Sheridan Construction, located in Macon, Georgia and founded in 1947, is Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation's first construction company endowment.  

The generous $100,000 endowment is open to all construction majors, but will alternate annually between a student and student-athlete.  Sheridan's goal is to support females and minorities in the leadership positions within the construction industry.

Sheridan's mission statement, "we will give back to the community, the good fortune that it has given the company and we will encourage our employees to do likewise" is exemplified through the philanthropic donations the company has gifted to Georgia Southern University and Athletics.  

One employee that is active in many civic endeavors is Ronny Williams, CEO of Sheridan Construction. Williams is a 1971 Georgia Southern graduate with a degree in Industrial Management.  He is an avid donor and fan to our Athletics program for over thirty years.  Sheridan's endowment was encouraged by Williams pride in his degree and passion for Georgia Southern University and athletics.

The connection between the construction company, the student and student-athlete is a very unique connection. Sheridan Construction wanted to make a difference in the lives of Georgia Southern University's students and student-athletes.

In a recent interview, Williams said with this being Sheridan's first scholarship to Georgia Southern University, he hopes the students realize they are being supported by the University and its alumni.  He stated that he wanted companies in the construction industry to hire students graduating from the Construction Management program because they are so well rounded and prepared.

Sheridan Construction is greatly recognized and appreciated for the efforts to enhance the educational and personal lives of students and student-athletes at Georgia Southern.  

The Athletic Foundation's goal ties in with the goal of Sheridan Construction. "Take care of those who give you work and take care of those who do the work" is the mission of Sheridan and the $100,000 gift will certainly be beneficial to the future leaders of the construction industry.
 

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About Sheridan Construction

Sheridan Construction began as family owned business in 1947. We now are owned by the employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We provide a complete range of commercial and industrial construction services within the State of Georgia. Negotiated work represents 85% of our volume, most of which is with repeat customers.

The principals of the firm are registered Engineers and a significant portion of our work is design-build projects. Sheridan Construction has done all types of work including new and renovation work for educational, financial, medical, religious, retail, wholesale and industrial clients. The company operates primarily in the State of Georgia.


 

The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation's (GSUAF) primary goal is to provide the University's student-athletes with the opportunity to compete for a championship ring and earn a college education while developing them as future leaders in their respective communities.

The mission of the GSUAF is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University. All of the activities of the Athletic Foundation are conducted with the highest regard for academic and athletic excellence and within the guidelines established by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, conference affiliations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).