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2026 Forty Under 40: DAVIS WATSON
SENIOR VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP MANAGER | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES | NEWPORT NEWS
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
2026 Forty Under 40: DAVIS WATSON
SENIOR VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP MANAGER | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES | NEWPORT NEWS
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
At the Fortune 500 plumbing, HVAC, lighting and waterworks products distributor, Watson supports “hundreds of complex infrastructure projects nationwide with engineering scopes totaling tens of billions of dollars, while transforming how [virtual design and construction] and emerging technology are integrated into real-world project delivery.” Watson earned an MBA from Longwood University, and he managed Blackwater Electric’s VDC division before joining Ferguson.
WHERE I SEE MYSELF IN 10 YEARS: I hope to be in a position where I can continue learning while serving at a higher level — helping guide organizations, teams and communities through thoughtful, responsible infrastructure development.
WHO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED MY CAREER: John Orlando, my father-in-law, has had a profound impact on my career and the professional I strive to be. Through both his actions and example, he demonstrated that true leadership begins with caring deeply about people.
