(BELL) announced that Tyler Baldridge (left) and Evan Rankin (right), among colleagues working in other verticals, have been named additional owners of the company. As they step into expanded leadership responsibilities, Baldridge and Rankin will help guide BELL鈥檚 long-term direction and growth while reinforcing the ownership mindset and support network behind project teams across Middle Tennessee. 听
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Baldridge is a project executive in BELL鈥檚 Building Division and leads the company鈥檚 Special Projects group, created to meet ongoing demand for high-touch, fast-moving projects often in the under-$15-million range.听His projects include听听and听Neuhoff鈥檚听听bar.听In 2024, Baldridge earned a Top Construction Professional Under 40 Award from Associated Builders and听Contractors听Greater Tennessee. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in environmental and soil science from The University of Tennessee and a master鈥檚 degree in building construction from Auburn University.听听
Rankin is a project manager on BELL鈥檚 Building Division team, overseeing work across the hospitality, K-12 education, religious and office markets.听Rankin鈥檚 leadership extends beyond the jobsite through service with AGC of Middle Tennessee, including a role on the Construction Leadership Council board. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil and environmental engineering from The University of Tennessee.听