SERVICES VTi by MDavis MARKETS ABOUT NEWS/MEDIA CONTACT Archives M. Davis & Sons promotes Christina MacMillan to Vice President of Strategic Development Uncategorized M. Davis & Sons, a 5th generation woman-owned industrial construction company in Wilmington, DE, has promoted Christina MacMillan to Vice President of Strategic Development. A long-term manager of M. Davis, Christina started with the accounting department in 1998, holding the title of Controller. In 2016 she took on the role of Business Development Manager, and has since spearheaded Business Development, Sales, and Marketing initiatives for M. Davis, making strides in the company’s digital marketing presence. Christina’s new role as Vice President of Strategic Development will make her the first female non-family member of the M. Davis Executive Committee. Responsibilities will include working in tandem with leaders in project management and operations to ensure strategic business plans are successfully executed in the workplace. She will investigate value propositions associated with product or corporate acquisitions, introduce new products or services to markets, and expand into new markets. It will be her responsibility to take advantage of the company’s core competencies and define objectives to gain market share and maximize profitability, and to execute plans to make those objectives achievable. “Christina is an accomplished business professional who has been an enthusiastic and dependable contributor on my management team for many years,” said Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO. “Her dedication to M. Davis is commendable. She brings an accounting mindset to help our organization analyze opportunities and contribute to the strategic planning for future growth.” A resident of Newark, DE, Christina earned her BS in Business Administration and MBA from Goldey-Beacom College. She completed the Wharton Strategy and Management for Competitive Advantage Certificate program in 2020 and is a fellow of the Leadership Delaware (LDI) Class of 2016, a 10-month program that mentors young Delawareans to excel as leaders in community, non-profit, political, and professional roles. Peggy Del Fabbro Leads the Way at M. Davis & Sons Inc. Uncategorized, Peggy Del Fabbro “I had steel-toed boots when I was very young,” Peggy Del Fabbro said about her early exposure to M. Davis & Sons Inc., one of the leading industrial and construction contractors in Delaware, where she has been CEO for over a decade. Del Fabbro was born and raised in Wilmington, attending Brandywine High School and graduating from the University of Delaware with a degree in business. “M. Davis has been in my family for five generations. I grew up hearing all of the stories. My dad would take me out to job sites as a kid. It’s been part of my entire life.” As a kid, spending time with her father at the paper mills where M. Davis worked projects gave Del Fabbro a unique perspective. “A lot of people really don’t see how things are actually made. It’s incredible to see water and either pulp from a tree or cotton rags becoming paper. And then seeing things like cups being made at Sweetheart Cup in Baltimore from the flat materials in the press.” But Del Fabbro wanted to be a veterinarian, with her strong love of animals since she was a child. “High school chemistry defeated me, so I was lucky to have a strength in accounting, which I enjoyed and was exposed to in our business.” Read more about our powerhouse CEO’s leadership style, strategies for dealing with crisis, dedication to developing students’ career opportunities, and why Delaware has been integral to our success. A WBE Shares Her Keys to Success – Get Engaged, Be Prepared, and Pay it Forward Uncategorized, Peggy Del Fabbro, WBENC- Women's Business Enterprise From the outside, it may seem like a chance encounter or coincidence. Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of industrial construction firm M. Davis & Sons, Inc., sat down at a table during a meeting at the 2017 WBENC Summit & Salute and one of the first people she meets says, “Hi, I’m Marsha from Diageo. I wanted to meet you.” It was Marsha McIntosh, then Director of Supplier Diversity for Diageo, an international producer of spirits and beer. Diageo North America had just launched a formal Supplier Diversity program in 2015, and networking events, including WBENC conferences, continue to be a key driver in the company’s effort to build a more sustainable supply chain. At the time, Marsha was looking for a women-owned business in construction to help with a big opportunity in Baltimore. A few phone calls and emails later, Peggy had her staff onsite in less than four days. The project? Construction of the first Guinness brewery in the U.S.. But as Peggy will tell you, what may seem like a chance encounter is actually the result of years of deepening her engagement within the WBENC network both regionally and nationally, cultivating relationships, and always coming to every encounter 100 percent prepared. Read more about how Peggy’s team maximizes every WBE opportunity. Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of M. Davis & Sons, appointed to Women’s Enterprise Forum Leadership Team Uncategorized, Peggy Del Fabbro, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, WBENC- Women's Business Enterprise The Women’s Enterprise Forum Serves as a Strategic Advisor to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Wilmington, DE – March 14, 2018 – Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of M. Davis and Sons, Inc. has been appointed to 2nd Vice Chair of the Women’s Enterprise Forum, which serves on an advisory capacity for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest certifier of women-owned businesses and leader in women’s business development. The Women’s Enterprise Forum provides opportunities for WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) to represent the voice of all women’s business enterprises and engage in networking and development activities with other WBEs, member corporations and government entities. As 2nd Vice Chair of the Women’s Enterprise Forum, Peggy will assist in leading the Forum’s primary initiatives to provide input and feedback on WBENC programs and other matters at the direction of the WBENC Board of Directors. A leader in her company and in her community, Peggy values the opportunity to be involved with WBENC at a national level. To learn more about the Women’s Enterprise Forum, visit http://www.wbenc.org/womens-enterprise-forum/ About WBENC WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) to provide its world-class standard of certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country. WBENC is also the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Throughout the year, WBENC provides business development opportunities for member corporations, government agencies and more than 14,000 certified women-owned businesses at events and other forums. Learn more at www.wbenc.org About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a fifth generation women-owned industrial contractor and fabricator located in Delaware that has served customers for more than 145 years in the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and industrial markets. M. Davis & Sons Provides High-Tech Solutions with Messer Plasma Cutting Equipment Tyler Way Shop, Fabrication, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey Wilmington, DE – Feb. 19, 2018 – Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO of M. Davis & Sons, announced that it has acquired a Messer Cutting Systems Evolution® Plasma Cutting Table. The revolutionary new equipment enables M. Davis and Sons fabrication specialists to produce an enhanced level of smooth edge quality, precision hole cutting, and it keeps the surrounding work area smoke free. “We are excited to offer the new equipment to advance the customer’s project schedule,” said John Bonk, M. Davis and Sons’ Vice-President of Operations. The new state-of-the-art plasma cutting equipment by Messer Cutting Systems is software controlled and allows M. Davis & Sons to provide a larger volume of plate cutting in-house to accommodate client needs. The plasma cutting table allows materials to be cut run in measurements from 1.5” for carbon steel to 1-inch for stainless steel and to achieve high-quality edges. Metal plates are aligned to the torch via a camera for extreme accuracy. One of the most innovative features of the equipment is its smoke-free design. It’s equipped with exhaust dampers that open and close as the welding torch moves for a safer work environment. The Messer Slagger component automatically cleans the machine base with pusher blades for cleaning performed in just minutes for minimal downtime. The plasma cutting equipment represents the next evolution for steel fabrication and industrial construction. An innovative approach to construction and fabrication enables the company to work faster and produce the highest quality results while providing significant time savings for any project. The company recently sent two of its fabrication specialists to Wisconsin to receive specialized training and instruction on the equipment’s operation. Additional operators are being trained as part of an ongoing in-house program. The acquisition of the Messer Cutting Systems Evolution® Plasma Cutting Table by M. Davis & Sons provides the company’s clients in multiple industries with an enhanced level of quality, precision and options for modular process skid fabrication and assembly, steel fabrication, industrial construction and welding. MDavis Wins ABC National Safety Excellence Award Uncategorized, Workplace safety & training, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Safety Award Leading Industrial Contractor and Fabricator Wins ABC National Safety Excellence Award M. Davis and Sons, Inc. has been awarded the National Safety Excellence Award, which is the industry’s leading safety laurel that honors both merit shop general and specialty contractors. Long Beach, CA, March 29, 2018—Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware Chapter announced the winners of the prestigious Excellence in Construction award during its 28thannual celebration held in Long Beach, California. M. Davis and Sons. Inc. is the leader in construction and fabrication of corporate plants and facilities for Fortune 500 Companies. Their expertise in mechanical, electrical, fabrication, instrumentation, and power distribution equipment create efficient processes for their customers. Receiving the award has been termed as a milestone for the company as the Excellence in Construction awards program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects. Held on March 26, 2018, the ceremony of the ABC’s 28thAnnual Excellence in Construction Awards had guests from every corner of the industry. Talking to them, the 2018 ABC National Chair George R. Nash. Jr., Director of Preconstruction at Branch & Associates in Herndon, VA said, “I am continually inspired by the amazing talent these ABC members and their employees display every day in the communities they build. It is an honor to recognize their commitment to world-class safety, superior craftsmanship, and cutting-edge innovation.The scope of this year’s Excellence in Construction award-winning projects, from a science museum and luxury apartment buildings to a polyethylene facility and sports stadiums, proves that if it can be built, the merit shop can be built it, on time and on budget.” The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) organizes Excellence in Construction Awards every year and selects winners based on the several criteria such as experience modification rating, OSHA report information, commitment to safe work practices, policy and leadership, and safety vision. About ABC: Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950. It represents more than 21,000 members. Founded on merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, winwork, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. For more information visit ABC.org. About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a fifth generation women-owned industrial contractor and fabricator located in Delaware that has served customers for more than 145 years in the oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and industrial markets. Peggy Del Fabbro’s “Proudest Safety Moment” Uncategorized, Peggy Del Fabbro, Construction Executive, Workplace safety & training, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO for M. Davis & Sons, Inc. was recently asked “What is your proudest safety moment?” by Construction Executive magazine. The fifth generation construction company has a long record of safety in the workplace. Read Peggy’s response here. M. Davis & Sons Promotes Christina MacMillan to Business Development Manager CVM Diversity WILMINGTON, DE (December 29, 2016)— M. Davis & Sons, Inc., a woman-owned, fifth generation industrial construction company, has promoted long-term manager Christina MacMillan to Business Development Manager. MacMillan, who joined M. Davis & Sons in 1998 as an Accounting Agent has since risen steadily through the ranks, most recently serving as the company’s Controller and Manager of Supplier Diversity. She will now oversee the 145-year-old company’s business development and marketing operations. MacMillan will continue in her role as Manager of Supplier Diversity. Recently Mrs. MacMillan graduated with the Leadership Delaware Class of 2016. Leadership Delaware (LDI) is a tenth month program that mentors young Delawareans to excel as leaders in community, non-profit, political and professional roles. “Christina is an accomplished business professional who has been an enthusiastic and dependable contributor on my management team for many years,” said Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO. “Her dedication to M. Davis is commendable. She brings an accounting mindset to help our organization analyze the opportunities and contribute to the strategic planning for future growth.” A resident of Newark, Del., MacMillan earned her BS in Business Administration and MBA from Goldey-Beacom College. About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a fifth generation woman-owned merit shop mechanical/electrical contractor and fabricator located in Delaware, serving customers in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Beverage and Industrial markets. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. Names New President New Hire John Gooden Assumes New Role April 1 WILMINGTON, DE (March 29, 2016)—John C. Gooden has been named president of M. Davis & Sons, Inc., a woman-owned, fifth generation industrial construction company based in Wilmington, Delaware. The position was formerly held by John Bonk, who will now coordinate field operations. Gooden, who has been vice president at M. Davis since 2002, has more than 25 years of experience in the contracting and construction industry. As president, he will have oversight of safety, human resources and employee training. He will continue to be instrumental in the development of new markets and client relationships. “John is the trusted point person on contract negotiations for our company,” said Peggy Del Fabbro, CEO. “He is also one of the driving forces behind the development of a capable workforce in our community through his passionate commitment to regional vocational high schools and training facilities. We’re excited to have his leadership, experience, integrity and dedication in his new role as president.” Gooden earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Delaware via an ROTC scholarship. He continued to serve in our armed forces with the United States Army Reserves until 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Advanced Management program. He is past president of the University of Delaware Engineering Alumni and continues to be active with the engineering school through its scholarship program and the university’s Engineers Without Borders Chapter. A 20-year Rotarian, Gooden is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Delaware chapter, where he served on the board for seven years and as board chairman in 2012. He works with ABC’s careers committee and chairs the legislative committee. “Manufacturing is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, so it’s an exciting time to be president of an organization like M. Davis, whose inclusive culture is to foster and encourage the next generation of workers,” Gooden said. “I am excited to be working with Peggy Del Fabbro and the rest of our talented team to continue the company’s rapid momentum and industry leadership.” About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a fifth generation woman-owned merit shop mechanical/electrical contractor and fabricator located in Delaware, serving customers in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Beverage and Industrial markets. For more information, visit www.mdavisinc.com. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. Names New Vice President of Risk Management New Hire Todd P. Moran Assumes New Role September 9, 2016 WILMINGTON, DE (September 19, 2016)—Todd P. Moran has been named Vice President of Risk Management by M. Davis & Sons, Inc., a woman-owned, fifth generation industrial construction company based in Wilmington, Delaware. Todd Moran, who has been the Safety Director at M. Davis since 2000, has more than 20 years of experience in the contracting and construction industry. As Vice President of Risk Management, he will have oversight of safety, human resources, employee benefits and employee training. Scott N. Cudmore has re-joined M. Davis & Sons as the Safety Director to replace Mr. Moran. “Todd has proven over the years that he is the trusted point person to drive safety for our organization as well as steer the human resources department,” said John C. Gooden, President of M. Davis & Sons, Inc. “Todd is one of the driving forces behind the training of our crews and the development of the M. Davis Wellness program. We’re excited to have his experience and dedication in his new role as Vice President of Risk Management.” Moran earned his bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Management from Millersville University. Additionally he earned his Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation, is an authorized OSHA outreach instructor (10 and 30 hour course), and completed the Worker’s Compensation Certification Program through Michigan State University. He is a member of the National Safety Council and the American Society of Safety Engineers. About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a fifth generation woman-owned merit shop mechanical/electrical contractor and fabricator located in Delaware, serving customers in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Beverage and Industrial markets. For more information, visit www.mdavisinc.com. Posts navigation OLDER POSTS Search for: RECENT POSTS M. 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