
OUR HISTORY
In 1929, brothers Murphey Pound and E.A. Pound started Murphey Pound General Contractors, later restructured as Murphey Pound Construction Company, a partnership of E.A. Pound and William S. Pound in Columbus, Georgia. The Company initially focused its business on small commercial projects and renovations. The Company was later renamed Pound Construction Company and incorporated in 1959. In 1983, W.S. Pound Sr., W.S. Pound, Jr., and John E. Pound purchased The Company from E.A. Pound. In 1999, John Pound purchased The Company and became President. During the 1990's and 2000's, John grew The Company from small commercial projects and renovations, to building movie theatres across the United States for Carmike Cinemas, AMC, and other clients. In 2023, Mercer Clark joined The Company as a Project Manager, learning the business under the leadership of John Pound. During 2023, John and Mercer developed a vision for the future and growth of The Company. In 2024, Mercer Clark purchased the business and changed the name to Pound-Clark General Contractors, LLC. Today, Mercer Clark serves as President & CEO.
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Based in Columbus, Georgia, Pound-Clark continues its construction focus in retail, metal buildings, healthcare, multi-family, commercial, and industrial. After nearly 100 years in business and annual revenues of $20 million, Our Success is a result of a strong work ethic, innovation, and a relentless commitment to Our Mission.





OUR MISSION
Why do We BUILD?
"We BUILD because we are passionate about developing client relationships with values of trust, honesty, and teamwork."
How do We BUILD?
Our Success Factors
1. Lead Others
2. Collaborate with Others
3. Strive to Learn
4. Strive for Results
OUR TEAM
Executive Leadership
Project Management & Field Operations
Derek McCain, Project Manager
Mitchell Gross, Assistant Project Manager
Steve Johnson, Superintendent
Cody Dykes, Superintendent
Jason Lott, Superintendent
Brad Grantham, Superintendent
Allen Lee, Superintendent
Donnie Hand, Superintendent
Matt Simonds, Assistant Superintendent
Administration
Barbara Avery, Receptionist & Contracts Administrator
Jo Simonds, Project Manager & Contracts Administrator
Jenna Sellers, Accountant
OUR SERVICES



PRECONSTRUCTION
Design-Build Services
Value Engineering
Solicitation
Permitting
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Project Management
Field Supervision
Project Safety
Owner Training
SELF-PERFORMED WORK
Concrete
Rough Carpentry
Doors, Frames, Hardware
Specialties

OUR MARKETS
RETAIL
EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS
GOVERNMENT
OFFICE
INDUSTRIAL
HEALTHCARE
MULTI-FAMILY
OUR PROJECTS
Check out our media pages for current projects:
COMPLETED PROJECTS
HUMAN BEAN COFFEE SHOP
Columbus, GA
MABELLAS (Midland Commons)
Midland, GA
URGENT CARE - MIDLAND
Columbus, GA
CULVER'S
Phenix City, AL
COMPLETE TIRE AND SERVICE
Columbus, GA
SOLID ROCK CHURCH
Columbus, GA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - NORTH CLUB
Columbus, GA
DEA OFFICE
Columbus, GA
WHATLEY OIL FACILITY
Columbus, GA
FALL LINE CLUB
Mauk, GA
OUR INVOLVEMENT

