The Orlando Business Journal has named Mike Alexakis, Area Manager, Central and North Florida Water Division, one of Central Florida’s 40 Under 40. These “rising stars” represent industries that include real estate, construction, health care, nonprofits, energy, professional services, and the arts. According to OBJ, “The class of 2023 consists of 40 Central Florida young men and [...]
Clyde Burgess and Tom Murphy were celebrated at a lively retirement party in their honor. Coworkers gathered on April 5, 2023, to enjoy food, festivities, and many stories about their more than 60 years of combined service to the company. See more pictures. Clyde Burgess, VP of W/WW Preconstruction Services – Collaborative Water Clyde started more [...]
The Town of North Redington Beach issued a Proclamation to make April 6, 2023, “Jonathan Richardson Day” to recognize his “contributions to the new public works/emergency services building and relocating the sewer lift station.” The Proclamation, signed by Mayor William M. Queen, states: Senior Craft Foreman Jonathan Richardson "has proven to be a great asset [...]
We thank everyone who helped with decorations and spread holiday cheer at the corporate and regional offices. See more pictures and video highlights. “So, we’re going to begin the 2022 holiday season with the annual tree lighting,” said President Tim Smith as he opened the Sanford gathering on Dec. 1. “It’s good to see everybody.” Tim added, “I [...]
On November 29, Wharton-Smith joined Charlotte County Fire and EMS representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training facility. See more pictures and video highlights. The facility will see firefighting crews from across the country practice skills on a full-size aircraft built to burn. Learn more about the project here. “This is one [...]
The project team at The Villages Charter High School (TVCHS) joined Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter (HFHLS) to participate in the 2022 Jingle Build-Off. See slideshow highlights. The Jingle Build-Off is an annual team-building program designed to act as a fundraiser for HFHLS while providing Christmas gifts to families in the local community. The team entry fees [...]
On Sunday, Nov. 20, team members from the Pensacola office volunteered their time to support Onbikes Pensacola’s annual bike build event. The event helps provide bikes to local underprivileged youth, and this is the third consecutive year Wharton-Smith has participated. “This year, 500 bikes were assembled, and even though it’s not supposed to be a competition, [...]
Wharton-Smith partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole-Apopka for their 2022 Home Builders Blitz to construct a single-family home for Latarshia Dixon and her children in just eight weeks. See more pictures and video highlights of the build. Senior Project Manager Stephanie Farmer, Project Manager Corey McBriarty and Project Superintendent Todd Fatzinger enlisted companies from all construction areas and Wharton-Smith [...]
On Nov. 18, Wharton-Smith team members, representatives from the Lake County School District, and the family of Aurelia Cole celebrated the topping out of Aurelia Cole K-8 in Clermont, Florida. See slide show highlights. All 250 attendees received a commemorative t-shirt, and the project team raffled off tools, electronics, coolers, a 55-inch television, and gift cards. [...]
On Nov. 15, Wharton-Smith team members joined with County Commissioners, fire officials, and retired firefighters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fire Station No. 2 in Charlotte County. The station was dedicated to fallen firefighter Charles Allison and his family. The original event was postponed due to Hurricane Ian. “Station 2 was thoroughly tested thanks to [...]
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