Leon Barkan

Leon Barkan was appointed to the role of President in 2022 and Chief Operating Officer in 2020. He joined Volkert in 2000 and led Volkert’s program and construction management practice, as well as emergency management services for 20 years. Leon is an expert in successfully managing complex, multi-project programs that require a high level of collaboration among multiple user groups and funding sources. Leon has a bachelor’s degree in managerial economics and Russian language from Hampden¬-Sydney College in 1993, as well as a master’s in building construction from Auburn University in 1999. He is a certified construction manager through the Construction Management Association of America and is a licensed general contractor in numerous states.