CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC
(CAGC) is excited to announce the 2024 Top Young Leaders! The Top
Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the
community and professional arenas of the construction industry. We
believe it's important to honor the achievements of our young
leaders as the emergence of these individuals is critical to the
future of CAGC and the members we serve. The winners were honored
at the 2024 Carolinas AGC Summit & Expo in early
August.
Ben Bishop,
Reeves
Ben Bishop is a
Project Manager with Reeves Construction in the Structural Division
out of Blacksburg, SC, and manages
projects in North Carolina,
South Carolina and Georgia. Prior to joining Reeves in 2015, he
was previously with Crowder Construction and Lee Construction
Company of the Carolinas.
Ben is an active member within Carolinas AGC and a huge advocate
for the construction industry. He currently chairs the SCDOT/CAGC
Bridge Committee and is involved in the Women in Construction
Committee. Ben has also served on the NCDOT/CAGC Bridge Committee
and was an inaugural member of the CAGC Young Leaders Action
Team. "Ben has always had the uncanny ability to teach the
newest engineers and assistant project managers the importance of
the basics of construction while still teaching them about company
strategies and implementing their business model," said
Joe Cullitan, Whitecap SE DOT
Manager, in a reference letter that was submitted when Ben was
nominated for this award.
Ben and his wife Kelci have three children, Madison, Mason, and
McCoy. Ben enjoys coaching baseball and leading scout trips for
both boys and being a barn dad at his daughter's horse
shows. See photo.
Josh Byers, Wayne
Brothers
Josh serves as a Senior Project Manager and Civil
Engineer at Wayne Brothers Companies out of Davidson, NC. Starting his career as an intern
in 2015, Josh became a full-time employee in 2016 after graduating
from UNC Charlotte. Through his hard
work, dedication and skill, Josh has earned four promotions in the
last eight years, quickly advancing his role at Wayne Brothers and
increasing his responsibilities. In May of 2020, Josh earned his
Professional Engineering license.
Josh's professional influence is evident through his active
involvement in industry organizations and educational initiatives.
Within Carolinas AGC, Josh has been an active member of the CAGC
Young Leader Program since 2021, he serves on the CAGC Young Leader
Action Team, and is involved with the CAGC Specialty Contractor
Advisory Committee. Josh is an active member of UNC Charlotte's Industry Advisory Board, where he
mentors a Capstone Project team and contributes to the development
of future construction management professionals.
Josh lives in Iron Station, NC
with his wife Avery and their three children, Jaxon, Grayson, and
Cassidy. In his spare time, he serves as the Production Manager at
his church, volunteers at his son's elementary school, participates
in location service projects, and coaches his son's baseball team.
See photo.
For more information regarding the CAGC Top Young
Leader Awards, including full bios and photos, please visit CAGC's
website or contact Chelsea
Andujar.
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is a construction trade
association made up of contractors and construction-related firms
that perform work in North Carolina and South
Carolina. CAGC is a chapter of the AGC of America (AGC)
and the American Road & Transportation Builders
Association (ARTBA). Our members are both small and large
general contractors, specialty contractors, material/equipment
suppliers, and service providers. Visit us at www.cagc.org,
connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube,
and LinkedIn. Please join us at any of our 100+
networking and business opportunities throughout 2024!
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