Global CEO Excellence Awards 2020

CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 21 , Best Commercial Real Estate & Construction CEO (Southwest USA): Casey Cartier Founded in 1983, Jokake has grown into one of the standout names in the construction industry. Under the careful guidance of Casey Cartier, the team have been able to make some amazing achievements that have benefitted clients and company alike. With customers that include Fortune 500 companies, Real Estate Developers, State and Local Municipalities, Universities, and Healthcare providers, they’re certainly trusted to deliver the best possible results every time. Casey has been in charge of Jokake since 2012 but gained his experience through outside organizations. When he completed college, he started as an entry level Field Manager with a national builder and developer. Over the years, he worked his way through the ranks, taking up various positions in operations, management, and ultimately leadership. This gives Casey the unique opportunity to take a holistic approach, understanding the often- disparate needs of the employees who work for him. Jokake stands out thanks to the practical implementation of single point accountability. Casey is able to trust his team to use their detailed knowledge of specific disciplines to drive down the total cost of a project while increasing the value of the real estate. This means that one of the keys to The buying and selling of real estate drives our economies forward, and achieving success in the industry require true determination. Casey Cartier is a prime example of this, with his firm, Jokake, being a standout company.We caught upwith Casey to seewhat wisdomhe had to offer in the light of his extraordinary accomplishment in this year’s Global CEOExcellence Awards. Jun20216 success for Jokake has been employee retention, ensuring that every member of the team is learning and developing new skillsets. For clients, Jokake offers something that goes beyond simply providing a service – they work in partnership from the first meeting. At the start of any project, the team meet with a client and develop a “Project Value Added Plan” through deeper discussions of project goals. The team already has assumed time, value and quality as the minimal goals, and reach for additional pain points that clients may have. Following this process has delivered great results in many different circumstances. Casey’s leadership style empowers others to make decisions and take control of projects. Each member of the team has a personal development plan for the future. These are tied to the overall plan to the company as well. By continually driving people to achieve more, Casey has created a workforce that is interested in coming to work, and can connect quickly with the needs and challenges that different projects present. The future success of the firm, therefore, is intrinsically tied to the workforce. Casey has already started exploring what new possibilities can help them to achieve better results more quickly. The team have already begun to develop new software that uses Artificial Intelligence to assist in daily takes, leveraging people’s talents so that they can make the most of what they have to offer. While he has achieved a great deal at Jokake, Casey has his eyes on the next step of his career. He is already planning for succession so that others can grow and thrive. Much of Casey’s career success has been derived from the opportunities he has been able to afford for others, and there are many at Jokake who could benefit from stepping up to a leadership role. In short, Casey has achieved amazing things through focusing on people both inside and out of the company. His collaborative attitude has instilled a forward- thinking approach within Jokake that will see it succeed for the next forty years. Company: Jokake Name: Casey Cartier Address: 5013 E Washington Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Web Address: www.jokake.com