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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.
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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.