ST. LOUIS, MO – S. M. Wilson & Co. has expanded its national retail division with the addition of five team members. S. M. Wilson has delivered $2 billion of retail construction since 1987. The strategic expansion positions the 105-year-old company to grow existing client relationships and establish new long-term partnerships with major national brands from coast to coast.
“Our expanded retail team marks the launch of S. M. Wilson’s next phase of growth,” said Mike Yazbec, President of S. M. Wilson. “We are excited to welcome these seasoned industry professionals who bring a proven track record of executing high-stakes national retail projects.”
S. M. Wilson’s capabilities and experience span ground-up construction, closed- and open-store remodels, tenant build-outs and multi-site program rollouts. S. M. Wilson is headquartered in St. Louis and licensed in 32 states.
Last Fall, S. M. Wilson added Chris Hawn as Vice President of Retail Construction to lead the retail division. To support growth, Jamie Dickerson has joined the division as Director of Retail, along with four positions that add more than 50 years of combined experience in the firm’s core retail competencies. The new staff are Senior Project Managers, Corey Irvin and Tyler Willmann; Senior Pre-Construction Manager, Andy Smith; and Estimator Todd Failor.
“S. M. Wilson’s top-notch team will drive growth in the retail sector by delivering a solid customer experience,” said Chris Hawn, Vice President of Retail Construction. “Through proactive planning and hands-on coordination, we streamline every step of the process, from permitting and scheduling to vendor management and technology integration, so stores open faster and our clients can stay focused on running their businesses.”
ABOUT THE NEW RETAIL TEAM MEMBERS
Jamie Dickerson, Director of Retail, is a relationship-driven leader with 25 years of experience in shaping strong brands in high-visibility commercial and retail environments. He is responsible for developing meaningful connections to drive growth by supporting pursuit strategy, refining brand voice and strengthening client relationships.
Senior Project Managers, Corey Irvin and Tyler Willmann, are responsible for leadership, coordination and success of all client projects, including managing the project team, maintaining documentation and overseeing project finances.
Corey Irvin brings fourteen years of experience managing projects nationwide and delivering repeatable build standards across multiple locations. He has overseen more than $85 million in construction revenue.
Tyler Willmann has successfully delivered over $70 million in project revenue across his decade of retail construction experience. He brings a well-rounded skill set spanning high-value tenant improvements, multi-million dollar remodels, and ground-up retail projects.
Andy Smith is an accomplished Senior Pre-Construction Manager and Cost Estimator with more than nine years of experience producing estimates for a diverse project portfolio including ground-up and tenant fit-outs across commercial, retail, multifamily and data centers. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Estimator Todd Failor brings a unique, 24-year perspective to the commercial construction process. His 17 years of experience as a master finish carpenter help him connect detailed design with real job site conditions. He produces competitive, practical and accurate bids.
For more information about S. M. Wilson’s retail expertise, visit www.smwilson.com/markets-retail
ABOUT S. M. WILSON & CO. S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm with offices in St. Louis, MO, and Edwardsville, IL. Founded in 1921, S. M. Wilson is a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding client expectations. As a 100% employee-owned company, the firm has a people-first approach and is posisioned as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.