Derek Lanning Named to the ABC Carolinas Board of Directors
O’Neal’s Brian Gallagher Leads ABC in 2017
ABC Announces 2017 Board of Directors
Contact: Doug Carlson (704) 367-1331
Charlotte, NC — Brian Gallagher, vice president of marketing for Greenville-based O’Neal, Inc. has been elected 2017 Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas, representing more than 1,800 member firms in North and South Carolina.
“2017 has the potential to be a great year for the construction industry in the Carolinas,” said Gallagher. “ABC will continue to support member companies through education, workforce development and training opportunities, and networking events. We are committed to being a positive voice for the construction industry in our schools and community — providing students with exposure to construction career opportunities, leading community service initiatives, and working with state and national elected officials on critical issues for the construction industry.”
Gallagher will lead a diverse team volunteer members on the Board of Directors:
Brian Gallagher O’Neal Inc. – Upstate Chairman
Casie Sears Kerr Sears Contract – Raleigh Vice-Chair
Tom Headlee Watson Electrical Construction – Wilson Treasurer , National Board
Eric Perkinson Brasfield & Gorrie – Raleigh Past-Chairman
Doug Carlson ABC of the Carolinas – Charlotte President
Scott Colter Colter Electric Company CECA Liaison
Ken Peeples BB&T Insurance – Durham
Art Odom David Allen Company – Raleigh National Board
Jeff Whitten Starr Electric – Charlotte
Dave Knudson Choate Construction Company – Raleigh
Kurt Eyring Miller-Valentine Group – Columbia
Ryan Wathen Rodgers – Charlotte National Board
Chris Moore Carolina Power – Upstate
Robert Beale W.M. Jordan Company
Derek Lanning Miles-McClellan Construction
Steve Smith Smith Terry & Johnson Construction Law
Gallagher went on to say, “Most importantly, ABC will continue to promote the merit-shop construction philosophy – which encourages open competition and a free enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation.”
According to ABC of the Carolinas President and CEO Doug Carlson, ABC is the only construction industry association that represents the entire construction team — general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, industry professionals — with an equal voice.
Editors Note: Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas represent the merit construction contractors and related firms in the Carolinas as a chapter of ABC, a national association representing more than 23,000 members. For more news and information visit www.abccarolinas.org.
We’re Growing and So Are Our People
While our firm has grown – so have the people in it. Aubrey Harless, Dave McIntosh, Mike Rodriguez and Ted Tinkler all received promotions to Vice President. The Vice President title describes their dedication to our firm and clients, their leadership and mentoring of their teams, and their knowledge and experience within the A/E/C industry.
Aubrey Harless is a leader in North Carolina. His IMMPact team focuses on Industrial and Multi-Unit. They work in both the public (multi-unit) and private (industrial) sectors.
“Throughout our 10 year history in the Carolinas, Aubrey has been a rock since the beginning. His skill set, attitude and dedication are admired and appreciated. His impact on our company and clients has helped to shape our office into what it is today.” – Timothy McClellan, Executive Vice President – General Manager, North Carolina
Dave McIntosh’s IMMPact team focuses primarily on private work with an emphasis on fast renovations — 92% of the team’s work comes from repeat clients.
Mike Rodriguez runs Miles-McClellan’s subsidiary, M-M Masonry, LLC. Mike has grown M-M Masonry into one of Central Ohio’s largest masonry firms. His crew is known for exceptional craftsmanship, and they take great pride in their work.
Ted Tinkler’s IMMPact team services both the private and public sectors. While his team performs small, complex projects for their repeat clients, they are also set up to run large volume projects.
“Dave, Ted and Mike, and their respective teams have done an outstanding job of focusing on relationships over the last three years. Relationships with their subcontract teams and their field teams produce the quality projects, and the high results in the field keep the clients satisfied – strengthening the relationship with both the client and the architect. It is a cycle that continues to result in more work keeping all three teams as busy as they have ever been.
Watching the success of all four teams tells me we have set the right goals, and we have the right people. I hope we are not too busy to have some fun along the way!” – Matthew Q. McClellan, President
Miles-McClellan’s Charlotte Office Grand Opening
On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, Miles-McClellan Construction celebrated the opening of our new office in Charlotte with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. In addition to our leadership team and local employees, more than 50 clients, architects, engineers and community influencers were in attendance to show their support for this new space that will serve as a local hub to service our North Carolina and upstate South Carolina clients. “Miles-McClellan is performing work in Charlotte, Gastonia, Asheville and Lancaster, SC making this new office a more central location to provide our clients the best possible service” says Lonnie Miles, CEO.
Since arriving to the area, we have become actively involved in the Charlotte Chamber and Charlotte Regional Partnership and have participated in numerous charity events. We have recently partnered with the Communities in Schools organization and plan to kick off our NC Employee Volunteer Program in August.
In early 2016, the team will begin an exciting new project coming to neighboring Gaston County called Artspace. Artspace is the nation’s leader in artist-led community transformation, with more than 35 projects in operation across the country, representing a unique, $500 million investment in America’s arts infrastructure. We look forward to partnering with them to make the communities we serve even better.
