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Tell us a little about what you do in your role as President?

I oversee all aspects of the company.

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

I've been a member of the ¹ú²úBT 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 ¹ú²úBT, 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 ¹ú²úBT 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.