A Legacy of Trust.
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A Standard of Excellence.
For three decades, Morton Construction has combined family values, trusted relationships, and proven expertise to deliver quality construction across the Southeast.
Who We Are
Morton Construction is a second-generation, family-owned commercial construction company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Over the past 30 years, we have grown into a trusted regional general contractor serving clients across the Southeast with a commitment to integrity, reliability, and excellence.
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Built on Trust
From the very beginning, we have believed that strong projects start with strong relationships. We approach every interaction with honesty and integrity, delivering work we are proud to stand behind from start to finish.
Evolving with Purpose
As the construction industry has changed, so have we. We continue to expand our expertise, embrace new technologies, and use modern construction methods to deliver exceptional results while maximizing the impact of our clients’ investments.
Why clients choose Morton
Meet the Team
President
Ken Morton
Ken co-founded Morton Construction with his father, Jack, in 1996 and represents the third generation of builders in North Atlanta.
As the leader of the company, he oversees all aspects of the business and has guided the successful procurement and construction of hundreds of projects. His commitment to building lasting relationships and delivering quality work has helped shape Morton into the company it is today.
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Ken earned a Business Management degree from Mercer University, where he also played baseball. He and his wife, Julie, have two daughters, Emily and Lexie.
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Outside of work, Ken enjoys golf, hunting, and travel, and he values time spent with family and friends.
Vice President of Growth
Woody Phelps
Woody serves as Vice President of Growth at Morton Construction, leading strategic expansion, relationship development, and new business initiatives. He works closely with clients, partners, and the Morton team to identify opportunities and support the company's continued growth.
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Woody brings over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles, with expertise in construction, project delivery, and industry trends.
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He is a graduate of St. Lawrence University. Woody and his wife, Susan, have five children and are active in their church's foster care ministry. Outside of work, he enjoys golf.
Vice President of Operations
Todd Armistead
As Vice President of Operations at Morton Construction, Todd leads the day-to-day operations of all Morton projects, ensuring seamless execution from preconstruction through completion while supporting and developing the team.
He brings 28+ years of construction experience to the role. Todd spent 22 years at DPR Construction, starting as a Superintendent and later serving as Regional Safety Manager, where he helped open the Atlanta office and build its strong safety culture. His career also includes leadership roles at Manhattan Construction Company and JE Dunn Construction.
Todd holds a master's degree in Building Science from Auburn University and has earned both the ASP and CSP safety designations.
Outside of work, he enjoys riding his Road King through the North Georgia mountains.
Business Development
Bill Bland
As Director of Sales, Bill drives new business and strengthens client relationships across Morton. He has over 35 years of construction experience, including leadership roles at Choate Construction as Senior Vice President, partner, and shareholder. His experience spans preconstruction, project management, and business development, and he recently retired following the company’s transition to an ESOP.
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He holds degrees from Georgia Southern University and Georgia College and State University and has served in leadership roles with several Atlanta-based organizations.
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Bill lives in Milton with his wife and enjoys golf, quail hunting, and time in St. Simons Island.
Controller
Cheryl Holt
Cheryl oversees and manages all aspects of Morton's accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls across the company.
She has over 30 years of public and private experience and is a CPA, with expertise in SOX compliance and auditing.
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Outside of work, Cheryl is involved with Disabled American Charities. She also enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Project Manager
Cody Keel
Cody leads projects from start to finish, bringing over 10 years of experience in construction. He partners with preconstruction to align scopes and manages safety, schedule, and quality to deliver consistent results.
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He is a summa cum laude graduate of Kennesaw State University and a former Army National Guardsman and Eagle Scout.
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Outside of work, Cody enjoys golf and time with his family.
Project Manager
Michael Hansberger
Michael brings more than 12 years of construction experience to Morton, with a background in multifamily, hospitality, office, academic, and renovation projects.
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Before joining Morton, he worked with Greystar General Contractor and Gay Construction on major projects across Atlanta.
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Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and two children, traveling, golfing, camping, hunting, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs.
Senior Advisor
Rob Hickman
Rob serves as Senior Advisor at Morton Construction, offering guidance to the preconstruction team and across the company's operations. With over 30 years of experience at Choate Construction, including 12 years as Vice President of Preconstruction Services, he brings deep industry knowledge that helps shape how projects are planned and delivered.
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Rob later founded his own firm serving real estate developers, adding a developer's perspective to his work with Morton's clients and project teams.
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Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on Auburn football.
Director of Marketing
Emily Toole
Emily leads marketing and brand strategy at Morton Construction, overseeing communications, digital presence, and relationship development.
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She ensures a consistent client experience while supporting business development alongside the preconstruction and sales teams.
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A graduate of the University of Georgia, Emily enjoys time with family and friends, wine, and travel.