Even Spradlin

Evender Spradlin

Evender (Even) Spradlin has more than 25 years of construction experience and has been senior vice president and general manager of the Jacksonville Division since 2012. In this role, he carries overall responsibility for the strategic planning, business development, construction operations, and client relationships essential to the growth of the Jacksonville Division. 

Additionally, Even has led the company’s Florida Healthcare Division since 2014. He oversees the procurement, preconstruction, and construction of all hospital and healthcare projects throughout Florida, with an emphasis in the Northeast, Central, and Tampa Bay regions.

Even began his career at Batson-Cook in 1996 as an office engineer. As he advanced, he soon determined that hospital and healthcare construction would be his specialty. In 2012, he transitioned from project executive to general manager of the Jacksonville Division during construction of the company’s then-largest healthcare project, the $200-million Weaver Tower at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. 

Under Even’s leadership, Batson-Cook’s position in Florida’s hospital and healthcare construction sector has grown impressively. He has a personal portfolio of nearly $548 million in this market sector alone.

HOMETOWN

  • Port Orange, FL

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION / RECOGNITION

  • University of Florida; Bachelor of Science in Building Construction
  • Certified Healthcare Contractor, American Society for Healthcare Administration
  • LEED AP, BD+C
  • Certified General Contractor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina
  • “Top 20 Under 40” Construction Professional; ENR Southeast
  • “Top 40 Under 40” Professional; Jacksonville Business Journal

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS

  • Advisory Board, UNF Department of Construction Management
  • Christ’s Cupboard Food Bank
  • Coach for his children’s various athletic teams

PERSONAL

  • Wife, Michele; one daughter, two sons
  • Enjoys anything outdoors - spending time with his family on the boat, watching his children’s sports, shooting sports, fishing, and golfing