Sean Compton | President

‘My love of structures, particularly the steel portions, pushed me to go on my own. Ironwork is one of the most dangerous, most difficult, most scrutinized, stressful businesses in the world. Moving forward and success for everyone involved requires give and take between the employer and employee. So, I try to run Southern Spear with a mixture of the vision of Steve Jobs, the tenacity of Andrew Carnegie, and the compassion and leadership of Bobby Bowden.’

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A native of Milton, Florida, Sean graduated from Florida State with a bachelor’s degree in real estate finance. While at Florida State, he played football from 2004-2008. He went on to receive a master’s degree in construction management from the University of Florida.

Sean relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee where he has spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in the construction industry. In 2015, he founded Southern Spear Ironworks with his home as ‘corporate headquarters.’ In the four years since, Southern Spear has grown into one of largest + most respected structural steel builders in the southeast.

When he isn’t at the office, Sean enjoys spending time with his family, following Noles football, and enjoying life outdoors in Chattanooga.