FOUNDATIONS BUILT WITH TEAMWORK
JOHN FARLEY
Founder & CEO
John Farley has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. Through his experience, John has filled many positions on projects both in-house and on-site. John began Contract Construction, Inc. in 1984, and has established financial stability and steady growth. Through his experience, John has initiated the procurement and provided leadership during construction of virtually all of the nearly 300 projects in the history of Contract Construction. John is involved with critical aspects of every project including the selection of the project team, scheduling assistance, quality management and site requirements review to insure a good start out of the ground. John is a graduate of Clemson University with a BS in Civil Engineering, Cum Laude. John resides on the lake in Chapin, SC, with his wife Myra. They are the parents of two adult children, Kyle and Meredith.
email: jfarley@contractconstruction.net
GREG HUGHES
President
Greg Hughes began his career as Project Manager at Contract Construction. As a result of his committed service to the company, he became a partner in the firm in 2008 and currently serves as President. Greg is experienced in all types of construction from private, public, performing arts and sports facilities. His strengths include budgeting, value engineering, coordination and scheduling within confines defined by the Owner. He is experienced in leading projects that are procured via Design-Bid-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build. In addition to his service to Contract Construction, Greg also has served the construction industry in many other capacities; some of which include Chairman of the Design and Construction Manual Revision Sub-Committee for the Office of School Facilities, serving on an eight-member panel with the State Engineer to review procurement and performance of the Special Inspection Agencies, past President of the Building Division of Carolinas AGC, Past Chair of the Carolinas AGC Foundation, Board of Directors for the Carolina’s AGC, past President of Professional Construction Estimators Association, and currently leads the industry in promoting workforce development. Greg is a graduate of the University South Carolina Honors College with a BS in Accounting with Honors. Greg resides in Columbia with his wife, Stefanie and their children, Kate and Davis.
email: ghughes@contractconstruction.net
KYLE FARLEY
Vice President
Kyle Farley, PE joined the Contract Construction Inc.’s team in May 2010. Since then Kyle has managed numerous projects in many different sectors. Kyle has experience with renovation projects, hazardous material removal projects, parking garages, athletic facilities, and educational facilities. Kyle has practical experience with job site safety, material management, team management, scheduling, and design. He graduated from Clemson University with an MS and BS Civil Engineering and is a Registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Georgia. Kyle resides in Chapin with his wife, Marlena and their twin sons, Tillman and Bryson.
email: kfarley@contractconstruction.net
GLENN DILLON
Vice President of Pre-Construction Services & Chief Estimator
Glenn Dillon Sr. was invited to join Contract Construction as the Chief Estimator in 2016. Glenn has utilized his talents learned over 40+ years in the industry to elevate our company to new levels. He was promoted to Vice President of President of Pre-Construction Services in 2024. Glenn has performed estimates that have ranged from a couple thousand dollars up to hundreds of millions of dollars. While his work has primarily been K-12 & Higher education, Glenn’s experience includes large projects in public transportation, performing arts, athletic facilities, as well as medical and detention facilities. The expertise he brings to our clients includes accurate quantitative analysis, budget conscious value engineering, and multi-phase design evaluation. Glenn’s strength is in the relationship he nurtures with our clients, the design team, and the construction team thru-out the project. Glenn is a member of ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators), and has his LEED AP BD&C certification. Glenn is a graduate of the University South Carolina, in Civil Engineering. Glenn resides in Irmo with his wife, Amy and three of their five children, Glenn Jr., Devin, and Erin. They are the parents of two adult children, Emmelia and Lucienne.
email: gdillon@contractconstruction.net
DELISA CLARK
Director of Pre-Construction Services & Quality Control
Delisa Clark, PE has filled may positions during her more than 30 years of experience including design of commercial and industrial facilities for both the private and public sector, code enforcement for state agencies and public schools, construction project management for a wide variety of projects at the University of South Carolina’s main and satellite campuses and supervision of maintenance crews for the South Carolina Department of Administration. With this experience, Delisa brings a unique understanding of how design and construction can enhance and build value for a client’s mission. Delisa has elevated Contract Construction’s Quality Assurance program to lead the project team evaluating each project from the start of design to construction completion to reduce errors, maintain quality, schedule and budget while reducing third party inspection costs for the client. Delisa actively participates in professional organizations supporting the construction industry including the Association of State Procurement and Construction Officials (ASPACO), the Association of South Carolina Energy Managers (ASCEM) and the South Carolina Association of Physical Plant Administrators (SCAPPA) and has been a past President of the South Carolina chapter of ASHRAE, Chair of the South Carolina Public Schools Facilities Committee for seven years and is currently the Chair of the South Carolina Building Codes Council. Delisa has also developed construction processes by leading the establishment of the first RFP procedure for the Office of State Engineer, participated in ongoing development of the Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Projects – Part II and completely revised the work process for public school construction including the revision of the South Carolina School Facilities Planning and Construction Guides. Delisa is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and is a SC Registered Professional Engineer and a South Carolina Certified Fire Marshal. Delisa enjoys her time with her husband Neal at Lake Wateree along with their children and grandchildren.
email: dclark@contractconstruction.net
WATTS EADDY
Estimator
LEERICKA LAKE
Senior Project Manager
Leericka Lake, LEED AP BD+C, has been with the Contract Construction team since 2015. She began her career as an Assistant Program Manager but quickly moved into the role of Project Manager due to her years of construction experience watching both her dad and grandad make a living in the construction industry. Leericka feels like it is her lifeblood to follow the footsteps of those before her. She is a 2007 graduate from Midlands Technical College with an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and brings valuable experience to the team as she has watched her dad work as construction superintendent for 45 years as well as her grandad for 30 years. Leericka’s strength resides in her ability to build and maintain positive relationships with the owners as well as project superintendents ensuring she keep the team organized, on schedule and in budget. In her spare time, Leericka loves to ride horses.
email: lmiller@contractconstruction.net
SANDRINE DANIELSON
Project Manager
Sandrine Danielson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C joined Contract Construction in 2018 as a Project Manager in the firm’s Charleston office. Sandrine brings with her over 23 years of architectural experience in design and Project Management. Sandrine has specialized in K-12 design and construction. She is passionate about delivering a high quality, safe learning environment to her clients. Additional experience includes retail, office, apartments, automotive dealerships and working with both public and private institutions. She will be involved in all phases of construction with the Contract Construction team. Sandrine is most passionate about building a team and growing and maintaining strong relationships throughout the life of a project. Harnessing the talents of the team to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency allows Sandrine to bring projects to completion on time and in budget. Sandrine is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University where she received a five–year undergraduate first professional Bachelor of Architecture and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional. She is a Registered Architect in the state of South Carolina and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Sandrine has worked in NYC, Pittsburgh and Seattle and for the past 20 years has called Charleston home where she resides on James Island with her husband Jared and two children, Olivia and Gabriel.
email: sdanielson@contractconstruction.net
CRYSTAL QUEEN
Project Manager
Crystal Queen, CDT, LEED AP BD+C joined Contract Construction as a Project Manager in the firm’s Charleston Office. Crystal brings over 17 years of experience in the design, engineering and construction industry in all types of construction including commercial, healthcare, K-12 and higher education projects throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Crystal has also served as a Project Manager for a Lowcountry school district on a wide variety of projects throughout their 5-year bond referendum program. With her unique experience of design, construction and execution, Crystal understands projects in their entirety. She is passionate about delivering quality projects and bringing a different perspective during the process. Crystal is a graduate of Everglades University with a Bachelors of Science in Construction Management and also an Associate’s Degree in Architecture. She holds a Construction Document Technologist Certification (CDT) from The Construction Specifications Institute. She is also a member of The Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) for the Southeast Region. Crystal has also serviced as a Board Chair for the Charleston Specifications Institute. Crystal moved to Charleston from North Carolina with her husband Steven in 2006 and they now reside in Greenville with their 5-year-old son, Bennett. In her downtime, Crystal enjoys spending time on the water with her family or enjoying the outdoors.
email: cqueen@contractconstruction.net
ROBYN BYRD
Project Manager
Robyn Byrd joined our firm in 2012 and has since played a pivotal role in our Project Management team. Throughout her career, Robyn has accumulated extensive experience across a diverse spectrum of construction projects. Her commitment to excellence ensures that our clients consistently receive superior service, surpassing their expectations. Robyn's dedication to excellence is evident in her leadership role, where she provides guidance to the Project Team and Key Field Staff on every project. Her responsibilities include ensuring subcontractors adhere to safety and insurance requirements, meticulously managing project budgets and schedules, and overseeing the preparation and tracking of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders. She is also instrumental in coordinating essential project documentation, such as submittals and close-out materials, as well as managing project software effectively. In 2018, Robyn relocated to Charleston, SC, to spearhead our work on Lucy Beckham High School, the largest school construction contract our firm has undertaken. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Robyn now resides in Charleston with her daughter Olivia and their beloved dog Boo. Together, they enjoy outdoor activities, shopping, and cooking.
email: rbyrd@contractconstruction.net
MICHAEL BATTLES
Project Manager
Michael Battles joined the Contract Construction team in 2022 and brings over 10 years of project management experience in the turf and sports surfacing industry. Michael is involved in all phases of construction with the Contract Construction team. As project manager, Michael’s duties include: schedule adherence; coordinator of OAC meetings; timely facilitation of submittals, change orders and other contract documents; constant management of site logistics: and daily enforcement of safety guidelines to keep the public out of harm’s way at a facility that is carrying out day-to day operations. His project experience includes recent projects for multiple NFL facilities, Division I universities, High Schools, and other sports complexes. Michael was born and raised in Coraopolis, PA right outside of Pittsburgh where he attended Moon Area High School. Michael graduated from Edinboro University where he played college football and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. He began working in the turf industry where he traveled all over the country installing fields. Michael loves working out and competes in CrossFit all over. He also enjoys music, traveling and coaching youth sports. Most importantly he loves spending time with his beautiful family; his wife Courtney, oldest son Brody, and two daughters Bailee and Haizel Rae.
email: mbattles@contractconstruction.net
TRIPP HOLSTEIN
Project Manager
GRACIE CURRAN
Assistant Project Manager
MARLENE ROBINSON
Assistant Project Manager / Recruiting Coordinator
DEON JACKSON
Director of Construction and Business Development
Deon Jackson joined Contract Construction as Director of Construction and Business Development in 2023. Before joining the firm, Deon previously served as superintendent of Berkeley County School District. He served the District for more than two decades gaining experience in school and district transformation. Deon was responsible for managing a total annual budget of nearly $500m while supervising approximately 5,000 staff members and 38,000 students, at 47 schools and 11 support facilities. He also previously oversaw Berkeley’s departments of Facilities and Maintenance, Capital Projects, Safety and Security, Student Services, Health Services, Transportation, Homebound, School Counseling Services, and Alternative Education Services, in addition to managing the oversight of the district’s building programs. Deon earned his degree in Education in 1999 from The Citadel, an opportunity made possible by a full-athletic scholarship for football. He also earned a Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Administration from The Citadel and continued at The Citadel to earn his Educational Specialist degree for the Superintendency. In 2019, he was inducted to the Zucker Family School of Education Wall of Fame, at The Citadel.
email: deon@contractconstruction.net
DEAN SLATE
Field Executive
Dean Slate joined Contract Construction as a Field Executive in 2023. Dean brings a wealth of knowledge to the firm, with over 25 Years of on-site heavy commercial project supervision in the K-12, Higher Education, Health Sciences, and Professional Sports sectors. As Field Executive, Dean’s primary role is to provide operational oversight on multiple Contract projects. Dean serves as a liaison between the owners, designers, specials inspections, and construction teams, and works with the project teams to resolve any problems or issues. Dean grew up in a family-owned construction company and is a fourth generation builder. Dean is a highly-skilled carpenter in wood, light gauge metal, and heavy timber. Dean has constructed 6 Minor league baseball Stadiums, 1 NCAA basketball arena, 1 minor league soccer stadium, and the Carolina Panthers headquarters and training complex. Dean enjoys mentoring young talent as well as supporting and learning from them. Dean participates in professional organizations and charity groups such as ACE Mentorship, Habitat for Humanity, ABC, AGC, St Jude’s Childrens Hospital, and The Ronald McDonald House. While not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife, adult children and 5 grandchildren. Dean's hobbies include woodworking, boating, sporting clays, hunting and fishing.
email: dslate@contractconstruction.net
KELLY AUGENSTEIN
Client Relations Manager
Kelly Legare Augenstein joined the Contract Construction team in 2021 following a 15 year position as an administrator in a Columbia private school. While there, Kelly became skilled at meeting the business needs of the school while maintaining a positive working relationship with faculty and parents. Kelly’s strengths lie in building long-term relationships to support our client’s vision and creating a collaborative work environment between Contract Construction and our partners. Kelly graduated from Columbia College with a BA and lives in Columbia, SC with her husband Craig, USNA ‘87. They are parents to LTJG Mary Legare Augenstein, USNA ‘18, Henry and Oscar.
email: Kelly@contractconstruction.net
MARY BROOKE WADE
Marketing Director
Mary Brooke Wade joined Contract Construction as Marketing Coordinator in 2018. She has over 10 years of professional marketing experience in the fields of architecture and construction. Mary Brooke leads all marketing and graphic design efforts for the firm and is responsible for brand management, proposal and presentation development, marketing collateral, website design, and social media. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio from the University of South Carolina in 2003. Mary Brooke resides in Greenville, SC with her husband Jared and their children Eliza, Hank, and Lucy. She is an accomplished artist and loves painting in her spare time.
email: mbw@contractconstruction.net
MISTY REUSCH
HR Manager, AP/AR & Payroll
Misty Reusch has held many positions since beginning her career with Contract Construction back in 2005. With her earlier roles as a jobsite secretary on the Shandon Baptist Church Sanctuary project and administrative assistant within our main office, as CCI has grown over the years so has Misty’s role with us. Now performing as our HR Manager and heading up various accounting functions within our Accounting Department with receivables and payables, Misty is familiar with all aspects of what goes into CCI performing a successfully ran project from start to finish with our very well put together teams. Misty resides in Lexington with her son Tyler.
email: mdrafts@contractconstruction.net
AMY FOX
Director of Accounting
Amy Fox joined Contract Construction in 2020. She is the Director of Accounting and manages the various accounting functions within the company. Amy earned her Masters in Accountancy with Honors from the University of Georgia and her BS in Accounting from Presbyterian College. She worked 6 years as a Certified Public Accountant in a regional accounting firm in the Upstate prior to homeschooling her children. She resides in Lexington with her husband Chad and their three children, Eli, Isaac, and Rebekah
email: amyfox@contractconstruction.net
PHILOMA SKIPPER
Construction Coordinator II
Philoma Skipper has been in the construction industry for over 24 years. She brings valuable experience to the team as she assists with bids, close-outs, warranties and all other administrative duties from the project managers and superintendents. Philoma enjoys spending time with her rescued lab, Daegan, her cat, Hemingway and can be found helping civically with the annual Beach River Sweep on Broad River. In addition she is a member of the Friends of Congaree and enjoys backpacking, hiking, canoeing and participating in archeological digs.
email: pskipper@contractconstruction.net
CHERYL YOUNG
Contract Coordinator
Cheryl Young joined Contract Construction in 2018 and brings over 15 years of experience in the construction field. Responsibilities include preparing and tracking all subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and coordinating the corresponding paperwork from the main office to our key personnel on the jobsite. Cheryl also works closely with subcontractors to insure they are in compliance with our safety and insurance requirements and to coordinate the timely execution of contract documents, bonds and other relevant agreements. As an integral part of our project team, Cheryl prepares close out manuals including all warranty documents and operations & maintenance information. Other duties include the distribution of plans, specifications and geotechnical reports for use by Estimators, Project Managers and Subcontractors. Cheryl loves traveling and just being with her family which include her children, Meredith and Jonathan, three grandchildren and husband, Charlie.
email: cyoung@contractconstruction.net
KATHY SULLINS
Accounting Assistant