Ben Quintana Joins ESI as Vice President of Organizational Development
ESI, a leading construction management and general contracting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Quintana as Vice President of Organizational Development. Quintana brings a wealth of experience in leadership development, strategic planning, and workforce engagement, making him an exceptional addition to the ESI leadership team.
Quintana is a proven leader with over twenty years of experience driving organizational excellence, cultural transformation, and professional development. He most recently served as Chief Culture & People Officer at Northwest Lineman College, leading strategic human resources initiatives that earned the organization multiple “Great Place to Work” certifications. He is also an award-winning educator in the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. In 2024, Quintana was recognized as Boise State’s Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year and earned an Online MBA Faculty Excellence Award for his outstanding teaching and contributions to student success.
His expertise and passion for developing results-oriented teams align with ESI’s mission to cultivate a high-performance culture by empowering talented, courageous people to achieve customer success. As Vice President of Organizational Development, Quintana will oversee initiatives that elevate ESI’s employee experience and talent development programs. His role will be instrumental in launching ESI Academy, a comprehensive training and development platform designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers. “Investing in your people is always a winning business strategy. I commend ESI’s executive leadership for their vision and commitment to training and developing the skills of their hardworking people. I am excited to help ESI build the organizational capabilities needed to achieve its strategic business objectives,” Quintana said.
Additionally, he will participate in the Corporate Responsibility Task Force, led by Dallis Fontenot, ESI’s Chief People Officer. The task force is charged with creating and maintaining a respectful workplace, a culture of collaboration, and community engagement throughout all levels of the business. “I have had the privilege of working alongside Ben over the past year as we built the foundation for the ESI Academy, shaping a vision for the future of leadership and talent development at ESI. His strategic mindset, ability to drive meaningful change, and passion for fostering a culture of collaboration set him apart. I am thrilled to have him officially on the team and look forward to the transformative impact he will have on our organization,” said Fontenot. ESI’s leadership team is confident that his extensive background, with a strong focus on innovation, talent development, and cultural transformation in both the public and private sectors, will make an enduring impact on the organization.
“Ben’s expertise in developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence aligns perfectly with ESI’s commitment to being an employer of choice and a leader in the construction industry,” affirmed ESI’s CEO and President Neil Nelson. Quintana’s efforts will reinforce ESI’s reputation as a leader in professional development as it continues to attract and retain top talent in an industry that’s building the future of Idaho and beyond.