Kevin Appleton’s passion for construction and his commitment to building relationships are the primary forces that guide him in his role as chief operations officer.  As COO, Kevin oversees the construction operations of Batson-Cook’s seven regional offices.

Upon graduation from college, Kevin joined Batson-Cook as a field engineer. He quickly advanced to project superintendent, by which time he was working almost exclusively in healthcare construction. He was serving as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s Atlanta healthcare division when he was named COO. Kevin’s personal construction portfolio exceeds $1 billion.

HOMETOWN

• Birmingham, AL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Auburn University
• Certified Healthcare Constructor, AHA  
• LEED® Accredited Professional

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

• American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization
• Board of Directors, Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
• Chair of the Atlanta Area Council – Scouting America Clays Fundraiser
• Georgia Hispanic Contractor Association

PERSONAL

• Wife, Kim; one son
• Enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, snow skiing, working in the yard and spending time outdoors.