COLUMBIA, SC (June 19, 2012) – CGL, the leading criminal justice facility services firm in the nation, has named Eli Gage as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer.
Mr. Gage, Founder and former President of Emlen Media, Inc., publishers of Correctional News, School Construction News, HealthCare Construction & Operations, and Green Building News, will be the new head of Business Development and Marketing for CGL. During his time at Emlen Media, Mr. Gage provided expertise in sales, marketing, website development, and information technology. He brings more than 30 years of experience serving the architecture, engineering, contractor, and facilities management communities.
“Eli is well known in our industry, his depth of market knowledge will accelerate CGL's aggressive expansion plans in the Justice market. His integrity and character will help lead the team needed to accomplish the goals of those plans. We welcome Eli to our family,” said Buddy Johns, President and CEO of CGL.
Prior to founding Emlen Media in 1992, Mr. Gage was the national sales manager of Klober Plastic, Inc., where he was responsible for managing all aspects of the American-based subsidiary of Klober GMBH, a commercial plastics manufacturing company involved in the construction industry. He served as a board member of the Phoenix-based Durrant Foundation, targeting university students in need of financial assistance for studies in the areas of architecture and engineering. He recently served on the Board of CGL Facility Management prior to its acquisition. Mr. Gage is a member of the American Jail Association, the American Correctional Association, the Construction and Maintenance Institute for Criminal Justice Agencies, and the International Corrections and Prisons Association. Mr. Gage studied journalism and marketing at the University of Colorado and currently resides in San Francisco with his wife, Liz, and their two sons, Everett and Cooper.
ABOUT CGL
CGL was formed in 2002, combining 35 years of experience in planning, design, and management through the merger of Carter Goble Associates, Inc.; CGA Facilities, Inc.; Lee Design and Management Group, Inc.; and Lee Engineering and Management Group, Inc.
CGL is focused on providing creative, practical solutions to system and facility development needs. CGL offers the fullest complement of services in the field, including: planning, project management expertise, facility design, facility maintenance, and robust facilities management services for social infrastructure. CGL has provided its broad range of services in 17 countries, 49 states, and more than 500 counties, applying its inclusive process to deliver more than $7 billion in public facility construction. CGL is a partner of and advocate for its clients, seeking to fulfill every operational and facility need through superior service. CGL’s one-on-one connection to its clients ensures true owner’s perspective representation for facilities that meet public need.
CGL’s history spans decades of work with governments, justice facilities, and other public organizations. Its client-focused services carefully guide owners through the process of defining and developing public facilities that are sure to provide users functionality for generations. Visit www.CGLcompanies.com to learn more about CGL.
CGL is an affiliate of Hunt Companies, Inc., a leading national real estate company dedicated to building value through development, investment, and management. Together, Hunt and its affiliates have more than $13 billion in assets under management. Visit www.huntcompanies.com to learn more about Hunt and its commitment to Values that Build.
