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RGC's management team and key personnel are listed below. Click on a link to the right ot jump directly to that person.
Rick Gilchrist, President and CEO
Arbitrary Facts:
- Founder, Results Oriented, Vision for Big Picture
- Fair but Competitive Nature
- Known for Recognizing Top Talent
- Obsession for Perfection
- Family Priorities Never Waver
As founder of RGC almost 25 years ago, Rick Gilchrist has over 37-years experience in the building industry. His hands-on, no-nonsense approach is respected by employees and clients alike. With a passion for excellence, Rick is driven to exceed customer expectations at all costs. Rick has a knack for recognizing skilled-talent and keeping projects ahead of schedule. As President and CEO, Rick provides the overall vision for the company and directs field and project management operations.
Office: 919-779-8890 x103
Derrick Gilchrist, Vice President, Estimating and Business Development
Arbitrary Facts:
- Responsible for RGC Business Development Efforts
- Exceptional Project Cost and Material Knowledge
- Hot Rods, Motorcycles and Boating
- Spending Time with Family and Friends
For almost ten years,
Derrick has led RGC's growth by establishing trusted relationships and
positioning the company for success. Derrick has built an estimating methodology
and team of professionals with an accomplished list of large, successful commercial
projects to their portfolio. General contractors appreciate their reliable
and realistic design-build approach and use RGC as a yardstick to evaluate
others. Derrick's approach and broad project knowledge continues to
build a growing list of reputable clients for RGC.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Darrell Gilchrist, Operations Manager
Arbitrary Facts:
- Experience as an Estimator and Superintendent
- Passionate About RGC Quality and Reputation
- Driven and Results Oriented
- No Excuses, No Problems - Just Opportunities
- Approachable and Genuine - Family is #1
Darrell has over 9-years building experience. Prior
to being operations manager, Darrell held estimating and superintendent positions
for RGC, managing commercial office, hotel and university projects. Key accomplishments
include the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, UNC Greensboro, NC Central and
others. As operations manager, Darrell directs field operations and project
management. He is responsible for the overall schedule and quality of the
project, conducting regular reviews with superintendents and project managers
to make sure we stay ahead of schedule and our clients are delighted with
their RGC contracting experience.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Phil Cummins, Chief Financial Officer
Arbitrary Facts:
- Flair for detail, Loves Problem Solving
- Excessively Organized and Structured
- Diverse Business & Management Background
- Experience and Principles Guide Decision Making
- Loves Family, Golf and Beagles
With over 25-years experience
and a variety of business leadership positions, Phil is responsible for RGC's
finance and administration. Having worked for technology leaders like NCR,
Reynolds & Reynolds, and Pelco, Phil brings cross-industry expertise to
our construction business. While responsible for financial oversight and administration,
Phil's diverse experience is valued by all departments and essential
to RGC's stability, planning and growth strategy. Phil has a B.A. degree
in Management and Business Administration from Capital University.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Ramona Neely, Office Manager
Arbitrary Facts:
- Accomplished Accountant with Over 25 Years Experience
- Tenured Employee at RGC
- Manages RGC Administration
- Conscientious, Highest integrity
- Cherishes family - Especially the Grandchildren
Ramona has been with RGC almost 13-years. As office manager, she is responsible for
RGC's overall administration including accounting, payroll, accounts
payable and receivables. Ramona has over 25-years experience in both private
and public accounting. Prior to RGC, Ramona worked for a CPA firm where she
handled corporations, LLCs, tax returns, etc.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Paula Pederofsky, Office Administration
Arbitrary Facts:
- Thorough Approach - Detail Oriented
- Customer Focused - Client Comes First
- Team Player Willing to Tackle Any Challenge
- Loves Family, Cats, A Good Book, Chocolate & Coffee
Paula has over 18-years experience with two nationally known corporations: David Peyser Sportswear and H&R Block. She spent 12-years in administration at David Peyser during which she supervised their computer room operations for the last six years.. Paula is also a 15-year veteran of H&R Block including 8-years as a District Operations Specialist in Virginia. Her experience has resulted in key management, customer service and computer expertise idea for her position at RGC. Paula’s enthusiasm and positive attitude is a welcomed addition to our front office.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Tanner Dahlke, Project Estimator
Arbitrary Facts:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering
- Motivated Self-Starter
- Strives to Over-Achieve - Never Sacrifice Quality
- Team Player, Approachable and Easy to Work With
- Avid golfer, Muscle Cars, Hunting, & Fishing
As a project estimator for RGC, Tanner's primary responsibility is accurately estimating project
costs. Prior to RGC, Tanner held positions at E.I. DuPont testing Tyvek Construction
Wrap and also worked as an application engineer for Caterpillar. Unlike traditional
estimators, Tanner's background allows him to take a consultative approach
for his clients. Another aspect of RGC's estimating methodology includes
value-engineering; completing stringent analysis to determine the most effective
costing methods. This approach has led to substantial project savings for
both the general contractor and developer. Tanner's ability to provide
a clear scope of work and effectively communicating throughout the estimating
process is critical to project integrity. Tanner has a B.S. Degree in Material
Science Engineering from North Carolina State University with an emphasis
on Metal Structural Components.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Jeffrey Seagroves, Safety Director
Arbitrary Facts:
- OSHA 500/510 Authorized Instructor
- Authorized CPR, First Aid and AED Instructor by National Safety Council
- Trained in Safe Support Scaffold Operation
- Prevention and Education is Paramount to a Safe Working Environment
- Loves Family, Friends, Golf and Jimmy Buffet
Job safety can severely impact employee wellbeing and project success. Besides meeting OSHA compliance standards, RGC's goal is to avoid safety incidents through prevention. Jeff is responsible for RGC's Safety Program. The primary goal is to ensure worker safety through education and prevention. Weekly jobsite reviews allow RGC to inspect safety levels and ensure safe workplace practices. RGC's safety polices reward for compliance and penalize for safety infractions. Continuous improvement is the cornerstone of any safety program since the jobsite is constantly changing.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Paul Shepard, Project Manager
Arbitrary Facts:
- Results Oriented Project Manager
- Driven for Project Completion on Schedule
- Customer Satisfaction is a Priority
- Obsession for Perfection
As a Project Manager for RGC, Paul has over 15-years experience in the commercial construction industry. His hands-on, no-nonsense approach has been a successful trait on many projects. With a drive for excellence, Paul strives to exceed customer expectations in every area. Paul’s goal of keeping all projects ahead of schedule and working with other trades is essential to achieving this goal. As a Project Manager, his main objective is to provide the customer with an organized project, ahead of the scheduled completion date.
Office: 919-779-8890
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Robert Coots, Panel Plant Manager
Arbitrary Facts:
- Extremely Talented Framer, Finish Carpenter and Problem Solver
- Superintendent on Numerous Hospitality Projects
- Self-Starter, Highly Motivate and Productive Craftsman
Robert is an experienced master carpenter and has managed a variety of challenging projects for RGC. For the past two years, Robert was the superintendent on a number of major hospitality projects including the Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf, VCU in Richmond and Holiday Inn Express in Greensboro. Beginning in 2010, Robert is managing our panel plant operations in Lillington, NC. In this new role, he is responsible for the overall operation, fabrication, and quality control of our load bearing metal stud wall panel systems. Robert’s broad experience, energy level, tenacity and track record makes him the an ideal fit to start-up and manage our wall panel operation.
Office:
910-814-4280
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Kris Locklear, General Superintendent
Arbitrary Facts:
- Experienced Subcontractor
- Affiliated with RGC for 13-Years
- Common Sense, Get the Job Done Approach
- Capable of Handling Entire Project - Start to Finish
- Enjoys Raising Cattle & Horses
Kris has been in the construction business for over 17-years. Prior to RGC, Kris ran
his own subcontracting business and has experience with structural framing
and drywall. As a field operations supervisor, Kris is responsible for supervising
all aspects of the projects in the field. This requires coordination with
the superintendents, project managers and crew. As an experienced contractor
and project manager, Kris is capable of handling the entire project, start
to finish. His primary focus is to get the project done correctly and keep
the job on schedule.
Office:
919-779-8890
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Kirk Mclendon, General Superintendent
Arbitrary Facts:
- Over 20 Years Construction Building Experience
- Tenured Superintendent for 12-Years
- Managed Many Large, Complex Projects for RGC
- Enjoys Golf, Motorcycles, Family and Camping
Kirk has over 20-years experience in the construction industry. He has worked for RGC for 17-years and has been a superintendent for over 12-years. Kirk is one of our more experienced superintendents and has led the construction of our larger and more difficult projects. For example, he was the superintendent for the following load bearing structural projects including the Wyndham Resort in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, Hampton Inn in Sterling Virginia, Roanoke Rapids and Virginia Beach as well as a number of Marriott properties. As a general superintendent, Kirk is responsible for all aspects of the project and jobsite. This includes managing large field crews, material purchasing, scheduling, project quality and safety. Kirk has to also manage a positive working relationship with the general contractor, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful project completion.
Office:
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RGC Superintendents
RGC's superintendents are responsible for daily jobsite operations.
They manage contractors, scheduling, job productivity and quality. The following
is a list of RGC superintendents currently managing a number of active projects
for RGC:
- Robert Coots
- Jerry Gilchrist
- Kenneth Locklear
- Kinston Locklear
- Kris Locklear
- Grayland McGirt
- Kirk McLendon
- Mardie Revels
- Alvis Sherron
- Kenny Smith
** In loving memory of Danny Gilchrist and his many years of dedication and exceptional service to RGC (9/13/57 to 5/14/09)
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