The Bemidji, Minnesota, office of Kraus-Anderson has promoted industry veteran Patrick Weerts to director of operations.
Weerts replaces Bob Fitzgerald who is retiring. In his new position, Weerts will lead the day-to-day operations of the Bemidji region, including overseeing all construction projects, marketing programs and business development initiatives.
Weerts joined KA in 2012 and has served as a senior project manager since 2022. He is experienced in multiple markets including healthcare, government, K-12 education and commercial work. Some of his notable Minnesota projects include:
- Sanford Health – multiple projects including Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, Behavioral Health Crisis Center and Joe Lueken Cancer Center;
- Marshall County Central Schools – 93,559-square-foot additions and renovation;
- Iron Trail Motors Event Center, Virginia – new 120,000-square-foot convention center and ice arena;
- Lakeland Public Television, Bemidji – new 17,624-square-foot television facility with broadcast studio and offices;
- Paul Bunyan Communications, Grand Rapids – new customer service and technology center;
- North Valley Health Center, Warren – new 43,889-square-foot replacement hospital;
- Windom Area Heath – 50,000-square-foot medical office building expansion;
- East Conifer Estates, Bemidji – 28,339-square-foot housing for Headwaters Housing Development Corporation.
