Tag: #Construction

Carl Shields Earns CMC

Project Manager Carl Shields has earned the designation of Certified Construction Manager (CCM) issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI), an independent arm of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). The CCM is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and it is considered to be the gold standard of certifications for the construction industry. For additional information about the CMAA and the Construction Management credentialing process, visit cmaanet.org/certification.

Billy Gresham Named Pres. of Builders & Contractors Exchange

Vice President of Construction William A. “Billy” Gresham Jr. has been named President of the Virginia Builders & Contractors Exchange (BCE). Established in 1908, the BCE provides training and networking opportunities, business and workforce development services, and project bid information to their more than 500 members in the commercial construction industry. Gresham will serve as the organization’s 90th president from January to December 2022. In this role, he will guide the Board of Directors in their efforts to serve members with diligence, innovation, and quality teamwork.

Additional information about the BCE and their membership options can be found at bceva.com.  

James Bailey Transitions to Estimating

Long-time employee James Bailey has transitioned from Project Management into Preconstruction/Estimating. Bailey has been with the company in many capacities since the 1980’s, and his construction knowledge and relationship with subcontractors, owners, and architects make him the perfect fit for his new role as Preconstruction Manager. In this new position, he will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, and budgeting, as well as subcontractor outreach and procurement

New Project Manager, Carl Shields!

Carl V. Shields has been hired as a Project Manager with responsibility for overseeing projects from award through completion. He has a diverse background with over 25 years of experience working on new construction and renovation projects, as well as completing electrical work and performing operations management. Shields is a seasoned project manager with experience leading and managing project teams on design-build and design-bid-build projects, as well as performing contract management, pre-construction services, and quality control reviews.

Christina Gonzales – New Admin. Assistant

Christina Gonzales recently joined E.T. Gresham as an Administrative Assistant, responsible for supporting project managers and estimators in our Construction Division. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA) with a Major in Accounting from Holy Angel University in Angeles, Philippines and she has prior experience working in the construction industry. Outside of work, Christina is a music lover, foodie, and avid traveler. She enjoys visiting the many Philippine islands, saying, “If you ask me to spell FUN, I will spell BEACH!”

Mike Krank Promotion – Project Manager

Mike Krank has been promoted from Superintendent to Project Manager. Mike has over 30 years of construction experience in a variety of positions; while attending Old Dominion University, he worked as a construction laborer at Naval Station Norfolk and, after graduating with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, he began his construction career as a Field Engineer. By 1996, he had worked his way up to Superintendent. Mike joined E.T. Gresham in 2018 as a Project Superintendent. Since his promotion, Mike has served as Project Manager for the following projects in southeastern Virginia: Wells Theatre Renovations in Norfolk, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, Bayside Presbyterian Church renovations in Virginia Beach, and currently the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory Education, Administration, and Research Complex in Wachapreague. Mike’s background in all stages of the construction process have resulted in an elevated level of proficiency in establishing construction schedules, providing expertise about construction means and methods, developing efficient project work plans, and providing a full range of construction management services during the construction phase.

Billy Gresham named First VP of Builders & Contractors Exchange

Congratulations to E.T. Gresham Vice President Billy Gresham, who was recently named as First Vice President on the Builders & Contractors Exchange 2021 Board of Directors! The Builders & Contractors Exchange of Virginia was established in 1908 to support the local construction industry. It is a member-owned association of commercial construction companies that works to provide information, facilitate growth, offer educational and training opportunities, and host networking events.

Tony Griffin Promotion – General Superintendent

Tony Griffin has been promoted to General Superintendent for E.T. Gresham’s construction division. Tony has over 38 years of experience directing full scope construction projects for commercial, industrial, educational and government clients. His new responsibilities include overseeing the labor/equipment force, coordinating schedules with project managers and superintendents, training field crews to use project management software, and attending internal project turnover meetings.

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