SC Manufacturers Alliance Names Sara Hazzard President and CEO
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that Sara Hazzard has been named President and CEO of the organization effective January 1, 2018. “We are excited to welcome Sara Hazzard as the new President and CEO of the SCMA,” said Kurt Dallas, Executive Vice President of AFL and SCMA Chairman. “Her extensive experience in government…
SCEDA Announces New Members
The South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA), a statewide organization whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in South Carolina by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information, and promotion of professional skills, announced 56 new members. The new SCEDA members are: Sergio Aparicio City of Columbia…
LS3P Adds Philip Kennedy
LS3P has hired Philip Kennedy, who joins the firm as a Systems Administrator. Kennedy, who holds an AAS in Network Technology from Blue Ridge Community College, brings IT support experience with clients in the medical, manufacturing, and retail fields in the Flat Rock, NC area and is also a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Kennedy is highly…
McCrory Construction Hires John Price as Manager of Business Development
John Price has joined McCrory Construction as Manager of Business Development in the company’s Upstate office. Price will be focusing on manufacturing, commercial and design-build opportunities in the Upstate and Western North Carolina. Price comes to McCrory with more than 20 years of proven sales and marketing experience. The majority of his career has…
Spotlight on Casie Sears Kerr of Sears Contract
A woman-owned commercial drywall business. Definitely not your typical “About Us” company description, but it’s a perfect fit for Sears Contract, Inc. of Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1995, this family business has grown over the past 22 years to become a leading specialty contractor in the Carolinas — known for customer satisfaction, safety and uncompromising…
ABC Members Finish 1st and 2nd During NC State Fair Apprenticeship Competition
Yesterday the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas celebrated the 150th anniversary of the North Carolina State Fair by participating in the 33rd annual Electrical Apprenticeship Competition. Each year, ABC and it’s members participate in all apprenticeship contest(s), which includes: masonry, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC competitions. This year, we are proud to…
Tindall Corporation’ Joel Sheets Elected to Serve on Trade Association Board
Joel Sheets, vice president and general manager of Tindall Corporation, headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Precast Concrete Association. Sheets began his term on October 7 at NPCA’s 52nd Annual Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Tindall is a family-owned company, and while it…
Great Southern Homes Volunteers to Build Cottage at Boys Farm, Newberry, S.C.
(Irmo, SC) – Thanks to the strong support of companies, churches, and individuals throughout South Carolina, Great Southern Homes in partnership with the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (“BIA”) will build the “Nieri Cottage” at Boys Farm in Newberry, S.C. The Nieri Cottage will be 6,712 square feet under roof and designed by…
Rich Cerretti Named JE Dunn Charlotte Office Lead
JE Dunn Construction has named Rich Cerretti as the leader of its Charlotte office, replacing Paul Fenzl who will direct the company’s regional strategy in the advanced industries and renewable energy markets. “Rich is a proven manager and leader,” Kaufman said. “His broad understanding of business and his diverse operations experience will enhance our efforts…
DUAL’s Construction Division in North Carolina Adds Mahar as Senior Underwriter
DUAL Commercial has hired John Mahar as a senior underwriter within its Construction Division. Mahar will be located in DUAL’s new office in Charlotte, NC. Mahar has more than 18 years of experience in the insurance industry with the majority of that experience underwriting casualty products on both an admitted and non-admitted basis.He began his…
