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…
Julia Kunlo Promoted to Vice President of Evolution Safety Resources
Julia Kunlo has been promoted to Vice President of Evolution Safety Resources (ESR), a safety consultation firm based in Raleigh. Kunlo had been director of client relations since ESR’s inception in early 2017 and was instrumental in helping establish the start-up company in the Carolinas market while expanding services across the country and internationally. Kunlo’s…
Tim Neubauer Named Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year
Tim Neubauer, President of Raleigh-based Evolution Safety Resources, received the prestigious Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award from Columbia Southern University (CSU) on June 25, 2018. The award was established in 2016 with the goal of recognizing members of the Occupational Safety and Health network for their dedication, professionalism, and accomplishments within the industry. Neubauer is…
CarolinaPower Named to Prestigious List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
Greer, S.C. — CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of 75 companies announced last week. CarolinaPower has four offices in South Carolina and a field force…
Giving Back: CAGC Young Leaders Participate in Columbia Habitat Build
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Young Leaders (YL) recently participated in two Habitat Builds in Columbia, S.C. The CAGC YL group was assigned the task of building and installing three sets of outside stairs and railings for two homes. “Throughout the day we learned so much about Habitat for Humanity and the other opportunities…
A M King’s Greenville Office Volunteers Build “Giving Garden” at Greer Soup Kitchen
Greer, SC— The Greer Soup Kitchen in Upstate South Carolina has a new vegetable garden, thanks to 11 hardworking volunteers from A M King’s Greenville office. In one day, the team constructed 30 raised planting beds, removed weeds, tilled dirt and added topsoil. The effort will allow soup kitchen volunteers to plant vegetables, fruits and…
Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas Names New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas, HCAC, announced that beginning Monday, June 11, 2018, Lissette Velez, has been named the new Executive Director of HCAC. Velez has been with the organization for over 6 years, previously performing the positions of Office Manager and Membership Director. She has been committed…
