Jack leads Pankow Builders’ overall strategy, operations, and company direction as CEO. He is responsible for driving growth, maintaining profitability, and ensuring compliance across the organization.

With more than three decades in the construction industry, Jack brings a wide range of field and leadership experience. Since joining Pankow Builders, he has held roles including Project Executive, Superintendent, Engineer, and Project Sponsor. Today, he provides executive oversight of all preconstruction and construction activities with a focus on exceeding client expectations.

Jack is also committed to advancing construction education. He serves on the Advisory Board for Purdue University’s Construction Engineering and Management Department and is a Board Member of the Los Angeles Chapter ACE Mentor Program. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).

Fun Facts

I enjoy traveling, snow skiing, and catching live sporting events, especially when cheering on the Colts, Boilermakers, Pacers, and Dodgers.

At the top of my bucket list: skiing the Italian and French Alps in a single day, side by side with my family.

If I ever stepped away from construction, I'd like to be General Manager of the Indianapolis Colts.

The quote that keeps me grounded comes from John Wooden: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”