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Rob Cross

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Chief Operating Officer at Baker Group
📍 Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Rob Cross is the Chief Operating Officer at Baker Group, with a career spanning over 28 years at the company. He rose from a plumbers apprentice to his current executive role, focusing on operational excellence, innovation, and workforce development. He is a recognized industry leader in applying technology and prefabrication to mechanical contracting.

Interesting fact: Rob is the co-inventor of Baker Groups patented Modular Utility System, developed in 2022, and was nominated for the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year award.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
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Priorities

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Modular Construction
He is leading the expansion of Baker Group's off-site modular prefabrication operations, including the launch of a new 90, 000-square-foot manufacturing facility.
MEP Innovation
Nominated for the 2026 MEP Innovator of the Year award, he actively champions industry advancement and encourages attendance at the MEP Innovation Conference.
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Career

Work history

12-2021
Chief Operating Officer
Baker Group
12-2019 - 12-2021
Vice President of Field Operations
Baker Group
1-2009 - 12-2019
Field Operations Manager
Baker Group
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Rob Cross: Chief Operating Officer. Featured in The Baker Group – Leadership Profile
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Baker Group opening building in Altoona for prefab operations. Featured in Business Record
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Education
1996 - 2001
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Plumbers and Steamfitters LU 33 Apprenticeship
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Des Moines Area Community College
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