He is a respected member of the Builders Exchange of Tennessee, the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America.
KNOXVILLE, TN, September 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Geoffrey J. Overmyer has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Overmyer, an accomplished architect and business leader, has made significant strides in the field of commercial construction. As president and chief executive officer of Proffitt & Sons Inc. since 2020, he has been instrumental in managing business operations along with project management, estimating and reviewing contracts. His expertise in commercial construction is widely recognized and has garnered him respect throughout the industry.
Mr. Overmyer’s career began right out of high school working in the field of construction on various types of commercial and residential projects. He then started his first professional position as an estimator at Knoxville Drywall Co. Inc. from 1998 to 2004. Concurrent with this position, served as a project architect at George Armour Ewart from 2000 to 2002. Following these roles, he worked independently as a project architect from 2004 to 2005 before contributing to Jonathan Miller Architecture & Design in the same capacity from 2005 to 2007. He then joined his current company as vice president, a position he held until his promotion to president and chief executive officer in 2020.
Mr. Overmyer’s most notable career achievement is obtaining his license in architecture. He became a registered architect with The American Institute of Architects in 2019 and with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance in 2018. Further enhancing his expertise, he is a respected member of the Builders Exchange of Tennessee, the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America.
Mr. Overmyer’s educational background laid a strong foundation for his professional success. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2008 and also holds an Associate of Applied Science in computer-aided drafting technology from ITT Technical Institute, earned in 1999. In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Overmyer attributes his success to hard work, motivation and a willingness to learn from others.
Outside of his career, Mr. Overmyer enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing golf as hobbies. Looking ahead, he aims to continue building on his strong business legacy, ensuring that Proffitt & Sons Inc. remains a leader in commercial construction.
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