About Us
BEAR, LLC is a Women-Owned (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOB) company that specializes in Building Envelope Assessment & Repair. We are dedicated to improving the efficiency of existing buildings through cost-effective solutions that provide long term cost savings.
Our Leadership Team
Casey Baker
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CEO
Captain Casey Baker USCG (Ret.), BEAR CEO, is the owner of a successful building‑envelope construction firm specializing in high‑performance, low‑impact solutions that improve energy efficiency and long‑term building resilience. A transformational leader with a proven record of planning and executing complex, mission‑critical projects, she brings a rare blend of technical rigor, operational discipline, and strategic vision to every customer engagement, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Before entering the construction and energy‑efficiency sector, Casey served 30 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, holding multiple senior leadership roles across operations, engineering, and strategic planning. Following her military career, she spent six years as the Associate Chief Information Officer for Business Operations at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she led enterprise‑level initiatives and organizational modernization efforts.
Casey is a PMI‑certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and leads a WOSB and SDVOSB‑certified small business.Her academic background includes an MS in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Marine Corps War College, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. She also completed the prestigious Seminar XXI fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Today, Casey channels her analytical expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to service into delivering building‑envelope solutions that enhance performance, reduce energy waste, and support a more sustainable built environment.
Bob Duke
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COO
Bob Duke, Chief Operating Officer of BEAR, brings nearly two decades of hands‑on construction and energy‑efficiency expertise to the company’s building‑envelope mission. He entered the industry 19 years ago by founding a residential spray‑foam company in Charleston, South Carolina, and grew it into a large‑scale contracting operation delivering commercial and federal projects nationwide. That growth, combined with deep industry engagement, naturally expanded his focus into the assessment, repair, and optimization of building envelopes across commercial, institutional, and federal facilities. This has been a key factor in BEAR’s ESCO growth OCONUS.
Bob’s technical foundation spans new‑construction installation of spray polyurethane foam and fluid‑applied air‑barrier systems, as well as improving the performance of existing buildings through targeted envelope assessments and upgrades. His work is grounded in practical field experience, rigorous standards, and a commitment to delivering measurable efficiency gains for clients.
Within the spray‑foam and high‑performance building‑science community, Bob has held numerous leadership roles. Through the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), he served on multiple committees, advanced to the Board of Directors, and ultimately became President of the national organization.
He also contributed to a multi‑year joint industry–federal initiative focused on the safe, proper use of spray polyurethane foam - work that led to the development of the industry’s ISO‑17024 accredited certification program. Bob continues to serve as a moderator and featured speaker at industry events, and instructor for SPFA’s Professional Certification Program (PCP).
Bob maintains his Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) installer certifications and previously served as Chairman of ABAA’s Existing Building Committee, helping shape national best practices for envelope remediation.
A frequent presenter, Bob delivers virtual and in‑person Lunch‑N‑Learn sessions for engineering firms, industry groups, and building‑owner organizations - sharing practical insights, field experience, and actionable strategies for improving building performance.
NAICS Codes
2362
Nonresidential Building Construction
Building Envelope & Air Barriers
2381
Foundation, Structure, Exterior
238150
Window Install & Replacement
238160
Polyurethane Roof Systems
238190
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
2383
Building Finishing Contractor
238310
Insulation (Spray Foam)
238320
High Performance Coatings
238390
Weatherization / Thermal Wall Systems
2389
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
238990
Doors, Thermal Analysis, Building Envelope Assessment
5413
Building Inspection Services
541350
Building Envelope Audit & Assessment