Big builder promotes shareholders

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Willis Smith Construction named four project managers shareholders in the company.

The four executives have been with the firm for at least a decade, according to a release. Willis Smith, founded in 1972, had $72.2 million in sales last year, up 64.1% from $44 million in 2013. New shareholders include:

• Taylor Aultman, who has been with the firm since 2004. He has managed projects for the Ringling College of Art and Design, Ringling Museum and Sarasota County Public Works, among others;