Tommi Jones – Construction Professional, Mentor and Mother
Tommi Jones, PE, LEED AP, GGP, has been with Clemson University’s Capital Projects department for more than 15 years. In her current role as lead senior project manager, she manages large construction projects across campus. Typically, Jones manages several concurrent projects following the guidelines established by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and the Office of…
NAWIC in the Carolinas: Celebrating WIC Week 2020
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) chapters across the country – including the association’s 10 chapters in the Carolinas – have a wide range of special events and community initiatives planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2020. WIC Week provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise…
Aaron Bowman, AIA, Only Carolinian Tapped for 2020 Young Architects Award
Of the 22 recipients of this year’s AIA Young Architects Awards, only one honoree is from the Carolinas – Aaron Bowman, AIA, LEED AP of Liollio Architecture in Charleston. AIA’s Young Architects Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Bowman is a…
Mitch Pingry, Experienced Superintendent, Joins A M King in Greenville
A M King, an integrated design-build firm based in Charlotte, has hired seasoned construction professional Mitch Pingry as superintendent based in the firm’s Greenville, S.C. office. The addition of Pingry is a strategic move that will boost the company’s capabilities in the Upstate South Carolina region. A M King’s Greenville operation recently moved into a…
Lori Hardaway: Build Your Career (BYC) Ambassador of the Quarter
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently rolled out a new quarterly recognition program for its Build Your Career (BYC) workforce development initiative administered by the CAGC Foundation. CAGC’s BYC Ambassador of the Quarter for Fourth Quarter 2019 is Lori Hardaway of HardHat Workforce Solutions. Based in Columbia, S.C., Hardaway actively advocates for and promotes the mission and…
Engineers Week: Tim Gause Talks about His Career Choice
The purpose of National Engineers Week (February 16–22, 2020) is to promote a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in technical careers. Tim Gause, Electrical Engineer at Design-Build firm A M King, shares the story of how he got involved in the engineering field. Based in Charlotte, Gause provides…
Graycor Names David L. Wing President and COO
Graycor Inc., a national leading provider of construction, maintenance and facilities services with an office in Charlotte, NC, announced that David L. Wing has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). “Dave’s strong character, unwavering commitment to clients and colleagues alike, and exemplary record of project delivery during the course of his career at…
Frank Holley Named President and CEO of BE&K Building Group
Carolinas-based BE&K Building Group (BE&K), a national leader providing integrated construction management and design-build services through advanced technologies, announced Frank Holley as the firm’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2020. Holley joined BE&K in 1991, assuming progressive roles of responsibility culminating in his most recent appointment. During his 28 years with…
Ronny Gillespie: Teaching the Next Generation of Electricians
With a passion for problem-solving and a heart for teaching, project manager Ronny Gillespie is living in his “sweet spot.” By day, Gillespie manages construction projects for Walker & Whiteside, a leading design-build electrical contractor in Greenville, S.C. After hours, he “pays it forward” as an instructor for the rigorous, four-year Upstate South Carolina Electrical…
Choate Construction Names Matt Brewer as President, Announces Leadership Promotions in Charleston
Choate Construction, a 100-percent employee-owned firm with three offices in the Carolinas, announced it has appointed Matt Brewer as President. Brewer will add depth to Choate’s executive team, supporting Chief Executive Officer Dave Priester in executing the company’s long-term strategy, culture, and tactical operations. As one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast, Choate considers its reputation…
