Franklin, Tennessee, United States, December 2025 — The State Group, Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Jones as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. He succeeds Michael Lampert, who steps down after five years of leadership and will remain on the Board of Directors while assuming the role of Executive Chairman.
With more than 25 years of experience in the construction sector, Jones brings a proven record of scaling high-growth industrial service organizations and leading transformation initiatives. Prior to joining The State Group, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Gray Construction, where he led global operations and delivered a nearly 300 percent increase in revenues over five years.
Lampert expressed full support for the leadership transition, stating:
“Leading The State Group has been the highlight of my career. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we are thrilled to welcome Brian Jones as our new CEO. He is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader whose experience aligns with our strategic goals. The board and I have full confidence in Brian’s leadership and his ability to guide The State Group into its next chapter.”
“I’m honored to join The State Group at such a pivotal time,” said Jones. “The company has built a strong foundation of trust and performance. I look forward to delivering even greater value to our customers.”
Jones will be based at the company’s headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.
About The State Group, Inc.
The State Group, Inc. is a leading North American multi-trade services contractor focused on electrical, mechanical and automation services. Founded in 1961, the company supports critical infrastructure, production capacity expansion and energy transformation projects across automotive, heavy industrial, ecommerce, data centers, finance, healthcare, logistics and education sectors.
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