“The Latin American perspective will benefit our multinational customers who are considering investments in this region,” said Tom Gilligan, president of Butler Manufacturing. “It further enhances our global capabilities, which allow clients to focus on the critical actions to get their facility operational on time and on budget.”

The advisory council is comprised of successful builders who represent the company’s seven business regions in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Each member serves a two-year term, with four members carrying over for a second term.

Jeff Van Hoose, chairman of the council, is owner and president of Van Hoose Construction in Oklahoma City. Van Hoose brings more than 25 years of leadership in construction to the position.

“As we usher in a new era of global representation, I am especially honored to lead the advisory council,” Van Hoose said. “International expertise will be invaluable as we collaborate with company leadership and customers to advance Butler.”

 Other members of the 2015-16 advisory council include: Mike Booth of Grassmere Construction Ltd., Tillsonburg, Ontario; Duane DeGaetano, Construction Systems Inc. of Lumberton, Fayetteville, N.C.; Bruce Forster of Stuart Berger Construction Corp., Lynbrook, N.Y.; Dan Freeman, Freeman Building Systems, Wooster, Ohio; Jennifer Heimburger, Heimburger Construction Inc., Bonne Terre, Mo.; Doug Heinrichs, Clark Builders, Edmonton, Alberta; Mark Lewis, Cedar Falls Building Systems, Menomonie, Wis.; Sam Myers, Systems West LLC, Yakima, Wash.; Pedro Ormaza, Ormaza Construction Inc., Elko, Nev.; Jimmy Pharr, Pharr & Co., Lubbock, Texas; Dean Taylor, Design Systems Builders Inc., Nashville, Tenn.; and Brian Tretter, Seufert Construction & Supply Co. Inc., Ferdinand, Ind.