THS Constructors Names Dana Emberton CEO
GREENVILLE, S.C. – (August 7, 2018) – Howard Suitt, Chairman for THS Constructors, Inc., announced today that current President & COO, Dana Emberton, has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Emberton has served THS Constructors as their President & COO for the last three years. In that time the company has…
2018 Hall of Fame Winners and Top Young Leaders Honored at CAGC’s Summer Summit
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) honored their Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners and their 2018 Top Young Leaders at last week’s CAGC Summer Summit & Expo at Jekyll Island, Ga. Hall of Fame/Legacy Winners Each year, CAGC recognizes prestigious members, both past and present, who have made extraordinary contributions over their careers to CAGC,…
CAGC Welcomes Tammy Ford as Build Your Career (BYC) Director, Roddy Craft Retires
Carolinas AGC is pleased to announce that Tammy Ford, an experienced leader in developing highly successful and collaborative partnerships among charitable organizations, participating volunteers, community leaders and local businesses, has been hired as our new Build Your Career Director to help address the workforce shortage within the construction industry in the Carolinas. Tammy, who began…
Female Role Models in Engineering: Spotlight on the “Fab Four” of Chix Dig It
While the number of female role models in the architecture, engineering and construction is still less than ideal, Chix Dig It-Celebrating Women in Construction exists to empower women in all aspects of the industry. Last month’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which drew nearly 200 attendees from the AEC industry to…
Al Johnson: Still Motivated after 60 Years in the Surety Business
After 60 years in the surety business, Al Johnson has no plans for a traditional retirement. In fact, the 87-year-old continues to service a handful of longtime clients and looks forward to going into the office several days per week. For the past 25 years, Johnson has been associated with McGriff Insurance Services (formerly BB&T Boyle…
South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame inducts two new members: Michael P. Nieri and J. Coleman Shouse
The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees inducted Michael P. Nieri from Columbia, S.C. and J. Coleman Shouse from Greenville, S.C. into the prestigious honor society last week for their work in and support of South Carolina’s home building industry. Both men were presented the trademark medallion and plaque during a ceremony on July…
Dave Simpson Wins AENC James J. Lowry Award for Outstanding CEO
Carolinas AGC President and CEO Dave Simpson was honored this week by the Association Executives of North Carolinas (AENC) with the 2018 AENC James J. Lowry Award for Outstanding CEO. This award—the highest honor the AENC gives out — reflects remarkable leadership and achievement in association management. “Outstanding” executives serve AENC, their industry, participate extensively in…
Economic Development Partnership’s Jonathan Larry Named a “Young Professional 2 Follow” in Aiken, S.C.
Jonathan Larry, senior marketing and research director with the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) in Aiken, S.C., has been named one of the “Young Professionals 2 Follow” by the Aiken Standard. Last year, the now 26-year-old received the 2017 Aiken Chamber Young Professionals Rising Star Award. “Jonathan is a true asset to our team,” said EDP…
Great Southern Homes Names Shelton Twine as Chief Operating Officer
(Irmo, SC) – Great Southern Homes has named Shelton Twine as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to overseeing all preconstruction, sales, marketing, general operations and construction management of all areas and markets in which the company operates. Owner and Founder, Michael Nieri remarks of Shelton,…
Celebrating the 2018 ABC Carolinas Electrical Apprenticeship Graduating Class
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter celebrated its Electrical Apprenticeship graduating class of 2018 in June at Charlotte’s BB&T Ballpark, home of the Charlotte Knights baseball team. ABC Carolinas Chapter chose this venue to raise community awareness about the apprenticeship program and the career opportunities available in the construction industry. Cheered on by…
