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Moss, a national construction management firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has acquired Tampa, Florida-based Ellison Construction.
Founded in 2007 as EWI Construction, Ellison Construction is a commercial construction company specializing in adaptive reuse and placemaking projects in Tampa Bay. The acquisition aims to expand Moss’ presence in the region.
“We’re excited to welcome Ellison Construction’s talented team into Moss,” Moss CEO Scott Moss says. “Their values and commitment to quality make them a natural fit with the culture and long-term vision that guide our work. This acquisition is about building a stronger, more resilient business—one that can better serve our clients, invest in our people and help shape the future of the Tampa Bay communities where we live and build.”
Ellison Development will continue operating as a separate entity, with Casey Ellison remaining as CEO. Sam Ellison will continue to lead Ellison Advisors, an owner’s representative firm currently representing the Tampa Museum of Art, the Tampa Theatre and others.
According to Moss, the acquisition also creates a strategic construction relationship between Ellison Development and Moss while allowing the leadership at Ellison to focus more on the growth of the newly announced ARK Ellison fund established with Cathie Wood and ARK Invest, as well as existing projects currently in the pipeline. Those include three major master-planned developments: The Central in St. Petersburg, the Heights Redevelopment in Tampa Heights and The Fletcher District in partnership with the University of South Florida.
“This was a thoughtful decision about future growth and what best serves our people and clients,” says Cory Ellison, president of Ellison Construction, who will join Moss alongside the broader Ellison Construction team. “We found a partner that values culture, collaboration and the community as much as we do. Moss is a respected builder and industry leader, and the alignment between our teams and their long-term vision made this the right path forward.”
