A Company Built to Last

Palmetto Concrete Group was founded in 2016 with a simple idea: build a concrete company the right way. Owner-operated, safety-first, and accountability from start to finish.

What started as a local contractor in the Lowcountry has grown into one of the largest concrete construction firms in the region — with over 150 team members, a presence across South Carolina and into Georgia, and a track record that spans healthcare, hospitality, industrial, education, and multi-family work. In 2026, we're celebrating 10 years of doing things differently.

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Our Difference

No silent partners

Every owner at PCG works the job. When you call us, you're talking to someone with skin in the game — someone who cares about your project as much as you do.

We self-perform

Our in-house team handles every phase of concrete construction. That means tighter coordination, cleaner accountability, and no finger-pointing between subs.

Safety is non-negotiable

We've been recognized by the Carolinas AGC for outstanding safety performance, and it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every site, every day.
Celebrating 10 years of doing things differently.

Our Team

Meet the people behind Palmetto Concrete Group. From the owners in the field to the team managing your project's finances — everyone here is invested.

Skylar Ashby

Skylar Ashby

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Daniel Poaps

Daniel Poaps

Member
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Joey Petrides

Joey Petrides

Member
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Chris Hewitt

Chris Hewitt

Member
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Bentley Christmas

Bentley Christmas

Chief Financial Officer
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Lauren Gunter

Lauren Gunter

Business Development Manager
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Campbell Sharp

Campbell Sharp

Project Manager
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Whit Strickland

Whit Strickland

Project Manager
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Hunter Tinsley

Hunter Tinsley

Accounts Payable Administrator
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Hunter Tinsley

Accounts Payable Administrator

Hunter graduated from Clemson University in 2018 with a degree in Business Administration and Management. He joined Palmetto Concrete Group in January 2023 and handles all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

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Whit Strickland

Project Manager

Whit graduated from Midlands Technical College with a degree in Applied Science in Management and a certificate in Supervision. He interned for residential and commercial contractors throughout his high school and college years. Whit started with Palmetto Concrete Group as a superintendent shortly after graduating in the summer of 2024 and has since worked his way into a project management position.

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Campbell Sharp

Project Manager

Campbell interned as an estimator with Palmetto Concrete Group for two years while also pursuing his degree as a full-time student. Campbell received his bachelor’s degree in construction science and management from Clemson University in May 2026. Campbell joined our team full-time as a Project Manager upon graduation.

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Lauren Gunter

Business Development Manager

Lauren was born and raised in Charleston, SC, and graduated from the University of South Carolina. She joined Palmetto Concrete Group with extensive experience in sales and business development through prior roles with Republic Services, Port City Concrete, and New South Construction Supply/Colony. Her background in construction-related industries has strengthened her relationship-building and customer service skills. Lauren has been a member of the Charleston Contractors Association since 2018. ULI member since 2025.

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Bentley Christmas

Chief Financial Officer

Bentley Christmas is the Chief Financial Officer of Palmetto Concrete Group, where he oversees the company's financial operations and supports its continued growth.

He holds both a B.S. and an MBA from Charleston Southern University and brings nearly 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, including 10 years in the construction industry and 5 years with a government contractor, where he served as Controller. Bentley focuses on modernizing workflows, improving financial visibility, and supporting practical, data driven decision making across the business.

His work ethic is grounded in his core values, the "three F's": Faith, Family, and Fitness, which guide both his leadership and daily life.

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Chris Hewitt

Member

Chris graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2008 and in 2015 earned his MBA from the University of South Carolina. He began his career in engineering, procurement, and construction, working on projects in refineries, power plants, and nuclear facilities along the East Coast. After eight years in industrial construction, a desire to be closer to family brought him to Charleston, where he began managing concrete construction projects with a focus on multi-story, post-tensioned work downtown. Chris has led projects across South Carolina in hospitality, power generation, commercial, industrial, and multi-family sectors. An Eagle Scout, he continues to apply the leadership and dedication to quality that the honor represents.

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Joey Petrides

Member

Joey joined Palmetto Concrete Group in 2019 after earning a degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. He began his career in commercial construction as a General Contractor Project Manager, where he spent 15 years managing projects including medical offices, student housing, schools, golf amenities, and a performing arts center.

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Daniel Poaps

Member

Daniel graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Environmental Science and minors in Forestry and Business Management. A native of Summerville, he joined Palmetto Concrete Group in February 2019, bringing prior experience in the construction industry from roles with a local civil contractor and a ready-mix concrete supplier. His background includes estimating, project management, sales, and business development. Daniel is a licensed concrete contractor in South Carolina, a past Chair, Vice-Chair, and Board Member of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), and a current member of the Charleston Contractors Association. He is committed to promoting PCG's strong reputation throughout the Carolinas and the Southeast.

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Skylar Ashby

Member

Skylar founded Palmetto Concrete Group in 2016. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physics from the University of South Carolina. Prior to starting PCG, Skylar spent 11 years as a project manager and superintendent for a general contractor, managing projects in civic, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial sectors. He is a licensed Mechanical Contractor in South Carolina, a past President of the Charleston Contractors Association (and current board member since 2011), and a LEED Accredited Professional with multiple successful LEED-certified projects. An Eagle Scout, Skylar continues to demonstrate the leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence that the distinction embodies.

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Awards

Experience that drives performance

Our work speaks for itself — but so does our record. Our record of providing on-time, safe jobs with quality finishes reflect the standard Palmetto Concrete Group brings to every project. We also pride ourselves in participating in trade organizations to constantly increase our depth of knowledge and expand our horizons.

Carolinas AGC Outstanding Safety Award

2022, 2024, 2026

Licensed Concrete & General Contractor

South Carolina

LEED Accredited Professional

Multiple certified projects

Charleston Contractors Association

Active member and past leadership

Carolinas AGC

Past Chair, Vice-Chair, and Board Member

American Concrete Institute

Active member

American Society of Concrete Contractors

Active member

Urban Land Institute

Active member

National Federation of Independent Businesses

Active Member
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