Enriching Our Community, One Build at a Time!
(912) 777-3404
YOUR TEAM
Why Dewitt Tilton Group?
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LIFELONG RESIDENTS in Georgia and South Carolina, Chatham County, and the Lowcountry
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LIFELONG ASSOCIATIONS in the building industry locally and regionally make the Dewitt Tilton Group the choice for your next construction project.
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COMMITMENT to form a strong partnership with you that we hope will become a long-lasting relationship before, during and after the building process.
OUR VISION
To be the leader in designing and building attractive and affordable commercial and industrial projects in Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. From the Dream to the Keys, Enriching our Community One Build at a Time!
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OUR VALUES
Relationships • Reputation • Service • Community • Initiative
Andrew Dewitt has developed entire communities, including subdivisions, condominium and townhome communities, office parks and historic renovations. He is also President of Dewitt, Cook & Associates, a full-service appraisal firm actively engaged in real estate valuation and consulting assignments including subdivisions, offices, industrial complexes and retail centers. He has been a pillar of the construction and real estate industry for more than 25 years. Dewitt is a native of Savannah who attended and graduated from Benedictine Military School. He completed college at the University of Georgia with a BBA degree in Real Estate.
Chris Tilton, President
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Georgia General Contractor License # GCQA004613
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South Carolina General Contractor License #G121124-BD5
Chris Tilton has been a successful builder in the coastal area for more than 25 years. Chris' family began building in this region back in 1973, and construction is in his blood. A native of Savannah, Chris also attended school at the same time as Andrew Dewitt at Benedictine Military School. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in the field of Building Construction. He honed his skills with several large construction firms outside this area prior to returning to the Lowcountry with his wife and children.
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See a recent interview with Chris HERE.
Kim Thomas, Director of Operations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Star Building Systems Certified Builder
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National Women in Construction Board Member
Kim Thomas studied at Pittsburgh Technical Institute, earning an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology, as well as, a degree in Computer Graphics/Architectural CADD. She was also honored with a certificate from Star Building Systems for successful completion of Star Buildings Systems’ Basic Building School and the Clemson Extension Leadership Program. As Director of Operations, her duties include working with clients during design and construction of projects with a wide range of responsibilities including: the main contact between architects, civil and structural engineers; in-house design and attending approval meetings.
Amy Friess, Director of Business Development & Strategy
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Rotarian of the Year
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Paul Harris Fellow
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Dreamworks Productions Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime member
Amy has enjoyed working with the Dewitt Tilton Group on previous projects so much that we have decided to join forces. Amy’s goal as the Director of Business Development and Strategy is to help enable the processes and efficiencies to move visions into a measurable reality.
Her experience working in multiple industries will position our company as the top general contractor in the area, and will leverage our firm's creativity and expertise, making Dewitt Tilton Group the guiding light in industrial and commercial construction. Originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Amy loves spending time with her 5 children and 9 grandchildren. She also loves God, golf, and all sports.
KEY STAFF
Jonathan Herrington supervises the day-to-day progress of construction projects from groundbreaking to completion. He is also charged with keeping projects on schedule and within budget by managing vendors and resources to ensure quality construction and timely builds that meet clients’ commercial construction needs. He is a native of Midway, Georgia, and volunteers in his community coaching kid’s sports.
Ben has a determined attitude and a strong sense of hard work, instilled in him through his experiences in the military and as a business owner. As Superintendent, he will oversee projects by organizing, planning, and coordinating all activity while staying on budget and on time. His daily duties also include managing vendors to insure quality construction that meets the needs of our clients.
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A Coastal Empire native from Richmond Hill, Ga., Ben loves travel, boating and golf.
Mitch Swank,
Superintendent
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Florida General Contractor
License #CGC1509100
Mitch is very pleased to join a strong, capable company that takes pride in their work. He brings with him more than 30 years of construction experience from heavy industrial to commercial projects nationwide. Most recently, he served as a construction manager for an energy company in the Mid-West. Mitch is excited to put his knowledge and expertise to work for Dewitt Tilton Group supervising the day-to-day progress of construction projects from groundbreaking to completion. Mitch will also work diligently to keep projects on schedule and within budget by managing vendors and resources. A native of Pompano Beach, Florida, Mitch enjoys deep sea fishing, building additions on to his house, and rescuing chihuahuas.