Mr. Hutchinson founded Interface Construction in 1978 following a 14-year career as an engineer and technician with Shell Oil Company. He is actively involved in all areas of Interface's operations, having built the company to achieve more than $30 million in annual revenues, with an average of 100 employees.
Sam is a member of the Regional Chamber & Growth Association, St. Louis Council of ConstructionConsumers, Associated General Contractors of America (Past Treasurer & Building Division chair), Associated General Contractors of St. Louis, St. Louis Minority Business Council, Forest Park Forever, St. Louis Zoo Friends Association, and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University's John Cook School of Business.
He previously served as outside director on the holding company board of AGE for thirteen years, president of the Southern Illinois Builders Association, was a board member with KETC and an advisory board member with Firstar Bank in Edwardsville, IL, and served on the board of education for the Construction Careers Charter School.
A native of St. Louis, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Saint Louis University. He is married to Laurna Godwin, principal of Vector Communications Corporation, a public engagement and communications consulting firm.