Western Specialty Contractors announces Josh Woolard’s promotion to Branch Manager in Springfield, IL.
As Branch Manager, Woolard is responsible for managing sales, daily operations and field personnel at the branch and developing new projects within its territory. Western’s Springfield, IL Branch opened in 1945 and specializes in waterproofing, concrete and façade restoration.
Some of the branch’s projects include restoring Springfield’s Attorney General Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Arena and Willard Ice Parking Garage, and Huntington Tower in Champaign, IL, among numerous other area projects.
“I am looking forward to working together as a team and building on our previous success in the central Illinois area. Starting out as an intern in Chicago, Western has been home for the last 10 years and a great place to build a career.”
-Josh Woolard | Springfield, IL Branch Manager
Woolard started his career in 2013 with a summer internship at Western’s Chicago, IL Branch. He was hired in June 2014 as an Assistant Sales/Project Manager at Western’s Springfield, IL Branch, then was promoted to Sales Project Manager, a position he held for five years. In June 2023, Woolard became Assistant Branch Manager, then was promoted to Branch Manager in January 2025.
He has an Associate of Science in Construction Design and Management from Parkland College and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Illinois State University. Woolard also holds an Associate Constructor Certification from the American Institute of Constructors.
About Western Specialty Contractors
Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing, and specialty roofing. Western offers a nationwide network of expertise that building owners, engineers, architects, and property managers can count on to develop cost-effective, corrective measures that can add years of useful life to a variety of structures, including industrial, commercial, healthcare, historic, educational and government buildings, parking structures, and sports stadiums. Western is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, with 30 branch offices nationwide and employs more than 1,200 salaried and hourly professionals who offer the best, time-tested techniques and innovative technology. For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit https://westernspecialtycontractors.com.