Okland’s first ever Chief People Officer

Salt Lake City, UT – Okland Construction announces the hiring of Nichelle Dekeyzer as its first-ever Chief People Officer. This strategic hire underscores Okland's commitment to enhancing its people and culture, while continuing to create remarkable experiences for clients, partners, and team members.

As Okland pursues its ambitious goal of becoming one of the most sought-after companies in the industry by 2030, a key component will be fostering a strong, dynamic organizational culture. Nichelle will play a pivotal role in this journey, overseeing the company's human resources strategy, talent management, employee engagement, and overall organizational culture.

“This hire represents a major step forward for Okland. Nichelle’s expertise and vision will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goal of becoming one of the most sought-after companies in the industry by 2030,” said Bill Okland, Okland’s CEO. “Her leadership will ensure that our people and culture remain at the forefront of everything we do.”
"I am thrilled to join Okland and contribute to the company's mission of creating remarkable experiences. I am committed to ensuring that our people strategies align with our goals of creating shared success, delivering value, standing out, earning trust, and remaining humble,” said Nichelle.

Nichelle brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as Chief People Officer at CB Insights, where she led initiatives in organizational design, change management, compensation, and company culture. “With significant experience in data-driven results, recruiting, leadership development, and strategic planning, coupled with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, she is well-equipped to lead Okland's people strategy into the future.

Okland Construction is a full-service general contractor known for its construction manager at risk and design-build projects. With offices in Tempe, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; and Boise, ID, Okland serves a diverse clientele in the Southwest and Mountain State. Okland specializes in a variety of project types including advanced manufacturing, healthcare office, higher education, municipal, and many other markets. Committed to creating remarkable experiences, Okland continues to forge strong partnerships with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.