Industry Executive Board Expands with New Members
The McWhorter School of Building Science (BSCI) Industry Executive Board is a group of professionals committed to the discussion and review of industry-related issues facing contemporary construction educators.
The Industry Executive Board (IEB) advises Auburn’s building science faculty on current trends in the industry and how they might be addressed through coursework. At the IEB’s biannual meetings, board members—many of whom are BSCI alumni—hear from graduating students about their experiences in the program and then give feedback on how the students’ education aligns with the industry.
Recent additions to the IEB include Matt Shelby, Sarah-Ashley Boling, Chuck McPherson, Allan Dedman and Adam Inzina.
Matt Shelby ’07
Shelby is the president of Shelby General Contractors in Birmingham, Ala. From a lawn care service he ran with his brother to a deck- and fence-building company he started with a classmate to the recent expansion of Shelby General Contractors, Shelby tackles the construction industry with an entrepreneurial spirit and a family-focused approach to work-life balance.
Sarah-Ashley Boling ‘11
Boling is a senior project manager for Morette Company in Pensacola, Fla. She previously worked as a project manager for Crucible Construction in Spanish Fort, where she oversaw the construction of projects spanning higher education, research facilities, commercial, multifamily and medical. She was included in the Alabama Associated General Contractor’s 40 Under 40 list in 2023.
Chuck McPherson ‘82
As the Vice President of Commercial Operations at BL Harbert International, McPherson brings extensive expertise in managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects across the Southeast. He oversees all facets of the project, delivering strong leadership and consistent guidance to support the project team.
Allan Dedman ‘91
After 11 years with Doster Construction Company in Birmingham, Ala., and five years as its Chief Operating Officer, Dedman was promoted to President in the fall of 2025. He has been instrumental in the company’s growth and operations success by strengthening collaboration across divisions, enhancing client relationships and driving construction performance in healthcare, multifamily, education, commercial, industrial and hospitality sectors.
Adam Inzina ‘03
Inzina is the Vice President of Operations at MJ Harris Construction Services in Birmingham, Ala., overseeing business development, client relationships and company operations, leveraging his deep experience in healthcare and institutional construction. He leads project teams, supports strategic growth initiatives and helps strengthen MJ Harris’ reputation and long-term growth.