Patterson & Wilder Construction Company, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Alabama in September of 1962. Prior to the incorporation, the company worked as a partnership for several years. 
Through the years, the company has been involved in many different facets of construction, but has developed a specialty in the pipeline industry.
Currently, the company performs mostly natural gas pipeline construction projects (both transmission and distribution), with some work in the water and sewer industry, and also in environmental management and coastal recovery.
The corporate operations office is located in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a branch office in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a warehouse/construction office in Newton Grove, North Carolina. A secondary corporate office is maintained in Birmingham, Alabama.
Through the past 47 years, Mr. Patterson has worked in all phases of the pipeline industry, including outside pipeline construction, estimating, and management. Frank began his career in 1962 as a Laborer, working summers and holidays through high school and college. From there he moved on to Operator, Pipefitter, Foreman and Superintendent. Mr. Patterson has been President of Patterson & Wilder Construction Co. Inc since 1976.
Frank is a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in engineering. Through his career he has gained extensive experience in estimating and job management. Frank was the past President of the Alabama Utility Contractors Association and Regional Vice President of the National Utility Contractors Association (www.nuca.com ). Through these positions, he has worked with many United States Congressmen and Senators toward the betterment of the pipeline industry. Mr. Patterson currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Distribution Contractors Association (www.dca-online.org).
Mr. Lewis is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Engineering. He has been with Patterson & Wilder for 12 years, beginning in 1996 as an engineer and project manager. He quickly established himself as senior estimator and was promoted to Vice President in 2000. His role as Vice President includes business development, estimating, corporate management and varied company operations from on site job coordination to project and operations management. He has managed the successful budgeting and completion of many company projects, including a world record pipeline project. He is responsible for all company bidding and estimating. Mr. Lewis also serves as the senior manager over safety for the company. He coordinated the effort to achieve Carolina Star status with the NCDOL, an elite safety recognition status with the state (Visit http://www.nclabor.com/osha/star/star.htm for more information).
Mr. Lewis is actively involved in the North Carolina Utility Contractors Association (NCUCA) www.ncuca.org , the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA)www.nuca.com , and the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) www.dca-online.org . He currently serves as an active board member of the NCUCA and is the chairman of the Safety and Risk Management Committee for the association. In his personal time, Gray enjoys golf, skiing, and scuba diving.
Mrs. Cavender has been with Patterson & Wilder for 9 years. She has experience in general and cost accounting, budgeting, estimating and project management. She works in many areas of the company; from general corporate management to providing on site project coordination and field operations management. Cathy works directly with company superintendents to complete project invoicing and cost tracking; while also managing and developing client relationships. Cathy is the Designated Employer Representative (DER) for P&W and coordinates all drug & alcohol program testing, compliance, and management.
Cathy grew up on a black angus cattle farm in Virginia and is a graduate from George Mason University with a degree in English. While she is not at Patterson & Wilder, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and antiquing.
Mr. Delucenay is the manager over licensing and compliance at Patterson & Wilder. Neil has over 33 years experience in utility and underground construction. He has managed projects from conception to completion from private, municipal and military clients in North America, South America, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
Neil has extensive hands on experience managing construction projects for water and wastewater plants, power generating stations and specialty underground utility including boring, tunneling and micro-tunneling. Mr. Delucenay is currently certified as a construction contractor in many states and in a wide range of categories. His professional affiliations are with AWWA, NUCA and WEF.
After attending Louisiana State University, Mr. Kosarek began his career with Trunkline Gas Company. As both a Material Clerk and then a Pipeline Inspector, Mr. Kosarek became experienced in all phases of pipeline construction both on and off shore in a wide range of diameters.
He then moved on to North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation/Progress Energy/Piedmont Natural Gas. Mr. Kosarek has helped manage some of the largest and most extensive pipeline and station construction projects for NCNG/PE/PNG from inception through commissioning.
Frank Jr. is a graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in Behavioral Science. He has worked in pipeline construction at Patterson & Wilder for more than 16 years. He has worked in all areas of company field operations including laborer, operator, crew foreman, and assistant superintendent. He has supervised many of our projects through successful completion, on schedule and under budget. He currently assists in supporting field operations and acts as the company fleet and equipment manager. He also provides support to the estimating department. Frank Jr. and his wife and son reside in Birmingham, Alabama. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and fishing.
Danny has been with Patterson & Wilder for the past 12 years. While he has worked with Patterson & Wilder, Danny has managed many significant projects including a large portion of the Eastern SNG project which totaled 90 million dollars. He has held all positions from Operator to Forman to Superintendent and most recently General Superintendent. Danny has a very strong background in fabrication and welding along with an aptitude for scheduling and coordinating project activities. He is certified and trained in OSHA/Safety/CPR, Hazmat, Operator Qualification and Alcohol and Substance abuse. Danny resides in Alabama where he enjoys working around his farm and tending to his horses.
Carolyn has been working at Patterson & Wilder since its beginning in 1964. Through the years she has served as accountant, payroll clerk, billing manager, and office manager. Carolyn was appointed Secretary/Treasurer in 1988. She has experience with all aspects of office administration and management, including advising and assisting senior management by providing financial information, making corporate decisions and assisting in the establishment of organizational goals and objectives. Carolyn is a native of Birmingham and in her personal time she enjoys interior decorating, grand children and church activities.
Mrs. Collins has over 20 years experience with the company including all phases of general office management. She currently handles all payroll functions, accounts payable, and tax reporting duties. When she is not dedicating her time to Patterson & Wilder, Christy likes to spend time with her family and is actively involved in her church.
Mr. McPoland joined the company in May 2008 and has approximately 23 years of financial accounting and taxation experience. He assists the senior management in matters of financial planning, budgeting, and accounting. He is a native of Birmingham and received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from UAB in 1985. When not at work Jimmy enjoys cooking and playing disc golf.
Mr. Pugh began his career with Patterson & Wilder in 1985 as and operator. He was promoted to General Superintendent in 1989. George started out in 1958 working as a laborer on the ditch gang. He has worked in all positions of pipeline construction for many different companies throughout the United States. His experience ranges from small diameter to big-inch pipelines, coordinating multiple spreads of hundreds of miles at a time. An example of one of his recent projects includes completion of 4 transmission line upgrades, 16”, 20”, 26” and 36”, for El Paso. Mr. Pugh has supervised hundreds of projects with budgets in excess of 50 million dollars.
Jack Cochran, Safety Manager
Ted Williams, Welding Foreman
Michael Hand, Utility Division Manager
Ed Kosarek, Project Manager
Jimmy Manley, Welding Foreman
Mike Hyman, Superintendent
Charles McCoy, Superintendent
Ramon Valdez, Foreman
Juan Nunez, Foreman
Jose Delgadillo, Foreman
Travis Gaines, Foreman
Dave Embry, Fleet Mechanic
Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc. specializes in
pipeline construction services for the transmission and distribution
of natural gas. We strive to provide our clients
with the highest quality pipeline construction available, while
completing projects on time and under budget with the utmost regard
for employee safety and our environment.
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Growing
Brighter Tomorrows
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the Carteret
County Partnership for Children. The Carteret County
Partnership is a part of the statewide organization, the North
Carolina Partnership for Children, which serves children age 0
- 5 and their families. Through its programs, the Partnership
is able to help families of small children meet the challenges
specific to them, as well as provide financial and technical assistance
to area childhood programs, ensuring continued quality child care
and early education.
The Partnership believes that high quality early childhood programs
are one of the few public investments that consistently provide
a large positive return. The benefits of these programs can
span generations. On Saturday, August 21, 2004, the Carteret County
Partnership is planning its annual Kids Day Celebration at the
Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City from 9:00 am to 3:00
pm. Kids Day is a fun, informative educational event designed
to celebrate area children and their families.
For more information concerning this event or the Carteret
County Partnership for Children, please contact Sherry Peel
at 252-727-0440.
Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of the Fourth Annual
Martin County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament held on Tuesday, May
25, 2004 at the Roanoke Country Club in Williamston, NC.
This tournament is held to raise funds to provide assistance to
the Marin County Law Enforcement Agencies for their crime fighting
efforts. Lt. Jeffery A. Mills, Coordinator, states that the
2003 Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament was a big success thanks to
local business and community support. Here's to another great
tournament!
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be the Grand Sponsor of the
Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club's annual golf tournament to be
held on Friday, May 14th, 2004 at Beau Rivage Golf Plantation. The
Rotary began as a way for local business leaders to contribute
and give something back to the community.
The Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club participates by providing
service and financial support for many local organizations, such
as: Wilmington Housing Authority Tutoring Program - Big
Buddy - Yahweh Center - Community Boys & Girls
Club - Meals on Wheels - Rotary Foundation - Child
Development Center - Rape Crisis Center - Scholarships
to UNCW - Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home - The
Cape Fear Literacy Council - Family Services of the
Lower Cape Fear - Adopt A Highway - Annual
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Scholarships to Cape
Fear Community College - Reachout Programs for Underprivileged
Children - Project Business & Interact Clubs at
Local High Schools
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be an Eagle Hole Sponsor for
the Community Living - Wilmington Charity Golf Tournament held
at Echo Farms Golf & County Club on Saturday, May 31, 2003.
All proceeds from the tournament directly benefit citizens of the
Wilmington community who have developmental disabilities.
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be the Grand Sponsor of the
Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club's annual golf tournament to be
held on Friday, May 16th, 2003 at Beau Rivage Golf Plantation. The
Rotary began as a way for local business leaders to contribute
and give something back to the community.
The Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club participates by providing
service and financial support for many local organizations, such
as: Wilmington Housing Authority Tutoring Program - Big
Buddy - Yahweh Center - Community Boys & Girls
Club - Meals on Wheels - Rotary Foundation - Child
Development Center - Rape Crisis Center - Scholarships
to UNCW - Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home - The
Cape Fear Literacy Council - Family Services of the
Lower Cape Fear - Adopt A Highway - Annual
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Scholarships to Cape
Fear Community College - Reachout Programs for Underprivileged
Children - Project Business & Interact Clubs at
Local High Schools
Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of the Third Annual
Eastern Water and Wastewater Network Golf Tournament held on Friday,
May 2, 2003 at the Happy Valley Country Club in Wilson, North Carolina.
The Eastern Water and Wastewater Network (EWWN) is an organization
of units of local government (towns, cities, and counties), public
and private agencies of Eastern North Carolina that have entered
into an agreement for mutual assistance in the management and operations
of water and wastewater systems. The EWWN encompasses the
geographic area of those cities bordering I-95 east to the NC coast.
Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of the Third Annual
Martin County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament held on Tuesday, June
10, 2003 at the Roanoke Country Club in Williamston, NC.
This tournament is held to raise funds to provide assistance to
the Marin County Law Enforcement Agencies for their crime fighting
efforts. Lt. Jeffery A. Mills, Coordinator, states that the
2002 Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament was a big success thanks to
local business and community support. Here's to a great 2003
tournament!
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be the Grand Sponsor of the
Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club's annual golf tournament to be
held on Friday, May 17th, 2002 at Beau Rivage Golf Plantation. The
Rotary began as a way for local business leaders to contribute
and give something back to the community.
The Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club participates by providing
service and financial support for many local organizations, such
as: Wilmington Housing Authority Tutoring Program - Big
Buddy - Yahweh Center - Community Boys & Girls
Club - Meals on Wheels - Rotary Foundation - Child
Development Center - Rape Crisis Center - Scholarships
to UNCW - Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home - The
Cape Fear Literacy Council - Family Services of the
Lower Cape Fear - Adopt A Highway - Annual
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Scholarships to Cape
Fear Community College - Reachout Programs for Underprivileged
Children - Project Business & Interact Clubs at
Local High Schools
Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of the "Super Schools" Superball
Golf Tournament held on February 18, 2002. The Currituck
County Board of Education and the Currituck County Schools were
able to raise over $12,000.00 for the school district through this
event.
Patterson & Wilder is proud to be the Grand Sponsor of the
Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club's annual golf tournament to be
held on Friday, June 1st, 2001 at Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation. The
Rotary began as a way for local business leaders to contribute
and give something back to the community.
The Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club participates by providing
service and financial support for many local organizations, such
as: Wilmington Housing Authority Tutoring Program - Big
Buddy - Yahweh Center - Community Boys & Girls
Club - Meals on Wheels - Rotary Foundation - Child
Development Center - Rape Crisis Center - Scholarships
to UNCW - Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home - The
Cape Fear Literacy Council - Family Services of the
Lower Cape Fear - Adopt A Highway - Annual
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Scholarships to Cape
Fear Community College - Reachout Programs for Underprivileged
Children - Project Business & Interact Clubs at
Local High Schools
On July 6, 2000, Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc.
was a proud sponsor of the Rock Creek Pro-Am at the Rock Creek
Golf & Country Club in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Many
outstanding Professional Golfers from around the country joined
our Gray Lewis for the tournament. Although the P&W team
did not take home the first place trophy, they did a great job!
Patterson Wilder Construction Co., Inc. is a proud 2004 supporter of the Cape Fear Soccer Association (CFSA). This spring, the CFSA is fielding a record 187 recreational teams. When combined with the 27 teams in the Classic/Challenge Divisions and the 30 teams in the Adult Division, CFSA has a record number of participants. Community involvement in the youth program plays a large part in the associations ability to provide soccer for the children of Southeastern North Carolina.
Benefiting the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
The Annual Fashion Show/Auction is the only agency sponsored fundraiser
to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. The
Fashion Show/Auction is a popular local event which generates a
great deal of publicity. Participation in this event is a
wonderful way to join with other community members sharing a commitment
to support the Shelter and survivors of domestic violence at home
or wherever violence disrupts peaceful lives. Proceeds from the
Fashion Show and Auction will help keep the doors of the Shelter
open. Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of this organization.
For more information on this event or the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., please contact Kitty Yerkes
at 910-343-0703. "The miracle is this...the more we give,
the more we have."
Benefiting the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc.
Day Fashion Show and Auction: 11:00 am, May 9, 2003
Evening Fashion Show and Auction: 7:00 pm, May 9, 2003
Coastline Convention Center, Wilmington, NC The Courageous Hearts
Fashion Show/Auction is the only agency sponsored fundraiser to
benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. The
Fashion Show/Auction is a popular local event which generates a
great deal of publicity. Participation in this event is a
wonderful way to join with other community members sharing a commitment
to support the Shelter and survivors of domestic violence at home
or wherever violence disrupts peaceful lives.
Proceeds from the Fashion Show and Auction will help keep the doors
of the Shelter open. The theme for the show this year is
Courageous Hearts, recognizing the many volunteers, staff, and
members in the community who support the on-going efforts to create
awareness and to be of service to the many victims of domestic
violence. Patterson & Wilder is a proud sponsor of this
organization. For more information on this event or the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., please contact Kitty Yerkes
at 910-343-0703. "The miracle is this...the more we give,
the more we have."
Patterson Wilder Construction Co., Inc. is a proud 2003 supporter
of the Cape Fear Soccer Association (CFSA). This spring,
the CFSA is fielding a record 187 recreational teams. When
combined with the 27 teams in the Classic/Challenge Divisions and
the 30 teams in the Adult Division, CFSA has a record number of
participants. Community involvement in the youth program
plays a large part in the associations ability to provide soccer
for the children of Southeastern North Carolina.
Patterson & Wilder
Construction Co., Inc. is proud to have participated in the public
ceremony and reception honoring the "first institutional customer" of EasternNC on
Monday, August 5, 2002 at the College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth
City, NC.
This ceremony presented EasternNC as a fully functional, "stand
alone" company now providing customers within northeastern
North Carolina with natural gas service. It also emphasized
the important role that natural gas will play in the future economic
development of northeastern North Carolina. The ceremony
recognized legislators and other key supporters whose advocacy
helped EasternNC become a reality.
1st Place - Patterson & Wilder Construction Patterson & Wilder
is the proud sponsor of the Cape Fear Soccer U-14 Boys first place
team in Wilmington, North Carolina. Congratulations to all
the players and their families!
Patterson & Wilder has joined the Hottest Summer Baseball
in Northeastern North Carolina by sponsoring a fence sign with
the Edenton
Steamers at the Historic Hicks Field. This season the
Steamers will be celebrating their Five Year Anniversary Season
in the Coastal Plain League. Craig Clarkson of Gulf Coast
Community College will be the 2002 Head Coach.
Players from the University of North Carolina, University of South
Carolina, Mississippi State University, East Carolina University,
and many other prestigious colleges and universities have committed
to Coach Clarkson for the 2002 season. An average of 850
fans cheered the Steamers on at games in the 2001 Coastal Plain
League season.
To benefit the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. Day Fashion Show and
Auction: 11:30 am, May 17, 2002 Evening Fashion Show and
Auction: 7:00 pm, May 17, 2002 Coastline Convention Center,
Wilmington, NC The Hope Blooms Fashion Show/Auction is the only
agency sponsored fundraiser to benefit the Domestic Violence
Shelter and Services, Inc. The Fashion Show/Auction is
a popular local event which generates a great deal of publicity.
Participation in this event is a wonderful way to join with other
community members sharing a commitment to support the Shelter and
survivors of domestic violence at home or wherever violence disrupts
peaceful lives. Proceeds from the Fashion Show and Auction will
help keep the doors of the Shelter open where Hope Blooms. Patterson & Wilder
is a proud sponsor of this organization. For more information
on this event or the Domestic
Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., Please contact Kitty Yerkes
at 910-343-0703. "The miracle is this...the more we give,
the more we have."
The Cape Fear Partners for Education promote and sponsor programs
to aid children who are at risk of "falling through the cracks" of
the public school systems in New Hanover and Pender Counties. These
programs include tutoring, mentoring, and job shadowing programs. The
fourth session of the FAST (Families and Schools Together) program
was implemented at the Dorothy B. Johnson Elementary School Wednesday,
March 27, 2002. Each FAST session lasts eight weeks and graduates
approximately 12 FAST families.
The families meet once a week and discuss family dynamics and the
importance of parental involvement in the lives of their children. The
services of professional counselors are made available to guide
the program participants. FAST can serve as a springboard
for entire families to change their lives for the better. Patterson & Wilder
is a proud sponsor of the FAST program. For more information
on this program, and how you can give back to your community in
a way that will impact future generations, please contact the Cape
Fear Partners for Education at 910-762-9765.
It's
a Girl!On January 22, 2001, Amy Patterson Stuckey and Jason Stuckey joyfully
welcomed Julia Grace into the world. At 6 pounds, 8 ounces
and 19 1/2 inches, Julia is a healthy and happy addition to the
Stuckey and Patterson families.
On April 2, 2002, Amy Patterson Stuckey and Jason Stuckey joyfully
welcomed Joseph Thomas into the world. At 7 pounds, 13 ounces,
Joseph is a healthy and happy addition to the Stuckey and Patterson
families.
Neil T. Delucenay, Vice President,
has received the professional designation for Certified Professional
Constructor (CPC).
He is one of 1,980 practitioners throughout the United States to
be certified in a program developed by national construction trade
and professional associations under the auspices of the American
Institute of Constructors. Similar to the Professional Engineer
registration process, the CPC certification is a rigorous two-step
qualification program based on experience, education, and written
examinations. The first examinations were offered in the
fall of 1996 at approximately 70 universities nationwide.
The voluntary certification program was developed in response to
evolvement of the management of construction as a profession during
the twentieth century. As the construction industry volume continues
to grow into this next century, it will require more and better
prepared Professional Constructors to overcome the challenges.
One of those challenges is to set high standards of practice and
to improve the image of the current and future Constructor. Over
the next few years it is expected that several thousand graduates
from accredited university degree programs in construction will
seek the initial Associate Constructor (AC) designation along with
many additional experienced Constructors qualifying for the full
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) title.
Asked about the designation, DeLucenay states that “with
the increased complexity of the construction process the management
function has assumed a more critical role in the construction project.
This has necessitated the requirement for significant improvements
in the qualifications of the industry’s personnel, creating
the function of a professional constructor separate to the professions
of architecture and engineering. The Certified Professional Constructor
program provides recognition to this new role together with a
standard of qualification by which third parties can assess the
individual manager. In turn this provides a meaningful professional
achievement goal for young managers entering the industry, and
should serve to attract the talent that construction requires.”
For more information contact: Cheryl Harris, Executive Director,
AIC Constructor Certification Commission, 466 94th Ave. N., St.
Petersburg, FL. 33702. (727) 578-0317 Fax (727) 578-9982 Email
admin@constructorcertification.com
by Heather Crews, Public Information Officer, NCDOL The North
Carolina Department of Labor recently signed its first partnership
with a construction company to promote awareness of workplace
safety and health. Patterson & Wilder Construction,
which has offices in Newton Grove, Raleigh and Wilmington, and
the department signed the agreement in the fall to foster safety
in the construction industry. The program officially kicked
off at the beginning of 2004. The company specializes in
the construction of gas pipelines. "We believe this is the
opportunity for Patterson & Wilder and the utilities industry
to present the challenges we face," said Gray Lewis, a company
vice president. "
This
partnership is going to help create an unprecedented line
of communication between the industry and NCDOL." As
part of the agreement, NCDOL provides safety and health training
for subcontractors and employees. Patterson & Wilder
provides training to NCDOL employees on gas pipeline construction. "Patterson & Wilder
is involved in many unique operations, such as excavation
under rivers," said Les Kafel, NCDOL bureau chief. "We
believe that they are going to be a great source of information
for our department and in turn, we will help them protect
employees' safety and health." Other aspects of the
alliance include workshops, conferences and participation
in NCDOL recognition programs. In 2002 the construction industry
represented 24 percent of the 169 work fatalities, although
the 44 deaths reflected a 13.7 percent drop from the 51 in
2001. "Increasing safety among construction workers
has been a top priority for NCDOL," Kafel said. "This
partnership is just another step in that direction."
On June 6, 2000, Patterson & Wilder Construction Co., Inc.
was awarded the prestigious North Carolina Department of Labor
Annual Safety Award, the "Certificate of Safety Achievement" for
1999.
The Greater
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and New Hanover Health Network
sponsored the Twenty-Fifth Annual Safety Awards Dinner for the
regional winners at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. Commissioner
of Labor, Harry E. Payne, Jr., and other officials from the Department
of Labor were on hand to present awards. This achievement
places Patterson & Wilder in a select group of businesses and
public agencies within North Carolina. Mr. Gray Lewis,
Vice President, represented the company at the dinner. Patterson & Wilder
is proud to promote safety in the workplace and in our employees'
daily lives.