Hill Group establishes new business, adds staff

The Hill Group, Franklin Park, Ill., a metal construction, design, service, and operation company, has launched Hill Architectural Systems, a new line of business that includes the design, installation, and fabrication of metal enclosures for buildings such as exterior metal panels, louvers, curtain wall systems and custom metal roofs.

Three new employees have joined the company as part of this new venture: Mike Ivanovic, vice president — engineering; Marc Ribar, vice president — operations; and Ryan Stojkovich, vice president — business development.

Ivanovic previously served as a senior project manager at Crown Corr Inc. in Gary, Ind. He holds an associate’s degree in construction technology from Purdue University.

Ribar began his career as a sheet metal worker apprentice at Crown Corr in 1981. As of 1999, he held the position of senior project manager.

Stojkovich earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Purdue University. Since 2000 he worked as the business development manager for Crown Corr.