Joe Fielden

“Straightforward. Honest. Hard Working. Hard Driving. No Nonsense."

Experience
As the President and CEO, Fielden is the driving force behind a firm that consistently finishes projects on time and within budget.  This is evidenced by such a high number of repeat clients.  And Fielden has been there every step of the way, having in one way or another played a part in all J.A. Fielden projects over the years. 

With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Fielden brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to every job the firm undertakes, while continually striving to exceed customer expectations.

Education
Fielden is a 1976 graduate of the University of Tennessee and has a degree in Real Estate and Urban Development.

Off the Job
He and his wife of 24 years are the proud parents of four grown children, continuing to balance work, play and marriage.

Mark Williamson

“Our expectations of our work exceed the client’s expectations."

Experience
Williamson has been in the construction industry for 18 years, while serving 15 of those years with Fielden. 

He serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Secretary handling all fiscal matters and working with the home office staff on a daily basis.

Education and Training
He received his degree from the University of Tennessee in 1981 and is a licensed CPA in the State of Tennessee.

Off the Job
When not at work, Williamson enjoys spending time with his wife and their three teenagers (ages 13, 15 & 19).  He also serves as Chairman of Fountain City Town Hall.

Sam Sutton

“A reasonable and fair person to deal with."

Experience
Currently serving as Vice President of J.A. Fielden, Sutton brings over 37 years of experience to the job, including 15 of those years with Fielden. He has worked on projects all over the country, from Maryland to Texas.  He has been a part of a number of varied jobs including:

• Wal-Mart Supercenter
• Wal-Mart Garden Center
• Sam’s Club
• Applewood Village Shopping Center - Fremont, OH
• Sam Houston State University Stadium – Texas
• Brenham Junior High School Addition/Renovation – Texas
• St. Margaret’s Hospital Addition/Renovation - Alabama

Education and Training
Sutton attended the University of Alabama and the Raymond J. Horn School of Drafting.  In addition, he has received OSHA training.

Off the Job
He and his wife are the proud parents of eight children.

Blaise Burch

“I treated their money as if it was my own."
            --on impression he likes to leave with clients

Experience
As the Vice President of Business Development and one of the newest members of the Fielden team, Blaise Burch brings over 24 years of experience to the job.  Although he is new to Fielden, he is not new to area.  He has worked on and completed a number of projects in East Tennessee.

Some of the projects he has worked on in the area include:

• ADA remediation for Knox County Schools
• Beck Cultural Exchange Center
• CAC Mobile Meals Kitchen
• Carl Cowan Park Water Feature
• Fountain City Library
• John T. O’Connor Senior Center
• Juvenile Justice Center
• Northwest Sports Park
• Powell Greenway
• Riviera 8 Cinema
• Skatepark Design

Education and Training
Burch is a graduate of the University of Tennessee’s College of Business as well as Palm Beach Community College.

He is a licensed contractor in both Tennessee and Florida and has received training in variety of areas and programs, including:

• Dave Buster’s School for General Contracting
• Goldcoast School of Florida Real Estate
• ESRI Courses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• National Institute of Golf Management School

Off the Job
Burch is a member of a number of local civic organizations including:

• First Tee Foundation
• Three Ridges Greens Committee
• Knox County ADA Committee
• First Tee of Williams Creek

He also serves as an advisor to the Finance Committee of the Great Smoky Mountains – Boy Scouts of America.

Burch and his wife, Polly, have three sons – Andrew, Adam and Alex.

David Gardner

“Meeting and exceeding client expectations on each and every project."

Experience
As a Senior Project Manager with Fielden, Gardner is directly responsible for managing multiple projects and personnel to ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule. While at Fielden, Gardner has implemented new procedures and programs to restructure the operations department thereby promoting better organization and document control to maximize time and effort being spent by all operations personnel.

He is completing his third year with Fielden after having worked with Myrick Gurosky & Associates, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama for nearly seven years.  While there he served as project manager and was responsible for managing all aspects of the design and construction to ensure that the quality, budget and schedule met or exceeded the expectations of the clients.

Some of his previous and current projects include:

• First Baptist Church – Family Life Center – Decatur, AL
• Baptist Village Nursing Facility – Waycross, GA
• Meadowcraft Manufacturing Facility / Office Space – Pinson, AL
• Thompson Tractor – Truck Shop / Office Renovations – Decatur, AL
• Wal-Mart Supercenter
• Pilot Travel Center – Plymouth, IN
• Shoppes on West Market – Johnson City, TN
• Indian Lake Market Shops – Retail Shops – Hendersonville, TN
• Circuit City – Alcoa, TN

Education and Training
Gardner is a 1996 graduate of Chilton County High School in Clanton Alabama, and attended George C. Wallace Community College in Selma, Alabama.

He is a Certified Storm Water Professional in the state of Virginia, as well as Tennessee and for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  Gardner has also received a Certificate of Training in both Primavera SureTrak Scheduling and Primavera Expedition Management Software.

Off the Job
Gardner and his wife Jennifer have two daughters, Mallory and Emma Grace; and one son, Brady.  They are members of Halls Christian Church.

David Sutton

“Customer satisfaction, quality work, on time and under budget."

Experience
With over 22 years in the construction industry, Sutton has been with J.A. Fielden for nearly 4 years and is currently serving as a Project Manager.  He has worked on a number of projects across the southeast, including:

• Valleydale Baptist Church – Birmingham, AL
• Limestone Springs Country Club – Oneonta, AL
• Quality Inn – Chattanooga, TN
• MGA Office Buildings – Pelham, AL
• Winslow Furniture – Pelham, AL
• Stewart Machinery – Birmingham, AL
• Acclaim Auto Center – Birmingham, AL
• Circuit City – Knoxville, TN
• Wal-Mart Supercenters across the southeast
• Chapel Hill Baptist Church  -Tuscaloosa, AL

Education and Training
A graduate of E.B. Erwin High School in Birmingham, Alabama, Sutton has received the following certifications and training:

• U.S. EPA Approved Training
• Storm Water Professional
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification
• Registered Land Disturber – State of Virginia

Off the Job
Sutton and his wife, Traci, have one daughter, Ashley, who is 20 years old.  They also have two dogs, Jasper (5) and Sir Dante Cooper (6).

Mike McGaugh

“Honest, fair and truly caring about the community, clients and subcontractors."

Experience
McGaugh, a Senior Project Manager, has been with J.A. Fielden over 9 years, while having been in the construction industry for over 20 years.  He has worked on a number of projects in the Knoxville area and around the southeast, including:

• Goody’s & Retail Shops – Lafollete, TN
• CarQuest Distribution Center – Columbia, SC
• Lerner Retail Store – Knoxville, TN
• East Knox Co. Regional Correction Center
• Wal-Mart Supercenters across the southeast
• University of Tennessee Meeting Facility – Knoxville, TN
• Caterpillar Precision Engine Facility – Morganton, NC
• Duracell Test/Packing Facility – Cleveland, TN
• U.S. Tobacco Manufacturing Facility – Nashville, TN
• Manufacturing Sciences Corp. RSMRP Facility – Oak Ridge, TN

Education and Training
A 1986 graduate of White Station High School in Memphis, McGaugh graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1992 with a B.S. in Technical Adult Education/Training.

Off the Job
McGaugh is a founding member of the Knoxville Business Group and is also a member of the Young Contractors Forum of AGC.

He and his wife Deborah have three children: Hayden (14), Isabella (3) and Ava (20 months)