2024 Carolinas AGC
Top Young Leader Award Winners

August 5, 2024

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Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the 2024 Top Young Leaders! The Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. We believe it's important to honor the achievements of our young leaders as the emergence of these individuals is critical to the future of CAGC and the members we serve.

Ben Bishop, Reeves

Ben BishopBen Bishop is Project Manager with Reeves Construction in the Structural Division out of Blacksburg, SC. He currently covers projects in North and South Carolina along with Georgia. Prior to joining Reeves in 2015, he was previously with Crowder Construction and Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas.  

Ben is an active member within Carolinas AGC and a huge advocate for the construction industry. Currently, he is serving as the Chair for the SCDOT/CAGC Bridge Committee and is involved in the Women in Construction Committee. For many years, Ben was active in the NCDOT/CAGC Bridge Committee and served as an inaugural member of the CAGC Young Leaders Action Team. 

“Ben has always had the uncanny ability to teach the newest engineers and assistant project managers the importance of the basics of construction while still teaching them about company strategies and implementing their business model,”  said Joe Cullitan, Whitecap SE DOT Manager, in a reference letter that was submitted when Ben was nominated for this award. 

Ben has been married to his wife, Kelci, since June 2009 and they have been blessed with three great children, Madison, Mason, and McCoy. Ben enjoys coaching baseball for his son and leading scout trips for both of his boys, along with being a barn Dad at his daughter’s horse shows. 

Josh Byers, Wayne Brothers

Josh ByersJosh is currently a Senior Project Manager and Civil Engineer at Wayne Brothers Companies out of Davidson, NC.  

His career began as an intern in 2015, and he became a full-time employee in 2016 after graduating from UNC Charlotte. Through his hard work, dedication and skill, Josh has earned four promotions in the last eight years, quickly advancing his role at Wayne Brothers and increasing his responsibilities. In May of 2020, Josh earned his Professional Engineering license.

Josh’s professional influence is evident through his active involvement in industry organizations and educational initiatives. Within Carolinas AGC, Josh is a current member of the CAGC Young Leader Action Team and has been an active member of the CAGC Young Leader Program since 2021. Additionally, Josh serves on the CAGC Specialty Contractor Advisory Committee. He assists with UNC Charlotte’s Industry Advisory Board, mentoring a Capstone Project team and contributing to the development of future construction management professionals, as well. 

Josh lives in Iron Station, NC with his wife Avery and their 3 children, Jaxon, Grayson, and Cassidy. In his spare time, he serves as the Production Manager at his church, volunteers at his son's elementary school, assists with morning carpool (which the young leader action team as seen firsthand in their monthly meetings), participates in location service projects, and coaches his son’s baseball team.