Hassinger Construction Leader Earned Industry Award
Jennifer Delaporte of J.H. Hassinger Construction Inc. was recognized for developing new firm-wide initiatives.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Jobs — General
Jennifer Delaporte, director of business development at J.H. Hassinger Construction Inc., received the Servant Leader of the Year award. She was honored for her efforts in scaling the company's internal operations and outreach strategies.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the impact of professionalizing business development and operational oversight at mid-sized construction firms. These leadership initiatives aim to centralize management and improve market engagement through data-driven planning.
Jennifer Delaporte brought 19 years of industry experience to the leadership team in November 2024. During her tenure, she helped launch eight company-wide initiatives covering areas ranging from safety committees to project management software.
The players
Jennifer Delaporte
Director of business development at J.H. Hassinger Construction Inc. with 19 years of industry experience.
J.H. Hassinger Construction Inc.
A construction company that recently expanded its internal operations and market engagement strategies.
The details
Delaporte established J.H. Hassinger Construction's first dedicated marketing and business development department after joining in 2024. Her operational approach included creating a proprietary method to quantify SWOT analysis for risk assessment and launching a cross-functional safety committee. She also introduced a curriculum titled 'There's A Place For Everyone in Construction' which is currently being piloted at LUMIN Schools Opportunity Academy in Milwaukee.
Timeline
November 2024: Jennifer Delaporte joined the leadership team at J.H. Hassinger Construction.
October 12, 2026: News regarding the award was published.
Market Landscape
This development follows the broader industry shift toward integrating specialized business development roles into traditionally operations-heavy construction firms. The move signals a transition where contractors increasingly adopt formalized marketing and community-outreach departments to gain a competitive edge.
Owners should evaluate whether their internal project management and marketing functions remain siloed or if they require a cross-functional approach. Implementing standardized initiatives, such as safety committees or onboarding protocols, can provide measurable benefits to operational efficiency.
The takeaway
Effective growth often requires standardizing fragmented processes through centralized leadership. Operators should audit their own departmental structure to identify if a dedicated business development function could improve market presence and recruitment results.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Reporter - WI Construction News & Bids.
