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Combined 175 years of experience
Our Team is Your Team

The team behind your best build

Collaborative. Professional. Trusted.

In commercial construction, staying ahead of schedule and budget is critical. That’s why clients count on Caliber 1’s experienced, proactive team to get it right the first time. With 30+ full time superintendents and project managers with hands-on commercial construction expertise, we help you spot issues early, offer smart solutions, and keep your project moving forward.

Executives

Everything at Caliber 1 begins with the leadership and steady hand of our Executives.

Jenny Elliott

President, Owner

Joined C1C: 2005
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, sensitive, fun
Favorite Hobby: Shopping
Favorite Foods: Anything & everything at an upscale restaurant…I am a foodie!
Bucket List Item: Travel to all 7 continents
Favorite Aspect of job: Working with a wonderful team of people…we're like family!
30 seconds of fame: I was on the HGTV show Lakefront Bargain Hunt & Renovations
Family Info: Married to Chris Elliott - 2 kids, Chloe & Cooper

OFFICE: 470-284-3126

Chris Elliott

CEO, Owner

Joined C1C: 2005
Hometown: Athens/Oconee
Yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Loyal, Humble
Favorite Hobby: Lake Time
Favorite Foods: Steak
Superhero Power Choice: Aqua Man
Bucket List Item: Hunting & Fishing in New Zealand
Favorite Aspect of job: The challenge to evolve & keep changing to the environment of construction
Special Talent:Cooking
Unique Fact: Raise my eyebrow & wink Special Talent
Family Info: Married with two kids

OFFICE: 770-212-2113

Tommy Michael

Chief of Operations

Joined C1C: 2012
Hometown: Athens,GA
Yourself in 3 words: Honest and Transparent
Favorite Hobby: Water Sports
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups Holiday Version
Superhero Power Choice: Stopping Time
Bucket List Item: Snowboarding in Alps
Favorite Aspect of job: Relationships
Special Talent: Sarcasm
Unique Fact: Crazy Eye Color
Family Info: Married with two kids

OFFICE: 770-212-2114

Pope Cleghorn

President of Construction

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Work in Progress
Favorite Hobby: Golf
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate
Superhero Power Choice: To Fly
Bucket List Item: Travel to Rome, Italy
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem Solving
Family Info: Wife, Married 26 years, with 1 son.

OFFICE: 770-212-2127

Christine McCommons

President of Brand Development

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Athens, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Energetic, Resourceful, Creative
Favorite Hobby: Exercise
Favorite Candy: Gourmet Jelly Beans
Favorite Food: Grilled Salmon
Superhero Power Choice: Mind-Reading
Special Talent: Working mom
30 seconds of fame: In 1999, my husband and I were the 36,000th couple to honeymoon at the Cloister on Sea Island.
Family Info: Married to Brooks; Three children - Neely, Bennett and Banks

OFFICE: 678-540-1649

Administrative Department

Our Administrative Department is the glue that holds Caliber 1 Construction together.

Timothy Hill

Operations Manager

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Jack of all trades
Bucket List Item: Canoe down the Chattahoochee River from Lake Lanier to Lake West Point.

OFFICE: 770-212-2118

Kelly Jordan

Human Resources

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Douglas County, Georgia
Yourself in three words: Servant Leader, Caring, Positive
Favorite Hobby: Water Sports, Playing Softball, Watching College Football
Favorite Food: Steak and Sushi
Superpower of Choice: Providing Food for anyone that needs it!
Bucket list item: African Safari & Experience the Northern Lights
Special Talent: Multitasking- Keeping multiple balls in the air personally & professionally

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

Amelia Sammons

Manager of Contract Administration

Joined C1C: 2025
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: What's for lunch?
Favorite Hobby: Staring at sleeping babies like I didn't beg them to fall asleep 10 minutes earlier
Favorite Food: Anything I don't have to cook
Favorite Candy: All things Chocolate
Special Talent: Negotiating with tiny humans
Unique Fact: I have my real estate license because I love contracts that much

OFFICE: 770-212-2147

Abby Garrison

Contract Administration

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Villa Rica
Yourself in 3 words: Compassionate, Insightful, Adaptable
Favorite Hobby: Cooking
Favorite Candy: Peanut M & M's
Bucket List Item: Win the lottery!

OFFICE: 678-274-9531

Madison Haynie

Contract Coordinator

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Adaptable, Reliable, Creative
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Hobby: Designing floral arrangements
Superhero Power of Choice: Travel back in time
Favorite Food: Crispy honey shrimp from PF Chang's
Bucket List Item: Hike Mt. Fuji in Japan

Contact: 678-534-3593

Kelly Miller

Executive Assistant

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Georgia born, Georgia bred
Yourself in 3 words: God, Family, Service
Favorite Hobby: All sports, all things MARVEL, all things Harry Potter
Favorite Food: A really good hamburger! (And fries!)
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Superhero Power of Choice: Captain America strength: "I can do this all day."
Bucket List Item: To vacation in the Cotswolds (in its entirety) and Ireland.
30 Seconds of Fame: I accidentally stepped on Rebecca Lobo's mom foot at the 1996 Olympics.
Favorite Aspect of the Job: I enjoy my co-workers, and learning about the processes of the company. I want to do everything to fulfill the standards set in place, integrity, quality, and satisfaction.
Unique Fact: I love to laugh and watch comedy shows from a diverse set of comics.

Accounting Department

The seasoned professionals from our Accounting Department are second to none.

Brandi Smith

Accounting Manager

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Lover of Life
Favorite Hobby: Live music
Favorite Aspect of job: Working with a great team
Special Talent: Fluent in Sarcasm
30 seconds of fame: Once tried out for reality show "Big Brother"…spoiler alert: didn't make the cut
Family Info: Married with two kids

OFFICE: 770-212-2155

Niki Muse

Accounts Receivables

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Bowdon, Ga
Yourself in 3 words: Determined, Reliable, Adventurous
Favorite Hobby: Family Time
Favorite Cereal: Special K Red Berries
Bucket List Item: Travel to Bora Bora

OFFICE: 678-905-6937

Dana Hardy

Accounts Payable

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Dallas, GA
Favorite Hobby: Kayaking/Camping
Favorite Food: Coffee and Chocolate
Bucket List Item: Travel to Alaska & Ireland and spend lots of time on the beach
Favorite Aspect of job: I love the variety. Every day is different and I get to interact with such a varied group of people working for the same goal. Everyone is a pleasure to work with/family atmosphere

OFFICE: 678-792-9561

Cindy Wiggins

Accounts Payable

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Understanding, Outgoing, Loyal
Favorite Hobby: Making memories with my family and friends, Reading
Favorite Cereal: Special K
Favorite Candy: Baby Ruth and Sweet Tarts
Superhero Power Choice: Mind-Reading
Favorite Aspect of job: I get to work with a wonderful group of knowledgeable people in a great atmosphere.
Family Info: Married with two children, a daughter and a son.

OFFICE: 404-698-0031

Deanna Laura

Administrative Assistant

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Endearing, Daring
Favorite Hobby: Gardening
Favorite Cereal: Raisin Bran Crunch
Favorite Candy: Chocolate covered cherries
Superhero Power Choice: Spiderman Senses
Bucket List Item: Travel to Italy
Unique Fact: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii

OFFICE: 770-769-1759

Facility Maintenance

Our Facility Maintenance team offers the very best in ongoing support to ensure your property continues to operate smoothly and at full capacity for years to come.

Jared Akin

Director of Construction

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Waco, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Driven, Devoted, Humorous
Favorite Hobby: Hunting and Golf
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Candy: Peach Rings
Superhero Power Choice: Flight
Bucket List Item: Get a pilot's license and own a plane
Unique Fact: I used to be taller before I broke my back!
Special Talent: Whistling
Family Info: Married with two daughters and two sons.

OFFICE:

Aaron Hefty

Facility Maintenance Senior Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2018
Hometown: Dunwoody, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Hefty, Hefty, Hefty
Favorite Hobby: Hunting
Favorite Food: Bananas
Superhero Power Choice: Flying
Bucket List Item: See a MLB game at every ballpark
Favorite Aspect of job: I like helping situations get fixed
Special Talent: I like to sing
Unique Fact: I once got 3rd place in a 5K in college
Family Info: I have 2 sons and 1 daughter

OFFICE: 770-847-7324

Art Bernal

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Plantation, FL
Yourself in 3 words: Adaptable, Communicative, Empathetic
Favorite Hobby: Golfing
Favorite Candy: KitKat
Superhero Power Choice: Flying
Bucket List Item: Golf at St Andrews or Augusta National
30 seconds of fame: I was an extra when I was 17 in a movie called The Pest. I made it into two scenes
Family Info: Happily Married with two beautiful girls

OFFICE: 470-284-3121

Michael Miahnahri

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Dependable, Committed
Favorite Hobby: Snow Ski
Favorite Cereal: Mini Wheats
Favorite Candy: No Candy- Chocolate Ice Cream
Superhero Power Choice: Immortality
Unique Fact: Born on New Years Day

OFFICE: 770-371-9930

Jacob Smith

Assistant Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Ranburne, AL
Yourself in 3 words: Determined & Problem Solver
Favorite Hobby: Learning new hobbies
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Superhero Power Choice: Breath under water
Bucket List Item: Travel the world
Favorite Aspect of job: The atmosphere/people and learning something new everyday
Unique Fact: Teaching myself how to play several instruments
Family Info: Married

OFFICE:

Ben Barrow

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2025
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Relaxed, Dependable, Collaborative
Favorite Hobby: Golf
Favorite Food: Steak
Superhero Power Choice: Flying

Contact: 678-822-4101

Shellise Hancock

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Helpful, Reliable, Hardworking
Favorite Food: Mexican food!
Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms
Superhero Power of Choice: Invisibility
Bucket List Item: Visit the Maldives
30 Seconds of Fame: Performing in the Super Bowl XXV Halftime Show
Family Info: Mother to 2, Grandmother to 1

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

Construction Services Division

The skilled project managers and project engineers of the construction services division team work hard to bring your vision to life with efficiency and quality.

Derek Smith

VP of Construction Services

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Christian, Dependable, Planner
Favorite Hobby: Bowhunting
Favorite Cereal: Shredded Wheats
Favorite Candy: Peppermint Pattie
Superhero Power Choice: To Fly
Bucket List Item: Play golf at St. Andrews in Scotland
Favorite Aspect of job: Visiting with prior customers and creating friendships
Special Talent: Visiting with prior customers and creating friendships
Unique Fact:Special Talent
Family Info: Married (Jill), Four Children (Hunter, Payton, Anna, Mason)

OFFICE: 678-385-4391

Jeremy Shadrix

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Trustworthy, Dependable
Favorite Hobby: Baseball
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Favorite Candy: Skittles
Superhero Power Choice: Flying
Favorite Aspect of job: Team Members and Meeting New People

OFFICE: 470-284-3130

Sumant Kulkarni

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Miraj, India
Yourself in 3 words: Friendly, Practical, Straight-Forward
Favorite Hobby: Travel and Sports
Favorite Candy: 3 Musketeers
Superhero Power Choice: Time Travel
Bucket List Item: Visit all 7 Wonders of the World
Favorite Aspect of job: Dynamic Work Environment
Special Talent: I comprehend 4 languages (speak 3 and read & write 4)
Unique Fact: English is my 4th language ( First 3 are Indian Languages)
Family Info: Married with 2 kids (Daughter Shariva and Son Ryan)

OFFICE: 678-385-4507

Tim Dugan

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Favorite Hobby: Backpacking, Kayaking, and Biking
Favorite Candy: Any
Superhero Power Choice: Mind Reading
Bucket List Item: Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
30 Second of Fame: Hike AT Georgia to Maine 2238.8 miles
Favorite Aspect of job: Working with clients to make their visions come true.

OFFICE: 470-284-3130
CELL: 770-778-6677

Adam Large

Project Manager, Construction Services

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Carrollton
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Honest, Punctual
Favorite Hobby: Bird Hunting
Favorite Food: Ribeye
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat
Favorite Aspect of the Job: Leaving a place better than when you found it.
Unique Fact: Love to Cook
Family Info: Married, Two Kids.

OFFICE: 404-704-5746

Bryan Roe

Assistant Project Manager, Construction Services

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Valdosta, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Resilient, Reliable
Favorite Hobby: Watching College Football
Favorite Food: Ribeye steak
Favorite Candy: White Chocolate Reese's Cup
Superhero Power Choice: Teleportation
Bucket List Item: Catch a blue marlin and shoot a deer in one trip to Hawaii
Favorite Aspect of job: Learning new perspectives from coworkers and providing a service that makes the client happy.

OFFICE: 229-269-8725

Michael Greenhaw

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Honest, Loyal
Favorite Hobby: Fishing
Bucket List Item: Catch a Blue Marlin
Favorite Aspect of job: Work Environment and getting to work with different types of people everyday.
Special Talent: Guitar

OFFICE: 470-284-3110

Selena Miahnahri

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Mableton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Enjoying the journey
Favorite Hobby: Shopping
Favorite Cereal: Froot Loops
Favorite Candy: All of them
Family Info: Married with two kids

OFFICE: 770-212-2136

Scott Eubanks

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Lead By Example
Favorite Cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Superhero Power Choice: To Fly
Bucket List Item: Watch every game in every NFL stadium
Favorite Aspect of job:

OFFICE: 770-769-1732

Multi-Brand Division

The expertise of our Multi-Brand Division provides versatility in handling projects across multiple industries, from retail to financial institutions and more.

Tom Womble

VP of Multi-Brand

Joined C1C: 2013
Hometown: Austell, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Determined, Dependable
Favorite Hobby: Golf
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Superhero Power Choice: Superman
Bucket List Item: Traveling with my wife
Favorite Aspect of job: Working with clients, coordinating, and working through issues

OFFICE: 770-212-2137

Bo Omodele

Director of Construction, Multi-Brand

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Determined, Calculative
Favorite Hobby: Traveling & Watching Basketball
Favorite Cereal: Mini Wheats
Favorite Candy: Anything with Nuts in it (Not Peanuts)
Superhero Power Choice: Mind-Reading
Bucket List Item: Visit all the US States
Unique Fact: My picture is on the cover page of a kids novel
Family Info: Married with a daughter and a son

OFFICE: 470-284-3129

William Perla Jr

Sr. Project Manager | Team Lead

Joined C1C: 2016
Hometown: Dallas, GA
Yourself in 3 words:
Favorite Hobby: Soccer & Hitting up garage sales
Favorite Cereal: Captain Crunch
Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Superhero Power Choice: Teleportation
Bucket List Item: Participate in the running of the Bulls in Spain
Favorite Aspect of job: Being a part of a project from beginning to end

OFFICE: 770-212-2165

Pat Baltzell

Sr. Project Manager | Team Lead

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Waunakee, WI
Yourself in 3 words: Dependable, Energetic, Fun
Favorite Hobby: Mountain Biking/Outdoors
Favorite Food: Brats
Favorite Candy: Twix
Superhero Power Choice: Flying
Favorite Aspect of job: Meeting new clients and making their vision come reality.
Family Info: Married with 5 kids

Grant Neal

Sr. Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA
Favorite Hobby: Watching Atlanta United! ATL!
Bucket List Item: Live in Greece
Favorite Aspect of job: Being able to bring my own ideas to the table to implement for the company.
30 seconds of fame: In high school, I was sponsored in competitive gaming (there are still videos on Youtube).
Family Info:

OFFICE: 470-284-3144

Lisa Coulter

Sr. Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2025
Hometown: Valdosta, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Direct, Approachable, Adventurous
Favorite Hobby: Traveling
Favorite Candy: Miniature Reese Cups
30 Seconds of Fame: I was featured in the newspaper as the quarterback for my powder puff girls football team
Favorite Aspect of job: Building long term relationships
Unique Fact: I am adopted and also adopted a child
Family Info: Married to Scott with 3 kids. My two daughters served in the US Marine Corps and US Navy. My son is in property management.

OFFICE: 470-284-3100

Tate Fricks

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Carrollton, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Energetic, Hardworking, Outdoorsman
Favorite Hobby: Hunting and Fishing
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Cheerios
Favorite Candy: Pay Day
Bucket List Item: To hunt turkeys in all 50 states
Special Talent: best turkey caller there is
30 seconds of fame: 2017 GA All-State Baseball Player

OFFICE: 678-726-8212

Allison Harrison

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Yourself in 3 words: Blessed, Sympathetic, Determined
Favorite Hobby: Experimenting with Pinterest (Pins)
Favorite Cereal: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
Favorite Candy: Ferrero Rocher (Hazelnut)
Superhero Power Choice: Fluent in every language
Favorite Aspect of job: Every day is unique

OFFICE: 404-698-0031

Shane Bowling

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Breman, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Resourceful, Driven
Favorite Hobby: Family Time
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Superhero Power Choice: Pause Time
Favorite Aspect of job: Ever Changing Challenge
Family Info: Married with 5 daughters and 2 boys

OFFICE: 770-212-2162

Zach Brown

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Texarkana, TX
Yourself in 3 words: Social, Confident, Stoic
Favorite Hobby: Spending time with family and friends
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Favorite Food: Cajun
Superhero Power Choice: Super Saiyan
Bucket List Item: I want to get my Pilots License
30 seconds of fame: High fived Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show
Favorite Aspect of the Job: The relationships
Special Talent: Nationally Certified Master Breacher and Designed Marksman
Unique Fact: I have met Michael Irvin twice in my life, he screamed at me both times. Once at a bar in FL, again 10 years later at a very crowded Gate in LAX.
Family Info: Married to my Best Friend and we have two kids

OFFICE: 404-973-9957

Riley Peterson

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2024
Yourself in 3 words: Energetic, Passionate, Hard-working
Favorite Hobby: Playing volleyball, reading or making crafts
Favorite Candy: Wild Berry Skittles
Superhero Power of Choice: Pausing or rewinding time
Bucket List Item: Travel to all 7 continents
Favorite Aspect of job: The opportunity to always learn something new and meet new people
Special Talent: Speaking in random accents

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

Ken Runyan

Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Graham, AL
Yourself in 3 words: Creative, Compassionate, Competitive
Favorite Hobby: Anything on a boat
Favorite Food: Fish
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Superhero Power Choice: Runner (speed)
Bucket List Item: Complete my quest to harvest one of each North American waterfowl species
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem Solving
30 seconds of fame: TBD
Special Talent: Shotgun sports
Family Info: Married to Christi Runyan with three children and three grandchildren

OFFICE: 678-528-0410

Brandi Johnson

Assistant Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Lithia Springs, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Competitive, Organized, Determined
Favorite Hobby: Hunting, Fishing, and Gardening
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Favorite Candy: Nerds Rope
Superhero Power Choice: Fluent in every language
Bucket List Item: To snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and catch a marlin
Favorite Aspect of job: Learn something new everyday
Unique Fact: I can tear down and rebuild an engine

OFFICE: 470-284-3122

Chloe Arwood

Assistant Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Lithia Springs, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Curious, Creative, Compassionate
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Superhero Power Choice: Magic
Bucket List Item: Nile River Cruise
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem solving
Special Talent: A way with words
30 Seconds of Fame Moment: I was featured on a HLN morning show special with college cheerleaders and mascots.
OFFICE: 770-371-9930

Josh Bush

Assistant Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2018
Hometown: Watkinsville, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Nerdy, Outdoorsy, Simple
Favorite Hobby: SCA (Society of Creative Anachronism www.sca.org)
Favorite Candy: Milky Way
Bucket List Item: Travel to all 7 continents
Favorite Aspect of job: Work environment
Special Talent: Can read, speak, and write in German Wunderbar!
30 seconds of fame: Headed up a student group in high school that helped raised and donated $24,000 for Relay for Life
Family Info: Mother, Nancy Bush. Brother, Chris Elliott. Sister, Carmie Bush. Too many aunts, uncles and cousins to name!

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

John Pruitt

Assistant Project Manager

Joined C1C: 2021
Hometown: Breman, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Competitive, Reliable
Favorite Hobby: Following SEC Football & going to UGA games!
Favorite Cereal: Frosted Flakes
Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Superhero Power Choice: Time Travel
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem Solving
30 seconds of fame: Getting on the big screen 4 or 5 times during the 2018 national championship game!
Family Info: Married with 3 daughters

OFFICE: 678-385-4507

Victoria Gaba

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2023
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Yourself in 3 words: Determined, Enthusiastic, Open-minded
Favorite Hobby: Gardening
Bucket List Item: Publish a book or travel to every country in the world.
Favorite Aspect of job: The amazing team!
Superhero Power of Choice: To heal anyone that is sick or hurt
Unique Fact: I love to travel and have already visited twenty-four countries

OFFICE:

Allison Nelms

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: LaGrange, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Currently Under Construction
Favorite Hobby: Judo/Jiu Jitsu
Favorite Cereal: Cocoa Pebbles (with marshmallows)
Favorite Candy: Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar Sticks
Superhero Power Choice: Intuitive Aptitude
Bucket List Item: Learn to play Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement. The extremely difficult one)
Favorite Aspect of job: My team and co-workers!
Special Talent: Baking Macarons and breads, growing vegetables
Unique Fact: Once I planned a grand opening party for a company where 400+ people showed up and everything went smoothly! The only problem was running out of parking spaces.

OFFICE: 770-371-9930

Roy Todd

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2024

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

Joe Barksdale

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2025
Hometown: Augusta, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Brilliant, Talented, Humble
Favorite Hobby: Golf
Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak (Medium Rare)
Bucket List Item: To attend a home game at every SEC Football Stadium
Favorite Aspect of job: Always learning new things and working as a TEAM to get the job done!
Superhero Power of Choice: Teleportation
Unique Fact: Reigning, defending Fantasy Football Champion
Family Info: Entire family is from Augusta, GA

OFFICE: 470-284-3118

Ricky Phillips

Project Engineer

Joined C1C: 2025
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Authentic, Dedicated, Patriotic
Favorite Hobby: Anything Outdoors
Favorite Food: Brisket
Favorite Candy: Peanut Butter M&M's
Superhero Power of Choice: Time Travel
Bucket List Item: Visit Edinburgh, Scotland
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem Solving
Family Info: Married with one daughter

OFFICE: 770-456-9660

Preconstruction Division

Our Preconstruction Division provides thoughtful planning and detailed cost estimation to set the foundation for the success of every project at Caliber 1 Construction.

Shawn Groebner

Director of Preconstruction

Joined C1C: 2013
Hometown: Smyrna, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Honest, Integrity
Favorite Hobby: Watching the Braves at Truist
Favorite Candy: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Bucket List Item: To sail the Virgin Islands
Favorite Aspect of job: Building Relationships

OFFICE: 470-226-1767

Matt Plemmons

Sr. Preconstruction Manager

Joined C1C: 2022
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Easy-Going, Organized, Systematic
Favorite Hobby: Hunting
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Favorite Candy: Reese's
Special Talent: Former College Baseball Player
30 Seconds to Fame: I played in the 1993 Little League World Series
Bucket List Item: To play a round of Golf at Augusta National
Favorite Aspect of job: Finding solutions to issues that may arise

OFFICE: 470-284-3123

Cody Laminack

Preconstruction Manager

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Fruithurst, AL
Yourself in 3 words: Traditional, Authentic, Reliable
Favorite Hobby: Woodworking
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Candy: Frozen Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Bucket List Item: Elk Hunting in Alaska
Special Talent: Remembering useless information that occasionally becomes useful.

Hope Nelson

Preconstruction Coordinator

Joined C1C: 2020
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Determined, Loyal, Dependable
Favorite Cereal: Raisin Bran Crunch
Favorite Candy: All things chocolate
Superhero Power Choice: Flying
Bucket List Item: Visit the Grand Canyon
Favorite Aspect of job: The great group of people I work with
Unique Fact: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii

OFFICE: 770-212-2150

Ryan Goodloe

Estimator

Joined C1C: 2024
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Hard-working, dedicated, persistent.
Favorite Hobby: Golfing
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Candy: Gummy Bears
Superhero Power Choice: Ability to fly
Favorite Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Bucket List Item: Alaskan moose hunt
Favorite Aspect of My Job: Exposure to multiple divisions inside the office.

Your reputation matters. So does who you build with.

From day one, our goal has remained the same: to deliver integrity, quality, and satisfaction on every job — and to be the kind of partner clients ask for by name.

What clients say they love about working with our team
  • Reliable timelines and budget
  • Critical thinkers who can solve problems in real time
  • Collaborative service and clear communication from day one

If I ever have a question or concern, I can pick up the phone and call their leadership team directly. They’re involved, responsive, and never above jumping in to help.

John EarleyRegions

They help me shine in front of my leadership. I can count on them to deliver and communicate every step of the way.

Melissa KohmanCBRE, T-Mobile

Woman-owned, nation-wide impact

As a woman-owned contractor based in Georgia and operating across 37 states, we bring a unique perspective to the construction industry. From small businesses to large corporations, our experience spans industries and geographies, reflecting our adaptability and the trust we’ve built with a diverse range of clients.

Your commercial construction project deserves a pro team

With tight timelines and strict budgets, choosing the wrong general contractor can cost you more than money—it can damage your brand and reputation. General contractors should be trusted partners, not an additional burden to your already busy schedule.

When you work with Caliber 1 Construction, you get a responsive, full-time team built around your project. Our team is your team. That partnership is why clients come back to us time and again—because success starts with having the right people by your side.

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