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Josh Thrash (1)

Josh Thrash

President

As founder and president of Thrash Commercial Contractors, Josh oversees the corporate strategy and vision of the company. He went to work for his father, Tommy Thrash, in 1998 and went on to found Thrash Commercial Contractors with business partner, Matt McWilliams, in 2001. Josh has been committed to improving the construction process at every level of the industry for over 20 years. His leadership has transformed Thrash into on of the most admired companies in Mississippi and a premier general contractor within the Southeast. Josh leads with incredible integrity and a commitment to reliability and quality. Josh approaches each project with a loyal relationship and a commitment to quality. He has always insisted that Thrash’s company culture includes people that strive to be the best version of themselves and enjoy the time they spend at work. Josh’s success has been rooted in his ability to deliver on his promises, improve every day, and build friendships that last.

Josh is an avid outdoorsman and lives in Pelahatchie, Mississippi with his wife Susan and three children Elizabeth, Reid, and Luke. He is an active member of The Church at Shiloh.

Affiliations

  • Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
  • Rankin County Chamber – Board of Directors
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Matt McWilliams

Vice President

Matt McWilliams brings over 27 years of experience in the construction and engineering industry. As a founding partner, Matt has established Thrash Commercial Contractors as a general contractor that delivers the utmost quality on the most complex projects. Matt brings an exceptional analytical and engineering-focused approach to the construction process. His attention to detail and breadth of experience with a diverse range of construction projects gives Thrash the ability to provide unmatched value and certainty to each project within Thrash’s portfolio. Matt provides oversight of all administrative and financial directives within the company. He has detailed expertise in the preconstruction and design-build process. Matt’s work ethic is contagious to all employees and his commitment to pursuing quality construction is clear to all who work with him.

Matt lives in Brandon, Mississippi and enjoys spending time with his wife, Wendy, and his three children James, Rebecca, and Bennett. Matt and his family are active members of Colonial Heights Baptist Church.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University
    • Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society – President’s List
    • Past President of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
  • Juris Doctor from University of Mississippi School of Law
  • Professional Engineering License
  • Professional Land Surveying License

Certifications

  • LEED AP

Affiliations

  • Past President (2019) – Associated General Contractors of Mississippi
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Jake Malmstrom

Jake Malmstrom

General Manager - Alabama
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Luke Walker

Director of Business Development
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Richard Horton

General Superintendent
Thomas-Flickner

Thomas Flickner

Controller
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Chris Craddock

Director of Preconstruction
David Arendale

David O. Arendale II

Senior Project Manager
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Alvin Willey

Preconstruction Manager
Justin Gordon

Justin Gordon

Project Manager
Trey Jacobs

Trey Jacobs

Project Manager
McClain Laster

McClain Laster

Project Manager
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Derek Perry

Project Manager
Jade Lee Website

Jade Lee

Project Manager
Andrew Harrell

Andrew Harrell

Preconstruction Coordinator
Vince Creel

Vince Creel

Superintendent
Frank Miller

Frank Miller

Superintendent
Brad Moore

Brad Moore

Superintendent
Paul-Mckinley

Paul McKinley

Superintendent
Bryce-Penn

Bryce Penn

Superintendent
David-Brantley

David Bradley

Superintendent
Brandy-Rowell

Brandy Rowell

Executive Assistant
Amanda-Patrick

Amanda Patrick

Administrative Assistant
Bronson Schad

Bronson Schad

Assistant Estimator (AL)
Will Meranda

Will Meranda

Project Manager (AL)
Kenny Kirby

Kenny Kirby

Project Manager (AL)
David Macon

David Macon

Area Superintendent (AL)
Donnie Vines

Donnie Vines

Superintendent (AL)
Tim Palka

Tim Palka

Superintendent (AL)