G.L. Wilson Building Company History and Executive Management Team OUR HISTORY In 1945, when America faced a critical housing shortage, Gordon L. Wilson saw opportunity. With just ten employees and unwavering determination, he began building homes for Iredell County families who needed them most. By 1950, our growing reputation opened new doors. We evolved beyond residential work into industrial, public, and healthcare construction—tackling bigger challenges and serving broader communities. The mid-1960s marked our transformation from local builder to multi-state contractor, a testament to our adaptability and relentless pursuit of excellence. Today, four generations later, we’re 77 employees strong with 81 years of proven expertise. But we’re not resting on our legacy—we’re building the future, one innovative project at a time. OUR COMMITMENT At the heart of G.L. Wilson Building Company is our commitment to understanding and fulfilling the needs of our clients: past, present, and future . “Delivering the highest quality product, in the least amount of time, at the best price.” Gordon L. Wilson, Founder EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Expertise and hard work are the foundation of G.L. Wilson Building Company. Our commitment to our customers is unwavering, fostering strong working relationships that endure long after the project is completed. In fact, 80% of our business comes from repeat clients. We treat every project, regardless of size, as our top priority, ensuring that each client’s needs are met with the utmost care and attention. Tom Wilson, Sr. President Thomas L. Wilson, Sr. (Tom) joined his father at G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1960, although his career was interrupted soon after by the U.S. Army calling him to active duty. Bob Palmes VP of Business Development Bob came to G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1994 with a varied background in local and regional business development communities. Edwin Laws, CPA Controller/Treasurer Edwin, appointed as Controller and Treasurer at G.L. Wilson Building Company in June 2021, has 40 years of accounting, auditing, and management experience. Thomas Wilson, Jr. Vice President Thomas likes to say that his first job with G.L. Wilson was mowing grass as a kid. He formally joined the company in 1994 and has worked as an estimator and project manager. Robert Palmes, Jr. Vice President & Director of Operations Robert came to G.L. Wilson Building Company in 2013, making him the fourth generation of Wilsons to work for the family business. Julia Wilson, AIA Vice President Julia joined G.L. Wilson Building Company in early 2006 and has over thirty years of management experience in general construction, strategic planning, and architecture. Kristin Flora, PHR Director of Human Resources Kristin joined G.L. Wilson Building Company at the end of 2015 with over 10 years of experience as a Human Resource professional.

G.L. Wilson Building Company, founded in 1945, is a design/build general contractor headquartered in Statesville, NC. We work in the Southeastern United States, primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. BUILDING BETTER SINCE 1945 RESPONSIVENESS. RELIABILITY. RESPECT. Since 1945, G.L. Wilson Building Company has been building excellence across the Southeast. As a fourth-generation, family-owned design-build contractor based in Statesville, NC, we bring decades of expertise to commercial, industrial, and institutional projects throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. When you partner with G.L. Wilson, you gain more than a contractor—you gain a dedicated team backed by comprehensive resources and cutting-edge equipment. Our hands-on management approach identifies and resolves challenges before they impact your timeline or budget. From concept to completion, we’re committed to delivering projects that exceed expectations. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? Sectors Served From non-profits expanding their reach to industrial facilities requiring complex technical renovations, we bring your vision to life. Every project is unique, and we take the time to understand your specific challenges and goals. Whether you’re modernizing technology, scaling operations, or transforming existing facilities, we deliver tailored solutions that work. Construction Expertise Eight decades of construction expertise means we've seen it all—and built it all. Our self-performing capabilities span site work, steel erection, concrete, and electrical, giving us direct control over your project's quality, timeline, and budget. No middlemen, no delays, just seamless communication Design Capabilities Your ideas deserve expert execution. Our in-house design and engineering team transforms concepts into construction-ready plans, whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing designs. From initial sketches to final specifications, we’re with you at every milestone, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation. JOIN OUR TEAM Joining our team at G.L. Wilson Building Company means becoming part of a family-owned business that values hard work and community involvement. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are committed to making a difference in the local community. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out in the construction industry, we offer a variety of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills. Explore Career Opportunities

BUILDING BETTER. Explore G.L. Wilson Building Company's diverse project portfolio. Use the categories below to sort projects by sector or type. Select Project Category Alpine Shredding Trucks - Commerce Boulevard Warehouse Alpine Shredding Trucks - Commerce Boulevard Warehouse Wilcombs II Industrial Facility Wilcombs II Industrial Facility Fort Dobbs Visitor Center Fort Dobbs Visitor Center Animal Hospital on South Main Animal Hospital on South Main Cornelius Road Park: Phase II Cornelius Road Park: Phase II Home Run Markets: Exit 36 Home Run Markets: Exit 36 McCombs Steel McCombs Steel Randy Marion Cadillac Randy Marion Cadillac Paragon Films Paragon Films AMX AMX Facets: Hughes Supply Facets: Hughes Supply Preservation Statesville Preservation Statesville DENSO DENSO Randy Marion Dealerships Randy Marion Dealerships Iredell Memorial Hospital: Renovations Iredell Memorial Hospital: Renovations blueharbor bank: Statesville blueharbor bank: Statesville FeedNC FeedNC Wilcombs Wilcombs Union Grove Lumber Union Grove Lumber Randy Marion Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler Randy Marion Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler Iredell Urgent Care Iredell Urgent Care Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin ZNDUS ZNDUS Broad Street UMC: Tower Renovations Broad Street UMC: Tower Renovations S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House Oakwood Middle School Oakwood Middle School Quattro Quattro Randy Marion Ford Lincoln Randy Marion Ford Lincoln Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Kewaunee Scientific Corporation BestCo BestCo blueharbor bank: Mooresville blueharbor bank: Mooresville Fort Dobbs Fort Dobbs Magnera Magnera Benfield Sanitation Services Benfield Sanitation Services Statesville Regional Airport Statesville Regional Airport South Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center South Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center Victory Air Operations Center Victory Air Operations Center Piedmont Health Care: Endocrinology Piedmont Health Care: Endocrinology North Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center North Iredell High School: Performing Arts Center Pine Lake Prep: STEM Building Pine Lake Prep: STEM Building Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Complex Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Complex Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Gildan Gildan Lowes Foods: Midway Commons Lowes Foods: Midway Commons Pisgah Methodist Church Pisgah Methodist Church MacLean Fogg MacLean Fogg Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Community Center Pine Lake Prep: Athletic Community Center Pine Lake Prep: Fine Arts Building Pine Lake Prep: Fine Arts Building Chesapeake Containment Systems Chesapeake Containment Systems Mecklenburg Community Church Mecklenburg Community Church

Charlotte, NC Mecklenburg Community Church Charlotte, NC Completed in 2013, this 60,800 SF project included a new lobby addition, coffee shop, restrooms, storage space, and an extensive renovation to the existing auditorium.

Statesville, NC Kewaunee Scientific Corporation Statesville, NC One of G.L. Wilson’s earliest industrial customers, in 1955, the Technical Furniture, Inc. plant (today known as Kewaunee Scientific Corp) became one of the flagship modern manufacturing operations to call Statesville home. G.L. Wilson built the original plant and has worked with Kewaunee over the last seven decades on expansions, renovations, and new construction projects. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company. "I want to thank G.L. Wilson Building Company for their outstanding effort on the recently completed remodeling of our office front and Epoxy Resin Plant expansion at Kewaunee Scientific Corporation. The project was an overwhelming success in all facets...I congratulate all of them for completing the job on time and within budget. Kewaunee Scientific Corporation looks forward to its continuing relationship with G.L. Wilson, and we absolutely recommend their services to any potential client." William Schumaker / Kewaunee Scientific Corporation / President & CEO

Thomas L. Wilson, Sr. (Tom) joined his father at G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1960, although his career was interrupted soon after by the U.S. Army calling him to active duty. < Back Tom Wilson, Sr. President Thomas L. Wilson, Sr. (Tom) joined his father at G.L. Wilson Building Company in 1960, although his career was interrupted soon after by the U.S. Army calling him to active duty. When he returned, he and his brothers grew the business to include completed projects in twenty-six states. Tom graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Civil Engineering with a Construction Option. He is the qualifier for the General Contractor licenses in numerous states. He continues to contribute to the community by actively serving on the boards of directors of a variety of institutions and charitable foundations. Tom is a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Governor Roy Cooper.

Statesville, NC ZNDUS Statesville, NC This project included an office remodel and manufacturing production upfit encompassing pit and foundation work on an existing 72,000-square-foot facility. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company. “We employed G.L. Wilson to help us remodel our office and upfit our 72,000 s/f facility to meet our production requirements. The entire team, from the Sales VP, estimators, project managers, superintendents, and even subcontractors, were all professional, timely, and courteous. G.L. Wilson is a great company that delivers on their promises. Would recommend to anyone needing commercial construction services of any kind. Five Star Operation.” James Murphy / ZNDUS / President

Mooresville, NC FeedNC Mooresville, NC When FeedNC, originally located in Downtown Mooresville, decided it was time to scale its facility and expand its outreach, it partnered with G.L. Wilson Building Company and project architect Schaeffer Design Associates. Combining Chief Industries’ pre-engineered metal structures with more traditional steel frame construction to achieve a community-oriented and highly functional space for employees, volunteers, and visitors alike, this 26,459-square-foot multipurpose facility houses a large food bank, industrial and instruction kitchens, classroom space, a cafeteria-style dining area, and ample office space for staff. FeedNC received the 2023 Building of The Year Award from Chief Industries.

Salisbury & Mocksville, NC Gildan Salisbury & Mocksville, NC Gildan Yarns was a complex multiphase manufacturing project spanning two sites in different counties. Phases I and II included a 440,000-square-foot renovation and addition to an existing plant in Salisbury, NC, as well as the construction of an auxiliary plant (650,000 SF) at the same site. Phase III in Mocksville, NC, covered the construction of a 750,000-square-foot plant. All facilities included sophisticated under-slab mechanical systems, which advanced foundations and trenching components to the scope of work. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company. "G.L. Wilson has done an exemplary job with the renovation of our textile facility. Site Superintendent Tim Bowman has done an excellent job working in and around our machine installation schedule and start up. All phases of construction went smoothly, and any potential obstacles from the engineering side of the project were dealt with swiftly." Billy Lemmons / Gildan - Salisbury / Plant Manager

Mooresville, NC Pine Lake Prep: STEM Building Mooresville, NC Pine Lake Prep Charter School’s new state-of-the-art STEM building, constructed by the G.L. Wilson Building Company, is a modern, two-story structure covering 30,000 square feet. The spacious facility includes cutting-edge science classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology, providing an inspiring environment for students to explore and learn. Additionally, the building boasts a spacious 300-seat auditorium, catering to the school’s diverse activities and events. This project was designed by G.L. Wilson Building Company’s in-house design team. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company.

Edwin, appointed as Controller and Treasurer at G.L. Wilson Building Company in June 2021, has 40 years of accounting, auditing, and management experience. < Back Edwin Laws, CPA Controller/Treasurer Edwin, appointed as Controller and Treasurer at G.L. Wilson Building Company in June 2021, has 40 years of accounting, auditing, and management experience including 11 years as CFO of NASDAQ-listed community banks headquartered in North Carolina. His experience also includes employment at a predecessor firm for Potts, Steele & White, P.A. and at Southern Bell. He earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Math and Business at Wake Forest University. As a CPA and a Certified Internal Auditor, he has experience in financial reporting, investment portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and internal auditing. Edwin has served in Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in North Carolina communities.

Statesville, NC Preservation Statesville Statesville, NC The Holland Building, which is now home to the Statesville Historical Collection, has a rich history of its own. It was constructed in 1919 on the site of the grand Hotel Iredell, which had burned down a few years earlier. Over the years, the building has housed a variety of businesses, including Ramsey’s, Woolworth's, and the Westmoreland Antique Mall in the 2010s. In 2022, a group of local history enthusiasts approached the building owner about the possibility of renovating the Downtown property and turning it into a permanent home for the Statesville Historical Collection. The aim was to establish a place where the vast collection of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia could be displayed for future generations. The renovation work to create a gallery and exhibition space was completed in early 2025 by G.L. Wilson Building Company. Design/Build by G.L. Wilson Building Company.