Matt Smith Named Director of Business Development for Hardin Construction

Raleigh, NC, January 21, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Tom Booth, vice president and general manager of Hardin Construction Company (www.hardinconstruction.com), has announced that Matt Smith has been named director of business development for Hardin’s Raleigh office where he will work to secure commercial construction opportunities throughout North Carolina. A lifelong Raleigh resident, Smith has 15 years of experience building relationships in various markets including higher education, commercial construction and general contracting.

Active in the local community, Smith is a member of the N.C. State University Young Alumni Council, the Triangle YMCA property and facilities committee, the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina marketing committee, the Carolinas chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America, the N.C. Economic Developers Association and Apex United Methodist Church.

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“We are pleased to welcome Matt to the Hardin team,” said Booth. “I am confident he will be an asset to growing our Raleigh presence and securing opportunities for us across the state. His current relationships combined with his previous experience make him an excellent fit for this position.”

“Hardin places great value in operating ethically and in concert with the owner’s best interest,” said Smith. “I am excited about working for a firm that values relationships and enjoys repeat business based on a quality delivery built by honest construction managers – men and women who balance strong technology with a builder’s mentality. I believe this firm understands what owners and architects require in today’s market, and we are well positioned for success in the future.”

Details:
- Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from N.C. State University then spent nearly 12 years working in a variety of alumni and fundraising positions at the university before finishing as executive director of development for the College of Management, N.C. State’s business school.

- Hardin has delivered several projects in the Raleigh area, including the RBC Plaza, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Crabtree Valley Mall renovation and expansion, Durham Marriot at the Civic Center, Sears at Crabtree Valley Mall, Tivoli Systems Building, Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Information Technology Services Building.

About Hardin Construction Company:
Founded in 1946, Hardin Construction Company, LLC is a leading general contractor and construction manager in the United States and has consistently been in the forefront of safety and sustainable practices in its industry for years. With offices in Atlanta, Ga., Tampa, Fla., Orlando, Fla., Raleigh, N.C., and Austin, Texas, Hardin Construction provides comprehensive construction services including general construction, construction management, design-build, and renovation. A privately-held company, Hardin Construction provides these services in markets such as retail, hospitality, residential, office, education, healthcare, public assembly, governmental and institutional. For more information, visit www.hardinconstruction.com.

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