A National Chair’s Work Is Never Done: A Farewell Interview With Buddy Henley
By Grace Calengor
January 27, 2025
A family person first, Henley Construction President and 2024 Associated Builders and Contractors National Chair Buddy Henley has always prioritized his relationships—with his father, daughters, employees, ABC national committee counterparts and chapter members—because he knows p...
Ultimate Building Champ: How Justin Wren Went From Professional Fighter to Nonprofit Builder
By Grace Calengor
December 4, 2024
Born in 1987 to “the best mom ever,” Justin Wren made his way from Greeneville, Mississippi, to Fort Worth, Texas, where everything is bigger—even the bullies. “From the third grade to the eighth grade,” Wren says, “I was incredibly, heavily, relentlessly bullied—to the point of ...
ABC 2025 National Chair, Executive Committee Announced
By ABC
November 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that David Pugh, a partner at Bradley in Birmingham, Alabama, was elected 2025 chair of ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizo...
New Names and Faces: October-November 2024
By Construction Executive
November 21, 2024
RUPPERT LANDSCAPE APPOINTS BOB JONES AS CHIEF SALES OFFICER
On Oct. 2, Ruppert Landscape announced the appointment of Bob Jones as chief sales officer. In his new role, Jones will oversee business development efforts across the company's North and South Divisions, driving growt...
Dirt Nerd: How Aaron Witt Built His Multimillion-Dollar Construction Media Company Before Age 30
By Maggie Murphy
November 4, 2024
Aaron Witt has been a dirt enthusiast for as long as he can remember. Like many little boys, as a child he was fascinated by dump trucks, tractors, excavators, bulldozers—anything heavy equipment. If it pushed dirt, he was into it.
On his 6th birthday, Witt’s dad arranged a part...
New Names and Faces: September 2024
By Construction Executive
September 27, 2024
BRADLEY PARTNER JOHN SPANGLER ELECTED FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION LAWYERS
On Sept. 12, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that partner John I. Spangler III has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He will be among the...
New Names and Faces: July-August 2024
By Construction Executive
August 28, 2024
JAMALH GREENE NAMED REGIONAL SUPPLIER DIVERSITY MANAGER OF SKANSKA NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA OPERATIONS
On June 25, Skanska announced the appointment of Jamalh Greene as regional supplier diversity manager of its North Carolina and Virginia building operations. Greene’s appoin...
New Names and Faces: May-June 2024
By Construction Executive
June 25, 2024
Ruppert Promotes Melanie Anderson to Director of Talent Acquisition
In May, Ruppert Landscape announced the promotion of Melanie Anderson to Director of Talent Acquisition. In her new role, she will spearhead talent acquisition strategies for both the landscape construction and ...
New Names and Faces: March-April 2024
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Joel Nickel Joins Barton Malow to Lead the Mission Critical Market
On Feb. 27, veteran operations leader Joel Nickel has joined Barton Malow to lead the firm’s Mission Critical market. In his role, Nickel will elevate and enhance Barton Malow’s presence in the mission-critical a...
Herman Russell's Big Hustle
By Maggie Murphy
April 23, 2024
“Any person that I knew of in the city of Atlanta who did anything ran it by Herman before they did anything else.”
These are the words of Anthony Dixon, senior project manager and 47-year veteran employee with H. J. Russell & Company. But ask anyone who knows anything about H. ...
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