Piedmont Construction Group was founded in 1995 by brothers Scott and David Thompson, both with strong industry backgrounds but each with diverse skills to leverage for the company’s success.
The sons of an architect, the Thompson brothers credit their father with ingraining in them what has become a hallmark of the company: teamwork is the foundation of great construction.
G. Scott Thompson
Founder
As one of the original founders of Piedmont Construction Group, Scott Thompson has been a driving force in establishing Piedmont's culture and values, where every team member shares responsibility for our client's success. He has been a key team leader in the growth of the Company, bringing his practical experience as well as his valuable legal expertise to each Piedmont Construction Group project. As General Counsel and CEO of Piedmont Construction, Scott oversees all of Piedmont's daily operations and long-range planning, ensuring our services continue to exceed the high standard expected for each of Piedmont Construction Group's projects.
Scott received his undergraduate degree from George Washington University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University's School of Law, and a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.
David Thompson
Founder
David is an award-winning construction executive who brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the company. David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Science from Auburn University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University. He also has a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
David’s previous positions range from estimator to program manager to construction manager with McDevitt & Street, as well as Beers Construction. He currently heads up the company’s marketing division and was recently acknowledged as a Co-Citizen of the Year by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce.
David Moore
President
David has successfully led teams on numerous projects throughout the Southeast and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He brings nearly three decades of practical construction experience to Piedmont Construction Group, including a background in project management, general contracting, and design-builder roles.
As company president, David supervises construction activities for the region, directly facilitating projects with owners, construction team members, and sub-contractors.
Adam Berkstresser
Vice President of Operations
Adam graduated from Georgia Southern University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and a minor in Business Administration. His comprehensive portfolio includes higher education, healthcare, K-12, hospitality, multi-family housing, and commercial industries. Adam currently holds General Contracting Licenses in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and is also a Certified Healthcare Constructor.
Jeff Glazer
Vice President of Business Development
Jeff joined Piedmont Construction Group in 2014. Utilizing his experience as a project manager, he works directly with company leadership to strategically align Piedmont Construction Group while also working directly with our Principals regarding business development and growth within the diverse industries Piedmont Construction Group provides construction services. Jeff holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration and has a broad understanding of strategic planning, business development, and operations.
Erica Royals
Chief Administration Officer
Erica began her career with Piedmont Construction Group in 2005. She initially joined the team in an administrative support role. Currently, Erica serves as our Vice President, Contracts Manager. In her role, Erica oversees the execution and documentation of agreements with both owners and subcontractors, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to contractual obligations. Additionally, she has expanded her responsibilities to include maintaining financials, ensuring adequate insurance coverage for projects, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
Dallas Smith
Vice President of Preconstruction
Dallas’s career in the construction industry spans over 28 years and includes serving clients in the higher education, K-12, private, federal, state, and local government market sectors throughout the state of Georgia. He earned a business management degree from Georgia Southwestern State University and a Master’s in Construction Management from Southern Polytechnic State University.
Dallas has Certificates of Management in Lean Construction and Building Information Modeling, is certified in LEED AP, and is a Certified Healthcare Constructor.