ST. LOUIS, MO—S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Curtis Ellis to Project Superintendent, Nichole VonderHaar to Senior Project Manager and David Rall to Project Manager. 

Ellis joined the company in 2018. During his time with S. M. Wilson, he worked with the team to complete projects such as Nestle Purina, Von Maur, and Target remodels. Most recently, he put the finishing touches on Bridgeway Elementary as part of the Pattonville 2022 Building Program. After completing his work at Pattonville, Curtis will move on to Roxana CUSD #1. 

In his new role, Ellis will oversee project scheduling, subcontractor meetings, and quality control, and ensure safety protocols and standards are consistently followed on the job site. 

VonderHaar began her career with S. M. Wilson as an intern and started working full-time for the company in 2015. She has worked on various projects, including IKEA, City Foundry, Blessing Hospital and Washington University Medical Center Campus Renewal. She is currently the project manager on the new Southwest Elementary School and Battle Elementary School projects for Columbia Public Schools. She also serves on the company’s Collegiate Development Committee and serves as S. M. Wilson’s ambassador of KIDstruction Week for St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

In this role, VonderHaar will lead and coordinate large building programs or multiple projects by developing and maintaining effective relationships with all parties, communicating accurate financial details and documentation, and providing support and direction for the entire project team.

Rall joined S. M. Wilson as an intern and began full-time in 2020. He has worked on several key projects, including Clarendale of St. Peters and the Von Maur projects in Madison, WI, West Des Moines, IA, Pittsburgh, PA, and currently, Fargo, ND. Since joining S. M. Wilson, Rall has also been an advocate and dedicated supporter of the company’s Collegiate Development Committee.

In his new role, Rall will lead and coordinate all aspects of the project and be accountable for its success. His role will also include developing and maintaining effective relationships with all parties involved, communicating accurate project financial details, maintaining accurate documentation, and providing support and direction for the entire project team. 

“Curtis’ willingness to go the extra mile and drive to get the difficult school project done made him an important part of the Pattonville team. Nichole has continued to go Beyond The Build and provide amazing client experiences for every project she has led. David’s dedication and leadership to the Company, his project teams, and his Clients is truly appreciated,” said Jason Gasawski, director of operations. “S. M. Wilson is gracious for the opportunity to have these members as a part of our team and looks forward to their continued success and the future of our company.”

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, we take pride in our people-first approach and position as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest. For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.