The Charge to the Construction Science Advocacy Executive Board
The Construction Science Executive Advocacy Board members have been appointed based on their interest in and support of the University of Tennessee’s Construction Science Degree, and their potential to provide constructive guidance to the program. While the role of the Board may evolve over time, the current vision for the Board will include the following:
- Advocate for the UT Construction Science Program within organizations, academic settings, and with colleagues
- Identify sources of future high quality construction science students
- Provide curriculum advice to maintain industry specific course content and programmatic direction which prepare students for careers in construction, and lead us toward ACCE accreditation
- Maintain awareness of various trends in the Construction Science Program (enrollment, student demographics, class sizes, placement, budget, etc.) and review and recommend modifications when necessary
- Identify potential sources of financial support for both our immediate needs and future growth of the Construction Science Program
Board Members
Tony Boals, P.E.
Vice President
Wright Brothers Const. Co. Inc.
Christina Byrnes, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Manager
Holder Construction
Brig Eastman
Vice President/Division Manager
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Jimmy McCullough
Vice President
Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC
Glenn Myers
Vice President
Robins & Morton
UT Const. Science Alumni Rep.
Cris Bryant
Senior Vice President
Layton Construction Company
Lee Carter, CEO
Chief Executive Officer
Carter Group, LLC
Gordon Heins, CEO
Chief Executive Officer
A.G. Heins Building Materials
Nick Lawrence
Project Executive
The Christman Company
Ray A. Rodriguez, MBA, SPHR
Division VP Human Resources/Risk Management
C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.
Erin M. Wakefield, CEO
Chief Executive Officer
The Wakefield Corporation
