About
QUICK FACTS
Year Established:
1992
Founder:
Gary D. Davis
Corporate Headquarters:
Indianapolis, IN
No. of Employees:
60
Mission Statement
Davis & Associates is committed to building long-term relationships based on integrity, performance, and values as well as client satisfaction
Vision and Values
Quality, Dedication,
Timeliness, Leadership.
Davis & Associates is committed to providing our customers and all project stakeholders with win-win construction experiences.
Company Overview
Doing business since 1992, Davis & Associates, Inc. is a minority owned and operated Construction Management and General Contracting firm, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.Our commitment to our employees and customers is founded on the practice of thorough preparation, consistent performance and attention to quality and detail. Safety is the number priority on each project from start to completion. Additionally, it gives our customers the peace of mind that they will get a project that exceeds their expectations each time they entrust their project to us. Davis & Associates, Inc., specializes in industrial, institutional, retail, commercial, and construction services. A partial list of our customers includes Tech 16, Marion County Justice Center, Eli Lilly & Company, Indiana University Health, Marion County Building Authority, K-12, and Higher Education.Management Team
Gary D. Davis
President & CEO
gary@davisassocindy.com
Gary Davis is experienced in all aspects of general construction, having started his career as a laborer in 1983. Gary’s leadership abilities were recognized by his peers early, leading to several promotions during his 9-year career at Diablo Group Construction.
He brings this expert knowledge and his management capabilities to Davis & Associates, Inc., which he founded in 1992. Gary and his company are known throughout Central Indiana as professional in work ethics and dependable to provide exceptionally high-quality craftsmanship. This reputation for excellent work has become the company’s trademark, showing exactly why Davis & Associates is in such high demand, and continues to demonstrate consistent growth.
Mike Woodson
Business Development Consultant
mike@davisassocindy.com
Mike Woodson has been a key figure in the growth and development of Davis & Associates, Inc. from the very start. He has done the same in the life of Gary Davis, his nephew.
A proven leader in several arenas, recently retired from IU Bloomington as head, previously, Mike was the head coach of the NBA's New York Knicks; and the Atlanta Hawks for six years. After spending one extremely successful season as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons, where the team won the 2004 NBA Championship. Before going to Detroit, Mike spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. He also served as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers (1999-01) and the Milwaukee Bucks (1996-99).
As an NBA player, Woodson spent eleven seasons playing for seven different teams. He was drafted 12th in the 1980 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks after graduating from Indiana University. While at IU, Mike guided the Hoosiers to the 1979 NIT Championship and was voted MVP of the tournament. He was named Big Ten Conference MVP in 1980. He was also a co-captain of the gold-medal winning 1979 U.S. Pan American Games Team.
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Ron Keough
Senior Project Manager
Over 45 Years of Experience
ron@davisassocindy.comMr. Keough has a proven track-record of completing difficult projects on schedule and within budget. He has over forty-five (45) years of experience in the construction industry. Ron has also managed and implemented EEO policies for the company. He has overseen and coordinated State and Federal Projects throughout the State; and manages all out-of-state projects.
Through the implementation of design phases, Ron has collaborated closely with owners, architects, and in-house estimators.
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Gregory Edmond
Project Manager
Over 40 Years of Experience
gregory@davisassocindy.comMr. Edmond has construction industry experience in K-12, higher education, healthcare, industrial and community work environments. Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, a professional attitude, and service-oriented flexibility, Mr. Edmond has a proven history for delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
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Bret Chaney
Project Manager
Over 35 Years of Experience
bret@davisassocindy.comMr. Chaney has over Thirty-five (35) years of superintendent experience managing all field operations on projects assigned to achieve timely and profitable completion of each project.
Mr. Chaney project assignments include numerous Eli Lilly & Company projects, and Government Agency projects, new construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.
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Tracy Short
Project Manager
Over 30 Years of Experience
tracy@davisassocindy.comMr. Short’s oversight of the Eskenazi Health General Conditions bid package in Indianapolis, Indiana, a project that demanded meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of large-scale healthcare construction.
More recently, he has demonstrated his exceptional strategic foresight by simultaneously managing a variety of projects for both Ivy Tech Community College and AT&T.
Prior to a distinguished civilian career, Mr. Short served with distinction in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, responsible for running various USAF projects.
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Jason Weitzel
Project Manager
Over 17 Years of Experience
jason@davisassocindy.comMr. Weitzel has over seventeen (17) years of experience in the construction industry, which includes estimates of projects over $2.1M.
Estimates aimed towards industrial, institutional, industry, commercial, and government building projects. Also, Mr. Weitzel has knowledge in conceptual budgets; interpreting plans, specifications, and proposals to generate budgets that includes quantity of materials, equipment, various incidentals (i.e., taxes, insurance, performance and payment bonds, consent of surety, building permits, contingencies, workforce), and schedule timelines.
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Kevin Sexton
Estimator
Over 35 Years of Experience
kevins@davisassocindy.comMr. Sexton has over (35) years of experience in the construction industry, which includes estimates of projects over $12.1M. Estimates are aimed towards industrial, institutional, industry, commercial, and government building projects.
Mr. Sexton also has knowledge in interpreting plans, specifications, and proposals to generate budgets that includes quantity of materials; equipment; various incidentals (i.e., taxes, insurance, performance and payment bonds, consent of surety, building permits, contingencies, workforce), and schedule required to complete projects.
Project Divisions
Aequitas Coffee Bar
HqO Exterior
16 Tech Innovations Corridor
Commercial
Industrial
Government
Healthcare/Life Sciences
Public/Private Education
Community
Faith Based
Retail
Our practice spans from environmental retrofits of existing buildings to the complete planning and design of new neighborhoods and public spaces.
While our work is aesthetically diverse, our projects are linked by a focus on enhancing human relationships through superior construction best practices and workmanship.
Awards &
Recognition
Recognized by the City of Indianapolis for contributions to the Circle Centre Mall and the Arts-garden (1995)
Profiled in Indianapolis Business Journal as a Good Minority General Contractor who has built an excellent reputation in the State of Indiana (2000)
Listed #10 Largest Indianapolis-area Minority Owned Business by Indianapolis Business Journal (2003)
Honored Professional in the “National Directory of Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals” (2004/2005)
Recognized by Construction Owners Association of America for participation in Indianapolis Public Schools Renovation / New Construction of School Buildings (2005)
Indiana Minority Small Business Person of the Year (Gary Davis) (2006)
Indianapolis Business Journal Top Minority Owned Business of the Year (2006)
IBE Governor’s Award for Business and Entrepreneurship (2006)
U.S. Small Business Administration Indiana Minority Small Business Person (2006)
Tools for Progress : The Historically Underutilized Small Business Coordinators Outstanding Small Business and Advocate for Economic Development (2006)
Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year (2007)
Indiana Air National Guard In Recognition of Outstanding Service OPS Building 753 (2007)
Indianapolis Business Journal Top Minority Owned Business (2009)
Indiana Subcontractor’s Association Project of the Year Under 10 million (Georgetown Apartments Turner-Davis JV) (2009)
Indianapolis Business Journal Top Minority Owned Business (2010)
Certificate of Achievement, Graduate of the US Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program (2012)
General Contractor of the Year Safety Resources Award for the Citizens Water Belmont & Southport AWT Plants
Named the Largest Minority-Owned Business by IBJ (2013)
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Professional Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design Build
Facilities Maintenance
Pre-Construction Consulting
Program Management
Turn-Key Construction
Property Management -
Project Divisions
Commercial
Industrial
Government
Healthcare/Life Sciences
Public/Private Education
Community
Faith Based
Retail -
Specializations
Design-Build
General Conditions
Building Restorations
Carpentry (Rough and Finished)
Concrete (Foundations, Footings, Slabs, Exterior Finishings and Repair)
Doors and Hardware
Masonry Repair (Chemical Grout and Epoxy Injection)
Selective Demolition
Specialty Finish Installation (Division 10) -
Certifications
Indiana Department of Administration (DBE)
State of Indiana Public Works Certification
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Compliant
City of Indianapolis Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Indiana Department of Transportation (ACDBE - Airport Concession DBE)
