Joe Pelton promoted to Director of Operations, Nashville. February 6, 2026. Choate Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Pelton to Director of Operations for the Nashville Division. Since joining Choate nearly six years ago, Joe has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, operational discipline, and a deep commitment to the company's values and culture. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in advancing operational excellence across the division, strengthening scheduling capabilities, and supporting project teams in delivering high-quality results for clients. Joe's ability to align teams around clear expectations and drive accountability has helped position the Nashville Division for continued growth and performance. His steady leadership style and collaborative approach have earned the trust of colleagues and trade partners alike. In his new role as Director of Operations, Joe will oversee operational strategy and execution across the division, working closely with project teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and continued improvement. He will focus on supporting field and office teams, enhancing processes, and reinforcing the systems that enable successful project delivery. About Choate Construction Company. Known for their proven results and partnership-driven approach, Choate Construction Company's employee-owners provide nationally recognized commercial construction services for their clients and industry partners. Offering the benefits of a nationwide contractor with the dedicated touch of a local firm, Choate Construction's specialized personnel consistently deliver successful projects across a variety of market sectors, including industrial, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, mixed-use, and more. From its innovative OneLife safety program to its philanthropic efforts to "Build Up" its communities, Choate's ultimate purpose is to enrich the world through the people, places, and relationships it builds. Please visit www.choateco.com for more information.

Choate promotes Chad Hart to Vice President of Safety & Health. November 19, 2025. CHARLOTTE, NC, November 18, 2025 - Choate Construction Company is proud to announce the promotion of Chad Hart to Vice President of Safety & Health. A dedicated member of the Choate Construction team for more than 30 years, Chad's leadership and deep commitment to safety have played a pivotal role in shaping the company's culture and operational excellence. Throughout his tenure, he has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of care, accountability, and integrity. These values continue to guide Choate's approach to safety companywide. "Chad's leadership has been instrumental in shaping Choate's safety culture over the past three decades," said Matt Brewer, President & CEO of Choate. "His deep care for people, his steadfast character, and his commitment to continuous improvement have elevated not only our safety programs but also our shared mindset around what it truly means to protect and care for one another. This promotion is a reflection of his profound impact here at Choate and throughout the construction industry." Under Chad's leadership, Choate has achieved an 87% reduction in lost workday incidents and a 54% reduction in recordable injuries, while onboarding more than 350,000 people to its safety standards through Choate's industry-leading orientation program. These results, along with multiple honors from the Associated General Contractors of America's Construction Safety Excellence Awards, underscore the firm's commitment to creating safe, healthy work environments for every employee-owner, trade partner, and client. In his new role, Chad will continue to lead Choate's safety and health initiatives while championing the firm's OneLife value: a shared mindset that prioritizes the well-being of every person who steps onto a Choate job. His influence extends well beyond the jobsite, fostering collaboration and reinforcing Choate's reputation as an industry leader in safety culture. "I'm honored to continue serving our employee-owners and partners in this new capacity," said Chad Hart, Vice President of Safety & Health. "At Choate, safety has always been about people. Our OneLife value reflects who we are and how we care for each other, and I look forward to building on that foundation as we continue strengthening our culture of safety and well-being." Chad's promotion highlights Choate's ongoing mission to not only safeguard its people and partners, but to help elevate safety standards and awareness across the larger construction industry. ABOUT CHOATE CONSTRUCTION Known for their proven results and partnership-driven approach, Choate Construction Company's employee-owners provide nationally recognized commercial construction services for their clients and industry partners. Offering the benefits of a nationwide contractor with the dedicated touch of a local firm, Choate Construction's specialized personnel consistently deliver successful projects across a variety of market sectors, including industrial, healthcare, corporate, retail and mixed-use, and more. From its innovative OneLife safety program to its philanthropic efforts to "Build Up" its communities, Choate's ultimate purpose is to enrich the world through the people, places, and relationships it builds. Please visit www.choateco.com for more information.