Holland, Ohio, November 19, 2025 — The Douglas Company is proud to announce the promotion of Vicki Choka to Director of Talent Optimization. In this new role, Vicki will lead the company’s efforts to align people strategy with business performance—ensuring teams are engaged, high-performing, and empowered to do their best work.
Since joining The Douglas Company in July 2023, Vicki has made a significant impact by developing and implementing the company’s core leadership training programs and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Her deep understanding of organizational dynamics and her commitment to continuous improvement have helped strengthen team performance across the company.
As Director of Talent Optimization, Vicki will oversee initiatives in talent development, organizational design, and workforce planning, focusing on both company-wide leadership pathways and individualized growth opportunities. Her vision and expertise will continue to shape The Douglas Company’s commitment to supporting its people and building a thriving workplace culture.
“Vicki has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of our people,” said Dave Bockbrader, Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance. “Her new responsibilities will expand from general development pathways to more individual-focused growth and development. Her vision and expertise will play a key role in our growth plans.”
Please join The Douglas Company in congratulating Vicki Choka on this well-deserved promotion and supporting her as she takes on this exciting new chapter.
About The Douglas Company
At The Douglas Company, we are an industry-leading Ohio commercial general contractor that has been building high-quality living communities for cost-oriented developers since 1976. With headquarters in Holland, Ohio, and a second office in Orlando, Florida, we serve the Eastern United States with a focus in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Florida. Specializing in affordable and market-rate multifamily developments and the full-range of senior living communities, we pride ourselves on our commitment to consistent results, integrity, and the success of our clients and associates.
As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company since 2021 and a seven-time honoree on the INC. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we have provided highly-involved and collaborative preconstruction and construction management services to clients for nearly 50 years. Developed as a result of our comprehensive industry-focused knowledge and experience, our integrated Integri-D Process allows our clients to rest-assured their project is in the right hands. We manage every aspect of the client’s project from up-front cost control, preconstruction services, and construction management through completion and turnover.
For more information on this story or inquiries about The Douglas Company, please contact Bob Ritter, Director of Business Development, at 419-865-8600 or visit our website at www.douglascompany.com.
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