Wade Construction Group

David “Skip” Wade is a second-generation building professional with more than 35 years of experience. He has been involved in the construction industry since 1981, when he started as an assistant superintendent. Since then, he has gained an extensive knowledge of the business while working in roles including vice president of construction, senior project manager, and director of construction. Through the years, Skip has worked on numerous successful projects from multifamily to office warehouse to mixed-use.

In 2008, he left his role as vice president of construction at Phoenix Property Company to form Wade Construction Group. As founder and president, Skip oversees all operations and business development for the company. Through his leadership, Wade Construction Group has grown from a small business with a few employees to a well-respected leader in construction that brings together the expertise and skills of more than 40 employees. In the last 10 years, Skip has overseen the successful completion of over $300 million in projects.

Skip holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He has served on numerous church and civic committees and sat on the board of directors, and as chairman, for the Home and Apartment Builders Association Multifamily Builders Council. He and his wife, Jill, have two sons.

As executive vice president, Derek oversees the growth and development of all lines of business, with a main focus on commercial construction. He brings extensive knowledge and experience to the business. Through the years, he has been involved in the design, construction, and development of approximately $1 billion in projects, including the presidential library, multiple data centers, retail, student housing, multifamily, K-12, and university. Derek enjoys problem-solving and makes customer service a priority to ensure all involved are happy with the final outcome.

Derek holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He and his wife, Lacy, have been married for 13 years and have two children.

In his role as co-founder and principal at WCG Concrete Structures, Josh manages projects of all sizes – from parking lots to parking garages to mid-rise concrete structures – and oversees each project from planning to completion. Josh is committed to making sure each job runs smoothly and seeing every project to a successful end, no matter what it takes to get it done right.   

Josh is a 1995 graduate of the United States Military Academy, who served six years in the Army. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies with a minor in civil engineering from West Point. He is married with two sons and a daughter.

She has been with Wade Construction Group since its formation in 2008 in executive administration and office management. As part of her role, she manages payroll and human resources for employees, insurance, and risk management. Shanon uses her extensive knowledge of the business to keep things running smoothly, meet deadlines, and provide project administration for each job. She loves the construction industry and seeing projects from beginning to end.

Shanon holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M University – Commerce. She is married to her husband, Paul, and they have four children.

Today, Jeremy’s main focus as vice president of operations is managing field operations for concrete and excavation projects, which includes oversight of approximately 20 employees. He has worked on 36 excavation projects and approximately 30 structural concrete projects, including parking garages, slab on grade, commercial tilt wall, multifamily, and assisted living. He is committed to being honest and transparent with every project and enjoys finding a solution to any obstacles.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in construction science from Texas A&M – Commerce. He is married to his wife, Karessa, and they have two children.