BAL CONSTRUCTIONS recognizes that prioritizing the growth and development of our workforce paves a path for higher levels of job autonomy and workplace safety to enhance the overall employee experience.  

BAL CONSTRUCTIONS'sexclusive Leadership XL Program multi-phase program provides practical, engaging, personalized training for engagement and growth. The Program guides our employees to see the potential they have within themselves. In addition, our Program aligns with management’s operating goals for partner consistency and an elevated employee experience throughout our organization. Since its inception eight years ago, the Program has empowered over 300 individuals who oversee work, lead projects, and, most importantly, lead people.

Chad Pierce, Director of Workforce Development, shares, “It is the absolute highlight of my job and what I look forward to the most. I love spending time with people who want to learn and improve how they interact and lead others.”

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Learn more about Corey

• What makes you excited to wake up and do what you do every day?
  • I have a passion for construction, and I love being in the industrial environment. The scale of industrial project materials and equipment has always been exciting to me. I enjoy seeing projects progress through the efforts of a team that has one focused goal. With all that said, my favorite part of my work is the people. I enjoy building teams by utilizing each individual’s unique skills and talents to assemble a strong/complete team. Along those same lines, I love to see individuals learn, grow, and succeed in this industry.

• What do you hope to accomplish as a part of the BAL CONSTRUCTIONS team?
  • I look forward to working with the people that know and love BAL CONSTRUCTIONS for its culture, accomplishments, and bright future. BAL CONSTRUCTIONS has an atmosphere of potential and opportunity, and it is palpable. I am committed to being a contributor in BAL CONSTRUCTIONS'sgrowth by ensuring that our team has the tools and training to provide an outstanding product to our clients. I want to build on the amazing accomplishments of BAL CONSTRUCTIONS and for customers to continue to see the excellence in our execution.

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In December 2020, right before her final semester of college, Maddie began her internship with EXCEL in the Mechanical Department. She was guided through the fast-paced environment with several team mentors that eased the transition. She worked on take-offs and drawings and plans while controlling documents.

When Maddie was hired full-time, she moved to Disaster Recovery to help with the site-to-project-management gap. Maddie says, “Everyone has been very accepting since I arrived. Even people you don’t know are so nice and friendly when you pass them in the hall.”

Maddie’s advice to future women in construction is, “Be confident in your abilities. You can be anything and do anything in any sector if you put your mind to it. So don’t give up.”

Maddie, you inspire the young women following in your footsteps. Thank you for immersing yourself (and rocking) in your role here at EXCEL!

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After completing her prerequisites in her hometown of New Orleans, Calli transferred to LSU to complete her studies. In November 2018, she attended the CID (Construction Interviewing Day) and accepted an internship with EXCEL with Human Resources as Administrative Support. She held this role for eight months before moving to Project Controls. Calli’s start in the HR department allowed her to gain familiarity with documentation from the job site. She also found it helped her connect with and learn about other departments through this opportunity.

“Being a woman in construction, it’s important to find a mentor you can trust.” Calli found a mentor in Lauren Champagne, VP of Human Resources at EXCEL.

Approaching graduation, Calli Tapped into her deep resilience to overcome her finals during Covid, all while being pregnant and continuing her internship at EXCEL.

“My ultimate goal is to be in the field and travel, taking my daughter with me.”

Advice to Construction Management students, “If you want something, face the challenge, always believe in yourself, and go get it.“

Calli, with your resilience and determination, we know that your professional dreams will come true.

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Victoria initially began the program with the mindset of going into residential construction but realized that there was a prosperous living to be made and plenty of creativity to be had in the industrial construction sector. In December 2020, she was offered a position with the company six months before graduation.

She completed the program in 3 years while engaging in some of the program’s top networking programs, including CIAC (Construction Industry Advisory Council) and CSA (Construction Student Association). “The networking opportunities set students up for success,” shares Victoria.

Victoria shares advice for future female Construction Management majors, “go into the Construction Management Program prepared to get involved in various organizations and keep an open mind throughout.”

With your stamina and integration into this industry, Victoria, we look forward to seeing you succeed.

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Sharon Ward
Office Manager
11 Years at EXCEL

What drew you to BAL CONSTRUCTIONS initially? And how has the company changed?

I was in the right place at the right time. BAL CONSTRUCTIONS has grown over the last few years. I am proud to call EXCEL my employer.

What do you like most about EXCEL?

I am fortunate to work with so many friendly people.

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?

Be patient. Work toward your goal.

What would you do for a career if you weren’t in your current role?

I would be in hospitality, preferably a Hotel General Manager.

What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?

If you believe it, you can achieve it.

What is something on your bucket list?

To continue traveling to new places

What is your personal motto or mantra?

You only live once; take the chance.

What is the last joke you recall?

What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear

What are three hashtags to describe yourself?

#blessed #determined #confident

What would your autobiography be called?

The Rose of Sharon

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Byron “Boo” Ragan
Director of Recruiting
24 Years at EXCEL

What is an achievement you are proud of at EXCEL?

Being able to manage the recruiting department for EXCEL

What is your favorite part or project working at EXCEL?

Talking to people on a daily basis

How has EXCEL helped develop your career?

Having good leaders, training, and education

What drew you to BAL CONSTRUCTIONS originally? And how has the company changed?

Meeting Dave when I was with Fluor Daniels, and he asked me to come over and work for EXCEL. At the time BAL CONSTRUCTIONS was just an I&E contractor. Now, we do it all.

What do you like most about EXCEL?

How close we all work together to achieve one goal

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?

Do not ever give up on a goal that you set for yourself.

What would you do for a career if you weren’t in your current role?

Work in the Medical field

What are your hopes for our industry?

To keep growing and change our government leaders that will help our industry

Who/what inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

My family and Dave Roberts

What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?

Criticism is not always a bad thing.

What is the toughest challenge you have had in your career? How did you overcome it?

The day I had to cut one of my team members.

What is something on your bucket list?

I want to see my son graduate from college.

What would your autobiography be called?

The END of Boo Ragan

What is your hidden talent?

Coaching Baseball

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Colin Bussey
Project Manager
6 Years at EXCEL

What is an achievement you are proud of at EXCEL?

I appreciate the opportunity to be challenged and grow my skill and knowledge. I have had many opportunities to take on great efforts at a young age. I am proud to be part of the dynamic team built here at EXCEL.

What are three words to describe EXCEL?

Family, Teamwork, Comradery

What is your favorite part or project working at EXCEL?

CF Industries AM6 Expansion

How has EXCEL helped develop your career?

I have been provided many unique opportunities that otherwise would not have come my way.

What drew you to BAL CONSTRUCTIONS initially? And how has the company changed?

Opportunity for personal and professional growth.

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?

Work hard, travel, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

What would you do for a career if you weren’t in your current role?

I imagine I would be in computer engineering or something tech-related.

What are your hopes for our industry?

I hope that we, as an industry, continue to innovate and grow more efficiently and resourcefully

Who/what inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

My uncle worked in industrial construction for 40 years.

What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.

What is the toughest challenge you have had in your career? How did you overcome it?

The travel and lifestyle changes that are required have been a challenge. To overcome this, I’ve developed relationships with coworkers to fill the social and hobby voids that come with extended travel. I put my head down a sought advancement.

What is something on your bucket list?

A European backpacking trip

What is your personal motto or mantra?

Gym, Tan, Laundry

What is your hidden talent? I can lift heavy objects very high in the air.

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Richard Beemer
Sr. EH&S Regional Manager
17 Years at EXCEL

What is an achievement you are proud of at EXCEL?

I developed and formatted the EXCEL CORE Safety Training system, which all field employees take before going to their respective projects, and the EXCEL “Training for Life”: First Aid, CPR, and AED training.

What are three words to describe EXCEL?

Family, Fealty, and Fastidiousness

What is your favorite part or project working at EXCEL?

Being able to visit our job sites and work with our field teams and clients on their respective EH&S and training programs. Seeing the success that comes from a team effort by all.

How has EXCEL helped develop your career?

I have been given the opportunity to work in three different divisions of EXCEL over the years, thus allowing me to utilize my experience and giving me new experiences in addition to receiving the necessary training and resources that have kept me tuned up and trained up in each division.

What drew you to BAL CONSTRUCTIONS originally? And how has the company changed?

I worked with Dave Roberts at two other companies, and several team members who also worked with our group came to BAL CONSTRUCTIONS. So when Dave asked m to work at BAL CONSTRUCTIONS, the minute I walked through the door of our offices, I automatically felt like I was home. Wow, have we changed! Starting as a local E&I contractor that evolved in a “Mega” multiple discipline turn key contractor is seeing a vision fulfilled by many.

What do you like most about EXCEL?

We are a huge company that still has that “down-home” personal feel.

What’s the best advice you can give to someone who just started their career?

Explore the career paths that are attainable and that you enjoy… keyword enjoy! Set your goals to achieve those goals and the path(s) you will take, listen and ask advice from those who have “been there and done that,” and don’t stop until you achieve your goals. Always know where you are, where you are going, and know how you will get there!

What would you do for a career if you weren’t in your current role?

I would be an Emergency Room physician.

What are your hopes for our industry?

1. That technology and innovation never replace the personal touch in our business.
2. That skilled trades start being discussed and promoted in elementary schools across our nation.
3. I hope our government will one day come together in a bipartisan manner to see how beneficial fossil fuel energy sources, nuclear, solar, etc… are ALL viable and not just a few of these sectors

Who/what inspired you to pursue the career you have today?

As a new “safety guy” over 35 years ago and going to work for a gentleman by the name of Zap Daigle who said you are a natural at safety, training, and establishing the personal side of safety with the field teams, but you need to improve in several areas. Zap had patience, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and helped me develop myself and my career on all levels. I will never forget all he did for me.

What is the best career lesson you’ve learned so far?

I was asked one day at work if I had made a difference that day? I responded, “I like to think I did!” The person said, “I did not ask if you think you did; I asked did you?” After thinking about it truthfully, I had to say I don’t think I did, not on the level you’re speaking of. The person looked me straight in the eye and said when you work for EXCEL I want you to “Make a Difference” every day. That person was Dave Roberts and that has been my goal ever since in whatever I do at work or home.

What is the toughest challenge you have had in your career? How did you overcome it?

Having patience with difficult people. – I established a personal relationship with Jesus and asked Him into my heart. That relationship with Jesus helped me to see and learn by reading his word. We all deal with problems at work and personally, and no matter how difficult someone is, there is a reason for that person being like they are. If we reach out, if we try to understand, if we show a servants heart, truly difficult people can be understood.

What is something on your bucket list?

Taking my baby, my heart, my wife, Deb, on a tour of Europe.

What is your personal motto or mantra?

Make a difference every day!

What is the last joke you recall?

Pierre was driving Boudreaux in his truck. Boudreaux was riding in the bed, and they ran into the bayou, sinking the tuck. Pierre was able to get the door open and swim out. As he surfaced, he looked down at Boudreaux, who was still struggling to get out of the bed of the truck. Pierre yelled, “Boudreaux, THE TAILGATE, OPEN THE TAILGATE!”

What are three hashtags to describe yourself?

#childofaKing #hardheaded #keepmovingforward

What would your autobiography be called?

“BLESSED”

What is your hidden talent?

I sing and studied voice and music theory for several years.

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