From left: Chris Lowe, Craig Beamer, and Derrick Jernigan
As previously mentioned in our Leadership Announcement, Rock Spring is continuing its Southeast Expansion with a new office in Atlanta, GA. Members of our leadership team recently took a trip to Atlanta, and we are excited to officially introduce the team who will be taking the lead in this new territory.
The Team
Craig Beamer has been promoted to Senior Vice President and will be relocating to Atlanta as our Market Manager in the Southeast. A twenty-year veteran in the industry, with a decade of experience at Rock Spring, Craig embodies our values and culture, and his transition to leading our Southeast team marks a significant step forward for his and the company’s growth. Beamer has been a major contributor to Rock Spring’s growth in the DMV and we have full confidence in his abilities to increase our presence throughout Atlanta and beyond.
Craig Beamer will be joined by Derrick Jernigan as Regional VP of Atlanta. Derrick has been immersed in the industry since childhood, working in residential construction alongside his father. After seven years of service in the Coast Guard, Derrick returned to construction and later expanded the family business into commercial construction. His experience in Atlanta covered every sector of the market, hospitals, churches, pharmaceutical plants, stadiums, and more. With Derrick’s knowledge of the Atlanta area, Rock Spring is excited to have him on board to shape the future of our company in this new territory.
Rounding out the Atlanta team is Chris Lowe as our Assistant Project Manager. Chris joins both of his brothers, James and Mike, at Rock Spring, making this a full family affair. After several conversations and team building exercises, we have full confidence in the team in Atlanta and are excited to see how this expansion will serve as a model for new locations and opportunities.
Southeast Opportunity
Atlanta is projected to be one of the fastest growing markets in commercial construction, with significant growth expected for data centers. The Mission Critical boom in NoVA has been a catalyst for our significant growth thus far, and we anticipate similar opportunities in Atlanta. With space ready for development, a relatively low cost of living, and a major airport already in place, companies are looking to Atlanta to be one of their next major hubs.
Combining the regional opportunity with the strong customer relationships we have built, and our reputation in the Mid-Atlantic area, we believe we are well positioned for continued success in this market. With multiple projects underway and several more in our pipeline, we can’t wait to see where our new ventures take us.
Rock Spring Contracting, LLC, founded in 2010 by Nick DeSarno and Sean Keegan, is a top tier commercial subcontractor headquartered in the Greater Washington DC area, with additional offices in Richmond, Charleston, and Atlanta. Offering a wide array of service lines including but not limited to high-end interiors and ceilings, data center construction, demolition, and hauling, Rock Spring prides itself on quality craftmanship and relationships with long-term clients. Their award-winning work is a direct result of the high performing team in place, positive and safe working environments, and a culture that values each individual across the company.
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