About
Thomas Balkins built his professional career through long-term dedication to construction, disciplined leadership, and direct field experience. He did not inherit a company or automatically assume an executive role. Over more than 40 years, he developed his expertise by working in operations and later guiding large-scale growth. Beginning as a trades apprentice in the 1970s, he gained practical knowledge that shaped his approach to workforce management, operational risk, and sustainable expansion. Thomas is widely recognized as the Founder, President, and CEO of Westurn Companies and its numerous subsidiaries. Under his leadership, Westurn grew from a local contractor into a national organization with active business in 26 states and offices in over 40 cities.