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Brian A. Esposito's Bio
Brian started in the construction industry, in 1990, as a Carpenter Apprentice. He worked for Wallner Builders, a small High End Residential Remodeling firm who self preformed much of their work. This gave Brian a broad view of all that goes into a construction project. Brian also had the opportunity to work with a seasoned veteran carpenter who trained him to look at every detail of a project, no matter how big or how small. When Brian asked his trainer if a detail was "good enough" the answer from his mentor was a simple question, "Is it perfect? Because perfect is the only "Good enough" we accept". That was the beginning of years of training that Brian received from this mentor. And the beginning of what defines Brian's work...The Difference is in the Details.
After four years working in residential remodeling Brian took his skills into the Commercial side of the business. Brian's commercial experience had him working on schools, churches, department stores and restaurants. Some of these projects were remodels and others were new construction. As diversified as the projects were their locations, from large cities such as Chicago, to small Midwestern farm towns. This experience was very beneficial to Brian regarding managing budgets of multiple projects and negotiating contracts with General and sub-contractors.
In 2005 Brian and his wife, Leslie, relocated to Bluffton, SC to enjoy everything the Low Country has to offer. Since moving South, Brian has returned to his construction roots, working in Residential Construction, once again, with some of the finest Home builders, Sub-contractors and Suppliers in the country.
In July of 2008 after 18 years in the business Brian and his wife Leslie decided to go for Brian's lifelong Dream of opening his own Construction Business. Today Esposito Construction Inc. is a small diversified construction company that contracts Residential Renovations / New Construction along with Commercial Renovations / New Construction. Esposito Construction, Inc is a small company and plans to stay a small company to ensure we can provide the level of detail and service that Brian has put into every project that he has built, both while employed by others and in his new business.
Operations
Corey Lee 's Bio
Project Manager Corey Lee is committed to enhancing productivity and organization in the ECI office. He says, “I’ll focus daily on promoting greater communication between staff members.” His duties also include maintaining relationships with existing vendors, while cultivating new relationships with future trade partners and ECI’s growing client base.
Corey’s diverse skill set is rooted in his studies at from Vatterott College in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, where he earned an associate degree in Industrial Electronics and Programable Logic Controllers. His next step was the role of electronics technician building tower cranes for J.E. Dunn Construction. He then joined the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, with two combat tours in Afghanistan and six years active duty.
Corey served one year with the reserves as a Geo Spatial Engineer and cartography specialist working with space and missile defense. While stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, he was married and welcomed son Preston to his new family. Corey retired from active duty as an Infantry Squad Leader with the rank of Sergeant.
In 2014 Corey and family moved to Bluffton to be closer to Preston’s grandparents. He then returned to college for a second associate degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Technical Management and later a bachelor’s degree in Project Management. Most recently he was the project manager for a lowcountry marine construction company and a fiber optics technician for Hargray telecommunications (Hilton Head Island).
When he’s not steering ECI projects, Corey enjoys skateboarding, biking, swimming, camping and fishing with young Preston. Among his favorite childhood memories are his earlier years as a Boy Scout in the Lake of the Ozarks. He’s proud to have received his Eagle Scout award in 2004.
Stephanie Kline 's Bio
Office Manager Stephanie Kline says her goal is to combine her experience with ECI’S current business structure and create a win-win experience for clients and team.
Hailing from Tallmadge, Ohio, Stephanie is no stranger to Hilton Head. She spent her childhood summers on Hilton Head island and has fond memories that continue to inspire her commitment to ECI and the Lowcountry community.
Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree Business and Organization Communication from the University of Akron. She moved to Raleigh, NC in 2012 and then relocated to Hilton Head in 2015 to work at an area resort before joining ECI.
“I hope to bring reliability and consistency to this position,” Stephanie says. “I love seeing the progression of the construction projects, but I also really enjoy the synergy we have in the office. I look forward to coming to work every day,” she adds.
Stephanie has a hurricane dog named Stella whom she rescued during Hurricane Irma. She loves taking Stella to the beach with friends and also enjoys boating, jet-skiing and traveling.
Fun “extra” intel about our new office manager: Stephanie is a big LeBron James fan. Her high school played his school years ago, so she was cheering for him before he was NBA famous!
Business Development, Marketing & Sales
Melanie Dawson 's Bio
The home building industry is a familiar and comfortable backdrop for Melanie Dawson, ECI’s Marketing & Selections Coordinator. Years ago she accompanied her dad on construction job site visits, so she had an early introduction to the business that is now her passion and profession.
In 2013 Melanie and husband Chris Shackelford started their own
construction company in Maryland. It was the perfect opportunity for
Melanie to learn more about the building industry while putting her
Business Administration degree and marketing certificates to use. As
she coordinated administrative and marketing programs for the
business, she refined her interpersonal and communication skills. She
believes that one should listen to understand not just listen to
reply.
Facilitating communication and organization between ECI
team members and trade partners to create an effortless team
environment for the client is a top priority for Melanie. ” I am
passionate and inspired by all things design, whether it’s marketing
design details or interior design details, seeing design concepts come
together from concept to completion is such a truly gratifying experience.”
With a proven successful track record for innovating and delivering unique, effective marketing strategies and campaigns, Melanie is excited to bring her passion, fresh ideas, and knowledge to ECI. Her academic background coupled with her creativity and love of the industry make her an ideal fit for our Marketing & Selections Coordinator position.
Melanie is committed to supporting ECI, a company that shares her mutual core values. She’s especially focused on integrity and often advises her daughters, “Do the right thing even when no one is looking.” During her free time, you’ll find Melanie embarking on lowcountry adventures with her family.
Finance & Accounting
Leslie Esposito's Bio
Leslie graduated college from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, with a Bachelors degree in Sculpture and creative writing. After college she worked in customer oriented positions, ranging from Non-Profit development work to managing a high-end jewelry store. While in these positions Leslie continued to dabble in sculpture. When Leslie met her husband, Brian, in the spring of 2002, Brian started to train her eye to notice the fine details of construction. From looking at the finished product, which surrounds us all every day, to attending ground breakings, when a dream is just beginning, Leslie began to draw parallels between her personal love for sculpture and Brian's love for construction. Both are art forms being built from a dream on paper to a three dimensional finished product.
Leslie feels fortunate to work side by side with Brian, as though she were his apprentice, in order to learn some of the art which has led us to take the leap to build our own dream of Esposito Construction, Inc. She is excited to contribute to their team with her many years of customer and management positions, by running the office and bringing her creative touch to every project.
Other
Chris Shackelford 's Bio
With more than 18 years of experience in the high-end custom home building and renovation industry, Chris Shackelford has acquired the diverse skills and senior leadership that continually deliver exceptional results for discriminating clients.
Chris grew up in the South, embracing traditional family values and a strong work ethic at an early age. He discovered his passion for custom home building while working with a custom home framing contractor and quickly mastered stick framing within the luxury home niche. In 2008 Chris relocated to Maryland to be closer to family and proceed with his career goals. There he had an official introduction to the high-paced, constantly evolving management side of custom home building.
With hard work and dedication, Chris humbly honed his skills and knowledge by observing talented local builders. In 2013 her earned his general contractors license and launched his own small custom home building and remodeling company. The experience of owning and steering his own company provided numerous insights into managing employees, budgets and construction schedules. As his company grew, Chris subcontracted projects with many of Maryland’s leading custom home builders, enhancing his keen sense of team and project management.
Chris, his wife Melanie and their daughters are excited to bring their energy and passion for the homebuilding industry to the Lowcountry. For Chris, it’s a homecoming of sorts and he looks forward to sharing his superior craftmanship, excellent client communication skills and comprehensive knowledge with ECI tradesmen and homeowners. His extensive experience with project planning, budgeting, and field operations combine to make him a uniquely qualified General Superintendent.
Chris says he hopes to be proactive rather than reactive in his approach to his new duties while acting as an onsite ambassador for ECI, promoting all company expectations and values. “What I like about this team is the bond we share…a common goal and passion for our work which leads to superior results,” he explained.
In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, especially outdoors while boating, golfing and skiing.
Mike Zook 's Bio
Site Superintendent Mike Zook brings a diverse skill set to our
table, ranging from client service and blueprint implementation to
advanced finished carpentry including furniture design and
fabrication. His impeccable craftsmanship stems from thirteen years as
Production Manager and Co-Owner of Wood Creations, Inc. in
Okatie.
Mike launched his career as master carpenter at the
Disney Vacation Club on Hilton Head Island, where he was Head
Carpenter. During his time at Disney, Mike worked on renovations to
the merchandise shop, guest service center, among other assignments.
In his current role as Site Superintendent for ECI, Mike is our onsite representative. His priorities are daily project supervision, scheduling of trades, material ordering, expediting and consistent quality control at all job sites. He says his many years as a business owner guide his successful decisions and while he’s committed to traditional techniques, Mike admits “I’m always looking for ways to embrace technology and new products.” He hails from a long line of talented tradesmen and arrived on Hilton Head Island by way of West Virginia. He’s a graduate of Hilton Head High School and later studied at Midlands Tech and the University of South Carolina.
Mike met his wife Kristine while working at Disney. Happily married for 21 years, the couple has one son, Jacob, who will return to Clemson this fall as a sophomore. The fourth family member is Winston, a mixed breed rescue dog. Mike’s pastimes include outdoor activities and as you may have guessed, woodworking!