PRESS RELEASE FROM: WHARTON-SMITH, INC. CONSTRUCTION GROUP
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Ron Davoli to Serve as Chief Executive Officer and Transition Role of President of Wharton-Smith to Tim Smith.
Sanford, FL – Wharton-Smith Construction Group announced today that effective April 1, 2022, Mr. Ron Davoli, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve as CEO of Wharton-Smith, and transition the President role to Mr. Tim Smith, currently Executive Vice President. Mr. Davoli also announced the promotions of Pat Hewitt from EVP to COO, Water and Darin Crafton from EVP to COO, Commercial.
“It has been an honor and privilege to lead this company as President and CEO for nearly two decades, and I am pleased to pass the President torch to Tim Smith, as he joins me in guiding the company into its next chapter,” said Ron Davoli. “During my career at Wharton-Smith, I have watched as this company has grown and developed into one of the Southeast’s most respected construction firms. It was under the tutelage of George Smith, one of our founders, that I gained the experience and skills that have led us through the last two decades. It is my profound privilege to work alongside Tim Smith, as he prepares to shape our next two decades,” Davoli continued. “This transaction could not come at a better time for the company, as our organization is delivering strong performance across both our water and commercial segments and is positioned for continued success,” said Davoli.
Two additional promotions were announced by the company today in the naming of Pat Hewitt as COO of Water/Wastewater and Darin Crafton as COO of Commercial. “Much of our success over the last years must be attributed to Pat Hewitt and Darin Crafton who have dramatically grown their market segments in both size and profitability. I am proud of all they have achieved and excited about where they will take us in their new roles,” said Mr. Davoli.
“I am honored to serve as Wharton-Smith’s next President,” said Mr. Smith. “Our Company has been working throughout the Southeast to build the communities that we all call home, and I am excited about continuing the legacy that Ron Davoli, Bill Wharton, and my father, George Smith, forged over the last 38 years. I have had the pleasure to work among these unparalleled mentors throughout my career at Wharton-Smith, and it is an honor to continue to grow the vision they have nurtured and prepare us for the growth and change we will face in the coming years,” said Tim Smith.
About Ron Davoli
Ron Davoli was named President and CEO of Wharton-Smith in April 2005, after serving as Vice President — Operations and later as Executive Vice President. Ron has more than 40 years of experience in engineering and construction. Ron’s responsibilities include oversight for the overall performance of each division. He is involved with projects from estimating through operations, assuring in-depth knowledge of all functions within the organization. He is also responsible for the financial aspects of the business, including banking, bonding, and insurance. Throughout his tenure, Ron has established strong working relationships with clients, team members, and community leaders, helping Wharton-Smith achieve its vision — to be the Construction Group of Choice. In addition to his professional experience, Ron graduated with honors from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He is a Florida Registered Professional Engineer and a Florida Certified Underground Utility Contractor.
About Tim Smith
In 1984, at age 16, Tim Smith joined Wharton-Smith, starting at the bottom, and learning his way up the ladder through college, finally earning full-time employment in 1991. During 35 years of incredible growth and change, Tim has served the company in many roles — Laborer, Field Engineer, Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Project Executive, Quality Control Director, Vice President, and Executive Vice President. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Auburn University and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Tim is a Professional Engineer and a licensed General Contractor.
About Pat Hewitt
Pat Hewitt joined Wharton Smith in 1997 and has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. Pat’s expertise has proven integral to Wharton Smith’s growth. Prior to joining Wharton-Smith, Pat worked at Adams Robinson for 12 years where he honed his construction management skills and developed a strong background in project management and quality delivery. During his 25 years at Wharton-Smith, Pat’s leadership and focus have built a thriving business line and a new generation of employees dedicated to client relationships and quality construction standards. Pat has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He is a licensed General Contractor and a licensed Mechanical Contractor
About Darin Crafton
Darin Crafton joined Wharton Smith in 2015 and brought with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and a proven record of successful completion of many high-
profile multi-million-dollar projects. Under Darin’s leadership, the expansion of the commercial division has thrived, and the company has increased its revenue by more than 300 percent. This growth has led to new commercial market share in education, municipal, and private projects in both Central Florida and throughout our regional areas of operation. Prior to joining Wharton-Smith, Darin worked as a Senior Construction Manager for PCL Construction Services. Darin holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.
About Wharton-Smith
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.
