NATICK — Barr & Barr, a national construction-management firm, announced the appointment of Michael Moran as the new executive vice president and director of Operations for the New England Region.

Moran brings more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, construction, real-estate development, and operations from multiple industries to Barr & Barr. He began his career after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in the Civil Engineer Corps (Seabees) of the U.S. Navy. He has worked in recreation, hospitality, health and wellness, and healthcare, where he last served as president and chief administrative officer of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region.

Stephen Killian, the current director of Operations of the New England Office for more than 18 years, strategically grew the company within the New England Region. He will be staying on to assist Moran in the transition, and will focus on key projects in the region.

Killian has personally known Moran for 18 years and assures clients and colleagues that Moran personifies the Barr & Barr core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, and passion. Moran is well-known as a leader, team builder, problem solver, strategist, and improvement specialist. From his past roles, he brings an owner’s perspective, as well as a future-focused vision, to the company.