Dylan Whitmore has spent more than a decade building his career in the Memphis area contracting industry. He’s now bringing his expertise and industry connections to his newest role as Project Manager for ABES Contracting.
“I think that my experience and the relationships I’ve built with people in the business will help us continue to grow ABES Contracting. And I really look forward to being a part of that,” says Whitmore, who joined the ABES Contracting team in November.
“I’m very excited to have Dylan join our team,” says ABES Contracting President Emmanuel Tuombe. “I’m looking forward to what Dylan brings to our team and what we can bring to him as a person and on a professional level as well.”
In his new position, Whitmore will manage ongoing projects and procure new projects for the company. He also might find himself, like he did recently, behind the wheel of an excavator. And that suits him just fine. “I like to hit the ground running,” he says. “I don’t want to be stuck in one spot. I like going out, meeting people and being on the job sites.”
Whitmore, 33, grew up in Tipton County, about 30 miles north of Memphis. From an early age, he loved working. “When I was 14, I started working on a farm. Then I started working at Tractor Supply in high school,” he says. “I was the only freshman in high school working 40 hours a week and going to school.”
Following high school graduation, Whitmore jumped into a career in construction, working for various companies in the Memphis area. Over the years, he’s also gained experience in a variety of areas, including bridge work, wastewater treatment plants, fire protection and inspection, welding and more.
Whitmore met ABES Contracting Project Manager Domenic Pironcello while both men were bidding on a project. That’s when he first learned about ABES Contracting. He was impressed with what he saw. Eventually, he reached out to ABES about a possible position. “I like that it’s a growing company,” he says of his decision. “I also like the culture and the people.”
It didn’t take long for both Tuombe and ABES Contracting Vice President Brad Davis to recognize Whitmore as a perfect fit for ABES.
“Dylan was born and raised just outside Memphis and has deep roots here,” says Davis. “He’s been working in construction in the Memphis area for his entire career, so he understands the projects, the workforce and the clients. He’s been steadily working his way up through trades and wants to continue growing as an estimator and project manager. And ABES Contracting is growing! We need Dylan’s experience, drive, connections and desire to learn as we seek to reach the next level of self-performing work.”
Tuombe heartily agrees. “As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for great people to join the team because we recognize that business is about people. With his experience in the Memphis market, I think Dylan is going to place us in a very good position for further growth,” he says. “Plus, he has a skillset that has prepared him to work in multiple areas. When you have a small business, you tend to wear different hats and Dylan brings that skill.”
Davis adds, “We think he is a great match for our vision and culture as he is a team player and is willing to fill various roles as we grow as a young company. He can work in the office doing estimates and bids, but then also go jump on a piece of heavy equipment and operate when needed. It’s really nice when you find a fit that is great for the company and the employee, too.”
When Whitmore isn’t working, he spends most of his time with his two daughters, Matalynn, 8, and Rylee, 5. He enjoys coaching his daughters in softball. “It’s fun. They both play softball, and I love that,” he says. “I’ve coached Matty since she was 4.” Whitmore also enjoys riding his motorcycles. “I ride a lot. It’s something I really enjoy,” he says.
As for his new position with ABES, he’s optimistic about the future and ready to take things to the next level. “I’ve got a lot of contacts and resources that I feel are going to help us out a lot,” he says. “I look forward to seeing ABES grow. I think the future is bright.”
