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PHOTO GALLERY: Willis A. Smith 40th Anniversary


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 12, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Willis A. Smith 40th Anniversary
Willis A. Smith employees enjoyed the afternoon together.
Willis A. Smith employees enjoyed the afternoon together.
Brad Ellender, Mark McKeny, Vern Smith and Patrick McCallister
Brad Ellender, Mark McKeny, Vern Smith and Patrick McCallister
Mark Wilson, of Wilson Walls, and Ron Karp, of Advanced Masonry Systems
Mark Wilson, of Wilson Walls, and Ron Karp, of Advanced Masonry Systems
Ben Golden, left, and Todd Myrick, right, of Stewart Engineering, with James Dickason, center, of Fawley Bryant
Ben Golden, left, and Todd Myrick, right, of Stewart Engineering, with James Dickason, center, of Fawley Bryant
Tammy Gannon, Sheri Duncan and Maria Yantorno served beer.
Tammy Gannon, Sheri Duncan and Maria Yantorno served beer.
Willis A. Smith President David Sessions, center, with his sister, Pam Kern, left, and friend Robin Palumbo, right.
Willis A. Smith President David Sessions, center, with his sister, Pam Kern, left, and friend Robin Palumbo, right.
Willis A. Smith Construction Vice President John LaCivita and President David Sessions
Willis A. Smith Construction Vice President John LaCivita and President David Sessions
Elaine Black, Mary Orme and Sharon Edwards, of North American Title Co., enjoyed the barbecue.
Elaine Black, Mary Orme and Sharon Edwards, of North American Title Co., enjoyed the barbecue.

 

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