Sit-down with Casey Schwager, Carolinas AGC Board Chair
GroundBreak Carolinas thought it was an appropriate time to check in with Casey Schwager as he embarks on the home stretch of his second year as Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board Chair. Schwager is a project manager with King Asphalt, a leading regional paving contractor manufacturer headquartered in Liberty, S.C. in the Upstate region of South…
Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mittie Cannon of Power UP, ABC Carolinas Conference
Dr. Mittie Cannon, Founder of Power UP Inc., is among the featured presenters at the upcoming 2021 ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Conference in Myrtle Beach scheduled for August 18-20. Launched by Dr. Cannon six years ago for young women and their moms in Birmingham, Alabama, Power-Up is a now a far-reaching construction industry workforce…
Frampton Construction Announces Three Promotions in Charleston and Charlotte
Charleston, S.C. -Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Brittany Jones to executive assistant, Katherine Panke to senior marketing manager, and Brandon Reisser to senior preconstruction manager. Jones has been with the company since 2019 when she joined as administrative coordinator. In her…
James Jordon of JCC General Contractors Named a 2021 Southeast Finalist for Entrepeneur of the Year®
July 9, 2021 – GREENVILLE, SC – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that James D. Jordon, President of Jordon Construction Company, LLC, d/b/a JCC General Contractors, was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2021 Southeast Award finalist. Now in its 35th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year® program honors unstoppable business leaders whose…
Tindall V.P. Joel Sheets Gives Insight into Growth of Utility Division
Joel Sheets is Vice President and General Manager of Tindall’s Utility Division. Based in Spartanburg, S.C., he oversees a team of more than 85 engineers, designers, production workers, and other staff members as they develop and produce never-before-seen precast concrete solutions for the utility industry. Sheets also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the National Precast…
CarolinaPower Makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers was unveiled in mid-June 2021. CarolinaPower’s specific ranking within the Large Employers category will be announced at the in-person Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards ceremony…
Bob Morgan, CEO: Ready to Guide South Carolina Chamber into the Future
Following a deliberate and thoughtful search process, the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the selection of Bob Morgan as Chief Executive Officer. Morgan assumed his new role on April 1. GroundBreak Carolinas had the opportunity to chat with Morgan last week. A recap of this conversation appears…
Gov. Henry McMaster Nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the Next Secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2021 – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey, a former top executive with Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors, will succeed Bobby Hitt, who is retiring…
Mashburn Construction Adds Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development in Charleston
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. — Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion of our coastal division, we are excited to have Julianne join us. She brings with her a diverse and unique background in…
2021 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Nominations NOW Open
People make the construction industry what it is today. That’s why we are seeking your input for the 2021 GroundBreakers Awards. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce the third annual GroundBreak Carolinas Most…
