Philip Southerland
President
Charlotte, North Carolina

Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science, Building Science | 1974

Career advice
When you’re at a crossroads regarding a career change, a new position, a new assignment, stop and take some extra time. Think about how it works into your career plan.  Is this the best move for me? Do I have options?

First Job
Millwright

Person you most admire
Ronald Reagan   He gave us our spirit back.

Goal yet to be achieved
Want to see KBR Building Group grow to a Top 10 National player in the overall commercial contracting rankings.

Most influential book
New Work Habits for a Radically Changing World (Price Pritchett)

Favorite vacation spot
Grenadines

How long have you been in the construction industry?
40 years

What inspired you to pursue a career in construction?
A superintendent I was working for asked me what I was going to do when I finished college. Would I be a banker like my father?  He said, “What’s wrong with what we do?”  That switched on the light.

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