(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Haydon Companies.)
By Real Estate Daily News
PHOENIX, AZ (August 2, 2024)—Haydon, a prominent full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for over thirty years, has appointed Corey Haygood as its new Director of Finance. Haygood previously held the position of Director of Construction and Facilities Finance at Rivian.
Haygood’s motto, “Construction first. Finance second.,” reflects his deep passion and extensive background. His career includes leadership roles such as Vice President at Connect Homes, Regional Project Controller at Katerra, Construction Finance at Tesla, and Venture Manager at Bechtel Corporation, where he co-founded the company’s innovation practice.
“I am honored to join Haydon and return to my construction roots with a strong, culturally-driven general contractor,” said Haygood. “I aim to blend forward-thinking, innovative approaches from my recent roles with the solid foundation of Haydon.”
In his new role, Haygood views finance as a crucial service organization bridging accounting and operations, driving effective change and growth. He emphasizes the importance of providing a unified view of financial data and plans to leverage technology and automation for efficiency and innovation. Haygood anticipates AI’s transformative impact on the industry and aims for Haydon to lead in this space.
“When you combine finance with innovation and a passion for construction, it’s a win-win,” commented Katie Haydon, President and CEO of Haydon. “Corey’s unique blend of skills will propel our growth and enhance our financial strategy.”
