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Our Team

Construction is a team sport. Success and safety require the highest levels of trust, collaboration, and confidence that your teammates have the skill and work ethic to get the job done. Teamwork is first at BZI.

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From our first pole barn erected by five men to over eight hundred employees today, teamwork has been the cornerstone of our company culture. Developing teams that thrive and sharing our successes throughout the organization has enabled us to rapidly expand and exceed our customer’s expectations.

Leadership

James Barlow

Chief Executive Officer

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James Barlow, an entrepreneur since his teenage years, has led one of the most innovative construction companies in the US. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of BZI Steel, a leading technology steel erection company, as well as Innovatech, an innovative equipment manufacturing company. BZI and Innovatech systems are recognized for providing unrivaled new standards for safety, simplicity and efficiency. BZI’s patented construction equipment, innovations and exclusive unique steel erection methods have resulted in the company growing its revenue 10-fold since 2016 and growing their employee base from 80 to over 800.

Thomas Harker

Chief Operations Officer

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Thomas Harker is the Chief Operations Officer at BZI. As one of the first five employees at the company, his career started as a farmhand erecting pole barns and pre-engineered buildings in his hometown of Southern Utah.

Thomas has held a variety of roles at BZI, including field hand. foreman, superintendent, and regional manager oversaw structural steel, pre-engineering, and specialty welding projects.

Currently, as COO, Thomas oversees all operations for the company. He is responsible for leading all team members and general contractors for each project, ensuring the right policies and procedures are followed to create a safe working environment while completing projects on time.

Roger Howard

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Roger Howard is the Chief Human Resources Executive for BZI Steel, leading a team of over 800 team members committed to creating unrivaled new standards for safety, simplicity and efficiency with their patented construction equipment. He brings more than 27 years of experience in various sectors including public, private, and non-profit. He has a successful track record of drastically reducing turnover and enhancing employee performance. His mission is to nurture a culture of excellence, engagement, and empowerment that drives business performance and employee success.

Roger is passionate about leadership and employee development, helping people achieve their greater potential, and contributing to the team and the community.

Jesus Cadena

Chief Safety Officer

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As the company’s Chief Safety Officer, Jesus Cadena has created policies and procedures at BZI that minimize risk and ensure the safety of the company’s team members. He is responsible for enforcing policies and procedures, overseeing all safety protocols, developing improved safety training, and analyzing what actions need to occur when incidents happen. Before he was appointed CSO, he was a Regional Safety Coordinator and a Safety Representative and has recently joined BZI’s SteelTech Academy – a unique two-week safety and construction training and continuing education program that has issued more than 4,800 certifications since 2019.

Guy Nielsen

Chief Financial Officer

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Guy Nielsen serves as the Chief Financial Officer of BZI, playing a pivotal role in the company’s strategic and financial initiatives. Over the past seven years, Guy has expertly guided BZI through significant transformations, assisting the CEO to drive growth and innovation. His unique blend of skills, coupled with his dedication to excellence, has positioned him as a vital asset to BZI.

Spencer Douglas

Chief Marketing Officer

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Spencer Douglas leads all strategic marketing and sales efforts for BZI. He brings more than 15 years of sales and business management, including manufacturing, distribution, and accounting disciplines. Before BZI, Spencer held leadership positions at Renaissance Ag, Staheli West, Inc., Hinton Burdick CPAs & Advisors, and Phil Lyman CPA. He is an active member of Rotary International and has served on several local non-profit advisory boards. Spencer holds a Master’s Degree in Accountancy and a B.S. in Accounting from Southern Utah University.

Stephen Sansom

General Counsel

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Stephen Sansom serves as BZI’s General Counsel overseeing all legal aspects and initiatives of the company. He brings a successful track record of more than 18 years of both private practice and in-house legal experience. Prior to joining BZI, Stephen was a Partner at Holland & Hart, LLP where he specialized in intellectual property and commercial disputes.  Stephen also worked as Associate General Counsel for Basic Research, LLC and its affiliated entities.  Stephen received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Brigham Young University and his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law.