoar into its next chapter of growth and innovation, and I look forward to supporting him and the organization in my new role as executive chairman.”

Burton has been the CEO since 2001 and has overseen the opening of nine additional offices. Most notably was the company’s growth in revenue during his tenure, going from an annual revenue of $110 million to an annual revenue of $1.55 billion.

Turner Burton — a graduate of Auburn University — has been the president of Hoar Construction since 2018 and has served in various roles including vice president of the Alabama Division.

“I am honored to step into the role of CEO and build on the strong foundation Rob and our leadership team have established,” he said. “The values Hoar was founded on and our Envisioned Future to become the most respected and admired company in the industry will continue to guide everything we do. By supporting our employees and fostering a culture rooted in service, we will deliver lasting value to our clients, partners and communities.”

Hoar Holdings manages several other projects that Burton will now be overseeing, including HPM — a program and project management firm with eight offices across the country — and RPI Rentals, a construction equipment and supplies company also headquartered in Birmingham.

“Working together across all our companies to best serve our customers is my top priority in this new role,” said Turner Burton. “I’m excited to continue to build our people to advance their skills, create new opportunities for leadership and align our teams, expertise and resources to support the long-term growth of our customers and our companies.”