A nimble, talented team, up for any challenge

PJ Simpson

Vice-President

P.J. has performed many jobs at Block.  From Lead Estimator, to Project Manager, to Safety Director, to Operations Manager, P.J.'s attention to detail, his tenacity, and client relations are unsurpassed.  Currently, P.J. serves as Vice President of Block Companies, LLC.  His knowledge of construction is complete.  While earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from LSU, he worked in the field from the ground up – starting as a laborer and advancing to project management.  P.J. also served as Block’s preconstruction manager for several years. This thorough understanding of all aspects of construction has given him the perspective needed to manage even the most complex projects while maintaining tight budgets and quality control.  His experience is varied ranging from multi-family, commercial, municipal, highway and bridge to industrial. Since joining Block, PJ has managed a wide range of projects including our featured Juban Crossing project which includes a shopping center, tilt-up construction, large scale site work, and tenant build-outs.

Wesley Gifford

Senior Project Manager

Wesley brings a depth of construction knowledge garnered from over three decades in the construction industry to his role as a project manager at Block.  Prior to joining Block, Wesley served as senior project manager responsible for multi-million dollar projects in a variety of sectors including the industrial, multi-family, educational, retail and recreational fields.

A native of Honduras, Wesley is a 1984 construction graduate of Louisiana State University.  His confident management style coupled with strong organizational and leadership skills make Wesley an important asset to the Block team.

Kurt Miller

Senior Project Manager

As his role as Senior Project Manager, Kurt Miller brings over 20 years of single family, multi-family and commercial construction and real-estate development experience to Block.  This unique combination along with Kurt’s results driven disposition produces expert implementation of construction and development plans from as early as site evaluation through project closeout. 

After attending Loyola University, Kurt began his career as a licensed custom homebuilder.  He currently holds a Louisiana Commercial General Contractor’s License.

Jason Catlin

Project Manager

Jason Catlin serves as a Project Manager for Block Companies on large commercial and multi-family projects.   Jason is well-versed in the construction industry having served in many roles including preconstruction, project management, quality control and safety.  He has experience with a variety of projects including detention facilities, office buildings, educational facilities, and warehouses.

A native of Livingston, Jason received his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management in 2005 from Louisiana State University.  Prior to joining Block, Jason worked as project manager of multi-million dollar contracts for Louisiana Facility Planning and various school boards. His calm but firm demeanor keeps owners and subcontractors alike working together to maintain tight schedules and stringent apartment budgets.

Jason and his wife Crystal reside in Walker with their three young children.

Sean Knight

Project Manager

As a highly motivated construction manager specializing in multi-family and commercial development, Sean is a perfect fit for the Block family. His sharp, analytical mind keeps him one step ahead of the task at hand avoiding unnecessary setbacks during the construction process.  Sean’s intense work ethic contrasted with his subtle humor keep owners and subcontractors working together bringing very large, high quality projects to completion on time and in budget.

Sean is 1996 graduate from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Finance.

Adam Town

Lead Estimator

Adam is a seasoned contractor having lived in the construction business his entire life through his father’s company, Town Construction.  His extensive knowledge of running a construction company makes him invaluable as Lead Estimator at Block.  Adam thoroughly understands the importance of having all details accounted for prior to the bid to ensure a smooth construction process.  He is a veteran home-builder which serves him well in the detail oriented multi-family market. 

Adam has a degree in Business Management from Southeastern University in Hammond, LA.  He was a Baton Rouge Business Report's "Top Forty under 40" 2006 Honoree, and the winner of the Baton Rouge Good Growth Award in 2009 and 2010. 

Tricia Guitreau

Project Manager

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Jeremy Fenn

Project Manager

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Melissa Deshotels

Pre-Construction Services

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Chris Conti

CSP Safety Supervisor

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Mark Stafford

Controller

Block Companies’ Controller, Mark Stafford, is a certified professional with CPA designation as well as CFMA (Construction Financial Management Professional).  He attended Louisiana State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1982.

Prior to joining the Block Companies team, Mark worked at TOPCOR Companies, LLC and Subsidiaries managing the financial and accounting functions for the specialty contractor generating annual sales in excess of $75 million.  Mark brings over 30 years of progressive financial leadership in the construction industry to the Block team.

Rhonda Matherne

Senior Project Coordinator

Rhonda is the catalyst at Block Companies.  She provides full project management coordination for the construction team to ensure the smooth running of the construction administration operations including Contracts, Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders and Payment Applications.  Her can-do attitude, unsurpassed work ethic, and uncompromising perfectionism keep Block project management operations on track at all times.

Amy Trepagnier

Project Coordinator

Having served as Project Coordinator since 2008 for multiple projects simultaneously, Amy is invaluable to the Project Managers on the large multi-family projects under construction at Block.  Extremely organized and professional, Amy is able to free the Project Managers of the day to day procedures allowing them to focus on construction compliance and quality control.  Her lively personality while multi-tasking is invaluable to Block’s exponential growth in the multi-family market.

Amanda LeBlanc

Assistant Project Coordinator

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Rebekah Gafner

Accounting

Rebekah has served in accounting for Block Companies since joining the team in early 2015. Using her prior experience in accounting, human resources, and insurance roles, she does it all with a friendly and personable touch. Block companies is proud to have a driven employee with a diverse skill-set such as Rebekah on its team.  

Mimi Keller

Receptionist

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