Carmel, IN – Lauth Group, Inc., a national real estate development and construction company based in Carmel, Indiana, today announced that its current President and long-time associate Michael J. Jones has been appointed the company’s CEO. Jones will assume the position of President and CEO effective immediately.

Jones started his career at Lauth in 2000 as Vice-President and Director of Development and has been responsible for the successful delivery of over 15 million square feet in new development and construction projects. In 2012, he was named President and became a principal and partner along with partners Michael Garvey, Chief Investment Officer, and Jonathan Goodburn, Chief Financial Officer.

“I am honored that Bob Lauth had the confidence in me to take the helm of our company. The Lauth brand is recognized nationwide as a proven leader in the real estate industry, and I will bring the same passion and enthusiasm to the leadership role that Bob always has,” said Jones.

Robert L. Lauth, who has served as the company’s Chairman and CEO since 1990, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. “Over the past 16 years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Mike, and I know that he is the right person to lead our company into the future. While I will remain active in the company, I am confident in Mike and our entire team’s ability to continue what was started almost 40 years ago,” said Lauth.

About Lauth

Lauth Group, Inc. is a full service development and construction company which has been building business facilities for its clients to lease or own for nearly 40 years. With over $3 billion worth of completed projects throughout the United States, Lauth is engaged in the acquisition, development, construction, leasing, management and ownership of investment real estate properties. Lauth was named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Indianapolis Business Journal for 2015. For more information about Lauth, visit: www.lauth.net.