Bio

Sam Ellison, the Chairman at EWI Construction, also advises the executive committee regarding the direction of the business. At UT, his company has built Vaughn Center, Brevard Hall, Straz Hall and the UT Parking Garage. Sam founded the Beck Group's business in Florida in 1974 and also served as CEO of Beck International until 2013. Sam joined EWI in January 2014. While under Ellison's leadership, The Beck Group ascended to the number one general contractor in the Tampa Bay market. Sam Ellison is also a leader in the Tampa Bay area. He served as Chairman of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, as well as President of the University Club. He has supported local charities such as the Tampa General Hospital Foundation, The American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, and Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation. He has also been inducted into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame as well as being recognized as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Florida Gulf Region of the Boy Scouts, The Tampa Bay Business Man of the Year, and International Business Person of the Year by the Tampa Bay Women in International Trade.  He is also a member of the YE MYSTIC KREWE of Gasparilla.