Robert Humpel has been promoted by Mathews Construction Co. (www.taylorcontractors.com) as the firm’s vice president of Southwest Florida.

Humpel joined the company in 2004 as its Southwest regional director, based in the Punta Gorda office.

A graduate of Florida State University with a degree in engineering, Humpel has worked in construction for more than 16 years. He holds a Class A general contractor’s license as well as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation through the U.S. Green Building Council.

In his new position, Humpel is responsible for overseeing all Southwest Florida

operations and a staff of 30 from the Mathews/Taylor Construction offices in Punta Gorda.