Around lunchtime, you would often find Dot Reeder, Gillis Gilkerson’s former Accounts Payable Manager, heading out the door in search of some fresh air. In remembrance of Dot, who passed away last June, the Gillis Gilkerson team has followed her lead by taking weekly walks...
This year, Superintendent Ivan Jackson celebrates his 31st year as a member of the Gillis Gilkerson (GGI) team. Throughout his tenure, Jackson has touched each and every project completed regardless of its type, location or scale. Over the years, he as continued to grow his...
The construction industry employs an astounding seven million people, nationwide. As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic as a part of this group, we are learning how to adjust our standard operations to accommodate the fact that we, along with the rest of the world, are...
In February of 2020, Peninsula Imaging hired Gillis Gilkerson to complete a renovation build that converted office space into an MRI exam room. The imaging center wasn’t simply adding another MRI machine to the building; they were expanding their practice to offer Delmarva cutting edge...
We are thankful for the men and women who wake up every day and put themselves on the front lines, working hard to keep Delmarva safe despite the risks. To show our appreciation, Gillis Gilkerson took action. In the past month, 70 meals were donated...
Wayne Porter has dedicated over 35 years of his career to the construction industry – seven of those years have been spent with the Gillis Gilkerson team. As Operations Manager, Porter oversees the company’s crew of superintendents, helping to guide them through projects of all...
No matter how large or old a city is, or where it’s located, it needs people to thrive. Over time, a city may start to show signs of aging , but urban renewal, redevelopment and revitalization projects are critical to its survival because they...
Masonry work is wrapping up and the Gillis Gilkerson team is preparing to build a barrel roof on the two-story Thomas H. Draper Media Center in Milton, Delaware. The 600 square foot open-air lobby and reception area is designed to complement the current facility,...
In December 2019 Gillis Gilkerson held a kid’s construction contest, taking photo entries on social media of local kids with their building projects. Congratulations to our #GGIKidsBuild contest winner, Conner McIntyre! When the weather warms up, Connor will be joining us for a day on...
Just call her the jack of all trades. Luanne Timmons has been with Gillis Gilkerson since 1988. She started as a receptionist and just months later she began assisting with accounts payable and receivable. “I like the days of the handshake,” said...
