LANSING, Michigan — Granger Construction, an ENR Top 200 Contractor, announced the promotions of Jeff Havranek to Regional Vice President, Metro Detroit and Margie Ramsey to Regional Vice President, Ohio, effective January 19, 2026. These appointments strengthen Granger’s regional leadership as the company advances its BUILD 2030 vision and positions for continued growth across key market segments.  

“We are truly energized by our progress, and we continue to invest in leaders who can turn vision into measurable outcomes,” said Dennis Carignan, President of Granger Construction. “Jeff and Margie are proven builders and trusted partners to our clients. They are exceptionally proficient in coaching, mentoring and leading high-performing teams, consistently fostering a culture of growth and excellence within their respective regions. Their focus on operational excellence and customer outcomes will help us accelerate momentum in Metro Detroit and Ohio while advancing our BUILD 2030 strategy.”  

Advancing Growth and Regional Focus  

Granger’s regional model enables teams to deliver projects with speed, accountability and market intimacy, supported by enterprise standards for safety, quality and innovation. Margie and Jeff have strengthened Granger’s brand reputation and elevated the presence of their regions by nurturing and building trusted client relationships, developing results-driven teams, and consistently delivering projects that reflect Granger’s commitment to excellence. Their leadership has reinforced our market position, expanded strategic opportunities, and helped unify our regional teams under a shared vision for growth.  

Leader Profiles  

Jeff Havranek is a builder‑leader who pairs two decades of CM‑at‑Risk, Design‑Build and Design–Bid–Build experience with a talent for developing high‑impact teams and deep client partnerships. He joined Granger as a Project Engineer in 2006, returned in 2020 to take on complex programs as a Senior Project Manager, and most recently served as Regional Director for Southeast Michigan, helping activate Granger’s Corktown office to support growth across the region. His portfolio spans mission‑critical, civic and community work, including the LEED® Gold Detroit Arsenal Administration Building & Parking Structure, the State of Michigan DTMB Caro Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor Public Schools renovations, the Jackson YMCA, and multiple K‑12 and healthcare facilities across Michigan and Washington. In his Regional Vice President role, Jeff Havranek will continue advancing Granger’s BUILD 2030 vision by elevating talent, strengthening market presence and championing a collaborative, safety‑first culture.  

Margie Ramsey brings more than 22 years of construction leadership experience to her role; experience shaped not only by her ability to guide complex construction projects, but also by the way she develops people. Since joining Granger in 2022 as Regional Director of Ohio, Margie has become known as a steady, hands‑on leader whose process discipline and communication style create clarity for clients and confidence for her teams. She invests deeply in coaching emerging talent, empowering project staff to grow their technical and leadership capabilities while fostering a culture of accountability, empathy and shared success. Her project portfolio includes major justice and healthcare work, such as the Wood County Jail Expansion, Stark County Jail, Greene County Justice Center, Lorain County Jail and multiple programs with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. In her Regional Vice President role, Margie will continue shaping a high-performing, people-first regional team that delivers exceptional results across Ohio.