--- title: "About Fitts & Goodwin | Southeast Construction Team" canonicalUrl: "https://fittsandgoodwin.com/about/" excerpt: "WE ARE FITTS & GOODWIN Let’s Build Together OUR PROJECTSIN THE SOUTHEAST Projects in over 40 Cities from Charleston to Columbia to Greenville Projects in over 10 cities from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Mobile Projects in over 5 cities from Pensacola to Panama City to Tallahassee Projects in over 20 cities from Savannah to Augusta […]" metaDescription: "Learn about Fitts & Goodwin—Columbia, SC & Raleigh, NC team delivering projects across the Southeast with front end planning construction and local support." datePublished: "2021-11-10T13:57:26+00:00" dateModified: "2026-01-30T15:12:47+00:00" --- About Fitts & Goodwin | Southeast Construction Team ** ## WE ARE # FITTS & GOODWIN Let’s Build Together ## OUR PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST * * Projects in over 40 Cities** from Charleston to Columbia to Greenville ** Projects in over **10 cities** from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Mobile ** Projects in over **5 cities** from Pensacola to Panama City to Tallahassee ** Projects in over **20 cities** from Savannah to Augusta to Atlanta ** Projects in over **5 cities** fro Gulfport to McComb ** Projects in over **10 cities** from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Lafayette ** Projects in over **5 cities** from Louisville to Lexington ** Projects in over **5 cities** from Louisville to Lexington ** Projects in over **5 cities** from Annapolis to Salisbury ** Projects in over **5 cities** from Norfolk to Alexandria ** Projects in over **10 cities** from Knoxville to Chattanooga to Memphis ** Projects in over **20 cities** from Charlotte to Greensboro to Boone ** Coming soon ** Coming soon ** Coming soon ** Coming soon ## COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS Over 1500 Construction Projects to date 0 Square Feet Built 0 Million Over 75 projects in 2023 0 [View Our Clients](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/clients/) ## Personal Connection Fitts & Goodwin helps create the proper team for our clients on every project. This focus allows us to create local support teams which maintains operation efficiently after construction is finished. ## Thomas M. Fitts ## Project Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjMwMiIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Thomas M. Fitts, Jr. ## President & Project Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM1MyIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Joel A. Dutton ## Vice President & Project Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM1NSIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Robert Lee Bedenbaugh ## Project Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM1NiIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Justin Poore ## Development Director [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM1NyIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Sharif Aziz ## Vice President - North Carolina [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM1OCIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Anne Bell ## Division Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Ijc4OSIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Matt Fox ## Project Manager [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM5MSIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Parker Fitts ## Project Manager ## Ethan Hart ## Civil Engineer [Learn More](#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjM5MiIsInRvZ2dsZSI6ZmFsc2V9) ## Alex Phillips ## Assistant PM (Raleigh) ## Susan Lourigan ## HR Manager ## Our Locations ## Columbia, SC ## Raleigh, NC ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_1036_sized.jpg) ###### PROJECT MANAGER ### Thomas M. Fitts During the past 45 years Tom Fitts has been involved with all phases of the construction process. He has been extensively involved with the Design/Build process on numerous industrial facilities. In addition, he has managed the construction of several multi-million dollar institutional projects. Bachelor of Sciences Building Construction Clemson University, 1969 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_2491_sized.jpg) ###### PRESIDENT & PROJECT MANAGER ### Thomas M. Fitts, JR. Thomas Fitts worked on numerous construction projects while attending high school and college. He began estimating and project managing with Fitts & Goodwin in his junior year at Clemson University. Since that time, he has managed an array of projects including bottling facilities, food processing facilities and advanced manufacturing facilities. Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering Clemson University, 1991 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_2346_sized.jpg) ###### VICE PRESIDENT & PROJECT MANAGER ### JOEL A. DUTTON Joel Dutton has worked in the construction industry since 1997. Prior to joining Fitts & Goodwin, he started Core Construction and developed it into a company that specialized in public sector projects. Bachelor of Science Construction Science & Management Clemson University [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_2526_Sized.jpg) ###### PROJECT MANAGER ### ROBERT LEE BEDENBAUGH Lee Bedenbaugh has 29 years of experience in the construction industry with a wide range of responsibilities. His construction background includes a variety of multi-million dollar ground-up projects that include industrial facilities, residence halls, public school facilities, libraries facilities and recreational facilities. Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Clemson University, 1985 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_0985_sized.jpg) ###### DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ### JUSTIN POORE Justin Poore has 18 years experience in industrial manufacturing, construction, and upfit work. For the past 10 years, he has worked with developers, contractors, end-users, and architects on millions of dollars worth of industrial projects. His goal remains to be a professional in the industry and always putting customers needs to a higher standard. Tri-County Technical College [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_2448_sized.jpg) ###### VICE PRESIDENT - NORTH CAROLINA ### SHARIF AZIZ Sharif began his construction career at an early age remodeling houses with his grandfather. Throughout his career in the industry Sharif has managed several projects which include hospital renovations, surgery centers, and corporate office up fits. In addition to developing and managing projects, Sharif oversees Fitts & Goodwin’s North Carolina office. Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering Clemson University 2013 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anne_Wheeler_Bell.jpg) ###### Divison Manager ### Anne Bell Anne is a Wofford College graduate who began her career designing high-profile hospitality spaces with Resort Interiors. She then spent a decade with GMK, contributing to the design and construction of senior living, hospitality, and healthcare projects. Anne continued to expand her expertise at MB Kahn, where she served as a project manager overseeing complex healthcare and commercial builds. Most recently, Anne spent ten years as the Director of Design and Construction for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, managing an impressive 3.4 million square feet of office space across 33 states. Her leadership spanned strategic planning, national design standards, capital improvement initiatives, and multi-state facilities oversight. Anne is also a Licensed General Contractor and LEED AP, reflecting her commitment to quality, sustainability, and high performing built environments. Her diverse background-spanning hospitality, healthcare, senior living, and corporate portfolios gives her a well-rounded understanding of the full project lifecycle. [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_1133_sized.jpg) ###### PROJECT MANAGER ### MATT FOX Matt started his construction career in college building custom homes. Since graduating college Matt has managed renovations and ground up projects for Industrial, Beverage Distribution, Food Processing,& Multi-family facilities. Bachelor of Science- Building Science Appalachian State University 2019 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/) ![](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FittsGoodwin_20211116_0897_V2_sized.jpg) ###### CIVIL ENGINEER ### ETHAN HART Ethan began his engineering career immediately upon graduation in 2014. Ethan specializes in Site Development while also providing Water, Wastewater and Roadway Design Services, Master Planning, and Due Diligence Services. Bachelor of Science – Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Carolina 2014 [LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER](https://fittsandgoodwin.com/contact-us/)