Mr. Eccleston’s dedication to excellence in construction management is evident through his achievements and the high standards he sets for his organization.
SALISBURY, MD, April 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Christopher David Eccleston 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. Eccleston is the founder and president of Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), an award winning commercial general contracting business he established in 2013. Under his leadership, the company has become known for its expertise in many different sectors of the construction industry some of which include municipal, institutional-type projects and hotels. Mr. Eccleston’s dedication to excellence in construction management is evident through his achievements and the high standards he sets for his organization. Based in Salisbury, Maryland, DVB has grown from a one-person operation to a thriving commercial company that prides itself on maintaining a family-like atmosphere where everyone strives to provide unparalleled service and expertise.
Before establishing DVB, Mr. Eccleston was a project manager at Gillis Gilkerson from 2007 to 2012. His tenure there was marked by significant professional growth and development, leading him to ascend from an entry-level position to one of considerable responsibility. Mr. Eccleston was named to Building Design+ Construction Magazine’s 40 under 40 Class of 2012. Prior to his career in construction management, Mr. Eccleston served with distinction in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear machinist between 2000 and 2006. His military service notably included three deployments for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he honed his leadership skills and work ethic.
Outside of his professional contributions to construction, Mr. Eccleston is an accomplished writer. In 2023, he co authored “Grit Leads to Greatness” with Jenny Schroen, the creative developer at DVB. Taking the immense workforce shortage head-on, they penned a dystopian story where two children save a crumbling world that has forgotten the construction trades. The self-published book has sold nearly 10,000 copies with tens of thousands of kids hearing about the Power of GRIT and the magic of building. The authors are leading a nationwide movement to inspire the next generation into the construction industry.
Apart from his military contributions, Mr. Eccleston has been active civically with various organizations. After a tenured history with the Boy Scouts of America, he became recognized as an Eagle Scout. He is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Furthermore, Mr. Eccleston has been an impactful member of the Greater Salisbury Committee, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Eccleston’s academic background laid a strong foundation for his professional endeavors. He earned a Bachelor of Science in construction management from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration from Salisbury University in 2017. He also completed coursework in construction management at Old Dominion University. Well-qualified in his field, Mr. Eccleston has held certifications as a LEED-accredited professional since 2013 and as a certified health care constructor since 2014, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable building practices and specialized construction within health care facilities.
His civic contributions earned him recognition with a Lower Shore Distinguished Citizen Award from the DelMarVa Council of Boy Scouts of America in 2023. Other honors include Secretary of Defense Freedom award, three consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, 2 consecutive years on the Vet50 list, and the WeHeartSBY award.
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