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Baker Group Promotes Mike Lipp, P.E. to Electrical Business Unit Leader

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07.26.2017

Baker Group, central Iowa’s premier mechanical, electrical and plumbing firm announced today the promotion of Mike Lipp, P.E. to Electrical Business Unit Leader. Lipp has been with Baker Group since 2004 and has managed many of the firm’s major projects.

“I’m pleased to have Mike take on the role of Business Unit Leader,” said BJ Baker, Chairman & CEO. “We value all our employees and are especially pleased to watch someone meet the challenges presented and grow into greater responsibilities. We are confident in his ability to take our electrical team to the next level.” 

As one of the fastest growing business units within Baker Group, Mike will oversee a staff of 100+ project managers and electricians which are located throughout the State of Iowa. 

Lipp is a professional engineer who has overseen numerous major projects at Principal Financial Group as well as DuPont Pioneer. He has also managed extensive projects for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Iowa State University, and Wells Fargo.

About Baker Group

Founded in 1963 and with nearly 600 employees across Iowa, Baker Group is the Midwest’s premier full-service specialty contractor providing mechanical, sheet metal, electrical, building automation, process automation, security systems, fire alarm systems, parking/revenue controls and 24/7/365 service.

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