Celebrating Miles-McClellan’s 2025 Annual Award Winners
At Miles-McClellan, our culture is built on a foundation of celebrating outstanding work and recognizing a job well done.
Each year, our Annual Awards present an opportunity to formally recognize team members — in both Ohio and North Carolina — who exemplify what it means to build excellence. Winners are nominated by peers for several categories, including the converted Terry McClellan Award for Technical Excellence, which recognizes team members with exceptional proficiency and quality in their work.
Join us in congratulating these outstanding employees who went above and beyond to support our mission of building excellence. Scroll down to read about all of our honorees.
Terry McClellan Award for Technical Excellence
Winner: Jim Orkis, Senior Superintendent, Structural Restoration Division, Ohio
Well known and well respected for his wealth of knowledge and experience in concrete restoration, Jim is often asked for by name by clients and partners at the start of a project. His expertise is trusted by all, and they show great confidence when they know Jim is on the job.
In restoration work, you have to be prepared for the unexpected. Jim is able to troubleshoot through situations that require quick pivots. There have been times when the engineer or the material suppliers have asked him how to draw up the fix! He is a huge reason why our Structural Restoration division is thriving.
Terry McClellan Award for Technical Excellence
Winner: Jake McClellan, Superintendent, General Construction, Charlotte Division, North Carolina
One of the most admirable parts of Jake’s hard work is how he’s taken on more responsibility and multiple projects—and managed them all extremely well. He is not afraid of challenges and works diligently on solutions, all while building a reputation as one of the best trouble-shooters in our company.
Jake is assertive but calm, knowledgeable, always willing to learn, dedicated, and consistently goes the extra mile to make sure the work is done right.
Greg Hall Award for Internal Relationships & Service
Winner: Will Eichel, Accounting Director, Finance Dept., Corporate Services, Ohio
Will joined our company and immediately took charge of a very complex project – always with a smile and clear determination to help.
The person who nominated Will expressed admiration for how he figured out something no one understood well and made it fit exactly what we needed. He faced many challenges during the Intact transition, and our leaders always felt confident in how this major project was being handled because Will was on top of it. All the while, Will earned the respect and trust of team members across MM.
Greg Hall Award for Internal Relationships & Service
Winner: Chacity Lindsay, Project Administrator General Construction, Charlotte Division, North Carolina
Chacity’s peers chose her for this award because of the way she makes sure everything and everyone is taken care of — no matter what. Her sincere helpfulness and readiness to go above and beyond are something we all respect and appreciate.
She is a pleasure to be around every day. She always has a wonderful attitude and is always the first to jump in and help someone out. We’re so glad that she is part of our team!
Lonnie Miles Award for Client Champions
Winner: Luke Willman, Senior Project Manager, General Construction, Columbus Division, Ohio
The person who nominated Luke described him as showing a “relentless pursuit to satisfy his clients”, using a can-do attitude and always with a win-win mindset.
One great example of his great work in action is his ongoing relationship with our clients at the Columbus Historical Society and (partner) Schooley Caldwell. Throughout the project’s multiple phases, Luke’s communication and focus kept the relationship positive and successful.
Lonnie Miles Award for Client Champions
Winner: Maverick Page, Assistant Project Manager General Construction, Charlotte Division, North Carolina
We’ve rarely had an employee receive as many compelling nominations for a single award as Maverick did. His impact, talent, and dedication are obvious to everyone inside and outside our company.
He constantly delivers high-functioning projects with outstanding customer satisfaction. His customer service skills are top-notch, and his relationship and reliability with Kannapolis and Salisbury have already led to important referrals for additional business. He’s become a go-to person for clients and for colleagues, and we are so proud you’re on our team.
Jim Riehle “Burning Daylight” Award
Winner: Emilio Ramos, Mason, Masonry Division, Ohio
Emilio exemplifies what it means to have a tenacious work ethic and can-do attitude. Since joining our team in 2010, he has quickly become one of the best Masons in the industry. His work ethic is unmatched, and he is a prime example of his extraordinary loyalty to teammates and of doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
Trailblazer Award
Winner: Steve Parsons, VP Field Operations General Construction, Charlotte Division, North Carolina
There are many good reasons to label Steve a difference-maker and a trailblazer within MM over the years, but this year is special thanks to his work building the NC field team leadership program. The way Steve leads by example, and his genuine care and investment in training our younger team members, have not only improved our team but are also building momentum that is having a positive effect in many ways.
What we respect most about Steve’s work over the last few years is his dedication to his teammates in multiple ways. Not just technical education or practical execution, but also their personal well-being and growth. And he has incorporated all of that into his leadership approach in an amazing way.
