Ed Carter is President and co-founder of Wishon & Carter Builders. He and Elbert Wishon formed the company in 1971. He is responsible for providing the vision and strategic direction for the company. Under his leadership, Wishon & Carter has grown into one of the most successful privately held building contractors in the region, annually ranking among the Top 20 General Contractors in the Triad Business Journal. The company is also an alumnus of the Inc. 5000 and Triad Business Journal’s Fast 50 and has won numerous Parade of Homes awards. Ed is active in the daily operations of the company, including a personal inspection of every framing job.

​In addition to leading Wishon & Carter, Ed is active on a number of boards serving the Yadkin Valley. This includes Board of Trustees at Surry Community College, Yadkin Bank Advisory Board, and formerly Advisory Boards for Southern Community and 1st Union banks. He is a past president and active member in SERTOMA, dedicated to those impacted by hearing and speech loss.

Ed is an active outdoorsman and big game hunter. He has visited 50 national parks and driven through all 50 states. Ed has five grandchildren. He graduated as a Phi Beta Kappa inductee at UNC – Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s in Business

Matt Dunn is Vice President and minority owner of Wishon & Carter Builders. He manages projects in the high country (Boone and Blowing Rock) while directing marketing and strategic initiatives. Since re-joining the company, Wishon & Carter has made the Inc. 5000 and Fast 50 lists. He built and aided in final design of the Hemlock Lodge, whose accolades include winning the Best in American Living Award from Professional Builder magazine. Matt especially enjoys incorporating timber frame and rustic elements into custom homes.

Matt started with Wishon & Carter in 1986 as a teenager. He latered worked as a Research Assistant Professor at Philadelphia University and then Business Manager with Owens Corning before coming back to his roots in 2005. Matt graduated from North Carolina State University and went on to earn graduate degrees from Philadelphia University, Drexel University, and an MBA from Wake Forest University.

Matt is a passionate sports and music fan, and he has visited 20 countries (so far!). He is an avid chef and enjoys cooking unique dishes from around the world. Matt has four children and maintains a busy life as husband, father, mentor, and coach.

Ted Baity is the Residential Division Manager for Wishon & Carter Builders. He is responsible for leading residential sales, customizing homes for clients, and managing projects and operations. Ted started with the company while still in college, and has been with Wishon & Carter full time since 1988. He is proud to be recognized by former clients who recommend Wishon & Carter to family and friends, making word of mouth the number one source of new sales every year. Ted especially enjoys incorporating unique elements in to custom designs; including a circa 1860 fireplace surround, columns from an old gas station canopy, light fixtures made from a prized rooster coop, and converting an old headboard of a bed into a mantel.

Ted is an active member at Courtney Baptist Church, volunteering time to many community and construction projects to include Impact Yadkin. He is also a member of Gideons International. Ted enjoys traveling, running and hiking in his spare time.

​Ted graduated from North Carolina State University in Civil Engineering. 2018 President of HBA of Winston-Salem