Episode 270: Changing the Landscape: Jack Fite on 50 Years of Fite Building Company
From Beyond Rockets by Clark Dunn
February 17, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
Jack Fite discusses his 50-year journey in the construction industry and the importance of optimism and workforce development.
In this episode of Beyond Rockets, Clark Dunn sits down with Jack Fite, CEO of Fite Building Company, to talk about five decades of construction in North Alabama. Jack shares his journey from growing up in a family lumber business to leading a multi-regional construction firm, celebrating 50 years in business. Along the way, he opens up about the early grind, navigating economic downturns, Huntsville’s explosive growth, and why optimism is essential to building strong teams. They dive into Fite Building’s commitment to being true “builders,” the importance of investing in young talent and the trades, and how the company’s Plus 1 culture focuses on getting better every day. This conversation covers leadership, succession planning, workforce development, and what it really takes to grow a company that lasts. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, construction, building great teams, or shaping the future of North Alabama, this episode is for you. https://www.fitebuilding.com
People in this episode
Host: Clark Dunn
Guest: Jack Fite
Topics covered
- construction
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- workforce development
- company culture
Keywords
- construction
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- Fite Building Company
- North Alabama
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fite Building Company
Places: North Alabama, Huntsville
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