Executive Management Team
![]() Thomas L. Wallace |
Thomas L. Wallace began working at Dixie Paving Company, Inc. in 1958. He was hired as an equipment operator and was soon promoted to foreman. He was then asked to join the owners of the company as a working partner. By 1970, he had bought out all of the owners and became President/Owner of Dixie Paving Company, Inc. The company branched out from only performing paving projects to dirt excavation and then concrete, bridges, box culverts and building construction. In 1975 the company changed its name to T. L. Wallace Construction, Inc. They are presently one of the largest Contractors in the State of Mississippi and are also licensed to work in Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. Mr. Wallace is the Owner/CEO of T. L. Wallace Construction, Inc. |
![]() Jay Carney |
Jay Carney has over 20 years experience in the construction industry, all of which are with T. L. Wallace Construction, Inc. having worked his way up from yard maintenance through executive management of the firm. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology and his MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi. He serves as Board Member for the following organizations: Mississippi Concrete Industry Association, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (Governor appointed), State of Mississippi Teacher Accreditation Board for the Department of Education, Marion County Development Partnership (and Past Chair), Marion County Economic Development District, Columbia/Marion County Airport, Citizens Bank, USM Advisory Council for both Colleges of Business and Engineering. |


