WEDGWORTH - Key Persons
Dillon Watts, Superintendent, returned to Wedgworth Construction in 2021. He manages our job sites and resolves any on-site issues, schedules subcontractors, keeps track of material stock, plans inspections from local authorities, monitors and reports on project progress, and maintains quality customer relationships.
While Dillon has over 10 years of recognized experience in the construction field, he has quite a bit more being that his family is rooted in the construction industry. Dillon's focus is customer service first and foremost. He safeguards outstanding attention to detail during every step of the home building process. Dillon also proudly serves in the Air National Guard.
Lisa Watwood, Office Manager, joined our Wedgworth Construction team in 2021. She has worked in the construction industry for over 10 years and has a background in bookkeeping.
Lisa is responsible for keeping our office running smoothly and providing administrative support through bookkeeping, payroll, supply ordering and other clerical services such as permits and utility setup that help get our building projects started. She works with all team members to bring support and continuity to our home building process.
Patrick Gilbert, Owner and President of Wedgworth Construction, began with us in 2009. He joined the team as our Superintendent then bought the company in 2019 from our founder, Mike Wedgworth, who was retiring. Patrick has been in the construction industry for over 17 years, working in various fields such as: trim carpentry, remodeling, and new home construction.
His hands-on approach to the building process is what sets him apart from others and sparks his desire to work closely with our Project Manager and Superintendent to deliver a product that surpasses client expectations. Patrick is an Auburn University graduate and serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB), as he desires to stay current with builder trends and industry standards.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Director
- Project Manager
Patty Leeming, Project Manager/Marketing Director, arrived at Wedgworth Construction 20 years ago. She joined our team as the office manager and transitioned into her current role back in 2008. As the leader of our project team, Patty works closely with clients and our decorator to secure design selections, which she then conveys to our Builder and Superintendent to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Patty understands the importance of listening to and caring for each homeowner and helping them navigate the new construction process to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible, while keeping our project team informed and updated with any client changes or concerns. Patty currently holds her Real Estate License and is working to obtain her Real Estate Broker license as she continues to grow and lead our company into the future.