Weitz Promotes Bruce Porter to Executive Vice President & General Manager of Business Unit in Denver

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Weitz Company announces today the promotion of Bruce Porter to executive vice president and general manager of its Rocky Mountain business unit in Denver.

Porter has been with Weitz since May 2014, leading business development efforts in the Rocky Mountain region while supporting additional product lines nationally. He has been instrumental in growing The Weitz Company’s market share in the region over the past five years.

“Bruce has earned the opportunity to lead the next phase of our growth in Denver,” said The Weitz Company President and CEO Kevin McClain. “As a 35-year veteran of the Colorado construction market, Bruce’s local relationships are unparalleled, and his personal reputation is in perfect alignment with our company’s core values.”

In his new role, Porter will provide leadership, vision and management within the Rocky Mountain business unit to achieve strategic plan performance, company growth, employee development goals and client satisfaction.

“I’m excited for this new opportunity to help Weitz, our employees and our clients in more ways,” Porter said. “Denver and the mountain region are extremely vibrant construction markets, and I intend to ensure Weitz is a premier option based upon our expertise, quality and reputation.”