Please join us in congratulating Jason Kruse on his promotion to Senior Project Manager! With over 25 years of experience, including honorable service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jason has showcased his expertise across various roles. His career includes working for large construction management firms and overseeing capital projects for an industrial manufacturing company in Indiana before moving to Florida. Since joining Williams Company, Jason has consistently proven himself by managing complex projects to completion, building strong relationships, and delivering successful results for new clients. Congratulations, Jason!
Matt Akins Promoted to Senior Project Manager
We are excited to announce Matthew Akins’s promotion to Senior Project Manager! Over his tenure, Matt has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill, fully aligning with our core values and earning this well-deserved promotion. Matt’s experience before joining Williams included working in Dubai, managing a team of 30 professionals in modular construction, and Senior Leadership positions overseeing $300 million in projects. Since joining Williams Company, he has repeatedly shown his readiness for this role. Please join us in congratulating Matt on this achievement!
Elliot Jusino Promoted to Project Manager II
We are excited to announce the promotion of Elliott Jusino to Project Manager II!
Elliott has been an integral part of Williams Company since 2016, consistently demonstrating remarkable work ethic, leadership, and dedication. His role as Project Manager on the Williams Company main office project showcased his ability to deliver on complex projects while maintaining a strong commitment to company culture.
Beyond his project success, Elliott has also led company events and made lasting contributions, including being named Employee of the Year and organizing impactful community initiatives. As he steps into his new role, we look forward to the continued leadership and expertise that Elliott will bring to our team.
Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved promotion!
Anna Canterini Selected as Judge for the 2024 ESOP Association AACE Competition
Williams Company is honored to announce that one of our employee-owners, Anna Canterini, was selected as a judge for the ESOP Association’s 2024 AACE Competition! Over the course of two days in Washington, DC, Anna evaluated entries across seven challenging categories. Thank you, Anna, for representing Williams Company and advocating for employee-owned businesses!
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Williams Company Joins Stetson University in Building the Future of Student Living
Williams Company proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of Scholars Hall at Stetson University, a new residence hall scheduled to open in late 2025.
This state-of-the-art facility will provide 300 beds with various unit configurations tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of Stetson’s student community. In addition to comfortable living quarters, Scholars Hall will feature study rooms, lounges, and modern amenities designed to foster academic success and community connection.
We are excited to be part of the first new residence hall built on campus in decades, which will enrich the lives of thousands of students in the years to come!
Celebrating the Completion of the McLaughlin Gymnasium
We’re excited to announce the completion of the new McLaughlin Gymnasium for Polk County Schools! This impressive 28,373-square-foot facility is a transformative addition to the campus, marking a major milestone in McLaughlin’s expansion to accommodate both middle and high school students.
The gymnasium offers state-of-the-art amenities, including locker rooms, a weight room, a training room, and offices. Beyond serving as the hub for McLaughlin’s athletic programs, it also provides a versatile space for school and community events and functions as a hurricane shelter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all.
We’re proud to have contributed to this project and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the students and the community!
ESOP Committee Gains Insight During Target Expansion Visit
Our ESOP Connections Committee had the incredible opportunity to visit one of our Target stores currently under construction! Not only did we bring lunch to the hardworking team on-site, but we also got to dive deep into the construction challenges they’re tackling.
The Target at Vineland Pointe is only a few years old, but with the exceptional revenue that tops the charts nationwide for Target, they decided to expand to provide more offerings to their guests!
From innovative building techniques to overcoming unexpected obstacles, our appreciation for their dedication has only grown. It was an insightful and inspiring day, reinforcing the strong connections and teamwork that make our projects successful.
Thank you to everyone involved for your hard work and for sharing your experiences with us. Together, we’re building more than just stores—we’re building a stronger future!
2023 ESOP Share Value: Waves of Excitement from Our Beachfront Reveal
Who doesn’t love a beach day? Williams Company revealed our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) share value last week by having fun in the sun! Our employees and their families kicked back and enjoyed an exciting beach day, complete with local New Smyrna Beach catered food trucks. The ESOP Communications Committee kept the celebration in our annual theme, “Ride the Wave,” by having everyone write down their guess and stick it on our Williams Company surfboard for a chance to win big. The closest guesses won $1,000, and we had three lucky winners this year! After a brief announcement from our CEO and President on the success of our ESOP, the moment everyone was waiting for arrived when a plane flew by, pulling a banner with our new stock price, revealing that our share value had increased once again!
Our culture is top-notch! We are a 100% employee-owned company, providing each full-time employee with a direct path to ownership of company stock at no cost. This unique structure sets us apart as one of the best places to work!
Celebrating Our Summer 2024 Interns
It’s that bittersweet time of year again! As summer wraps up, we say farewell to our incredible interns who are heading back to school – Cole Ford, Tyler Dunham, Addison Rismiller, Austin Lounsberry, Anand Sharma, and Jena Poorman. Check out what they have been working on all summer! From learning the ropes on-site to contributing to exciting projects, their energy and fresh perspectives have been invaluable. Though they worked hard all summer, we made sure to have plenty of fun too! Our annual Intern Fishing Day and Intern Lake Day were a blast!
We’re grateful for their hard work and enthusiasm and wish them the best of luck in their studies!
Construction Completion of Gulf High School
Founded in 1922, Gulf High School has undergone a complete transformation. Our team constructed a brand-new, state-of-the-art school for the community. Designed by Long & Associates, this modern 155,000-square-foot school accommodates 1,700 students and is accented with concrete, steel, and glass architecture. This summer, we are completing the demolition of the original school to make way for the new bus loop and student parking lot.
The school’s history as the Buccaneers and its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico are celebrated in common areas, featuring a historical timeline wall and woven pirate ship themes. These include a compass rose reception area with a custom Crow’s Nest ceiling and mast feature, wood paneling accents, pirate flags, abundant natural lighting, large “portholes” for student gathering spaces, and a Pirate’s Landing courtyard theme connecting the new building with the existing campus.
This new state-of-the-art facility will continue to enrich the lives of countless students, staff, and New Port Richey community members.