I’m 45 yrs old. Married. 1 son and 2 stepdaughters.
I’ve been in the constriction industry for 30 yrs. and held positions in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. I started at 15 as a laborer on my family’s residential framing crew. Fast forward through leading residential carpentry crews and industrial civil carpentry leadership, I eventually found my carrier excelled in a commercial superintendent role leading the construction of many multimillion-dollar construction projects around south Louisiana. After5 years of employment as a project manager for a large subcontractor company in Baton Rouge, I decided to become an entrepreneur and in 2019, I open my own business Stalwart General Contractors.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’ve been married to my wife for 4 yrs. I’m a father to one son and 2 stepdaughters.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
The greatest love of what I’m doing now is creating. We create opportunities for our clients and employees from scratch. It’s a dream come true!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Rock N Shake for sushi. Simple Joe’s for breakfast in MidCity. I’m always a sucker for Serops to go!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We have lived in Midcity for close to 3 yrs. Its been a blessing to live in this community.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
All the neighbors on our dead-end street. They showed me that city life is pleasant.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
My bucket list destination has to be Scotland. Family origins lead there and I would love to see the country in person one day.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Game Of Thrones.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Start before you’re ready
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel to Scotland.
Q: What is your go-to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Marc Broussard
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
BeeNice…in mid-city.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jocko Willink. His leadership and advice to true and battle-tested. For lunch – Baton Rouge Country Club
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Friday Night lights
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In 10 yrs I see myself owning a 25 million-dollar business that is a launching pad for people to chase their own dream. I’ll also be living my ultimate dream of traveling with my love.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I get nostalgic when I’m in historical places. I try to place myself in the time period and daydream.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been? Why did it make such an impression on you?
It has to be Utah. The vast types of terrain along with Mountain views have this as my go-to mental space.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October. Independence day. Any day I get to spend in nature.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My company
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The Men in my life
Q: If you stop at the corner gas station, what is the one food item that is begging you to purchase?
Fruit Tik Tacs
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, peace, peace