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CHRIS MORAN
CEO / OWNER
Originally from Baton Rouge, Chris first arrived in Ruston 32 years ago to study Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University where he also threw the javelin for the Track and Field team. In addition to his education at Tech, Chris also studied aircraft engineering technology at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona... Read more...
(318) 548.0469
DAVID BOERSMA
COO / ESTIMATOR
Raised in Ruston, David graduated from Ruston High School. He went on to earn his degree from Louisiana Tech University. After graduation David worked in media production for over twenty years all the while pursuing building as his avocation. With David’s hard work ethic, he earned the position as Manager of a plumbing contracting.... Read more...
(318) 548.7677
JACK ROME, JR
CFO
Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects of business enterprises that range from “start-up” companies to “well established, legacy” companies. He has over 50 years of experience in all phases of owning, operating, and providing management consulting services to... Read more...
RYAN LABORDE
SUPERINTENDANT
Ryan is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology. During school, he served as President of The Associated General Contractors of America chapter as well as President of The North American Society for Trenchless Technology. After graduation, Ryan worked as a project manager... Read more...
MARTY OUGEL
SUPERINTENDANT
Marty has been around all types of construction since an early age. At 15, he was already framing houses while living in Arizona. After moving back to North Louisiana, he joined up with Pardue Builders. Always striving to become better at his craft, Marty decided to switch from framing to both trim carpentry and custom woodwork. Shortly after... Read more...
marty@moran.build
KENZIE DAVIS
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Kenzie is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. While in college, she was able to land a high-profile internship studying under designers in Dallas, TX that focused on high-end residential projects. Post-graduation, she landed an opportunity to gain more working knowledge with both... Read more...
BRITTANI GRAFTON
OFFICE MANAGER
Brittani is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor's degree in in Psychology. Shortly after graduation, Brittani decided to make the switch to the financial sector where she has been for the last 15 years. More recently, she has overseen all our financial accounts, including gaining valuable experience in the Construction industry...Read More...
ZACH HERNANDEZ
PROJECT MANAGER
Zachery is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology. During his time at Louisiana Tech, he served as Vice President of The Associated General Contractors of America chapter as well as Vice President of The North American Society for Trenchless Technology. He also interned as a Project Manager in Ruston, LA...Read More...
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AUSTIN CORNETT
LEAD CARPENTER
Growing up in central Illinois, Austin was known for always being outside working on his next project. After graduation, he first worked as a full-time mechanic while also doing odd jobs on the side. But it wasn’t until he made the move to Ruston, Louisiana in 2016, that he realized his future was in full-time carpentry. Developing his skills over the ... Read more...
RACHEL BOERSMA
ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT
Originally from New Orleans, Rachel attended Louisiana Tech University earning both
a Bachelor and Master’s degree. Joining Crossmark Management Group as their Operations Associate in December 2013, Rachel is also in charge of Moran Construction’s day to day Operational Accounts. She has established and maintained...Read more...
CHRIS MORAN
CEO / OWNER
Originally from Baton Rouge, Chris first arrived in Ruston 32 years ago to study Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University where he also threw the javelin for the Track and Field team. In addition to his education at Tech, Chris also studied aircraft engineering technology at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University... Read more...
(318) 548.0469
TEDDY DURRETT
COO / ESTIMATOR
Teddy is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, and completed additional coursework at LSU in the fields of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Upon moving back to Ruston full-time, Teddy worked in
both residential construction and landscape design and construction for... Read more...
(318) 497.1982
BRAD ROBERSON
SUPERINTENDENT
Brad is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. His passion had always been working with horses, one that still carries on today. While still in school, Brad had the opportunity to work as a successful horse jockey across the Northeast US. After a few years, he ultimately.. Read more...
JACK ROME, JR
CFO
Jack Rome, Jr. (Jackie) has extensive experience in all aspects of business enterprises that range from “start-up” companies to “well established, legacy” companies. He has over 50 years of experience in all phases of owning, operating, and providing management consulting services to... Read more...
RYAN LABORDE
PROJECT MANAGER
Ryan is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Technology. During school, he served as President of The Associated General Contractors of America chapter as well as President of The North American Society for Trenchless Technology... Read more...
MARTY OUGEL
PROJECT MANAGER
Marty has been around all types of construction since an early age. At 15, he was already framing houses while living in Arizona. After moving back to North Louisiana, he joined up with Pardue Builders. Always striving to become better at his craft, Marty decided to switch from framing to to both trim carpentry and custom woodwork...Read more...
marty@moran.build
JONAH ROBERSON
CARPENTER
Jonah is currently attending and will soon
be graduating from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering Technology. Being the son of our company’s Superintendent, Brad Roberson, Jonah has been around construction and carpentry his entire life.
He was taught at... Read more...
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KENZIE DAVIS
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Kenzie is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. While in college, she was able to land a high-profile internship studying under designers in Dallas, TX that focused on high-end residential projects. Post-graduation, she landed an opportunity where she was fortunate enough to gain....Read more...