Big builder promotes shareholders

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Willis Smith Construction named four project managers shareholders in the company.

The four executives have been with the firm for at least a decade, according to a release. Willis Smith, founded in 1972, had $72.2 million in sales last year, up 64.1% from $44 million in 2013. New shareholders include:

• Taylor Aultman, who has been with the firm since 2004. He has managed projects for the Ringling College of Art and Design, Ringling Museum and Sarasota County Public Works, among others;

• Nathan Carr, who has also been with the firm since 2004. His project list includes LECOM School of Dental Medicine, Bayshore Elementary School and Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery;

• David Otterness, who joined the firm in 2002. He has been involved in projects for the Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and New College of Florida.

• Brett Raymaker, who joined the firm in 2003. His projects include Ringling Museum, Tidewell Hospice and the Sarasota School Board.