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Monday, June 27, 2022
UT, CNS sign $9.5 million agreement
When a major manufacturer in national security wants to augment its technology development and innovate its business processes, where does it turn? For Y-12 National Security Complex, the answer was just down the road at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT). “We have long recognized the importance of academia as a key resource in supplying creative and dedicated talent,” said Gene Sievers, Y-12 site manager. “UT, specifically because of their pool of talent, facilities, and proximity, is well
Monday, June 20, 2022The Christman Company hires Jonathan Stanley as project engineer
Jonathan Stanley has joined The Christman Company as project engineer for the firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Jonathan is proving himself an asset to our company and clients through his education and experience,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville.Stanley currently is focused on the new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations for Smith & Wesson in Maryville, Tennessee.A native of Waynesboro, Virginia, Stanley
Monday, June 13, 2022ORNL FCU to Kick-Off 2022 Summer Sessions Concert Series on June 18 with Hogslop String Band, Bill a
Oak Ridge, TN – Hogslop String Band will kick-off ORNL Federal Credit Union’s (ORNL FCU) Summer Sessions concert event on Saturday, June 18 in Oak Ridge. Opening for Hogslop String Band will be Bill and the Belles, an Americana string band hailing from East Tennessee. The Nashville-based Hogslop String Band got their start in 2007, taking the world by storm with their high-energy live performances and winning several major string band competitions along the way. The band began writing their own material
Friday, June 10, 2022Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Names Holiday Inn Express June 2022 Small Business of the Month
Holiday Inn Express, located at 114 Tulsa Road, is the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Month for June 2022. The award is sponsored by Enrichment Federal Credit Union.When you think of a small business, the Holiday Inn Express might not immediately come to mind. But, according to Heather Brown, sales manager at the hotel, there are just 20 employees on the hotel’s staff. “We are independently owned and operated by a smaller hotel management company.”Heather says what makes the business
Monday, May 23, 2022The Christman Company adds Leaf as senior superintendent
Paul Leaf has joined The Christman Company as a senior superintendent at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“With three decades of experience in ever-expanding superintendent roles, Paul will benefit our company and clients by utilizing his extensive construction leadership expertise to deliver projects within expectations,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. ““He is well
Monday, May 09, 2022The Christman Company adds Walker as project engineer
Aaron Walker has joined The Christman Company as a project engineer at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Aaron has focused on pursuing advanced degrees in business and civil engineering,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “He has a desire to offer clients innovative, sustainable solutions, and we are glad to have him deliver through his experience and dedication.”Walker
Monday, May 09, 2022The Christman Company adds Knight as project accountant
Victoria “Tori” Knight has joined The Christman Company as project accountant at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Tori plays a critical role in keeping projects on budget and overseeing risk management to ensure all parties are in compliance,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville.Knight earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University and has a
Monday, April 25, 2022The Christman Company adds Vicars as superintendent
Randy Vicars has joined The Christman Company as superintendent at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Randy has a great breadth of experience with large, multi-million-dollar projects and the skills to deliver them safely, on time and within budget,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “With knowledge of the types of projects we undertake in our region, including
Monday, April 11, 2022The Christman Company adds Rodarte as project engineer
Victor Rodarte has joined The Christman Company as a project engineer for the construction management and real estate development firm’s Knoxville, Tennessee, office.“Victor’s combination of insight, experience and education are great assets as a project engineer and for best serving our clients,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville.Rodarte currently is focused on the Morristown-Hamblen West outpatient hospital project. A native of
Monday, March 14, 2022The Christman Company adds Keel as superintendent
Kenneth Keel has joined The Christman Company as a superintendent at the construction management and real estate development firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“With nearly 18 years of industry experience, Kenneth’s experience in a variety of construction environments is an asset to our team and clients,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville.Keel currently is focused on improvement projects for the Public Building Authority at the
Monday, February 14, 2022The Christman Company adds Kellogg as project engineer
Michael Kellogg has joined The Christman Company as a project engineer at the construction management and real estate development firm’s Knoxville, Tennessee, office.“Michael’s education and safety training make him an asset to our company and clients,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville.Originally from Murrieta, California, Kellogg earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from California Baptist University. He is
Monday, January 31, 2022The Christman Company promotes Scott Wilkins to senior superintendent
Scott Wilkins has been promoted to senior superintendent at The Christman Company at the contracting firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Scott is committed to fostering a safe, positive and productive work environment for his trade contractor partners and all craft workers while delivering exceptional results to our clients,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s Knoxville operations. “He also has demonstrated that he is an excellent planner and leader who is
Wednesday, January 19, 2022The Christman Company promotes Gibbs to senior vice president and general manager
The Christman Company has promoted Marty Gibbs to senior vice president and general manager of the construction management and real estate development firm’s regional office in Knoxville, Tennessee.Gibbs, who has served in construction management in Knoxville since 1998, started with Rentenbach Constructors Inc., and provided vital leadership in 2013 when the company merged with Christman. He served as vice president and general manager for the Knoxville operations before his recent promotion.“In a region
Monday, December 13, 2021The Christman Company promotes Wayne Cochran to senior superintendent
Wayne Cochran has been promoted to senior superintendent at The Christman Company at the contracting firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee.“Wayne has more than 30 years of construction experience and does an outstanding job of orchestrating the efforts of our trade contractor partners and craft workers on our most complex projects,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “His commitment to building lasting relationships benefits not only our
Tuesday, October 19, 2021The Christman Company donates goods to Knox County Isaiah 117 House for foster children
The Christman Company has donated needed goods, including clothing and backpacks, to the Knox County Isaiah 117 House so that children entering the foster care system can have new, clean items at a stressful time when comfort is needed.“Isaiah 117 House is an organization that puts the needs of children in our community first,” said Marty Gibbs, vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. “By providing a loving environment for children entering foster care, we can
