• Robert Mathews New VP/CFO at J.F. Ahern Co.

    Dec. 12, 2011
    Mathews holds more than 20 years of financial expertise and business leadership.

    J.F. Ahern Co., Fond du Lac, WI, a 131-year-old mechanical and fire protection contracting firm, has named Robert Mathews vice president of corporate services and chief financial officer.

    Mathews holds more than 20 years of financial expertise and business leadership, and most recently served as vice president of operations at Pioneer Metal Finishing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He obtained a Master's Degree in Finance and Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from UW-Madison.

    In addition to carrying out CFO and corporate services division responsibilities, Mathews will serve as a representative on Ahern's Management Committee.

    "Bob has provided financial guidance to a variety of the industries that our Company serves, including manufacturing, food and beverage, and paper," said President/CEO, Tripp Ahern. "This blend of industry knowledge and financial expertise is very advantageous to J. F. Ahern Co. in positioning ourselves to exceed client expectations. We're very pleased to welcome him aboard," Ahern said.

    J.F. Ahern Co. provides mechanical contracting and fire protection services for municipalities, institutions, manufacturers, and commercial developers and builders in both private and public sectors. It has more than 1,000 employees.