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Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of McLaughlin Academy’s New Gymnasium

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of McLaughlin Academy’s New Gymnasium

Williams Company was honored to be part of the grand opening ribbon-cutting for Polk County Public Schools’ McLaughlin Academy for Excellence! Our Senior Project Manager, Matt Akins, delivered a heartfelt speech on the pride we feel in contributing to this vibrant addition to the McLaughlin campus. The new 28,373-square-foot gymnasium will not only support all […]

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new home.

Breaking Ground on Osceola County’s First Habitat for Humanity Home

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Breaking Ground on Osceola County’s First Habitat for Humanity Home

Williams Company is proud to build the very first Habitat for Humanity house in Osceola County, in partnership with the Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County. Last Friday, we celebrated this incredible milestone with a special groundbreaking ceremony, where we heard inspiring words from Habitat’s CEO, Habitat Board Chair, our own President and […]

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Pumpkin decorating contest winners.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Brings Creative Spark to ESOPalooza!

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Pumpkin Decorating Contest Brings Creative Spark to ESOPalooza!

As part of our ongoing ESOPALOOZA celebration, we hosted our very first pumpkin decorating contest last week—and it was a smashing success! Everyone brought their creativity to the table, incorporating our ESOP logo into some truly unique and inspired pumpkin designs. The competition was fierce, but after a company-wide vote, we’re excited to announce our […]

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Chili cook-off winners 2023.

ESOPalooza Heats Up with 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off!

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on ESOPalooza Heats Up with 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off!

October is ESOP Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the numerous benefits of employee stock ownership for individuals, companies, communities, and the economy at large. This month serves as a reminder of the ways ESOPs empower employees, enhance organizational performance, and contribute to economic growth on both a local and national scale. To mark this […]

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Stetson volleyball team locker room.

Edmunds Center Renovation Enhances Accessibility and Athlete Experience

By Lauren DeMersseman / November 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Edmunds Center Renovation Enhances Accessibility and Athlete Experience

Named after the fourth president of the university, J. Ollie Edmunds, the Edmunds Center first opened in 1974 and houses the locker rooms for the volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and cross-country teams. Over the summer, Williams Company renovated the interior of the arena to enhance the facility’s accessibility and enrich the student-athlete experience.

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Jason Kruse promoted to Senior Project Manager.

Jason Kruse Promoted to Senior Project Manager

By Lauren DeMersseman / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Jason Kruse Promoted to Senior Project Manager

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 […]

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Matt Akins promoted Senior Project Manager.

Matt Akins Promoted to Senior Project Manager

By Lauren DeMersseman / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on 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 […]

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Elliott Jusino, promoted Project Manager II.

Elliot Jusino Promoted to Project Manager II

By Lauren DeMersseman / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on 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 […]

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ESOP team members smiling for photo.

Anna Canterini Selected as Judge for the 2024 ESOP Association AACE Competition

By Lauren DeMersseman / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on 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! To read […]

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Groundbreaking ceremony with construction equipment.

Williams Company Joins Stetson University in Building the Future of Student Living

By Lauren DeMersseman / September 6, 2024 / Comments Off on 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, […]

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