bharrison@harrisoncontracting.com

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Bill is a native of Georgia, having lived in the Villa Rica, Douglasville area most of his life.  He began his career as a painter’s helper working in the same field as his father, Deryl Harrison who started his commercial painting company in 1978.  As Bill’s career progressed he took positions as a Job Foreman and later as Superintendent over field operations.  For the last 13 years Bill has served as President of Harrison Contracting Company, which he co-founded with his father in 1995.  Bill is an engaged company leader who prides himself on being a hands-on manager to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.

cpate@harrisoncontracting.com

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Starting as an estimator, advancing to Project Manager and Operations Manager, Calvin became Vice President in 2000. His well rounded understanding of the business helps keep Harrison Contracting moving forward.  Calvin currently serves on the AGC Board of Directors, CEFGA Board of Directors, and is ex-officio Chairman of the AGC Young Leadership Program.

rstephenson@harrisoncontracting.com

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Rob has 22 years construction experience including 15 years as a manager of both sales and operations with The Sherwin Williams Company. He has been a part of the Harrison Contracting team since 2000. He is responsible for many projects for the company including the majority of our maintenance projects.

destin@harrisoncontracting.com

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Carolyn joined Harrison Contracting in 2005, bringing her vast experience in customer relations gained while working at Southwest Airlines. She is an important part of Harrison's forward progress.

jbates@harrisoncontracting.com

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Joe began working for Harrison Contracting in July, 2006 as carpentry estimator. His background in construction at his family’s lumber business lends 15 years of experience to his current position. Joe attended Indiana State University with a major in Business Management.

aclark@harrisoncontracting.com

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Amy joined our team as a sales and marketing associate in the commercial maintenance group in 2007.  She was previously at Carter in the commercial brokerage area for 18 years.  Having over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, she brings to us a perspective from a building owner/broker/property manager standpoint.  Amy’s knowledge of this side of the equation enables her to understand and anticipate the expectations and needs of our clients.

Amanda Strickland, Project Assistant

astrickland@harrisoncontracting.com

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Amanda is Douglas County native.  She joined the Harrison Contracting team in 2007 as Project Assistant to Calvin Pate, Vice-President.  Amanda brings to us over 15 years experience in the retail and construction fields.  She has a wide array of experience including; customer service, accounts payable and receivables, collections, payroll, human resources, and dispatching.  Amanda began her career at Ben Hill Roofing & Siding Co., Inc.  She also worked several years as Office Manager/Dispatcher at a commercial roll-off company.  She gained retail experience in her eight years at Frito-Lay, Inc. as the Operations and Sales Assistant.  Amanda’s vast array of knowledge and experience make her an asset to our team.

Billy Davis - General Superintendent - Florida Division

bdavis@harrisoncontracting.com

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Billy started with Harrison Contracting in 2001 at the onset of the Florida Division as a Field Foreman. He graduated from Colbran Technical College in Grand Junction, CO.  He has a 4 year technical degree, as well as certification in the International Brotherhood of Painters & Allied Trade.  Billy has over 22 years experience in commercial, industrial and residential painting and field management.  Billy was promoted to General Superintendent in 2005 and is an important part of the Florida Division team.

Cheryl DeFoor - Receptionist

cdefoor@harrisoncontracting.com

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Cheryl is the voice that will greet you when you call our office.  She is a native of Carroll County.   She is an accomplished professional with comprehensive business knowledge.  She has hands on experience in all areas of office management.  Her qualifications include:  market research, strategic planning, purchasing and distribution, marketing, advertising and sales, public relations, budget management, team building, and process improvement.    Cheryl gained her experience while working in real estate, law enforcement, and insurance.  All these qualities make her a valuable member of the Harrison Contracting team.

Vicki Fisher, Accounts Payable

vfisher@harrisoncontracting.com

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Vicki Fisher comes to us with 25 years of banking and finance experience.  Having worked on the lending side of construction, she understands the challenges of construction finance.  Vicki attended college in Arkansas.  She studied accounting and banking practices.  This gave her a strong financial knowledge base to offer the accounting department at Harrison Contracting Company.

Thomas Haymon - Field Superintendent

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 Thomas has been with Harrison Contracting since 1997. He brings 35 years of painting and management experience to his position. Thomas’ responsibilities include scheduling and quality control of some of our largest maintenance contracts.  He has developed a quality standard in his approach to maintenance that will insure the best job possible.

shenslee@harrisoncontracting.com

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Scott joined Harrison Contracting in 2002 with 15 years of painting and carpentry experience. Scott began his tenure as foreman in the painting division, advanced to superintendent in 2003, and in the spring of 2004, Scott was promoted to General Superintendent over the carpentry division. Scott is an integral part to the growth of the carpentry division.

dhooks@harrisoncontracting.com

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David was born in New Mexico, raised in Atlanta, GA and now resides in Waco, GA.

He is a second generation painter and started his painting career while in high school and has been at it ever since.  David started his career with Harrison Contracting as General Superintendent in our Maintenance Division over Home Depot stores. 

David is a certified sand blaster and has a certificate from Atlanta Area Tech certifying him as a Qualified Journeyman Painter.

tlittle@harrisoncontracting.com

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Tom is a native of Alabama.  He came to Harrison Contracting in August of 2006. Tom’s years of experience in real estate and construction have prepared him for his responsibilities which include estimating, customer relations, project management, procuring both residential and commercial business.  Tom heads up the Home Depot home services division for the Valparaiso office.

Valerie McClement, Safety Director

vmcclement@harrisoncontracting.com

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Valerie joined Harrison Contracting in 2002.  She brings to the team over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. While serving as Controller, Valerie played an integral role in the continued development of Harrison’s Safety and Health program. Due to the company’s growth and her safety achievements, she was promoted to Safety Director. She is passionate about the Safety program and believes in maintaining exemplary safety standards and practices, and “zero tolerance” philosophy is her highest priority.

jmclaughlin@harrisoncontracting.com

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John earned his BS in Architectural Engineering Technology from Southern Technical Institute, now Southern Polytechnic State University. John is building on 23 years of construction experience including hotels, office space, warehouses, hospitals, retail and tenant build out.

jmckeeman@harrisoncontracting.com

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John joined our accounting staff in December of 2007.  He has an impressive educational background which includes a Bachelors degree from Kennesaw State University and a Masters degree from West Georgia University.  John brings over 20 years of experience from his manufacturing and distribution accounting background.  John's knowledge and talents have already proven him to be a valuable asset to the Harrison Contracting team.

Juan Medina, Project Manager

jmedina@harrisoncontracting.com

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Juan joined the Harrison Contracting team in 2001 as a painter. He rapidly progressed to foreman and then to general superintendent over the entire painting division. Juan’s knowledge of field operations, people skills, attention to detail and organization recently earned him a promotion to Project manager. He is an integral part of the continued growth at Harrison Contracting.

Chris Murphy - Division Manager - Carpentry

cmurphy@harrisoncontracting.com

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Chris comes to Harrison Contracting with over 12 years experience in Sales and Management.  He attended Southern Polytechnic State University with a major in Civil Engineering.  He takes personal responsibility for the performance of the carpentry division and the entire Harrison team. His experience in field sales and operation management helps to maintain quality growth in the carpentry division.   

Margaret Pate, Project Assistant

mpate@harrisoncontracting.com

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Margaret joined the Harrison team in 2000. She took a leave in 2002 to stay home with her son and returned in January of 2004 as Accounting Assistant and Receptionist. Her knowledge in the construction field and quick learning excelled her to Project Assistant to Vice-President, Rob Stephenson.  Margaret attended State University of West Georgia with a major in Marketing and a minor in Theatre.

Regina Poole, Project Executive Management Assistant

rpoole@harrisoncontracting.com

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This Douglas County native has been with Harrison Contracting since November 2002. New to the Construction Industry and beginning in Accounts Payable, Regina now enjoys a variety of responsibilities as the Project Assistant to Bill Harrison and Juan Medina. Contract Billing, Nextel Communications and Equipment Rental are only a few aspects of this position that make it exciting and challenging.

Diana Smothers, Accountant

dsmothers@harrisoncontracting.com

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Diana attended the University of Maryland with a major in Business Management. She has 15 years of experience with manufacturing, distribution, and contracting. Her experience in those industries brings a global perspective to our business and in developing systems.

Gary Tallent, Estimator

gtallent@harrisoncontracting.com

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Gary joined Harrison Contracting in 2007.  He has 30 years experience in commercial and residential construction and sales.  Gary has worked with the federal government as a construction analyst in various disaster locations.  He earned his degree in Architectural Drafting from Carroll Technical College.