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 George Novo

Orlando, FL – Wharton-Smith Construction Group is pleased to welcome George Novo to the Wharton-Smith team as Senior Project Manager – Central Florida Commercial Division, reporting to Darin Crafton, Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations.

Mr. Novo brings over 24 years of experience in Commercial Construction in the Central Florida market with a heavy focus on K-12 and Higher Education projects.  By working in roles ranging from Project Engineer to Senior Project Manager, Mr. Novo has become well-rounded in the industry and will provide valuable insight to upcoming projects at Wharton-Smith.

As a Senior Project Manager for Wharton-Smith, Mr. Novo will be responsible for the coordination of project management personnel and operations for the construction of Secondary Education, K-12, and Higher Education projects. Mr. Novo will begin his new role by providing oversight to the upcoming Lake Howell High School Additions and Renovations Project for Seminole County Public Schools.

In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Novo holds bachelor’s degrees in both Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering from the University of Miami, a master’s degree in Construction Engineering & Management from Texas A&M University, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

“We are thrilled to welcome George to the Wharton-Smith team,” said Darin Crafton, EVP of Wharton-Smith, Commercial Operations. “His extensive expertise within the Education sector of Commercial Construction makes him a great addition to our team as we begin several K-12 and Higher Education projects this year and continue to grow our Commercial operations throughout Central Florida.”

Mr. Novo resides in Seminole County with his wife and two children. He is an avid triathlete and plans to complete his fourteenth Ironman race later this year in Hawaii.

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.