ST. LOUIS, Mo. – S. M. Wilson & Co. has expanded its national retail division with the addition of five team members.
S. M. Wilson has delivered $2 billion of retail construction since 1987. The strategic expansion positions the 105-year-old company to grow existing client relationships and establish new long-term partnerships with major national brands from coast to coast.
“Our expanded retail team marks the launch of S. M. Wilson’s next phase of growth,” said Mike Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “We are excited to welcome these seasoned industry professionals who bring a proven track record of executing high-stakes national retail projects.”
S. M. Wilson’s capabilities and experience span ground-up construction, closed- and open-store remodels, tenant build-outs and multi-site program rollouts. S. M. Wilson is headquartered in St. Louis and licensed in 32 states.
Last fall, S. M. Wilson added Chris Hawn as VP of retail construction to lead the retail division. To support growth, Jamie Dickerson has joined the division as director of retail, along with four positions that add more than 50 years of combined experience in the firm’s core retail competencies. The new staff are senior project managers Corey Irvin and Tyler Willmann; senior preconstruction manager Andy Smith and estimator Todd Failor.
“S. M. Wilson’s top-notch team will drive growth in the retail sector by delivering a solid customer experience,” said Hawn.”Through proactive planning and hands-on coordination, we streamline every step of the process – from permitting and scheduling to vendor management and technology integration, so stores open faster and our clients can stay focused on running their businesses.”
About the new team members:
Dickerson is a relationship-driven leader with 25 years of experience in shaping strong brands in high-visibility commercial and retail environments. He is responsible for developing meaningful connections to drive growth by supporting pursuit strategy, refining brand voice and strengthening client relationships.
Irvin and Willmann are responsible for leadership, coordination and success of all client projects, including managing the project team, maintaining documentation and overseeing project finances. Irvin brings 14 years of experience managing projects nationwide and delivering repeatable build standards across multiple locations. He has overseen more than $85 million in construction revenue. Willmann has successfully delivered more than $70 million in project revenue across his decade of retail construction experience. He brings a well-rounded skill set spanning high-value tenant improvements, multi-million dollar remodels and ground-up retail projects.
Smith is an accomplished senior preconstruction manager and cost estimator with more than nine years of experience producing estimates for a diverse project portfolio, including ground-up and tenant fit-outs across commercial, retail, multifamily and data centers. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Failor brings a unique, 24-year perspective to the commercial construction process. His 17 years of experience as a master finish carpenter help him connect detailed design with real jobsite conditions. He produces competitive, practical and accurate bids.