McConnell Joins Barnhill Contracting as Director of Business Development
David McConnell, a grduate of Wake Forest University, joined Barnhill Contracting’s Charlotte Division. He brings over 20 years of experience across economic development, commercial real estate, wealth management and financial development sectors. His responsibilities include business development and cultivating relationships throughout a wide network of owners and industry partners.
New EDPNC Hire to Focus on Growing North Carolina’s Defense Industry
North Carolina has a new point person focused on making sure the state is a top contender for defense-related companies considering where to locate or expand. With more than 40 years of experience as a military and defense industry specialist, Dennis Lewis joined the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) in May as the…
Mill Creek Announces Expansion Into The Carolinas Market
Growth in the Carolinas has attracted another multifamily developer. Mill Creek Residential, a leading multifamily investor and operator specializing in premier apartment communities across the U.S., today announced its expansion into the Carolinas market. Mill Creek’s new regional office in Charlotte will mark the company’s 16th in the U.S. and will serve as the hub for Mill Creek’s activity in both North Carolina and South…
DHG Welcomes Amit Arya as Chief Data Officer
In a move that underscores its strong commitment to leverage data and analytics to help its clients, Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG), a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Amit Arya to the role of Chief Data Officer. Amit will oversee DHG’s data and analytics strategy. He will also provide guidance on…
Yucheng Kang Joins McCrory Construction as Project Engineer
Columbia, South Carolina — Yucheng Kang has joined McCrory Construction as a Project Engineer based in the company’s Greenville office. He brings both BIM, estimating and field experience, along with expertise in the latest construction software and technologies. His current assignment is a design-build delivery of a new North American Headquarters for Ecomelida, an importer…
The Tradition Continues: Chix Dig It Luncheon Celebrates Women in Construction
The Fourth Annual Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, presented by title sponsor SAS, was held on June 20, 2019, at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. This much anticipated event drew over 200 attendees – a combination of women and men representing a wide variety of organizations with ties to the architecture, engineering…
SouthCon Building Group Welcomes Mark Jordan as Superintendent
Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has hired Mark Jordan as a project superintendent. With a construction industry career spanning more than 40 years — including over 25 years of federal service — Jordan has solid experience with both commercial and government projects in the Carolinas and…
A M King Prepares Tasty Taco Bar for Families at Ronald McDonald House of Greenville
Four times per year A M King’s team in Greenville, S.C. meets in the spacious kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH). They don’t come empty handed. On a recent Friday night, they brought ground beef, salsa and chocolate chips, among many other items. Their mission? Prepare a delicious taco bar, complete with cilantro-lime rice, watermelon,…
Executive Responsibility Expanded for Gilbane’s Mid-Atlantic Division to Include North Carolina Offices
As Gilbane Building Company strategically develops its geographic presence across the mid-Atlantic region, the company announced an expanded executive leadership role for Paul Choquette III, senior vice president, which encompasses Gilbane’s North Carolina operations in Raleigh and Charlotte. Choquette has current accountability for offices in Arlington, VA/Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Philadelphia, PA….
James M. Holmes Joins FMI Capital Advisors
James M. Holmes has joined FMI Capital Advisors as a Managing Director and Head of the Chemicals Group. He is based in FMI’s Denver, Colorado office. For more than 12 years, James has served mid-market chemicals companies by structuring and executing sell-side and buy-side M&A, capital markets, and other investment banking transactions. He has deep…
