Cardinal Infrastructure Group Bolsters Leadership Team with Three Key Hires
Event summary
- Cardinal Infrastructure Group appointed three senior executives on February 26, 2026: Jason Banks as Director of Information Technology, Emily Lear as Director of Investor Relations, and Liz Hester as Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
- Jason Banks brings over 20 years of experience in enterprise systems and IT operations, previously serving as North America IT Director at Descours & Cabaud.
- Emily Lear has over a decade of experience in investor relations, previously holding roles at Vontier Corporation and MDU Resources Group.
- Liz Hester joins from FMI Corp., where she served as Head of Brand Marketing, with prior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bloomberg News.
The big picture
Cardinal Infrastructure Group's strategic hires reflect its commitment to scaling efficiently as a publicly traded company. The appointments in IT, investor relations, and marketing underscore the firm's focus on operational discipline and market expansion in the competitive Southeast infrastructure services sector. These moves come as Cardinal seeks to maintain its position as one of the region's fastest-growing full-service infrastructure providers.
What we're watching
- Operational Scaling
- How Jason Banks' IT modernization efforts will support Cardinal's seamless operational growth.
- Investor Relations
- Whether Emily Lear can enhance Cardinal's communication with investors and analysts to support long-term growth.
- Brand Development
- The pace at which Liz Hester can elevate Cardinal's presence across key markets and audiences.