Best Commercial Construction Firm in Georgia

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Dr. Vonetta Thompson, DrBA, PHRca

Director of Human Resources

As director of human resources for Asa Carlton, Vonetta brings an enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work every day. With more than 22 years of experience in all aspects of human resources, Vonetta is the company’s people-person. She ensures all Asa Carlton team members have their needs met and voices heard in the workplace while implementing policies and procedures to foster a safe, healthy work environment. Affectionately known as “Dr. V”, Vonetta began her HR career in 3PL (third-party logistics) and worked in manufacturing for four years before making the transition to the construction industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s of science degree in Human Resource Management from Strayer University in Morrow, GA, as well as a doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from Walden University. In 2023, Vonetta earned her Professional in Human Resources-California (PHRca) certification. Her accomplishment serves as a beacon for the entire team, reinforcing the company’s ethos of excellence, continuous learning, and dedication to the highest standards in human resources management.

Brannon Floyd

Principal

Brannon Asa Floyd helped launch Asa Carlton in 2003 as a commercial construction firm specializing in retail, hospitality, office, and healthcare interiors. With his and Scott’s leadership, the company has grown to become one of the most respected and award-winning contractors in the country, providing the critical path scopes of work for just about any construction initiative, including exterior framing, sheathing, interior framing, drywall, acoustical, flooring and fixture installations. Brannon has more than two decades of experience in construction and project management for both local and national clients and continues to work exclusively in commercial construction and real estate.

Brannon has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mercer University.

– Brannon Asa Floyd

Scott Hester

Principal

Scott Hester helped launch Asa Carlton in 2003 as a commercial construction firm specializing in retail, hospitality, office, and healthcare interiors. Since then, he has built and maintained the company’s financial practices and procedures to ensure exceptional financial stability for clients, employees, vendors, and subcontractors. While he keeps a close and strategic eye on the company’s financial position for sustainable exponential growth, he continues to manage all the company’s banking relationships, as well as the insurance and bonding, and state licensing programs. With his and Brannon’s leadership, the company has grown to become one of the most respected and award-winning contractors in the country, providing the critical path scopes of work for just about any construction initiative, including exterior framing, sheathing, interior framing, drywall, acoustical, flooring, and fixture installations.

Prior to launching Asa Carlton, Scott gained extensive experience as a Project Manager and ultimately as the Director of Operations for a national industrial construction firm based out of Atlanta, GA. His particular areas of industry expertise include general industrial and commercial construction, specialty coatings, structural steel, roofing, and industrial insulation.

Scott has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Georgia.

Julie Lyon

Director of Administration

With over 25 years of experience in construction administration, Julie Lyon brings a wealth of industry knowledge and organizational expertise to her role as Director of Administration at Asa Carlton. For more than seven years, she has been the backbone of the office, ensuring that day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively. Julie’s attention to detail, commitment to process improvement, and deep understanding of the construction industry make her an invaluable asset to both the internal team and the clients Asa Carlton serves.

Kenny Huff

Director of Retail Services

With 15 years of hands-on experience in retail environments, Kenny Huff brings specialized expertise to his role as Director of Retail Services at Asa Carlton. His background includes a strong focus on fixturing, merchandising, pallet racking, and sign package installations—skills that are essential for seamless retail buildouts and remodels. Kenny is known for his commitment to outstanding customer service, consistently ensuring that each project is executed with precision and delivers a high-quality result that meets the unique needs of every client.

Chad Ricks

Director of Pre construction

With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, Chad Ricks brings a well-rounded perspective to his role as Director of Preconstruction at Asa Carlton. His background spans both fieldwork and office-based roles, giving him a unique ability to bridge planning with practical execution. Chad’s expertise across a variety of project types allows him to deliver precise, detailed estimates while proactively identifying potential challenges before they impact timelines or budgets. His strategic foresight plays a critical role in setting projects up for long-term success.

Gary Reese

Recruiting Manager

With over 15 years of recruiting experience across both civilian and military sectors, Gary Reese brings a disciplined, service-driven approach to his role as Recruiting Manager at Asa Carlton. For more than four years, he has focused on sourcing top talent across all departments within the company’s commercial construction operations. Known for his integrity and commitment to building strong relationships, Gary leads the recruitment function with a focus on quality, fit, and long-term success for both candidates and the company.

Katey Garner

Office Manager

As Vice President of Operations for Multi-Site projects, Ricky Ford brings a dynamic leadership style and a strategic mindset to every engagement. He specializes in overseeing complex, multi-location projects with a focus on consistency, quality, and efficiency. Ricky expertly balances client relationships, project execution, and growth-driven initiatives, ensuring that each rollout is delivered with precision and aligned with the client’s broader business goals. His commitment to operational excellence continues to elevate Asa Carlton’s performance across the country.

Ricky Ford

– Nathan Artman

ABOUT US

Relationships Come First

Since 2003, it has been Asa Carlton’s mission to ethically create and maintain long-term professional relationships with our clients. This is at the heart of every interaction. We will always provide quality commercial construction services at a fair profit and in a safe environment for our employees and the public. More than that, we believe in partnerships that place emphasis on communication, functional creativity, transparency, collaboration, and community.

We are an award-winning commercial construction firm, and we are honored to be highly respected in our industry. Our biggest reward is the repeat business and referrals we receive from our long-standing clients and associates.

We perform a plethora of commercial construction services, most often interior in nature. While our capabilities extend beyond this scope and include full-scale, turnkey construction, we are arguably best known for big-box retail, medical, office, food, beverage, and hospitality interior build-outs.

After more than two decades in business, our project list is long and varied. Our most recognizable clients include Home Depot, Love’s Travel Stops, RaceTrac, 7-Eleven, Taco Bell, Best Buy, The Family Dollar, Discount Tire, bealls, Chick-fil-a, JCPenney, QuikTrip, Kroger, Burger King, And more. Please see our Projects page for recent build-outs.

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LEADERSHIP

Nathan Artman

President

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