Charlotte, N.C., January 7, 2026 – ������, LLC, has promoted Kathryn Taylor Payne to regional operations manager, supporting the company’s continued growth across the Charlotte market.

Over the past year, ������ has made an impact in Charlotte through major projects that include a 98,000-SF Mecklenburg County Civil Court renovation currently in the preconstruction phase, a lab and administration building for a confidential science and technology client and the continued management of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Capital Improvements Program – one of the largest K-12 construction programs in the nation.

In her new leadership role, Payne will provide support for both new and ongoing projects, oversee local operations, and work to further strengthen client, employee and subcontractor relationships in the area.

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�����󲹲���’s Southeast team recently sponsored and participated in . MED Week celebrates the accomplishments of minority-owned businesses and recognizes companies and financial institutions that support minority business development.

Throughout the week, the team took part in several events. Alongside partners from and – the Tri-Venture currently working on the projects – ������ team members staffed tables at the Business Expo, connecting with local business owners.

They also joined the golf tournament and attended the awards luncheon, where ������ Regional Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion Denise Barnes presented the Outstanding Achievement Award for Professional Services. Both ������ and the Tri-Venture were sponsors of the event.

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On September 25, members of �����󲹲���’s Southeast team attended the (CMS) Schoolanthropy Luncheon. The annual event is the district’s largest fundraiser, bringing together community members to support a variety of CMS programs.

������ is currently serving as program manager for several ongoing construction projects across the district.

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�����󲹲���’s Southeast office in Durham and the (CMS) project recently received safety awards from the (NCDOL). The NCDOL safety awards program recognizes sites and projects across the state that achieve and maintain exemplary safety records.

This marks the 11th consecutive year the Southeast team has earned this recognition, and the 18th year for the CMS team.

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������ Southeast team members recently attended the inaugural Durham Mayor’s Scholarship Ball on May 31. The company served as a table sponsor for the event, which supports scholarships and essential resources for students pursuing higher education.

The evening held special significance for Denise Barnes whose alma mater, Shaw University, was a co-host of the event. All guests at the ������ table represented institutions that benefit from the impactful work of UNCF.

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The rating is based on �����󲹲���’s participation in STEP and on achieving a safety record over the past three years that is significantly better than industry averages.

Established in 1989, STEP is a safety benchmarking and improvement tool. Participating ABC member firms assess their safety processes and policies using the STEP key component system, aiming to implement and enhance programs that reduce jobsite incident rates.

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Throughout October, the ������ Southeast team sponsored and participated in many Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week events across North Carolina. MED Week celebrates the accomplishments of minority-owned businesses and recognizes companies and financial institutions that support minority business development.

The ������ team participated in the following MED Week events.

• In Charlotte, ������ sponsored and had a table at the MED Week Business Connections Expo on October 9.
• ������ sponsored Durham MED Week, and Regional Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion Denise Barnes received the Andrea Harris Legacy Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership in Durham and support for the minority business community.
• ������ also sponsored Piedmont Triad MED Week. As part of the week’s events, the ������ team spent a day volunteering with the Welfare Reform Liaison Project, gathering and sorting clothes for those in need.
• ������ sponsored the North Carolina Statewide Celebration and participated in the vendor expo.

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On October 24, ������ sponsored an session at Independence High School. The team provided miniature bricks and mortar, giving students a hands-on opportunity to build brick walls and learn about masonry.

Representatives from Stewart Engineering also joined the event, sharing insights on structural engineering and the path to becoming licensed.

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������ Senior Project Manager Vincent Spencer recently volunteered with the (NOMA) at the Project Pipeline summer camp in Charlotte.

Local middle and high school students participating in the camp – majority of whom attend – worked closely with architects and designers to learn the fundamentals of design. It was a great opportunity for Vincent to share his design and construction expertise with the students and help them create their own designs.

Vincent is also a current board member of NC NOMA.

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The following have been named senior vice presidents:

• Seth London, based in Durham, leads �����󲹲���’s southeast region – overseeing efforts to expand the company’s business in North Carolina and the surrounding areas. He is responsible for managing client, employee and subcontractor relationships, as well as overseeing daily operations and ensuring projects meet or exceed expectations. London joined ������ in the 2016 acquisition of Lendlease operations in North Carolina – bringing two decades of experience in all phases of building construction. He was named a vice president in 2018. He has an MBA in finance, as well as a BS in construction engineering and management, from North Carolina State University.
• Jim McKenna assumed leadership of �����󲹲���’s Rochester operations in early 2024. He also continues to lead the company’s design-build efforts and to support the Real Estate Development team. He has 25 years of industry experience, and prior to joining ������ in 2021 he served was VP of construction at a prominent commercial real estate development and management company. McKenna has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Ohio University and is a certified Design-Build Professional® through the Design-Build Institute of America.
• Peter Muench joined ������ 20 years ago as a project estimator, and worked his way through a number of positions before taking oversight of Preconstruction Services in 2015. In addition to continuing to lead the company’s preconstruction efforts, Muench supports �����󲹲���’s ‘get work’ and business development efforts across New York State. Peter earned a B.S. in civil engineering technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and has Certified Healthcare Constructor accreditation from the American Hospital Association.
• Jim Scheirer joined ������ as a project engineer in 1998. After working his way through various positions within the company, he was named a regional operations manager in 2019, and a vice president in 2020. In addition to managing relationships with key clients in Rochester, he oversees the company’s strategic relationship with Greenlight Networks and provides executive support for �����󲹲���’s NY Capital Region operations. Scheirer has a B.S. in civil engineering technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

In other appointments:

• Dan Kramell has been named a vice president. Kramell serves as executive superintendent and director of field operations, responsible for self-perform operations on projects across Western New York and in other areas of the state as needed. He started his career in 1988 as a carpenter apprentice before working as a journeyman carpenter and foreman. He joined ������ as a superintendent in 2003, was named director of field operations in 2012 and executive superintendent in 2021. At ������, he has worked on a variety of new construction and renovation projects in the health care, industrial, higher education and commercial sectors.
• Eric Colavecchio has been named a regional operations manager, focused on expanding �����󲹲���’s self-perform and general contracting business in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Central New York regions. He will manage client, employee and subcontractor relationships, and oversee daily operations – ensuring projects meet or exceed client expectations for safety, quality and value. Colavecchio joined ������ in 1999, and was named a project executive in 2017. He holds a BS degree in civil engineering technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and is an accredited professional through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
• Steve Corletta has been named regional operations manager in the NY Metro office. Corletta will work to grow �����󲹲���’s business in the greater NY metropolitan area, with responsibility for managing client, employee and subcontractor relationships, as well as overseeing daily operations and ensuring projects meet or exceed client expectations for safety, quality and value. Corletta began his construction career in 2001 after graduating from Binghamton University with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He joined ������ as a project manager in 2010, and was promoted to project executive in 2018 – transferring to the NY Metro area in 2022. Corletta holds LEED AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification from the US Green Building Council.

“We’re fortunate to have these talented and experienced leaders in our organization,” noted Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Sayers. “They are great role models for our culture, which drives us to always do the right thing for our clients, team members and communities. That, along with their construction and market expertise, make them valuable contributors as we continue to grow our business.”

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