Construction Management Advisory Board

The Department of Construction Management is honored to have a large, active and extremely supportive Industry Advisory Board. Our Industry Advisory Board is made up of top professionals in various facets of the construction industry. Members help us provide quality preparation for our students, position the department for maximum growth and build a strong network of industry support. The board is led by an elected team of advisers, who make up the Executive Council. If you would like to inquire about becoming a member of our Industry Advisory Board, please contact us.


Industry Advisory Board Mission Statement

“Our mission is to be recognized as an active and dynamic Construction Management Advisory Board engaging in the development and strengthening, through sustained and proactive involvement with the students and faculty, of the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University. We will strive to share advances in all aspects of the construction industry with the students and faculty of the CMGT department to ensure that our students remain at the forefront of cutting-edge tools, techniques and technology for them to be highly skilled, competitive and sought-after graduates.”

Click here for CMGT Advisory Board Bylaws – revised 8/2015

CMGT IAB BY LAWS_09292021


8th Annual Golf Tournament

We invite you to partake in the 8th Annual Golf Tournament on October 13, 2025! This will take place at the Governors Club in Chapell Hill, NC. This will be a great opportunity for friendly competition and socializing with representatives from various companies. There are also opportunities to sponsor the event if you do not wish to participate in the event.

To register for or sponsor this event click the following link: https://epay-banner.ecu.edu/C20694_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=197&SINGLESTORE=true

Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

  • Hole sponsor $350 company logo signs at tee and green (can also man the hole to be able to mingle to all the players)
  • T-Shirt Sponsor $350 Company logo on event t-shirt
  • Breakfast sponsor $550 provides breakfast from the Governors Club.  Company logo at Breakfast table and other event signs
  • Lunch Sponsor $1500 Company name and logo on Lunch tables, recognition on t-shirt and all event banners
  • Beverage Cart Sponsor $550 Company name and logo on golf cart signage, company to be able to man the golf cart to talk to all players
    •  Governors Club to provide golf cart with beverages, Sponsor recognition on t-shirt and all event promotional banners
  • Prize sponsors $500 provides 1st place trophies for winners, signage and recognition on all event banners
  • After Event Snacks $550 Company name and logo on tables after events and on event t-shirt
  • Putting Contest Run and man a putting contest that provides prize opportunities (great chance to talk to all the players)
  • HOLE in 1 Contest Cover cost of insurance purchase for the selected hole $950

    Executive Council

    Scott Cooper
    Scott Cooper
    President – Executive Council
    Caterpillar, Inc.
    Mary Brinn
    Mary Brinn
    Brinn Glass
    Matt Chance
    Matt Chance
    Precision Walls, Inc.
    Patrick Fay
    Patrick Fay
    Harkins Builder


     

    David Philyaw
    David Philyaw
    T.A. Loving Company
    Bill Seyler
    Bill Seyler
    Lend Lease
    Mark Williford
    Mark Williford
    Southern Piping
    Chris White
    Chris White
    Frank L. Blum Construction

    Members

    Our current CMGT IAB members are listed in the table below. This table is updated regularly, but if you notice anything that needs to be corrected, please send an email to cmgtadvisoryboard@ecu.edu. If your contact information, job title, or company name needs to be updated, please complete the form available here: CMGT IAB Member Information Update Form

    FirstLastCompany/Job Title
    KristopherArnoldSenior Adv Officer ECU Foundations • UAH Major Gifts (Donors)
    SueSayger #CMGT Faculty Representative
    Sabrina Bakley #CMGT IAB Liaision - Administrative Support - Advanced
    Harry J.PloehnCET ECU/Professor & Dean
    JerryGao #Department Chair - ECU CMGT
    EddieJohnsonNorth Carolina Office of State Human Resources/ State Safety & Health Director/ Project Manager
    MaryBrinn #Brinn Glass, Inc. President
    MattChance #Precision Walls Inc./Advanced Exterior Systems
    R. ScottCooper ##CATERPILLAR, INC., Telehandler Alliance Group JLG Industries, Inc./Marketing Mgr, CD/LACD
    PatrickFay #Harkins Builders Inc. / Lead Superintendent
    DavidPhilyaw #T.A. Loving Company/Senior VP/Building Division
    BillSeyler #*Retired
    ChrisWhite #Frank L. Blum Construction Company/ VP of Preconstruction Services
    MarkWilliford #SPC Mechanical Corp/ VP Support Services
    JimmieHughes*Retired
    GreggMondayL. F. Jennings Inc./Vice President *retired
    FrankWernerCRH Americas, Inc. (*RETIRED*)
    BryanWheelerHonorary IAB Member - Former CMGT Faculty - CRAFT Lab
    NickAltilioL.F. Jennings Inc/Project Engineer
    MelvinArmstrongSIEMENS Energy/Transmission Operations Manager
    Russell "Rusty"BaldersonWM Jordan Company/ Senior Project estimator
    ReggieBarnacascelBoddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc./Vice President Restaurant Development
    Sam BlairBaker Roofing/ General Manager
    RobBrogdonCentury Contractors. Inc - Executive Vice President
    PippaBrownL. F. Jennings Inc./Assistant Project Manager
    JerryLangstonHensel Phelps/Project Manager-Construction Group
    SteveMacmillanHensel Phelps/Project Manager-Construction Group
    Carl V.CarneyDavie Construction Co./President C.E.O
    AlChessonA.R. Chesson Construction/CEO President
    WilliamCreelSolomon Plumbing/ Purchasing Manager
    BrianDenisarBobbitt Construction, Inc/CEO
    NathanDicksonBlack & Veatch Company
    GregDrenningJames G. Davis Construction/Sr. Project Manager
    SamEllisFortune-Johnson/Title Senior Project Manager
    BillFarrior JrFarrior and Sons/INC President
    SonnyFosterSmithson Inc./President
    PrestonGodwinHusdon Brothers Construction Co./Project Manager
    JoeyHatchHamlin Roofing/ Project Manager
    Richard (Rick)Hibbett, Jr.MEB Group/Business Development Manager
    Bobby HilgoeMarket Partner/ True Homes USA
    AmzieHoffnerS.T. Wooten/ Vice President
    DylanHutchinsonJames G. Davis Construction
    WilliamJanningBalfour Beatty Infrastucture, Inc./Field Engineer
    MatthewJonesJSmith Civil, LLC/Vice President of JSmith Civil
    KeithLeeSunbelt Rentals Scaffold Services/ Profit Center Manager
    MikeMacGilvrayFrank L. Blum Construction Company/ Senior Preconstruction Manager
    NickMagniniKB Home Raleigh/ Vice President of Operations
    GregMarksMW Construction Services, LLC/Operations Manager
    JoshuaMauneyParagon Safety Group/CEO
    ThomasMcCarthyHourigan/Client Solutions Manager
    PatMcCraryCoakley & Williams Construction/Senior PreConstruction Manager
    WillMcLawhornMonteith Construction/VDC Director
    HunterNicholsSenior Preconstruction Manager/BRASFIELD & GORRIE, LLC
    KeithNixonBalfour Beatty Infrastucture, Inc./SE Region Ops Manager
    PetePemantellHolder Construction Company/ Vice President - Operations
    LangdonPleasantS.T. Wooten/Sales Representative
    KeithPoettkerPoettker Construction/CEO
    Robert N.PontonC.R. Jackson, Inc./ Executive Vice President
    DavidPriceDavid Price Construction/Owner
    HectorRayRAYWEST Designbuild/owner
    StacyRookerClancy & Theys Construction Company
    EricRothrockCrescent Communities Construction, LLC/ VP Preconstruction
    FrankRygielWalbridge - VP/ General Manager - Florida Group
    JoshSeymourMcDonaldYork Building Company/ Business Developer
    TomShannonBarnhill Contracting Company/Vice President of Human Resources and Safety
    FosterSmithLeChase Construction Services/Project Manager
    John W.SmithBarnhill Contracting Company/Vice President Eastern Division
    ChrisSpachSouthCon Building Group/President/ CEO
    SethSpeightW.M. Jordan Co./Project Estimator
    R. CraigSpiveyLiberty Senior Living/Director of Construction
    PhilipSquiresMattamy Homes/VP Purchasing
    JustinStancillLithko Contracting, LLC/Project Lead
    AdamTerracinaAJT Construction, Inc./President
    AaronThomasMetcon, Inc./President & CEO
    MikkelThompsonPulteGroup, Inc/VP of Construction Operations
    JeremyTillmanCAROLINA BAY CONSTRUCTION/ OWNER,PRESIDENT
    Ed LawrenceTipton, IITipton Builders, Inc./ President
    WilliamTroxler JrTroxler Labs/CEO & President
    MattTurnerBarnhill Contracting Company/Director of Business Development Eastern Division
    JohnTuschakCrowder Construction Company- Heavy Civil Division/Regional Operations Manager
    MattVan SickleVan Sickle Law, PLLC/Attorney
    Reginald "Reggie"WarrenAtrium Health/Assistant Vice President - Planning, Design, Construction (Facilities Management Group)
    BrianWeathersbyReeves/ Construction Manager
    GregWestRAYWEST Designbuild/ Owner
    EddieWillifordGregory Poole Equipment Company/ Executive Vice President & COO
    ScottWinsteadFMI/President, Management Consulting

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