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November 8, 2026

Harper General Contractors Names Bryan Royal President and CEO in Leadership Transition

Constructon Owners Editorial Team

Highlights

  • Harper General Contractors has appointed Bryan Royal as President and CEO.
  • Former President and CEO David Wise has transitioned to the role of Chairman.
  • Royal previously served as Executive Vice President.
  • Royal established Harper's Environmental Systems Division in 2010.
  • Wise will remain involved in the business through leadership mentoring and strategic guidance.

Leadership succession at Harper General Contractors marks a transition in the company's executive structure, with Bryan Royal assuming the roles of President and CEO and David Wise moving into the Chairman position. The change maintains leadership continuity as the contractor continues its operations across commercial, industrial and environmental construction markets.

The transition places Royal, a longstanding member of Harper's leadership team, in charge of the company's executive leadership, while Wise will continue contributing to its direction and development.

Executive Leadership and Responsibilities

Royal previously served as Executive Vice President and played a role in Harper's business development and operational growth. In 2010, he established the company's Environmental Systems Division, expanding its capabilities in that construction segment.

As President and CEO, Royal takes on the company's senior executive leadership responsibilities.

Wise's transition to Chairman allows him to remain involved in the business, including mentoring emerging leaders and providing guidance on the company's continued development.

Harper's Construction Operations and Regional Presence

Harper General Contractors operates across commercial construction, industrial construction and environmental systems.

The company maintains locations in Greenville, Spartanburg, Conway, Summerville and Columbia, South Carolina, as well as Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, Roanoke, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Its regional presence provides coverage across multiple southeastern U.S. markets, with its operations spanning several construction sectors.

Leadership Continuity in Construction Operations

The appointment brings an executive with previous operational and divisional leadership experience into the President and CEO position. Royal's experience establishing the Environmental Systems Division also connects the leadership transition with one of Harper's existing business areas.

Wise's continued involvement as Chairman provides an ongoing role in leadership development and strategic guidance as the company moves into its next executive phase.

Source: Harper.

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