Chris Hawn has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as Vice President of Retail Construction. Hawn is responsible for leading the strategic national expansion of the firm’s retail division. He will focus on developing multi-site programs and building long-term partnerships with retailers across the country, spanning ground-up construction, closed-store and open-store remodels, tenant build-outs and multi-site program rollouts.
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Hawn brings more than 30 years of construction experience from both the general contractor and owner’s side, providing a unique 360-degree perspective. He has managed large-scale construction programs for top national retail brands and also delivered corporate and hospitality projects. Hawn’s extensive retail construction project experience includes telecommunications, home improvement, sports equipment and apparel sectors. His expertise includes strategic planning, subcontractor and design team management, budgeting, municipal planning and permitting, project management, real estate development and store operations.
S. M. Wilson has been building retail stores since 1987 and has completed $1.8 billion of retail projects for major national brands, including Von Maur, Dry Goods and Target. S. M. Wilson is one of Target’s preferred providers of construction services nationally and has completed nearly 10 million square feet of retail space across more than 100 locations since 1991. S. M. Wilson is currently licensed in 28 states.
“Hawn’s dual experience as both a client and a contractor is invaluable. He understands exactly what retailers need—predictability, clear communication and a partner who can expertly manage the complexities of a national rollout,” said Mike Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “We look forward to leveraging our extensive retail experience for a wide range of retail brand sectors across the country.” Hawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kennesaw State University.
For more information about S. M. Wilson’s retail expertise, visit www.smwilson.com/markets-retail
ABOUT S. M. WILSON & CO.
S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build, and general contracting firm with offices in St. Louis, MO, and Edwardsville, IL. Founded in 1921, S. M. Wilson is a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding client expectations. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our people-first approach and our position as one of the leading construction management firms in the Midwest.
For more information, visit www.smwilson.com.
