PRESS RELEASE FROM: WHARTON-SMITH, INC. CONSTRUCTION GROUP
CONTACT: KELLYN MANDERS
PHONE: 407-321-8410 ext. 3377
WEBSITE: WHARTONSMITH.COM
Wharton-Smith Construction Group announces the hire of Joseph Willard as a Senior Preconstruction Manager for our Carolinas Region
Charlotte, NC – Wharton-Smith Construction Group is pleased to welcome Joseph Willard to the Wharton-Smith team as Senior Preconstruction Manager – Carolinas Region, reporting to Bret Estridge, Director of Operations-Commercial.
Mr. Willard has over 28 years of construction experience in the Charlotte market working on Commercial, Industrial, K-12, Higher Education, Entertainment, and Senior Living projects. Prior to joining Wharton-Smith, his expertise in preconstruction and estimating was gained during his time at large construction firms such as Skanska, PCL, and McDevitt Street Bovis (now Lend Lease) and midsize to smaller firms like LeChase, Edwards/REX, SC Hondros, and Knutson.
As Senior Preconstruction Manager for the Wharton-Smith Charlotte office, Mr. Willard will be involved in the procurement and pricing of future work, risk management, and relationship development. He will work hand-in-hand with operations, open new market sectors, and expand Wharton-Smith’s existing footprint in the Carolinas.
Mr. Willard has his BS in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University and is an Emergency First Responder.
“With the addition of Joseph Willard to our preconstruction team, we are excited to add a whole new host of clients to our future workload, including tilt-wall warehouse industrial market,” said Bret Estridge, Director of Operations-Carolinas Commercial.
In his free time, Mr. Willard scuba dives from the Carolinas to the Caribbean, volunteers at the North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue, and Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Mr. Willard has been married 28 wonderful years, has a son in the banking business, and a crazy labrador retriever rescue as their new baby.
About Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Wharton-Smith was founded on the core values of trust and hard work, but also of humility and community involvement. For over 35 years, the Wharton-Smith team has had a continued focus on building communities, both with our quality projects and our dedication to the communities we serve. Our Mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations by performing with the highest quality, professionalism, and fairness and by communicating with honesty and integrity at all times.
For further information, contact Kellyn Manders, at 407-321-8410 ext. 3370.
