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ESOP Committee Visits Sysco Southern Oaks Jobsite

By Lauren DeMersseman / May 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

Last month, our ESOP Connections Committee had the opportunity to visit the crew at the Sysco Southern Oaks Warehouse jobsite for an insightful walk-through of their ongoing work! Situated on a 51-acre site, the new cold and dry storage warehouse is being constructed using a combination of tilt-wall and insulated metal panel systems. The 523,820-square-foot […]

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Celebrating Parrish Community High School’s Classroom Addition

By Lauren DeMersseman / May 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

On April 15th, our team along with our partners at SchenkelShultz Architects and the School District of Manatee County shared the stage during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Classroom Addition Building 8 to Parrish Community High School. Although the school opened only 5 years ago, the continuous growth of Manatee County accelerated this […]

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Project Win: Stetson Hulley Tower

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Project Win: Stetson Hulley Tower

Symbolizing remembrance, resilience, and rebirth, Hulley Tower is the latest restoration project we’re honored to lead at Stetson University. Originally built in 1934 and dismantled after sustaining hurricane damage in 2004, Hulley Tower holds deep historical significance. Its base has remained intact, serving as a mausoleum for Stetson’s second President, Lincoln Hulley, and his wife, […]

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Blaine Rutter Promoted to Senior Superintendent!

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Blaine Rutter Promoted to Senior Superintendent!

Join us in congratulating Blaine Rutter on his promotion to Senior Superintendent! For over 27 years, Blaine has been the backbone of countless successful projects at Williams Company. His relentless work ethic, deep construction expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made him a standout leader on every jobsite. Clients don’t just respect Blaine—they trust […]

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Victoria Reeder Promoted to Project Accountant II!

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Victoria Reeder Promoted to Project Accountant II!

Please join us in celebrating Victoria Reeder on her well-earned promotion to Project Accountant II! Over the past 3 years, Victoria has been an integral part of our accounting team at Williams Company, consistently delivering excellence and reliability. Beyond her day-to-day responsibilities, Victoria is always willing to lend a hand at company events—supporting efforts like […]

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Hands-On Learning at Stetson: A Closer Look at Our Residence Hall Project

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on Hands-On Learning at Stetson: A Closer Look at Our Residence Hall Project

The Williams Company project team at Stetson University recently hosted an insightful job site visit for our office-based and early-career employees at the new residence hall currently under construction. During the visit, they toured the site, gained a deeper understanding of the construction process, and observed firsthand the unique aspects of this project. The residence […]

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Rick Dunn, VP of Operations promoted!

Celebrating Growth: Rick Dunn Promoted to Vice President of Operations!

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Celebrating Growth: Rick Dunn Promoted to Vice President of Operations!

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Rick Dunn to Vice President of Operations! Over the past four years, Rick has led our Education Group in Orlando with vision and determination—guiding our growth from working with just a few school districts to becoming a trusted partner in over 10. His leadership has been […]

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James Meldrum promoted to Superintendent I.

James Meldrum Promoted to Superintendent I!

By Lauren DeMersseman / April 14, 2025 / Comments Off on James Meldrum Promoted to Superintendent I!

Join us in congratulating James Meldrum on his well-earned promotion to Superintendent I! Since joining us in 2023 as a dedicated employee-owner, James has played a key role in strengthening our partnerships with multiple clients through his hard work and commitment. We’re thrilled to see James continue to grow and succeed at Williams—congratulations, James!

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Team holding award, sunny outdoor setting.

Williams Company Named 2025 Employee-Owned Company of the Year!

By Lauren DeMersseman / March 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Williams Company Named 2025 Employee-Owned Company of the Year!

Williams Company is proud to announce that we have been named the 2025 Employee-Owned Company of the Year by the Florida Chapter of the ESOP Association! This prestigious honor is especially meaningful given the many outstanding employee-owned companies within this organization. We firmly believe that Williams Company IS the best place to work, and we […]

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Margaret Dewar, Assistant Project Manager, Williams Company.

Celebrating Women in Construction: Margaret Dewar

By Lauren DeMersseman / March 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Celebrating Women in Construction: Margaret Dewar

As we wrap up Women in Construction Week, we’re excited to highlight Margaret Dewar, one of our talented Assistant Project Managers! She plays a vital role on our team, and we’re grateful to have her. Read her insightful thoughts about being a woman in the AEC industry!

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