Venice construction company founder to sell firm to 3 employees

Owner Jeff Charlotte has partnered with three of his employees to take over his construction business.

The owners of J.E. Charlotte Construction include David Haggerty, Jeff Charlotte, Michael Butler and Oliver Huff.
The owners of J.E. Charlotte Construction include David Haggerty, Jeff Charlotte, Michael Butler and Oliver Huff.
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When a 22-year-old interviewed at a Venice construction company seven years ago, he was offered more than a job on the team. The owner of J.E. Charlotte Construction told him he was looking for a successor, too. 

Founder Jeff Charlotte has been “planting the seed” for years, says Oliver Huff, who is now 29. He is now one of three employees at the company in the process of buying it.

 

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