Tell us a little about your role with the Building Construction Science Program.

I've been a member of the MSU IAB Board since its inception and am a founding member of the organization. I was also honored to receive the Mississippi State University Alumni Association College of Architecture, Art and Design Alumnus of the Year Award in 2017.

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at F.L. Crane.

I stay in touch with and keep in check all 14 divisions thru my liaisons.

Why did your company join our advisory board?

We were one of the original companies that were instrumental in starting the BCS program. My son Ty was in the first graduating class.

What piece of advice do you have for students?

Try and get as much field experience as possible and find the right company fit.

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Upchurch.

I handle the business side of Upchurch Plumbing, Inc., including banking, insurance bonding estimating and budgets.

Why did your company join our advisory board?

I joined the MSU IAB to help share my business and life experiences of what I have seen by years working in the industry. I also want to help the BCS program teach the students the things that they will need to work in the construction industry with the trends that I see in the field.

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Turner.

My role is to provide guidance and leadership support to each project that I oversee and to ensure that we are delivering upon our contract commitments to each of our clients.

Why did your company join our advisory board?

Turner joined this board as a way to become more involved with the MSU leadership and students and to learn about the curriculum so that we can pair that with our future candidates for hire.

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Codaray.

I oversee all operations for multiple projects I’m involved in including scheduling, accounting, and QA/QC

 Tell us a little about what you do in your role at Yates.

As a Chief Estimator, I am responsible for all aspects of the preconstruction process, which involves working with the design team, trade partners, and vendors to find the most cost-effective solutions for our clients. 

Why did your company join our advisory board?

As one of the nation's top contractors, we always look for hard-working, highly motivated, and talented employees. The MSU BCS program does an excellent job of preparing students for a successful future in construction.

Tell us a little about what you do in your role at AnderCorp.  

I oversee our management teams for the construction projects ensuring they have all resources and systems needed to perform the work in an efficient and proficient manner.  Also, I assist our Preconstruction team, helping with logistics and scheduling.