True Leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders.
Our team is committed to developing our people into the top talent in our industry. We know our greatest tool is our people.
After growing up in a family construction business, Aaron struck out on his own & founded Metcon in 1999, Under Aaron’s leadership, the company has experienced steady growth and is North Carolina’s largest minority-owned construction management firm. In 2011, Metcon was awarded the National Minority Construction firm of the year by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce (MBDA). As President of Metcon, Aaron is responsible for setting and defining the vision and culture of the firm, managing the day-to-day operations, promoting a safe work environment, fostering business opportunities, and maintaining the goals of the organization. He will ensure all necessary resources and systems are available to exceed client expectations delivering a quality product on time and within budget.
Aaron is a results oriented, hands-on administrator, with a proven track record of over 700 successful project completions. Mr. Thomas has proven expertise in Construction Management over a broad spectrum of project types and is a talented leader directing highly skilled construction management teams in support of overall project objectives.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, UNC Pembroke
- Master of Construction Management, East Carolina University
- Executive Management Program, UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS
- The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina – Executive Board Member
- Advisory Council on Historically Underutilized Business – Board Member
- Vice Chair, UNC-Pembroke Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship
- Past President- UNC-Pembroke Alumni Board of Directors
- Past Chairman NC State Building Commission
- President- Natives for Progress, LLC
- Board Member- Boy Scouts of America
- U.S. Army Reserve, Honorable Discharge 1998
- Member, U.S. Green Building Council
- Member, Berea Baptist Church, Pembroke, NC
CERTIFICATIONS
- LEED Accredited Professional – U.S Green Building Council
- Unlimited/Unclassified General Contractor License – #47428
AWARDS
- United States Minority Contractor of the Year, MBDA, US Dept. of Commerce 2011 & 2013
- UNC-Pembroke Outstanding Alumnus 2008-2009
- Business Person of the Year, 2009 UNC-Pembroke Regional Center for Economic Opportunity
- Building Design and Construction Magazine- US 40 under 40, 2011
- Fayetteville Observer 40 Under 40, 2012
- Engineering News & Record, 20 under 40, 2014