JOE MORRISON & DAVID WILKES
Myrtle Beach-based Sands Cos. was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Joe Morrison and David Wilkes with a focus on the horizontal apartment segment of the multifamily industry. The firm, which was among the first to introduce the development concept of building deconstructed apartments, has a portfolio of more than 2,000 units across the Southeast. As president of Sands Cos., Morrison leads the company’s acquisition, business development, construction and strategic planning efforts. He began his career as a licensed commercial general contractor and real estate broker in the Carolinas and worked for private home builders, developers and real estate companies before starting his own company focused on real estate development and single-family, commercial and multifamily construction. Wilkes serves as VP of Sands Cos. and oversees the firm’s land acquisitions, entitlement through local municipalities, construction budgeting, negotiating construction contracts and financing, and marketing. He has a background in the development of resort-style communities, high-rise condominium development and traditional neighborhood development. Described as disruptors in the multifamily industry, Morrison and Wilkes hold extensive knowledge in development and construction and have cultivated a supportive team that appreciates their horizontal community concept. Team members say that Morrison and Wilkes are caring and humble, and carry themselves with character and integrity. The two professionals address challenges positively and constructively and have established a family-like culture through team-building exercises, retreats and collaborative meetings that make the firm an attractive employer. Morrison and Wilkes encourage an inclusive approach on projects, seeking the input of all involved.
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Sands Companies Continues Growth with Addition of Four New Team Members
From Left: Chandler Davidson, George Nicholson, Joseph Wells and Rachel Young
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March 23, 2022, Myrtle Beach, SC – Sands Companies, a full-service, vertically integrated multifamily development and construction firm, keeps adding talented new team members to support its significant portfolio expansion. The firm welcomed Chandler Davidson, George Nicholson, Joseph Wells and Rachel Young to its growing team. Over the past year, Sands has hired 19 employees at all levels of the South Carolina-based firm. It plans to continue actively recruiting prospective team members as Sands moves forward with new projects. The firm has more than 2,000 detached, horizontal cottage-style apartment homes under development throughout the Southeast U.S.
At Sands, Davidson and Nicholson serve as Assistant Project Managers. Wells is an Assistant Superintendent, while Young joins as Permit Manager.
Davidson comes to Sands from Fayetteville, North Carolina and has previous construction experience in his home state and in Georgia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University.
Nicholson also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University. The Silver Spring, Maryland native is versed in project management, field operations and estimating.
Wells comes to Sands with construction and related experience with companies in North Carolina and Kentucky. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.
Young resides in Conway, South Carolina and has project management, land surveying and inspection experience at firms in South Carolina and Nebraska. She earned an associate degree from Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska.
“These new hires give us enhanced depth, especially for our construction management division,” said Sands President Joe Morrison. “All four individuals represent the next generation of our firm and the industry. We are excited to give them hands-on mentorship and help them grow within Sands and in their careers.”
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About Sands Companies:
Sands Companies was founded in 2014 based on the mission to build homes in neighborhoods that enrich the community. Sands’ developments are designed with quality craftsmanship and a vision ahead of the multifamily industry’s curve. Sands’ reputation is built on integrity, discipline, and enthusiasm that stand as the foundation for every home we build. With that foundation, we maintain a relationship of trust with every homeowner, team member, and project expert that we encounter. For more information, visit www.sandscompanies.com.