Ralph graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in
1979 with a degree in industrial engineering. He started his career
with American Air Filter in Fayetteville, Ark., as a member of the
engineering team supervising construction of a new manufacturing
facility. Ralph later moved into sales as an engineer and system
specialist for companies in Dallas, Texas, and Tulsa, Okla.
Born and raised in Arkansas, Ralph returned to his roots and became
part owner of an electrical distribution company in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. After selling out of the electrical distribution business,
Ralph wanted to return to his long time dream of building. The love
for building was actually birthed from helping his Dad and their
builder construct their first home in Van Buren, Ark.
Ralph owned and operated Hughes Design and Construction for over 24
years. During that time, Ralph has built strong relationships with
subcontractors and has learned how to Shepard a client through the
complicated construction process. Ralph has developed into a masterful
custom home builder with impressive design ideas and imagination.
When Ralph isn’t on a job site or taking care of business he enjoys
following the Razorbacks, playing golf or tennis, or just hanging out
with the family. Ralph is career-minded, goal-oriented and
quality-conscious. He also moves quickly.