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A New Chapter for Linbeck: Executive Transition

Mar 6, 2025

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A New Chapter for Linbeck: Executive Transition

Linbeck Group, LLC (Linbeck), a Texas-based, technology-driven building construction firm with offices in Houston, North Texas and Central Texas, is entering a new chapter in its history of client service, value creation and growth.

Linbeck is proud to announce a leadership change to usher the organization into the next generation. Thomas “Tommy” O. Cole II, has been named President of Linbeck. Past President David Stueckler will remain Chief Executive Officer and continue to play an active role after 43 years at Linbeck. David will lead Linbeck’s national sales efforts, implement various strategic initiatives, and continue working closely with Tommy to ensure an effective executive transition.

Mr. Cole assumes the role of President having a 24-year career at Linbeck, most recently as General Manager of the firm’s North Texas Region. Over his career he has led numerous large-scale complex projects and brought teams together to complete cultural, healthcare, education, civic, and commercial projects across the country.

“I am very humbled and appreciative of the opportunity to follow David and continue leading Linbeck forward. We have a company of incredibly talented people who are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients. I’m excited for our future and the positive impact our work has on our communities.”

Faithful to Linbeck’s Guiding Principles and Mission, Tommy’s passion to serve clients with integrity, develop lasting relationships, and foster strong teams has guided the company to significant success throughout his career. These values and principles will be instrumental in Linbeck’s continued commitment to excellence.

“I have worked alongside Tommy throughout his impressive career at Linbeck and can say with great confidence that he will be a tremendous leader for the organization,” said David Stueckler. “He has an unwavering devotion to our culture of teamwork and mutual respect in pursuit of value creation for our clients and career growth for our people. I am proud to name him as my successor.”

About Linbeck

Founded in 1938, Linbeck is an award-winning, Texas-based, technology-driven building construction firm offering construction management, design/build and integrated project delivery services. Using a suite of commercial and proprietary digital technologies and its unique Lean Operating System, Linbeck helps institutional, public and private clients mitigate risk and minimize waste to achieve optimal outcomes for their organizations. Linbeck offices in Houston, North Texas and Central Texas. While the company’s main focus is in Texas, Linbeck also builds with clients throughout the United States.

Linbeck’s construction portfolio consists of healthcare, research and life sciences facilities, including a specialization in cancer treatment/proton therapy centers; cultural and civic projects such as faith-based facilities, museums and performing arts venues; historic renovation and preservation projects; higher education and K-12 education facilities; community and non-profit centers; sports and recreation facilities; as well as wide variety of commercial projects, including hospitality, multi-family, office, parking structures, and mixed-use real estate projects.www.linbeck.com