A Letter from Tim: Reflecting on a Year of Growth
As we begin 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year our clients and teammates have made possible. Their vision, hard work, and dedication have shaped the success we’ve shared. At Trident Construction, we are proud to play a supporting role in their accomplishments.
This year’s milestones are a testament to the relationships our teammates have built and the collective effort of everyone involved. Our team is so grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented individuals and forward-thinking clients who inspire us every day.
Awards and Recognition
- Our client, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, was honored with the Best Building Project Pinnacle Award by the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) for its new church in Daniel Island.
- Tim Jasper, Director of Preconstruction, was selected by his peers to be recognized as the 2024 Trident Construction MVP award for his outstanding service to the company.
- Based on his outstanding attention to jobsite safety, Chris Orozco was awarded the Trident Construction Safety Award of the Year at the annual safety picnic.
- Our growth-mindset culture celebrates being a better version of yourself everyday. This year, Phillip Singleton was awarded Trident Construction’s first “President’s Award for Growth Mindset.” Philly started working for Trident Construction right out of high school, and in only three short years, he has become a recognized leader in our company.
- Hamer Darby, our Business Development Manager, was honored as a 2024 Charleston “Forty Under 40” winner for his exceptional accomplishments in our company and the greater Charleston community.
- Elizabeth Dees, our Experience Manager and the President of the Palmetto Chapter of Society for Marketers of Professional Services (SMPS), became a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). We are so proud of her for this accomplishment!
Investing in Our People
- Chris Burrell was promoted as our first Director of Training and Development. Under his leadership, our team completed a total of 3,137 hours of training in 2024.
- Mike Hopple joined our team in 2024 as the leader of our new Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) initiative. He is helping our teams to “build better with virtual solutions!”
- Nineteen teammates were recognized for their leadership and excellent performance with promotions in 2024.
Community Engagement
- Helping to support the organizations that make our community a better place to live, work, and play, Trident Construction contributed nearly $300,000 to Charleston-area non-profits.
- With leadership from Kaylee Boger and Lizie Wise, our first Community Service Day supported Habitat for Humanity, SCDNR, The Charleston Animal Society, and Lowcountry Food Bank.
- Elizabeth Dees, our Experience Manager, graduated from Leadership Charleston, expanding her leadership capabilities and reinforcing her role in the community.
- Zach Bechtel, Project Manager, is now serving as the Allied Director on the board of AIA Charleston, helping strengthen our connection with the local architecture community. We are excited to see the collaboration and ideas that will come from his involvement.
- Thate Wilmes, Estimator, and Andrew Rieke, Project Manager, have kicked off their Leadership Dorchester journey! This program is all about shaping future community leaders, and we can not wait to see how they grow and bring new insights to our team.
Client Success and Feedback
- This year, we executed 125 “Exceptional Experiences” to celebrate and strengthen our relationships with both our clients and teammates.
- 95% percent of our projects this year were with repeat clients with whom we have built close working relationships over our 42 years in business.
This year’s accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and passion of our entire team. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and safety. Thank you to our employees, clients, and partners who have made this year one to remember. Here’s to building even greater things together in the year to come.
Sincerely,
Tim Kennedy
President
Trident Construction