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Cardinal Infrastructure Group Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Promotions
By MGN Editorial•May 21, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Cardinal Infrastructure Group has announced the promotion of Marisa Hodes to Vice President of the Carolinas and the formal appointment of Chace Adams as Safety Director, signalling a strategic strengthening of its operational leadership across its regional footprint.
## Cardinal Infrastructure Group Bolsters Leadership Team with Key Promotions
Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNL) has announced two significant leadership appointments aimed at reinforcing operational oversight and safety management across its infrastructure network, according to a company press release issued via PR Newswire.
Marisa Hodes has been promoted to Vice President of the Carolinas, a role that reflects her contributions to the company's regional operations and her track record in driving performance across Cardinal's footprint in North and South Carolina. Simultaneously, Chace Adams has been formally appointed as Safety Director, a position that underscores the company's commitment to maintaining rigorous safety standards across its operations.
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Cardinal Infrastructure Group stated that both appointments recognise leaders 'whose work has shaped' the organisation's operational culture and strategic direction.
### Industry Context
For infrastructure groups operating in the maritime and heavy industry sectors, leadership continuity and a strong safety culture are critical factors in maintaining operational reliability and regulatory compliance. The appointment of a dedicated Safety Director is particularly noteworthy at a time when infrastructure operators face increasing scrutiny from regulators and clients alike regarding workplace safety protocols and incident prevention frameworks.
The elevation of regional vice-presidential leadership also suggests Cardinal Infrastructure Group is pursuing a decentralised management model, empowering regional leaders to respond more effectively to local operational demands and client relationships.
While Cardinal Infrastructure Group's specific maritime and port-related activities were not detailed in the announcement, infrastructure groups of this profile frequently support port facilities, marine terminals, and waterway-adjacent industrial operations throughout the Carolinas — a region that includes significant port activity at the Port of Wilmington and the Port of Charleston.
Further details regarding the scope of both roles are expected to be outlined in subsequent company communications.
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