Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Greenville, South Carolina – Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) is excited to announced a series of leadership promotions recognizing the growth, contributions, and expanded responsibilities of four team members across the organization. The promotions reflect IPI’s continued investment in innovation, safety, financial stewardship, and project delivery.
“These promotions are a reflection of the talent and dedication we have across every part of IPI. Doug, Chris, Tom, and Robin have each shown a real commitment to growing not just in their roles, but in how they support our people and our projects. Investing in our team’s growth is one of the most important things we do, and these four are a great example of what that investment looks like in action.” said Joye Garrett, VP of People & Culture.
Doug Bartow Promoted to VP of Innovation
Doug Bartow has been promoted to Vice President of Innovation, having previously served as Director of Innovation. While Doug oversees the new Technology Department, his role as VP of Innovation centers on developing new ideas and processes that better serve IPI’s clients. Doug holds numerous patents in his own name and continues to develop innovations with IPI, helping the company find new ways to deliver value to the clients it serves.
Chris Colvis Promoted to Director of Technology
Chris Colvis has been promoted to Director of Technology. Chris previously supported an aerospace client and now leads the new Technology Department with Doug Bartow, focused on finding and building the systems and software that keep IPI’s teams equipped with the best tools available, and positioning the company at the forefront of AI in the industry.
Tom Gregg Promoted to VP of EH&S
Tom Gregg has been promoted to Vice President of Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), previously serving as Director of Safety. Safety has always been central to how IPI operates, and since joining the company, Tom has been instrumental in truly developing IPI’s safety culture, going above and beyond to support projects and teams across the organization.
Robin Kerr Promoted to VP of Finance
Robin Kerr has been promoted to Vice President of Finance. Robin began her career at IPI in the Project Controls department, where she served as Director of Project Cost Control, before moving into Finance and Accounting as Director of Finance. In that role, she streamlined and organized IPI’s finance and accounting department, setting the organization up for continued success.
“Each of these individuals has earned this recognition through their work and their impact on our team. Whether it’s Doug and Chris building the technology that keeps us ahead of the curve, Tom’s dedication to keeping our people safe, or Robin’s work strengthening our finance department, they’ve all shown what it means to lead by example. I’m proud to see them step into these new roles.” said Russ Braasch, Owner, Director.
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About IPI
IPI is an owner’s project management (OPM) firm that provides planning and construction management expertise to clients throughout the program life cycle from concept through operations. Our teammates have extensive backgrounds in strategic and detailed planning, procurement, construction execution, start-up, and maintenance of complex projects and facilities, both domestically and internationally. Our mission is to provide high-value support to our clients through proactive leadership in all phases of a construction program or project. Over the years, IPI has received notable accolades including #1 Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina, #46 CM/PM For-Fee Firm by ENR, #32 Construction Management Firms by ENR, Inc.’s Best Places to Work, and more.
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