Back in the early 1980’s Charlene and Dickey Denney worked for a contractor. Mom thought they could go out on their own together. Dad knew the trade and Mom was all in. They went to their boss and shared their plans then moved forward with about $500 to get things started. The banker couldn’t get behind a woman in construction, but Mom proved him wrong! With their ‘can do it’ attitude, training through special programs, and Mom’s mentorship of other contractors over the years, they have grown quite a bit and enjoy an excellent reputation for their work and work ethic.

Melanie was bored with school and not ready to jump into college, so Dad suggested she work with them. Just like many family businesses, she answered phones, did clerical work, learned payroll from Mom (they still wrote the pay checks by hand), and learned the back office.

Brothers Richard and Preston have grown up in the trade, as well. Even after decades of service, when the job has a looming deadline, they’ll grab their hard hats and lend a hand. Even Blake, the third generation, is part of the team.

Labor challenges continue to be a focus. They have a quality core group, participate in various locals across states, and support apprentice programs. One of the team members is a teacher at a local hall and is very involved. Add in their great subcontractors, and the results are solid.

When Megan joined, she had never used Sage 100 Contractor and was looking for a resource. She found Syscon and knew we could help her. With their recent addition of the FIT System, things are running very well. Adding Megan has allowed Melanie to move into the Director of Administrative Operations role. As a final note, they’d like to encourage others to start and continue in business. Don’t let yourself be discouraged by anyone! – CMW