Covington-based real estate developer Corporex has announced the appointment of a new president and chief operating officer.
Effective Sept. 1, Brett Blackwell, the company’s chief finance officer, will subsume the new role in addition to continuing his current responsibilities.
“I am honored to take on this leadership role at Corporex and look forward to continuing the successful trajectory of this nearly 60-year-old enterprise with national recognition,” Blackwell said in a press release. “My focus will remain on driving innovation and economic growth while fostering a culture of positive change within the communities we serve and supporting our internal team
Corporex CEO Bill Butler praised Blackwell’s experience and leadership skills in a press release.
“Brett is the right leader for Corporex at this pivotal time of growth and diversification,” Butler said in the release. “His extensive financial experience, combined with his proven ability to lead and inspire, positions him perfectly to guide us through the dynamic economic landscape ahead. He will be the guiding force overseeing the evolution of Ovation into its fully developed urban resort plan along the riverbanks in Newport.”
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