General Contractor Strategic Planning

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DBrehm Resme

Dale R Brehm

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Louisianna Licensed Commercial General Contractor

Professional Summary

Performance-driven Senior ExecuƟve with over 40 years of notable achievements in the naƟonal construcƟon field. Proven success in leading diverse teams across mulƟple industries, including Electric UƟliƟes, DOT TransportaƟon Technology Systems, Emergency Storm Response, ResidenƟal ConstrucƟon, Commercial ConstrucƟon, Refining, Marine, Offshore and Onshore Oil & Gas, Power, and Gas Processing. A strategic leader with a track record of driving business growth through market idenƟficaƟon, strategic planning, team assembly, and successful execuƟon.

ExecuƟve Leadership Strengths

Clear & EffecƟve Communicator P&L Management & Improvements OperaƟonal Management, Excellence BudgeƟng / ForecasƟng / Cost Controls Private Equity Experience Strategic Planning, Driving Growth Contract / Risk Management Business Development

Business TransformaƟon & Change Management Human Resource Management Financial Acumen Team Building, Development, & Management Project/Process OperaƟons Improvement Safety Performance Improvement Visionary Strategic Leader Strong EmoƟonal Intelligence AcquisƟon Process (as both buyer & seller) Post-AcquisƟon IntegraƟon Track Record of Success

InsƟlled a culture throughout organizaƟons to drive company goals in safety, quality, profitability, customer expectaƟons, efficiency, execuƟon, project controls, teamwork, etc. Achieved conƟnuous growth through strategic planning, team uƟlizaƟon, training, execuƟon, progress tracking, and recogniƟon. IdenƟfied and analyzed opportuniƟes and risks to structure a path forward to achieve company goals. Drove compassionate leadership, earning the respect and trust of coworkers through teamwork. Comfortable "rolling up sleeves" to analyze details of a challenge with the team to help resolve when necessary or to steer the team on the correct course. ForƟfied ConstrucƟon 2025 - Present

Partner

Licensed General Contractor and Partner at Fortified Construction, specializing in Certified FORTIFIED construction standards for enhanced resilience and durability. We provide comprehensive development and construction services for commercial and residential properties, delivering high-quality, disaster-resistant projects on time and within budget. Our end-to-end solutions include project management, design-build, and sustainable practices. Committed to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, Fortified Construction transforms visions into reality with structures built to withstand the toughest conditions. Butch Oustalet FoundaƟon (Non-Profit) 2024

Board Member

Providing comprehensive oversight of all FoundaƟon acƟviƟes, including fundraising, financial management, and event planning. Our primary goal is to align with the founder's vision and effecƟvely support the needs of underserved ciƟzens across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Key responsibiliƟes include: Strategic DirecƟon: Ensuring that all iniƟaƟves and acƟviƟes reflect the FoundaƟon's mission to assist the less fortunate.

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Financial Oversight: Monitoring financial health and resource allocaƟon to maximize impact. Fundraising IniƟaƟves: Developing and implemenƟng strategies to secure funding and support for programs.

Event CoordinaƟon: Overseeing events that raise awareness and funds while fostering community engagement.

Impact Assessment: EvaluaƟng the effecƟveness of programs and services to ensure we are meeƟng the needs of the community effecƟvely.

Through diligent oversight, the board aims to enhance the FoundaƟon's impact and uphold its commitment to the community.

Lorric, LLC – Slidell, LA 2024 - Present

President

Recruited by the CEO of Lorric, I was tasked with driving the company's growth as a material supplier and provider of electrical and general contracƟng services, as well as tesƟng and management/leadership training. My focus was on serving our industrial, uƟlity, and commercial customer base while also expanding these services into states beyond Louisiana. My responsibiliƟes included: Market Expansion: IdenƟfying new opportuniƟes in different states to broaden our service reach and increase market share.

Service DiversificaƟon: Enhancing our offerings in electrical contracƟng, general contracƟng, and leadership training to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Customer RelaƟonship Management: Building and maintaining strong relaƟonships with exisƟng clients while developing new partnerships to ensure sustained growth. Strategic Planning and ExecuƟon: ImplemenƟng strategies that align with the company's goals to ensure successful service delivery and operaƟonal efficiency. Through these efforts, I aimed to establish Lorric as a leading CerƟfied Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned provider in the industry while enhancing our reputaƟon for quality and reliability. Argos UƟliƟes (Energy Services Holdings) – Roanoke, VA 2019 - 2023 President/CEO

Recruited by the Board of Directors of a Private Equity group to enhance the performance of Energy Services Holdings plaƞorm of companies and make it an appealing prospect for potenƟal buyers. I assumed full financial and operaƟonal responsibiliƟes for all construcƟon companies under Energy Services Holdings, including Argos UƟliƟes, Richardson Wayland Electrical Company, and ContracƟng Enterprises. These companies primarily focus on construcƟon and maintenance services for the electrical uƟlity and DOT transportaƟon technology systems markets. Upon joining in 2019, the company had approximately $32 million in revenues, accompanied by losses exceeding $4 million. Within less than four years, I successfully guided the company to achieve profitability with revenues around $68 million in 2023 and a 2024 backlog of over $70 million. This transformaƟon included achieving Zero Recordable Injuries, aligning with the Board of Directors' objecƟve of aƩracƟng new buyers. Subsequently, the company was sold in December 2023. The new owner opted to integrate the Argos divisions into their exisƟng company divisions, leading to the conclusion of my involvement as my assistance was no longer required. Page 3 of 5

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McInnis Industries – Gulf Shores, AL 2018 – 2018 President/CEO

Stepped in as CEO to revive a struggling construcƟon company specializing in Emergency Disaster Response services in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Collaborated with island poliƟcal representaƟves and FEMA officials to successfully negoƟate, execute contracts, and ensure adherence to the agreed- upon terms. Transformed the company's operaƟonal landscape from a challenging posiƟon to a profitable venture within just a couple of months. Departed the company in late 2018 in alignment with investment partners' decision to exit the Emergency Disaster Response construcƟon business. Brehmster ConsulƟng 2017 - 2019

President

Delivered strategic consulƟng services aimed at enhancing overall company performance and opƟmizing efficiency across key performance indicators (KPIs). Ardent Services, LLC – New Orleans, LA 2002 - 2017 ExecuƟve Vice President – Eastern Region / Part Owner As one of the nine founding operaƟng managers of the company established in 2002, specializing in serving Industrial Petrochemical and Oil & Gas clients naƟonwide, I held a pivotal role in shaping the organizaƟon's trajectory. Over the course of my tenure, I garnered respect and advanced to the posiƟon of Eastern Region Manager and one of three ExecuƟve Vice Presidents, reporƟng directly to the president. In this mulƟfaceted leadership role, I assumed comprehensive responsibility for the operaƟonal aspects of my region. This encompassed overseeing safety protocols, managing financial outcomes, leading markeƟng and business development iniƟaƟves, conducƟng forecasƟng, fostering team development, and driving sustainable growth. AddiƟonally, I provided vital support to the President in coordinaƟng acƟviƟes across other regions. Under my leadership, the company achieved remarkable growth, with peak revenues reaching approximately $237M in 2015. This expansion was marked by significant increases in man-hours, surpassing 3.2 million, and a workforce of over 1,500 direct employees. Notably, my region played a pivotal role, contribuƟng 57% of the total revenue and accounƟng for nearly 70% of the operaƟng income. Despite the substanƟal growth, a steadfast commitment to safety remained a top priority. The implementaƟon of rigorous safety expectaƟons resulted in an Experience ModificaƟon Rate (EMR) under 0.54, Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) under 0.23, and an exemplary record of over eight years without a lost-Ɵme incident. In the execuƟon of diverse projects, I managed both fixed-price and reimbursable endeavors, ranging from smaller-scale iniƟaƟves to projects exceeding $25M in scope. This experience underscored my proficiency in handling varying project complexiƟes and financial structures while consistently delivering successful outcomes. SECO Industries – New Orleans, LA 2000 – 2002

District Manager – East Gulf Coast Region

IniƟally recruited as a manager with the mandate to spearhead the company's expansion into the Gulf Coast Industrial Petrochemical and Midstream markets beyond the New Orleans region, I swiŌly demonstrated my capability. Shortly aŌer joining the firm, I was entrusted with the added responsibility of overseeing the New Orleans operaƟon.

In less than six months, I orchestrated a substanƟal increase, more than doubling the backlog revenue and profits. This accomplishment underscored my adeptness at strategic management and operaƟonal enhancements. Throughout this period, I assumed complete accountability for the Profit and Loss (P&L) of my region, showcasing my ability to oversee every aspect of the region's financial performance from incepƟon to compleƟon.

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Friede Goldman Halter – Pascagoula, MS 1996 - 2000 Electrical Division Manager

My role was instrumental in establishing a pioneering in-house electrical department. This strategic iniƟaƟve aimed to enhance the company's comprehensive service offerings, aligning with its full-service engineering and construcƟon marine shipyard capabiliƟes; encompassing both new builds and retrofit vessels such as jack-up drilling rigs, semi-submersible drilling rigs, producƟon plaƞorms, power generaƟon barges, and various other vessels. Under my leadership, the Electrical Division experienced remarkable growth, evolving into a team of over 500 skilled tradesmen. This team efficiently managed and executed mulƟple projects, each with electrical values reaching up to $20M. Recognizing my contribuƟons, my peers nominated me to serve as the Chairman of the CMI CommiƩee

(ConƟnuous Measurable Improvement Program). In this capacity, I spearheaded iniƟaƟves to insƟll a culture of ongoing enhancement and efficiency within the organizaƟon, further solidifying my commitment to driving conƟnuous improvement strategies. Electrical & InstrumentaƟon Unlimited – New Orleans, LA 1986 - 1996 Senior Project Manager

StarƟng with company as an E&I Project Superintendent, overseeing the successful execuƟon of electrical and instrumentaƟon scopes on Industrial Petrochemical projects spanning the Gulf Coast. DemonstraƟng proficiency and dedicaƟon, I quickly ascended within the organizaƟon, advancing to the role of Project Site Manager. In this capacity, I assumed leadership for the execuƟon of the majority of the company's larger projects.

My commitment and demonstrated capabiliƟes led to further recogniƟon, resulƟng in a promoƟon to the posiƟon of Senior Project Manager. In this elevated role, I assumed complete responsibility for all facets of my projects, encompassing safety, esƟmaƟng, quality assurance, profit and loss management, customer relaƟons, scheduling, project controls, and recruitment. This mulƟfaceted experience equipped me with a comprehensive skill set and a proven track record in effecƟvely managing projects from incepƟon to successful compleƟon.

Offshore Control Systems – Gulf Coast, LA 1983 - 1986 E&I Superintendent

E&I Superintendent preforming onshore and offshore industrial Petrochemical and Oil & Gas projects across the Gulf Coast. Fully responsible for all aspects of my projects including safety, esƟmaƟng, quality, profit, loss, customer relaƟons, scheduling, project controls, recruiƟng, etc. Miscellaneous Companies – New Orleans Area 1976 - 1983 Academic PreparaƟon

Delgado College – New Orleans, LA 1981 - associate degree – Electrical Engineering Technology Industry Training

Dupont Stop – "Safety ObservaƟon Training"

Fred Pryor – many "Management & Leadership Seminars" Tap Root – Incident Root Cause InvesƟgaƟons

Electrical Safe Work PracƟces (NFPA 70E)

Associated Builders & Contractors – "InstrumentaƟon Systems" MicrosoŌ Office Package, Access, Symantec (TIMELINE) – Scheduling and Tracking, ERP Systems OSHA – "16 Hour Training"

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First Aid/CPR Training

Louisiana Bonding and Lien Requirements

Greater New Orleans Industrial Safety Council

H2S Training

Outreach AffiliaƟons

Butch Oustalet FoundaƟon

Missions InternaƟonal: ParƟcipated in mission trips to Gautama and Mexico supporƟng the building of churches in small villages.

Numerous volunteer posiƟons at my local church including lead roles in rebuilding/restoraƟon teams post storms, etc.

References available upon request