A&W Contractors, Inc. was founded in 1967 by Sam B. Archbell and today serves local municipalities, state and federal agencies, as well as local and national developers of residential and commercial projects.
Over the course of the last half century, A&W Contractors prides itself in staying true to its mission to deliver on time and on budget projects, and in doing so, develop long lasting relationships.
The countless completed projects over the years has allowed A&W Contractors to build, maintain and update a fleet of heavy equipment, vehicles and properties. These assets enable our team to ensure future success on any highway or utility project regardless of size or complexity. Additionally, A&W Contractors holds one of the lowest Workman’s Compensation ratings possible thanks to uncompromising adherence to safety first.
In A&W Contractors’ history, no project has ever been defaulted on, or completed outside the contracted time frame. All warranties set forth in the specific contracts are always honored and completed to the satisfaction of the owner. A&W Contractors steady growth and success over the past five decades allows it to bond in excess of $60 million.
LEADERSHIP
![James Archbell III, President](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/X86A8242-james-200x300.jpg)
Jay joined A & W Contractors in 1972 and worked alongside his father Sam until his retirement in 1987, at which time Jay took on the responsibility of President. Jay continued the development of A&W Contractors, which included growth and success in both the public and private contracting sectors. During his years with A&W Contractors, Jay has played an integral role in ensuring the timely completion of all projects with a focus on quality work. In addition to providing strategic leadership to the A&W team, he is extremely active in charitable work within the community and founded the James C. Archbell III foundation, which raises funds for services and opportunities for children in need. He is blessed with four children and 2 grandchildren and resides in Chesapeake.
![Ian F. Hill, Vice President](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8467-200x300.jpg)
Ian began his employment with A&W Contractors in 1994 after completing three years of service in the U.S. Army.
![Liz Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A7968-200x300.jpg)
Liz has been with A&W Contractors since 1996. She has more than 30 years’ experience in accounting, tax preparation and contract administration.
![Chris Logan, Estimator / Project Manager](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8082-200x300.jpg)
Chris started with A&W Contractors as a member of a utility crew while attending Old Dominion University.
![Mike Archbell](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/X86A8105-mike-200x300.jpg)
Purchasing Agent / Project Manager / Estimator
Mike joined A&W in 2012 to assist with estimating and material takeoff.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
![Wendy Gray, Accounts Payable](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/X86A8039-200x300.jpg)
Accounts Payable
![Dawn Boroden, Accounts Receivable/cfo Assistant](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8032-200x300.jpg)
Accounts Receivable /
CFO Assistant
FIELD MANAGEMENT
![James Archbell IV, Pipe Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8572-200x300.jpg)
Pipe Foreman
![Lee Atkins, Grade Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8584-200x300.jpg)
Grade Foreman
![Kori Beekman, Pipe Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2Q7A9490-200x300.jpg)
Pipe Foreman
![Robert Breeding, Test Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8289-200x300.jpg)
Test Foreman
![James Creed, Pipe Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2Q7A9472-200x300.jpg)
Pipe Foreman
![Ben Curling, Grade Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2Q7A9518-200x300.jpg)
Grade Foreman
![Todd Graver, Grade Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8509-200x300.jpg)
Grade Foreman
![Wesley Honaker, Shop Superintendent](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/X86A8297-200x300.jpg)
Shop Superintendent
![Chad Hoskins, Grade Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/X86A8500-200x300.jpg)
Grade Foreman
![Scheron Johnson, Pipe Foreman](http://awcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2Q7A9460-200x300.jpg)
Pipe Foreman