Hitch Gilchrist comes to Merit from Choate Construction in Savannah, GA where he worked as a Project Manager. Hitch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from Auburn University.

Hitch brings to Merit Construction experience in Project Management for different sectors of the construction market. Hitch’s work experience includes hospitality, multifamily, retail, and other commercial construction sectors. A few significant projects under previous employment include:

• Bull Street Apartments – Savannah, GA
• Bowery II Apartments – Savannah, GA
• Whitaker Street Apartments – Savannah, GA
• Heritage Place Apartments – Savannah, GA
• The Inn at Palmetto Bluff – Bluffton, SC
• Little Duck Diner – Savannah, GA
• Flock to the Wok – Savannah, GA
• Madame Butterfly – Savannah, GA

Hitch lives in Knoxville with his wife, Amanda, and their young son Jennings.