The success of every building project depends on the skill and expertise of its senior managers. The team at Racanelli Construction South excels in the essentials; we know how to plan, we know how to manage and we know how to build. Our team has developed a comprehensive, practical understanding of area regulations and requirements, supplier markets and local subcontractors. Together, our team continues the company’s excellent standing and working relationships with local officials, municipalities, businesses and civic groups.
Edward Dreyer
President
Mr. Dreyer is the senior executive of Racanelli Construction South and oversees all aspects of the business including profitability, business development and implementation of company growth strategies to position Racanelli to excel in North Carolina. He is a licensed North Carolina and South Carolina General Contractor.
Mr. Dreyer holds a BS in Construction Management from Utica College of Syracuse University.
Scott Drebitko
Vice President
Mr. Drebitko is responsible for overall management and coordination of construction projects including scheduling, procurement, quality control, cost control, schedule compliance, safety and exceeding client expectations. He holds a General Contractor License in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida.
Mr. Drebitko holds an Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College.
James Gallimore
Vice President, Business Development
James Gallimore has 30 years of experience in the construction industry, including field work as a Project Superintendent for several years and then progressing through the ranks as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, General Manager, and Vice President of Operations overseeing Regional construction offices. His professional experience includes a wide array of projects from heavy civil construction, design build, healthcare, institutional, industrial, distribution, nuclear facilities, retail, and commercial office buildings.
Mr. Gallimore has a Master Project Manager Certification, a CSB Executive Certification in Business Administration from UNC-Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business, and is an “Unlimited Building” qualifier for the NC, SC and VA Licensing Boards for General Contractors. He also holds an EPA Storm Water Certification, is OSHA 30-Hour Certified, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1988-1991 where he was a MOS 2143 Mechanical & Electrical Specialist with the Armored Division.
Nick Racanelli
Vice President, Racanelli Construction South, Inc. – NC
President, Racanelli Construction Co, Inc. – NY
Mr. Racanelli is Vice President of Racanelli Construction South, Inc., and President of one of the New York Metropolitan region’s leading construction management, general contracting and design/build firms. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the business, in addition to overseeing its day-to-day operations including finances, project management, project estimating, client relations, labor management and interface with the company’s professional advisors.
Mr. Racanelli is a 30-year veteran of the commercial/industrial real estate industry and is well respected by his industry peers and the general business community. He began his career as a laborer, rising through the ranks to field supervisor, project manager, estimator and, ultimately, to the executive level.
Peter Muzzillo
Project Engineer
Scott Wood and Dave Latham
Superintendents
Jake Blickenderfer
Assistant Superindentent
With over 75 years combined construction experience, our superintendents bring their positive attitude, integrity and teamwork experience approach to work with them every day. Each superintendent provides full-time on-site; coordination, scheduling and expediting of all trades, quality assurance, safety compliance, liaison with local municipalities, problem solving and developing/maintaining relationships.
Paula Gentry
Office Manager