Joey Rhyne | Partner & Design-Builder | Dow Smith Company | Smyrna, Tennessee

Joey Rhyne
Chief Executive Officer
Joey.Rhyne@dowsmith.com

As Chief Executive Officer, Joey oversees Pre-construction Services and is responsible for customer relationships and retention. 

Joey began his career in construction in 2001, joined Dow Smith Company in 2004, and became a Partner in 2012. 

He is passionate about healthcare and church projects, serving clients who specialize in body and spirit. He believes in serving Christ in the marketplace by providing exceptional experiences for customers and team members.

Joey is a resident of Rutherford County and has been married to Christy Rhyne for more than 20 years. The couple has three beautiful children, Landon, Lanie, and Levi. Joey earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a minor in Business Administration from Belmont University. He graduated from Hendersonville High School. The Rhyne family are members of LifePoint Church, where Joey serves as a board member and deacon coordinator.

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