Steve Skinner, Owner/President

Owner/President of Skinner-Smith Construction, Inc., Steve Skinner, has 34 years of experience with the company and was a laborer, operator, and partner prior to his current position.  Steve serves on the Authority Advisory Board of Cape Fear Public Utility and is a member of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association. As an involved member of his community, Steve has volunteered as a coach for multiple sports through Burgaw Recreation Department for over 15 years.  He is also a former member of the Penderlea Fire Department. Steve graduated from Pender Academy in 1976.  He’s been married for 40 years and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. They are members of Burgaw Baptist Church.

Steven Skinner Jr., Owner / Director of Business Development

Steven began his career at Skinner Smith as a laborer. Over the years he advanced to a site supervisor and is now the owner / director of business development. Steven worked for over fifteen years in the utility construction industry. Steven’s love of baseball led him to volunteer for ten years as a coach for the Burgaw Dixie Youth and travel baseball. He and his wife, Anna have 3 children; Tyler, Lily, and Cooper and are members of the Burgaw Baptist Church.

Kevin King, Director of Estimation

Currently having more than 20 years of experience in the heavy equipment field, Kevin began as a ground laborer with Skinner Smith Construction, Inc. over 5 years ago. During his time with the company, Kevin progressed to equipment operator, then became field supervisor, and is now Director of Estimation. Kevin’s educational background includes an associate degree from James Sprunt Community College, Management and Organization Development through Mt Olive College, and the attainment of his North Carolina Grading and Excavation License. Kevin has been active through community service and participation in a variety of ways. The support of his community involves 30-plus years with the Harrells Volunteer Fire Department, including being a former Assistant Chief. Additionally, Kevin was the past Master of Hiram Lodge No. 98, AF&AM in Clinton, NC, as well as 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Wilmington, NC. For 15 years, Kevin has impacted the youth of his community as a volunteer coach for the Recreation and Travel Ball Team. Kevin and his wife, Renee, along with their three children: Jackson, Spencer, and Hailey, are members of Siloam Baptist Church.

Our History

In 1988, A.C. Skinner, the father of current owner/president, Steve Skinner; and Burrows Smith merged to form Skinner Smith Construction. The combined skills and experiences of both men came together to create an industry powerhouse. Steve Skinner has worked alongside the Skinner Smith Construction team of knowledgeable and skilled utility service members for over 34 years. During this time, Steve has built a reputation for his attention to detail and his ability to grow a team of individuals who share his visions for achieving excellence in the workplace and for bettering the community through volunteering and service.