Under Sam's leadership, the 34-year-old construction firm grew from one office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to nine offices around the country and construction projects in all 50 states. Sam also oversaw VCC’s expansion from building nationwide retail to diversification and expertise across all product types. In 2019, the firm posted more than $950 million in revenue.
“VCC has always focused on long-term resiliency, and this is the culmination of a multi-year succession plan,” Sam said. “Our industry finds itself in a dynamic place, and so does VCC. The time was right for this transition, setting the stage for VCC’s continued growth for years to come.”
“This is an exciting time for our company and our industry,” Derek said. “I’m honored to help lead our firm by focusing on several key areas: building resiliency in our processes to adapt to the fast-changing industry; adopting technologies that drive operational excellence in the office and in the field; driving new lines of business that provide additional value for our clients; and supporting our amazing employees and company culture that truly sets us apart.”
VCC projects the company will see the largest growth in its history in 2022. Fueled by new projects and client relationships, the firm continues to expand new lines of business. Derek sees getting involved earlier in the life cycle of clients’ projects as key to their mutual success.
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“Developers in any asset class are looking for experts who can help them navigate complex risk factors in all phases of construction. They realize that cost isn’t the only, or perhaps most important, consideration,” Derek said. “It’s also about who can navigate supply and production challenges while delivering quality, innovation, and safety, and VCC is well-positioned to deliver on all three.”
