BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC announced the hiring of James Rice as regional vice president – Midwest.
Rice is responsible for managing the BluSky Midwest regional offices and assisting the respective vice presidents with leading their teams in areas of business development, customer relationships, project management, and administration.
In a news release, BluSky said Rice is an accomplished and results-focused professional with over 20 years of experience in operations, financial analysis, strategic planning, business development, and objective achievement. BluSky said Rice has a proven track record of success in overseeing multiple operations, such as recruiting new employees, analyzing new business opportunities, handling cross-departmental budgets, ensuring high level of customer service and implementing robust policies/strategies aimed at ensuring process and revenue optimization.
His background also includes building homes and growing up in the construction industry, and most recently held high-level positions in the restoration industry for a national firm.
When away from the office, Rice spends time with his wife and two grown sons. He enjoys the outdoors, including kayaking, mountain biking, fishing and golfing.
“We are thrilled Rice has joined BluSky, and are confident that he will make valuable contributions to our organization by leading the Midwest offices to success, and we enthusiastically welcome him to the team,” said BluSky Chief Human Resources Officer Jeff Thornsbury.