Who We Are
40+
Since 1984 · Culturally Aligned · Growth Oriented

Culturally aligned. Growth oriented. Since 1984.

A commercial general contractor who partners with customers that are culturally aligned & growth-oriented throughout the United States.

Four lane, Two Story Drive Thru Chick-fil-A in Stockbridge, GA
Our Story

A People-First Approach to Construction.

Over forty years with one consistent North Star.

01The Founding · 1984

Founded on the simple premise that construction is a people business.

Since its founding 1984, WH Bass was built on a simple but powerful premise: construction is a people business. From day one, we set out to redefine the typical general contractor experience.

In our early days, that meant small but impactful choices — like paying our subcontractors on Thursdays instead of Fridays, so they could pay their crews on time.

Today, that foundational commitment to doing right by our clients, partners, and team members remains our ultimate differentiator.

1984Est. June
02Growth · Local to National

From a Georgia contractor to a premier national firm.

What began as a localized commercial contractor in Georgia has grown into a premier national firm. By pairing a strong financial foundation with a relentless focus on finding the simplest, most efficient solutions, we have become the trusted, preferred general contractor for the household brands you know and love — across retail, QSR, banking, grocery and convenience store industries.

40+
Years of Experience
3,400~
Projects Delivered
37
States Built In
Where we build today
03The North Star

Guided by our North Star.

Our growth is anchored by consistent, steady leadership. Over four decades later, the core cultural values instilled by Carl Herndon still guide every decision we make.

We stay fiercely focused on our North Star: delivering exceptional value and unconditional support to our customers, subcontractors, and team members.
04Employee Ownership · 2019

Built by employee-owners.

At WH Bass, we care about who our team members are just as much as what they do. Early on, we recognized that the longevity and dedication of our people were the true keys to our success.

To honor that commitment, our four owners in 2019 made the natural decision to transition the company into a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) business — rewarding both our long-term team members and the generation of builders to come.

Because we are entirely employee-owned, every single team member has a literal stake in the precision execution of our projects.
2019100% ESOP
05Culture · Loyalty

A culture that inspires loyalty.

We work hard to cultivate a supportive environment where our team can thrive. We walk out our cultural values every day, backed by unique perks designed to celebrate long-term dedication.

Five-Week Paid Sabbatical
For every 10 years of service — because long-term dedication deserves real recognition.

Thanks to the direct feedback of our team, WH Bass is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace. While we are incredibly proud of the accolades, we know they are simply a reflection of the hard work, integrity, and daily dedication of our employee-owners.

We look forward to continuing to build with excellence, serving our customers, and pushing the boundaries of what a great construction partner can be.
The Bass Cultural Values

Culture is the summation of our behaviors & habits.

We really strive to hold ourselves & our teammates accountable to three cultural values as we interact with every person connected to the projects we build.

Three Cultural Values at Bass

The behaviors & habits that define us.

— 01

Servant Minded

Others before self.

We put the person’s needs across from us before our own — in how we treat customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and each other, in the small daily decisions as much as the big ones.

— 02

Teamwork

Who did you make better today.

Our good team members always achieve their goals. Our great team members always bring someone with them — and they do not care who gets the credit for achieving the goal.

— 03

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Freedom balanced with responsibility.

We define this as the balance of freedom and responsibility. When there is a question on where one ends and the other begins, great Bass teammates will always default to being too responsible versus desiring too much freedom.

Employee Ownership

This isn’t just my job. It’s my company.

As a 100% employee-owned organization, our team members take pride in making a difference for our customers, subcontractors and partners. It starts with a shift in perspective — and it’s what powers our three cultural values every day.

If you’re that Rare Responsible Person — we’d love for you to join the family.

The Bass ESOP At A Glance

Became 100% employee-owned
2019
Retirement plans
ESOP + 401(k)
Employee contribution required for ESOP
$0
ESOP Eligibility
After 1 year of employment

Let’s build something that lasts.

Culturally aligned. Growth-oriented. We are ready for your next project.