CarolinaPower Named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Eighth Year
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the eighth consecutive year. CarolinaPower has a total of four offices across South Carolina – Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta – with plans for opening additional offices in North Carolina. “Once again, we…
Young Leader Spotlight: Elevating Future Generations
The construction industry has always been the backbone of our communities, shaping the spaces where we live, work and thrive. As young leaders, we carry the responsibility of not only maintaining that legacy but also elevating it for future generations. I’m filled with pride to be the 2025 Chair of the CAGC Young Leaders, a group…
Tommi Jones joins LCK as Vice President
LCK announced that Tommi Jones has joined the company’s leadership team as Vice President and will be located in the Columbia office. In this role, Jones will strengthen LCK’s platform through her engagement as project executive in significant LCK projects. As a team leader, she will be focused on process improvement and delivery of quality…
Trehel Welcomes Superintendents Zach Wright and Paul Smith
Greenville, S.C. – Trehel is proud to welcome Zach Wright to its team as a new senior project superintendent and Paul Smith as project superintendent. In his new role at Trehel, Wright will lead onsite industrial, manufacturing, and commercial projects, emphasizing safety, quality and efficiency. Wright has extensive experience managing large-scale projects across the country….
McCrory Construction Promotes Nichole Kopenhaver to Senior Project Manager
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has promoted Nichole Kopenhaver, CIT, CBT, CIS, to Senior Project Manager. Kopenhaver has nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, the past 10 with McCrory. “Nichole has grown tremendously over the past several years, both as a builder and as a leader,” said Allen Bridgers, President…
Don Warren Retires from Omega Construction
Omega Construction, Inc. announces the retirement of Don Warren, a nationally respected leader in the construction industry and the executive who launched Omega’s Upstate South Carolina office in 2022. Don officially retired from daily operations at the end of July, concluding a distinguished career spanning nearly 50 years. Warren is widely recognized for his pioneering…
ABC Carolinas Elevates Two Individuals to Expanded Roles, Reintroduces Key Staff Members
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) has promoted Mandy Allison to Director of Business, and Jonna Turner to Director of Membership. As Director of Business, Allison will oversee operations and financial growth. As Director of Membership, Turner will drive member engagement across the Carolinas. These promotions reinforce the organization’s mission to serve…
Two at CarolinaPower Earn NCCER Instructor Certification for Teaching Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculum
CarolinaPower’s Bradley Michie, Columbia (S.C.) Branch Manager, and Cordiro Harrison, Assistant Project Manager, are now certified to teach electrical apprenticeship classes using curriculum developed by NCCER – including Craft, Safety, and/or Management Training. In the Midlands region, electrical apprenticeship education partners with whom CarolinaPower is closely aligned include: Lexington Technology Center (LTC), a career and…
Central SC Alliance Welcomes Ada Stiglbauer as New Marketing Coordinator
The Central SC Alliance has hired Ada Stiglbauer as the organization’s new Marketing Coordinator. A Columbia native and recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Stiglbauer brings a strong background in strategic marketing, digital media and community engagement to the regional economic development team. Stiglbauer, who previously served as…
CAGC Celebrates 2025 Top Young Leaders: Pete Distefano and Anna-Bryce Hobson
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the 2025 Top Young Leaders. This year there are two honorees – one from North Carolina and one from South Carolina. Pete Distefano, based in Wilmington, is with Balfour Beatty, and Anna-Bryce Hobson, based in Charleston, is with Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law. CAGC’s Top Young Leader…
