• COMMERCIAL
• • RESIDENTIAL
• • RESTORATION
• • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Our Team

Clay V. Ring, Jr. – President

A native of Kernersville, Clay graduated from Duke University in 1952 and entered the United States Marine Corps where he served 2 years, attaining the rank of Captain. Clay began his career with Wilson-Covington in 1954 and spent the majority of his time as an estimator and project manager. In 1995, Clay took ownership of the company and assumed responsibility of the property management side of the business. Currently, Clay spends the majority of his time to working with commercial tenants. He remains devoted to the construction side of the business and continues to estimate jobs and oversee projects as his schedule allows.

Hayes Wauford – Vice-President

Hayes grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from North Carolina State University. During high school and college he spent summers working as a construction laborer and carpenter in the field. Upon graduation in 2005, Hayes returned to Wilson-Covington to work with his grandfather in a full-time management position. Since returning to Wilson-Covington, Hayes has focused on construction operations with a specific interest in historical restoration. Wilson-Covington is active in Old Salem and across Forsyth and surrounding counties working on historic structures. Hayes is a member of the board of directors of Historic Bethabara Park, Stratford Rotary Club, and Horizons Residential Care Center.

D. Paul Gwin – Property/Office Manager

Paul grew up in Winston-Salem and attended Wake Forest University before graduating from Appalachian State University in 1978. Prior to joining Wilson-Covington in 2008, he garnered experience in a diverse range of fields including law enforcement, finance, and operations and personnel management. Currently, Paul manages the day-to-day operations of the property management and construction office and devotes himself to business development and marketing.

Shane Boaz – Superintendent

A native of Winston-Salem, Shane graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1990 before enlisting in the United States Navy. From 1990 to 1995, Shane was a member of the US Navy Construction Battalion (NMCB1) or “Seabees.” During his enlistment he received extensive training in a variety of construction trade subfields including concrete placement and finishing, stone, brick, and block masonry, exterior and interior framing, interior finishing, painting, and structure preservation. His valuable skills landed him on projects across the globe in such places as Guam, Somalia, Diego Garcia, Spain, and the presidential retreat at Camp David in Maryland. Following an honorable discharge in 1995, Shane joined Wilson-Covington as a carpenter. He has grown with the company and advanced his position to project superintendent. Shane manages and oversees a variety of projects including residential, commercial, and historical restoration work.

Jess Swingley – Head of Maintenance

A native of southern California, Jess spent six years in the plumbing industry there before owning and managing a hardware store for eight years. He garnered additional experience in California working with a reverse osmosis water purification company and a property management firm. Jess joined Wilson-Covington in 1993 to manage the maintenance side of the business. He maintains a universal CFC license and produces custom window screens.