Suffolk Hires Healthcare Construction Veteran Cary Shippert as Vice President to Drive Statewide Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence

National builder bolsters Florida team with key healthcare construction hire to foster sector relationships, cultivate talent and deliver project predictability in key growth sector

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, today announced it has hired Cary Shippert as Vice President of Healthcare. A seasoned industry leader with 30 years of construction experience, Mr. Shippert will spearhead healthcare operations while also serving as a key resource for business development across the state of Florida.

In his role, Mr. Shippert will be responsible for overseeing operations, guiding teams to deliver exceptional project outcomes, and forging strategic partnerships across Florida. His deep industry expertise and client-centric approach will be instrumental in advancing Suffolk’s statewide growth strategy and reinforcing its position as the builder of choice in the healthcare sector.

“With Cary, we are reinforcing our commitment to excellence in Florida’s healthcare construction market,” said Pete Tuffo, President of Suffolk’s Gulf Coast Region and National Gaming. “Cary brings the leadership and experience necessary to drive operational performance and business growth throughout the state. His strong industry relationships and knowledge of complex healthcare environments will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and deliver high-quality, innovative projects for our clients.”

Mr. Shippert joins Suffolk from a large healthcare builder, where he spent the last 12 years leading major healthcare initiatives and consistently delivering on operational excellence and client satisfaction. He is widely respected for his ability to streamline project delivery, strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

“I’m honored to join Suffolk and support its continued growth in Florida and beyond,” said Mr. Shippert. “Suffolk’s culture of innovation, investment in technology, and forward-thinking approach to construction align perfectly with my passion for driving results and building strong client relationships. I look forward to working with our talented teams across the state to deliver predictable outcomes and elevate the healthcare construction experience.”

Mr. Shippert’s expertise in the healthcare sector will help to expand the diverse project portfolio Suffolk has established in Florida over the last 25 years. Suffolk, ranked as a top healthcare contractor by Building Design + Construction and General Contractor Magazine, has current and previous Florida healthcare clients including Tampa General Hospital, Sebastian River Healthcare, BayCare and an Ambulatory Care Center in West Palm Beach.

Suffolk has managed some of the most prolific projects in Florida, including the EDITION and Asher Residences in Tampa; The Residences at 400 Central in St. Petersburg; Great Wolf Lodge in Naples; Aster & Links in Sarasota; Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Headquarters in Miami; Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers; and the guitar-shaped Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood.

About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and offices in Boston (headquarters); New York City and Westchester County, New York; Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa and Estero in Florida; Dallas; Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego; Las Vegas; Portland, Maine; New Haven, Connecticut; Herndon, Virginia; and Salt Lake City. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical, advanced technology and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by Founder, Chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Largest Domestic Builders” and #10 on its list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.