Charlotte Hornets
2025
Charlotte Hornets commemorate tipoff of Novant Health Performance Center construction
Franchise, city, community, and project leaders mark the start of construction in Uptown Charlotte.
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Gilbane | Leeper joins Charlotte Hornets to commemorate tipoff of Novant Health Performance Center construction
A milestone celebration for the Hornets’ new state-of-the-art training, performance, retail, and sports medicine facility.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2025
Charlotte’s largest Black-owned company targets big growth and change
A look at Leeper Construction’s new leadership, growth trajectory, and next chapter.
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Bright Hope Construction
2025
Lorie Spratley appointed President of R.J. Leeper Construction
The company announces a pivotal leadership appointment following a record year of growth.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2025
Charlotte’s largest Black-owned company
Leeper Construction is recognized as Charlotte’s largest Black-owned company by companywide revenue.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2024
Heavy Hitters Award: Top civic or nonprofit development
Industry recognition for a project delivering meaningful civic and community impact.
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2024
Hornets provide first look at new training center
The development team and early renderings are revealed for the NBA franchise’s new performance center.
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2024
Vertical construction to begin on Uptown Main Library
The redevelopment advances with Rodgers Builders and Leeper Construction serving as construction partners.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2024
Malcomb Coley accepts Most Admired CEO honor
Charlotte business leaders gather to recognize leadership, impact, and community stewardship.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2023
Kenneth A. Holt named CFO of the Year finalist
Recognition for the financial leadership supporting Leeper Construction’s growth and operational strength.
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Power 100: Putting DEI to work to build a better Charlotte
A profile of Lorie McCowan Spratley and her approach to leadership and opportunity.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2023
Hiring event connects workers with opportunities at The Pearl
Leeper Construction, the Urban League, and NCWorks connect local talent with construction careers.
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Charlotte Business Journal
2025
Charlotte’s largest general contractors
Leeper Construction appears in the region’s ranking by local billings.
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2023
How Hugh McColl and Malcomb Coley built a partnership to drive equity
The story behind Bright Hope Capital’s business partnership and investment thesis.
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