- Badger Infrastructure Solutions (BDGI) will have a new President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2022
- Current President & CEO, Paul Vanderberg, will retire and Robert Blackadar, Badger’s Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him
- Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services
- Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. opened the day’s trading at $33.00 per share
Badger Infrastructure Solutions (BDGI) welcomes a new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2022.
Robert Blackadar, Badger’s current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Paul Vanderberg as President & Chief Executive Officer and join the company’s Board of Directors.
The Board is confident that Blackadar’s capabilities and experience are a strong fit for Badger’s strategy and growth plans.
“Badger would like to sincerely thank Paul Vanderberg for his efforts and accomplishments over the past six years to strengthen the Badger organization and to position the company for the substantial long-term market opportunity that we see for non-destructive excavation in North America,” stated Glen Roane, Chair of the Board.
“Rob brings significant operating and commercial experience to Badger that will benefit the company as we pursue profitable market growth, and he has integrated well into the company, strengthened the operations and sales organizations and is implementing many exciting initiatives with the support of the Badger team,” he added.
Before joining Badger as Chief Operating Officer in July 2021, Blackadar most recently served as the President of NESCO Specialty Rentals in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. NESCO was the largest utility rental company in the U.S. prior to merging with Custom Truck One Source.
As President of NESCO, Blackadar was responsible for all operations, including sales and marketing, branch operations, fleet management, and safety.
Blackadar is also a U.S. military veteran, having served in the National Guard for six years prior to receiving an honourable discharge.
He holds a Bachelor of General Studies (with a concentration in management and finance) from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services.
Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. opened the day’s trading at $33.00 per share.