FMGI, Inc.

As Vice President/CFO, Chris Head is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations for FMGI. A graduate of Auburn University, Chris is responsible for development of the financial strategy, metrics tied to the strategy, ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report financial results.

With over 19 years construction management experience specializing in contracts, estimating and accounting functions, Chris brings broad and diverse talents and skillsets to FMGI. He has managed multi-million dollar commercial construction projects collaborating with owners, design professionals, engineers, inspectors and government agencies to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.

Darin Ross has more than 20 years of construction industry experience. Under his leadership FMGI has assembled an exceptional team of professionals who share his commitment to community and industry. Darin has built a solid reputation for providing the highest quality construction and customer service performance to clients on-budget and on-time. An executive who demonstrates a hands-on approach and attention to details, Darin's leadership strengths include project planning, estimating, scheduling, and overall management of construction operations.

Select projects include commerical contracting and construction management projects, major retail/office improvement projects, remodels, expansions, and resets, as well as industrial warehousing, business continuity/emergency disaster rebuild, restore and remediation.

Director of Operations for FMGI, BJ Chambers establishes and maintains effective relationships between on-site personnel, office staff, subcontractors and the client. He retains a thorough knowledge of FMGI’s general contracts, subcontracts, contract drawings and project specifications.

BJ assists project managers with schedule development and implementation and supports project managers and on-site personnel with quality control and proper site-specific safety procedures. He has 25 years of building experience in both ground-up projects and remodels, including site work and underground utilities installation.

BJ is stormwater, OSHA 30 and CPR certified and participates in management classes and AutoCAD training. He is married with four children and spends his free time with family and friends as well as hunting and fishing.

Bradley’s responsibilities as FMGI’s Division Manager include managing the workflow and personnel of multiple projects as well as working with clients on pre-development design, budgets and value engineering. Bradley’s expertise encompasses team development, new store setup, process development, disaster recovery, project planning, contract negotiations, vendor management, remodels and departmental resets.

Bradley has 30+ years of retail experience, including 20+ years of construction and project management expertise. Before joining FMGI, Bradley was Senior Director of Design and Construction for At Home’s New Store Development Team, where he and his team grew the fleet by over 250%. Prior to that he was an Associate Director with JLL and was with Home Depot for 20+ years.

Bradley holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology and Certificates in Industrial Drafting and Industrial Design from Oklahoma State University. He enjoys traveling, working on cars, and performing home improvement projects. Bradley entertains children and special needs adults through performing historical pirate reenactments.

As Division Manager, Chuck McGee manages FMGI’s Florida office, working with various clients on pre-development design, budgets and value engineering while managing the workflow and personnel of multiple projects.

With 35+ years of commercial construction management experience, Chuck excels in building and site construction, including grocery-anchored shopping centers, retail developments, large single-tenant properties, hospitality/office/industrial projects, auto dealerships/service centers, and numerous redevelopment projects throughout the U.S.

Chuck holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, is a State of Florida Certified General Contractor, and State of Florida NPDES Inspector and Trainer. He has earned ICSC’s CDP and CRX designations, serves on the Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation board and designed and constructed a 22-acre nationally-certified organic greenhouse farm. Married with five daughters and two granddaughters, Chuck enjoys golf and exercise.

James (J.) Owens is FMGI’s Director of Special Projects. In this role, he is responsible for determining project vision, leading business development, securing resources and executing business plans.

A 30+ year home improvement industry veteran, J. has held leadership positions in both large corporations and smaller, more nimble companies. J. has managed FEMA Projects and Disaster Sites after catastrophic flooding and is also qualified in steel structures and safety inspections. With a focus on the environment and sustainability, J. has extensively traveled to better understand how ecology and business can work together.

J. earned an MFA from the University of Florida and is a certified Rain Water Harvesting Designer, Licensed General Contractor in Georgia and Louisiana, software developer, and board member of several volunteer organizations. J. has built residential homes and supervised remodels and commercial projects. For fun, he enjoys crafting furniture for his granddaughter and designing Tiny Houses.

A licensed, certified general contractor with 25 years experience in real estate development, commercial and residential construction, Luke Hardman serves as manager of FMGI's construction division. A talented field manager with broad knowledge of industry practices, the ability to coordinate multiple trades, manage project requirements, collaborate with stakeholders and drive results.

Luke has managed projects ranging from $200,000 to $30M, and is responsible for project requirements, procedures, processes and execution including estimating, scheduling, contracts, subcontractor selection, staffing, safety, quality control and overall project cost.

In the role of Vice President of FMGI's Maintenance Division, Ralph Dennis plans, directs, oversees and participates in the development of construction and facilitates maintenance service operations. With more than 30 years of extensive general construction and maintenance experience.

Dennis leads maintenance division activities, coordinates all projects and serves as the primary executive point of contact on all client maintenance contracts.

Richard Peek serves as FMGI’s Facility Maintenance Division Manager and manages The Home Depot’s maintenance account. His responsibilities include scheduling jobs; overseeing repairs with the stores, maintenance techs and subcontractors; and estimating, quoting, and invoicing jobs. Richard’s previous role as a FMGI maintenance technician informs his familiarity with client needs, enabling an overall smooth process.

With 10 years’ experience, Richard developed his disciplined construction and maintenance skills and determined work ethic from a young age, learning framing, carpentry, machinery operation and welding from his father’s small business.

Richard earned his degree from Auburn University and was a founding member of the Auburn University Bass Fishing Team. For five years, he pursued a professional FLW fishing career while working as a FMGI Maintenance Technician and then committed full-time to FMGI. An outdoorsman, Richard is married with two children and enjoys family time as well as fishing, hunting, baseball and golf.

As Accounting/HR Assistant Manager, Cassie Dick handles FMGI’s financial tasks, including accounts payable check processing, payroll, payroll taxes for multiple states, bank reconciliations, and monthly depreciation entries. She is also responsible for new employee setup, employee health and life insurance benefits, and 401K setup and payments.

With 10 years of professional service, Cassie is detail-oriented and organized. Before joining FMGI, she worked as an accountant at Progress Rail Services, where she initially worked in accounts payable, before being promoted to the corporate accounting department.

Cassie graduated from the Culverhouse School of Business at the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She and her husband have two children; they enjoy camping, vacationing in the Smokey Mountains, and spending family time together.