Kaufman Lynn Construction announced that Garret Southern has been promoted to Vice President and will lead the higher education and municipal markets and Derek Wolfhope has been promoted to Project Executive managing several projects in the multifamily division.
“As we continue to position the company for significant growth and great success in 2015 and beyond, we recognize the need to add critical roles and fill them with top talent. We are pleased to have the talent to fill these positions internally,” said Chris Long, Chief Operating Officer.
Southern most recently managed the successful construction of Broward College’s Miramar West Center, Florida’s newest higher Education Public Private Partnership project. He has also been active in recruiting and training and helping to implement best practices. In his new role, Southern will be responsible for providing executive leadership for all projects in his sectors.
Wolfhope has been a project manager with Kaufman Lynn Construction for nearly eight years, working on a variety of projects, most recently completing Evernia Place, a senior housing project in West Palm Beach. He will assume leadership responsibilities for multiple multifamily and senior living projects.
“Derek has repeatedly demonstrated that he is a very capable manager and is ready to rise to a position where he can mentor other project managers and help the growth of the division,” explained Frank White, Senior Vice President – Multifamily Division.
About Kaufman Lynn Construction
South Florida based Kaufman Lynn Construction is a 26 year-old, full-service construction manager and general contractor providing services for a wide variety of public and private clients throughout Florida. Market sectors include educational, municipal, multifamily, senior living, healthcare, country clubs, faith-based, retail, and commercial. Kaufman Lynn Construction is currently ranked as the 8th Largest General Contractor in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal.
The mission of Kaufman Lynn Construction is to consistently deliver superior buildings and construction projects by relentlessly advancing the client's vision, beyond their expectations.
