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Who We Are

Thompson Savannah Hotel

Savannah, GA

193-key Thompson Hotel located adjacent to Historic Downtown Savannah along the banks of the Savannah River.

Balfour Beatty Continues to Grow its Southeast Buildings Legacy in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, GA

Balfour Beatty’s operations continues to grow its presence through specialized and expert services in the delivery of premier projects in the flourishing city of Savannah, Georgia.

Arco Cocktail Bar

Savannah, GA

The Arco Cocktail Lounge is a signature, luxury lounge and bar perched above Savannah’s historic River Street.

Ronnie Hall, JR

Building a Stronger Savannah

There’s an old saying: you can’t go home again, meaning that even if you try to return to a place from your past, it won’t be the same as when you left it. Ronnie Hall has never moved from his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, yet that old saying still rings true due to the massive amount of change Ronnie has seen in the city throughout his life.

Today, he uses his 20 years of local construction experience and first-hand knowledge of the town that built him to build a stronger, safer, and sustainable Savannah. As the local market leader for Balfour Beatty’s recently established Savannah office, Ronnie is keeping trade partnerships local, assembling a diverse team of talented builders, and positioning our team as a key player in the growth of his hometown.

Junior Achievement Colonial Group Discovery Center

The new Junior Achievement Center will serve 15,000 middle school students annually and drive economic growth and development to Georgia Southern University’s campus in the coastal region of the state.

GA Interiors & Special Projects Buildings Active

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Thompson Savannah Hotel

193-key Thompson Hotel located adjacent to Historic Downtown Savannah along the banks of the Savannah River.

GA Green Building Hospitality Completed

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Our Leadership

Amar Vel

Senior Vice President, Preconstruction

Relentless Ally since 2011

Amar joined in 2011, bringing nearly two decades of experience. As senior vice president of preconstruction, he directs and supervises all activities related to preconstruction, including conceptual estimates, bid estimates and deliverables, focusing on high-rise and low-rise multifamily and hospitality projects. Amar has managed more than $1 billion of multifamily housing projects.

Casey Thompson

Controller

Relentless Ally since 2014

As controller for Balfour Beatty’s operations, Casey is responsible for the accounting and budgetary oversight of the construction business for the Carolinas and Georgia. Casey has been a valued member of our team since 2014. A Georgia native, Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in finance from the University of West Georgia.

Chris Diaz

Vice President, Safety Health and Environmental

Relentless Ally since 2010

In his role, Chris Diaz has overseen safety for many projects in theming, medical, residential, commercial, corrections, hospitality, education, heavy industrial, fuel distribution and co-generation power plants. He is a member of the Common Ground Alliance and leading an industry-wide safety orientation and certificate program.

Haley Smith

Marketing Director

Relentless Ally since 2007

As the marketing director, Haley oversees the business acquisition, marketing, communications, future business planning, and opportunity development for the Southeast region. A proud recipient of the 2018 H. Gordon Wyllie, MCR, Young Leader of the Year award and a Bridges to Prosperity alum, Haley personifies the spirit of a multi-faceted leader. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Belmont University.

Mike Macon

Senior Vice President, Business Unit Leader

Relentless Ally since 2006

As Georgia’s Senior Vice President and business unit leader, Mike collaborates with personnel to strengthen client relationships, capture new opportunities, and develop winning strategies for expanding clients. His range of experience in the corporate office, education, government, hospitality, multifamily residential, and retail markets is integral to achieving Balfour Beatty’s growth goals.

Rachael Bauman

Business Development Director

Relentless Ally since 2013

As business development director, Rachael is responsible for developing comprehensive business strategies, community engagement, and building strong relationships with our clients and partners. Her forward-thinking approach and community-oriented mindset have made her an invaluable asset to the Georgia business and the success of our clients.

Roger Schwerin

Operations Director

Relentless Ally since 2012

Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2012, bringing more than two decades of general contracting and a background as a former superintendent, he values strong communication, planning, quality control and holding ourselves accountable. As operations director for the Georgia office, he is responsible for providing operations leadership across all sectors while maintaining a Relentless Ally focus on exceeding customer expectations.

Roger Watson

Vice President of Business Development

Relentless Ally since 2014

Roger joined Balfour Beatty in 2014, bringing more than two decades of experience to the team. Now as vice president of business development for the Georgia operations, he provides trust and credibility in understanding owners’ challenges as well as those of the AEC community. Roger’s expertise spans the private market sector and he holds a B.S. in construction management from Georgia Southern University.

Ronnie Hall, Jr.

Director, Savannah

Relentless Ally since 2019

A Savannah native, Ronnie brings two decades of experience building in one of Georgia’s fastest growing cities. As the local leader of Balfour Beatty’s operations in Savannah, Ronnie is focused on providing superior preconstruction and construction management services to our clients, bringing his strong relationships with the local subcontractor market and his proactive, hands-on approach to planning and execution.

Russ Brockelbank

Vice President, Operations

Relentless Ally since 2016

With nearly four decades of experience building in Georgia, Russ has successfully served the Georgia market as a trusted leader and expert builder. Russ is responsible for the oversight and leadership of our public and private clients in the residential, hospitality, office, K-12, higher education and local government market sectors. He is well-known for his collaborative approach, solutions mindset and technical expertise along with being a mentor to the next generation of builders in the business.

Scott Skidelsky

President, Southeast

Relentless Ally since 2012

As president of the company's Southeast operations, Scott Skidelsky is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition, and business growth within Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

Scott Skidelsky has spent more than two decades in the construction industry in a wide variety of leadership positions, serving clients across the United States throughout his career.

Well known for his unique ability to connect with and inspire teammates from all facets of the business, Scott is a Building Design + Construction “Forty Under 40” alumni and was named “Man of the Year” among the Forty Under 40 winners by the Orlando Business Journal in 2007.

Prior to his career in construction, Scott served in the United States Navy as an Officer in Charge of Construction and as a Contracting Officer. Scott also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the University of Illinois.

A loving husband and father, Scott celebrates three decades of marriage with his high school sweetheart and is a proud parent of two aspiring young professionals.

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35 Abercorn Street, Suite 220
Savannah, GA 31401

678-921-6800

General Information

Scott Skidelsky President, Southeast
678-921-6800

Mike Macon SVP, Business Unit Leader
678-921-6800

Roger Watson VP, Business Development
678-921-6800

Ronnie Hall, Director - Savannah
678-921-6800

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