Alliant Construction, a Division of Ergon Construction Group Inc., is pleased to announce Paula DeYoung has accepted the position of Preconstruction Director. In this role, Paula will lead all preconstruction service activities while maintaining client, architect, and subcontractor relations through the design, budgeting and construction phases.
Paula has over 25 years of construction-related experience in the public and private sectors. Her most recent position, before joining Alliant, was Assistant Deputy Director and CCID Project Director for the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration.
A native of Clinton, Mississippi, Paula earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design from Louisiana Tech University. In addition to being a Certified Interior Designer, Paula is also National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certified.
Nathan Witt, President of Ergon Construction Group, stated, “We are excited about welcoming Paula to Alliant. She is well-respected, both personally and professionally, and her track record of success speaks for itself. Paula’s presence sends a strong message about Alliant Construction’s commitment to being a market leader in anticipating and meeting the needs of our customers and partners.”
Kris Patrick, Ergon’s Chief Operating Officer, added “Paula is an excellent addition to the Alliant Construction team and Ergon family. Her attention to detail, exceptional customer service and solutions-driven approach to doing business fit perfectly within our organization. We look forward to Paula’s leadership and contributions in the years ahead.”
About Alliant Construction:
Alliant Construction is a commercial general contractor offering experience and expertise in designing, estimating, building and managing commercial construction projects. Alliant is a division of Ergon Construction Group, which specializes in general contracting, industrial maintenance and specialty construction services.
About Ergon:
Ergon is a group of privately held companies that operate under six primary business segments: Refining & Marketing, Specialty Chemicals, Asphalt & Emulsions, Oil & Gas, Midstream & Logistics, and Construction & Real Estate.
Contact:
Kathy Potts
Vice President of Marketing Communications
Ergon Inc.
601-933-3000
kathy.potts@ergon.com
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