About Van Winkle Construction

With decades of experience working at Van Winkle Construction, Ed guides the company with wisdom, integrity, steadfastness, and humility. After graduation from Georgia Tech, Ed lead notable projects including Church of The Apostles, General Motors and Coca Cola. His mark is on hundreds of buildings, particularly churches, in the Southeast. He is a servant leader shepherding his team with the knowledge that they “are working unto the Lord and not for man”. He believes that success is not measured in structures but in helping others. He gives generously, never seeking recognition for the lives that are changed thru his giving. He enjoys spending time with his family and especially with his six grandchildren.

Kenneth has been part of Van Winkle since March 2002 and now leads the company as President. His focus is to be a good steward of the company while building toward its future. Construction has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. He started out sweeping floors on jobsites as a kid, which taught him to learn everything he could about the trade. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction from Southern Polytechnic State University. For Kenneth, the best part of the job is working with the team to deliver the best possible project for every customer.

Outside the office, Kenneth likes to be outdoors hunting and fishing, and he still enjoys building things. He and his wife have been married since 2013 and have three daughters and four dogs. They also run a small farm where they raise cattle and other livestock.

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Edward worked summers at Van Winkle while he was in college and joined full time in May 2011. As Vice President, he oversees operations and business development. His favorite projects include Lockheed Martin in Marietta, the Fourteen Sixteen Five student housing project at Kennesaw State, several 12Stone Church projects, and the new North Metro Baptist Church campus. He's most proud of North Metro Baptist. His team finished it three months ahead of schedule so the congregation could hold Easter services in the new building, and the project won a 1st Place Build Georgia Award. Edward graduated from Presbyterian College with a degree in Business Management.

Away from work, Edward spends his time with his wife Laura and two sons and coaches tee ball. He also enjoys hunting, golf, and squash. He holds several records on Big Buck Hunter, the arcade game, and he shares his home with a European Basset Hound.

James Walker has been a dedicated member of the team at Van Winkle Construction since graduating from Southern Polytechnic State University. He brings a strong commitment to quality, teamwork, and client service, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and Owners to help deliver successful projects safely and efficiently. James is proud to uphold Van Winkle’s longstanding reputation for integrity, craftsmanship, and building lasting relationships throughout the Southeast.

Andrew joined Van Winkle in January 2012 and serves as Vice President of Construction. He manages construction teams across multiple projects, sets company standards and procedures, and meets regularly with Project Managers to review operations. Before Van Winkle, he spent nine months with a school builder working on a middle school in Richmond Hill, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Building Science. His favorite projects include Johns Creek UMV, Friendship Baptist Church, and Mansions Gwinnett. Andrew says his proudest accomplishment is his dedication to Van Winkle and the people it builds for.

Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young children. He coaches youth basketball, loves sports, and is an Auburn fan for life. When he's home, you'll probably find him cutting grass or building something.

Shane Hornbuckle grew up on the job sites of his father’s construction company before joining Van Winkle in 1992. His personable demeanor and adaptable skills prove him a valued member of any project team. Shane oversees the company’s sales, Marketing, and promotional initiatives.

Shane is a proud alumnus of Oglethorpe University and very involved with his local community. When he is not acting as a liaison for his church and charity organizations, he enjoys hunting, golf, and playing with his dog Rosco.

Charlie joined Van Winkle in August 2002 and serves as Chief Financial Officer. He oversees accounting, reporting, budgeting, banking, taxes, insurance, employee benefits, risk management, and long-term planning. His job is to keep the company financially sound and ready for the future. Before Van Winkle, he held accounting and financial leadership roles in construction, real estate, tax, and financial reporting. He earned a BS in Finance from Florida State University and is a CPA. He's proud of helping Van Winkle grow while staying financially disciplined, which has meant building strong relationships with the company's banking and surety partners and improving its financial systems.

Charlie enjoys hiking, walking, fishing, and hunting, and he follows college and professional sports. He is married and has three children and six grandchildren. After more than two decades with Van Winkle, he says the people are still the best part of the job.

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Willie joined Van Winkle in September 2016. He gives the project executive team strategic advice on risk management and client engagement, and he also serves as the company's chaplain. Before Van Winkle, he was a Group Vice President at both Skanska and H.J. Russell & Company, where he worked on projects across the country. His favorites include the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the High Museum of Art. He studied Construction Management at Union County Tech and NJIT and is a licensed, ordained pastor. He's proudest of mentoring the next generation of leaders in the industry.

Willie travels often between the United States and South Africa. He and his wife run a foundation that builds libraries in under-funded rural areas, and they also own a private school there. He has a daughter, a son-in-law, and what he calls "countless spiritual grandchildren."

Rick is the son of a Superintendent and grew up in the construction industry. Over the course of his 40 years of experience, Rick has been involved in a diverse collection of projects from both an operations standpoint as well as preconstruction. He joined Van Winkle in 2018 and since that time has completed multiple successful budgets and construction estimates for a wide range of markets including Assisted Living, Multi-Family, Private Schools, Hospitality, Industrial and Faith Based.

A graduate of Auburn University and former Scoutmaster, Rick enjoys hiking, cooking out on his grill and spending time with family and friends (especially his grandchildren).

Amy joined Van Winkle in September 2016 and serves as Office Manager and Contract Administrator. She runs daily business operations and facility needs, processes invoices and reconciles accounting records, drafts and reviews Owner contracts and subcontracts, and keeps the company's contract files organized and compliant. Before Van Winkle, she spent 10 years in police and emergency dispatch with the Pinellas Park Police Department.

Amy has hosted Van Winkle's annual Shoot for Literacy fundraiser for the Matthew E. Russell Foundation since it began in 2016. The event has grown every year and has sold out five years running. At home, she has three dogs: Wendal, Obie, and Oliver.

Denise joined Van Winkle in 2024 as Accounting Manager. She oversees payments to the company's subcontractors, keeps Accounts Payable running smoothly behind the scenes, and manages other company finances. She is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina.

Before she found her way to accounting, Denise's background was in classical singing and creative writing. These days, you can often find her cheering on the Atlanta Dream.