Gilbane has expanded its Northern California business development team with the appointment of Alex Barake as Senior Business Development Professional. Based in San Jose, Barake will support growth initiatives and client development across the Bay Area as Gilbane continues to pursue opportunities in the region.
Barake brings more than 15 years of experience in business development, strategic growth, client engagement and market expansion within construction and real estate. His background includes developing opportunities and supporting project pursuits across both public and private sectors.
His market experience covers civic, aviation, life sciences, higher education, healthcare, commercial mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, affordable housing and mission-critical projects. Over his career, Barake has participated in more than $9 billion of project pursuits and helped secure approximately $3.25 billion in work.
In his new role, Barake will work with Gilbane's Northern California leadership to identify and pursue opportunities that align with the company's regional strategy. The position also includes strengthening relationships with clients and industry partners throughout the Bay Area.
Barake holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Elon University.
Gilbane has operated in the Bay Area since 1995, with teams serving clients from offices and operations spanning San Jose, Concord and Sacramento. The company's Northern California portfolio covers multiple market sectors, including commercial, healthcare, higher education and other complex building projects.
The appointment adds dedicated business development capacity to Gilbane's Northern California operations at a time when the Bay Area continues to support projects across technology, healthcare, education, housing and other sectors. Barake's experience across multiple markets gives the regional team additional expertise for identifying project opportunities and developing client relationships.
Source: Gilbane.
