Our Company

A Values-Driven Business

Since 1903, the W. B. Guimarin team has maintained its commitment to being the best mechanical contractor in South Carolina, serving our customers, employees, and the community with integrity and innovation.

We continue to grow and prosper by consistently providing value to all.

A History of Excellence

Since 1903, the W. B. Guimarin team has maintained its commitment to being the best mechanical contractor in South Carolina, serving our customers, employees, and the community with integrity and innovation. We continue to grow and prosper by consistently providing value to all.

 

1903

William B. Guimarin moves to Columbia to work on Columbia’s first skyscraper now known as the Barringer building.

1926

W.B. Guimarin installs the first air conditioning system in Columbia.

1937

Mr. Guimarin retires and sells WBG to Edmund Rhett Heyward, his former banker and bookkeeper.

1947

Mr. E.R. Heyward’s son, Albert R. Heyward takes over WBG.

1979

Mr. A.R. Heyward sells WBG to his son, Carroll, and his nephew, Church Powers.

2003

WBG celebrates its 100th anniversary.

2015

WBG continues to grow its reputation for excellence as the leadership of Carroll Heyward and Church Powers transitions to the 4th generation of Heyward family ownership, Sidney Heyward Rex and C. Carroll Heyward, Junior.

Our Leadership

C. Carroll Heyward, Jr.

President

Sidney Heyward Rex

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Shawn Wood, PE

Vice President, Sales and Engineering

Scott Davis

Vice President of Service Operations

Richard Byrd

Vice President, Construction Operations

Anthony Reddish

Vice President of Preconstruction

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