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THE HEART OF HARDIN CONSTRUCTION GROUP

We’re builders on the job—and everything else in between! Coming from different backgrounds, we each bring our own passions and personalities to the table. Get to know the team at Hardin and what makes us tick!

Lewis Hardin

Owner & Operations Manager

Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other
companies:
Overall Operations Manager with 25 years experience in the industry.

What does your average day look like?
Answering emails, verifying everyone and everything is operating properly. Dealing with the inevitable changes that come with construction projects and finding solutions. I also, oversee marketing and branding.

What are the values that drive you at work?
The integrity and trustworthiness of the company. We take our jobs seriously as well as the future and security of the great people who work here. I do my best to consider them and their families as I make daily business decisions.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines.
On my free time, my family and I attend and serve in ministries at church. Just hang around the house and throw tennis balls to the kids in the front yard to see if they can hit a home run into the neighbor’s yard. My wife and I enjoy going to dinner, taking the family to the beach and spending time with other friends and family.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
I have gained a wealth of knowledge in the construction industry. I have also learned a bit about the fluctuations and how to handle them better. I’ve always desired to have the best team, best vehicles, best uniforms, best environment & best tools to complete each job in the field and in the office. Now I don’t say that naively, I say that because it gives me a goal to strive for and if your team feels that the goal is excellence, they strive for it as well and enjoy working here.

What is your superpower?
Honestly, my super power is Prayer. This is the secret that holds this whole thing together.

If you were to write a self-help book, what would it be called?Christian Book called Turn right & go straight!

When are you happiest?
I’m happiest when my family is thriving and connected. When work is scheduled out for the next year, employees are excited about the future and we simply have peace. Then I sit back and am thankful for the many blessings we have. Oh, and after that, I go golfing!

What’s one song or artist you’re embarrassed you like?
New Kids On The Block

Heather Hardin

Owner / Management

Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other companies:
My role in the company is to work with the team in the daily activities as well as making decisions for the future of our business. I handle some of the administrative work, team meetings, budget oversight & overall strategy . We are a great team. We have owned this company for 6 years, although Lewis and I have been in the construction industry for over 28 years combined.

What does your average day look like?
My average day consist of getting our kids off to school and heading to the office to handle administrative work alongside our office manager. My main focus has been advancing our footprint in the government and commercial construction industry. We do our best to think ahead and try to figure out our next step moving forward.

What are the values that drive you at work?
My faith, integrity, and desire to do better. We want the best for our customers, employees, and our family.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines.
My husband and I have three children. We got married in 2011. We enjoy spending time with our family, our church, and friends. My favorite time of year is summer because I love going to the beach! My free time consists of volunteering at our church or spending time with my family. I would love to travel more often in my free time.

What do you like about the culture at Hardin Construction? (or) What keeps you at Hardin?
Our goal is for our employees to feel like family. We want them to know this company is not just for us owners but for them! They are a part of the big picture and we look forward to watching them grow as we grow. Our foundation is built on faith and integrity.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
Starting this company with my husband has allowed me to grow in so many ways. I have gained a respect for the industry we work in as well as being a better listener and becoming a better communicator. My heart has grown for my husband as we have taken this endeavor on together.

If you were to write a self-help book, what would it be called?
“Your Worth is Not Based on Your Performance” We tend to place too much weight on what we do and not who we are. They are two very different things. Character and integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking even if it means no gain at that moment.

When are you happiest?
I am happiest when my family is happy and healthy, our business is doing well, and my kids are getting along. ????

Sam Isham

Client Consultant/ Commercial Operations

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Louis Hardin

Sr. Project Manager

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Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other
companies:
Overall Operations Manager with 25 years experience in the industry.

What does your average day look like?
Answering emails, verifying everyone and everything is operating properly. Dealing with the inevitable changes that come with construction projects and finding solutions. I also, oversee marketing and branding.

What are the values that drive you at work?
The integrity and trustworthiness of the company. We take our jobs seriously as well as the future and security of the great people who work here. I do my best to consider them and their families as I make daily business decisions.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines.
On my free time, my family and I attend and serve in ministries at church. Just hang around the house and throw tennis balls to the kids in the front yard to see if they can hit a home run into the neighbor’s yard. My wife and I enjoy going to dinner, taking the family to the beach and spending time with other friends and family.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
I have gained a wealth of knowledge in the construction industry. I have also learned a bit about the fluctuations and how to handle them better. I’ve always desired to have the best team, best vehicles, best uniforms, best environment & best tools to complete each job in the field and in the office. Now I don’t say that naively, I say that because it gives me a goal to strive for and if your team feels that the goal is excellence, they strive for it as well and enjoy working here.

What is your superpower?
Honestly, my super power is Prayer. This is the secret that holds this whole thing together.

If you were to write a self-help book, what would it be called?Christian Book called Turn right & go straight!

When are you happiest?
I’m happiest when my family is thriving and connected. When work is scheduled out for the next year, employees are excited about the future and we simply have peace. Then I sit back and am thankful for the many blessings we have. Oh, and after that, I go golfing!

What’s one song or artist you’re embarrassed you like?
New Kids On The Block

Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other companies:
My role in the company is to work with the team in the daily activities as well as making decisions for the future of our business. I handle some of the administrative work, team meetings, budget oversight & overall strategy . We are a great team. We have owned this company for 6 years, although Lewis and I have been in the construction industry for over 28 years combined.

What does your average day look like?
My average day consist of getting our kids off to school and heading to the office to handle administrative work alongside our office manager. My main focus has been advancing our footprint in the government and commercial construction industry. We do our best to think ahead and try to figure out our next step moving forward.

What are the values that drive you at work?
My faith, integrity, and desire to do better. We want the best for our customers, employees, and our family.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines.
My husband and I have three children. We got married in 2011. We enjoy spending time with our family, our church, and friends. My favorite time of year is summer because I love going to the beach! My free time consists of volunteering at our church or spending time with my family. I would love to travel more often in my free time.

What do you like about the culture at Hardin Construction? (or) What keeps you at Hardin?
Our goal is for our employees to feel like family. We want them to know this company is not just for us owners but for them! They are a part of the big picture and we look forward to watching them grow as we grow. Our foundation is built on faith and integrity.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
Starting this company with my husband has allowed me to grow in so many ways. I have gained a respect for the industry we work in as well as being a better listener and becoming a better communicator. My heart has grown for my husband as we have taken this endeavor on together.

If you were to write a self-help book, what would it be called?
“Your Worth is Not Based on Your Performance” We tend to place too much weight on what we do and not who we are. They are two very different things. Character and integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking even if it means no gain at that moment.

When are you happiest?
I am happiest when my family is happy and healthy, our business is doing well, and my kids are getting along. ????

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Jamie W. Schwab

Accounting

Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other companies:
Office Manager at HCG for 7 months. 13 Years of Accounting experience.

What does your average day look like?
My typical day consists of paying bills, fielding incoming calls, creating budgets, managing payroll, and keeping the books balanced.

What are the values that drive you at work?
I value working for an honest business. I try to perform all my duties with extreme care and take a lot of pride in my work. I worked very hard to earn my accounting degree while also working full-time and I try to make sure that my dedication shows. Ethical business practices are very important to me.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines?
What is free time? I have a toddler! When I can, I enjoy taking him for long walks around our neighborhood, reading him books, and cuddling with him. I also really enjoy art, painting, drawing, and making things. I have an amazing husband, Don, who I have been married to for almost 7 years and we have been together for 10 years.

What do you like about the culture at Hardin Construction? (or) What keeps you at Hardin?
The work environment is friendly, but professional. All of us get along well and we all share the same drive to deliver a great product to our customers.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
I have gained so much experience working in the construction field. It is unlike any type of business I have worked for before I find it exciting.

What is your superpower?
Spreadsheets

When are you happiest?
Any time spent with my son.

Melinda Oxendine

Administrative Assistant

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Larry Beckwith

Lead Field Tech.

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Company role & years of experience at Hardin Construction Group and/or other companies:
Office Manager at HCG for 7 months. 13 Years of Accounting experience.

What does your average day look like?
My typical day consists of paying bills, fielding incoming calls, creating budgets, managing payroll, and keeping the books balanced.

What are the values that drive you at work?
I value working for an honest business. I try to perform all my duties with extreme care and take a lot of pride in my work. I worked very hard to earn my accounting degree while also working full-time and I try to make sure that my dedication shows. Ethical business practices are very important to me.

What do you do during your free time / or tell us about your family / or something along those lines?
What is free time? I have a toddler! When I can, I enjoy taking him for long walks around our neighborhood, reading him books, and cuddling with him. I also really enjoy art, painting, drawing, and making things. I have an amazing husband, Don, who I have been married to for almost 7 years and we have been together for 10 years.

What do you like about the culture at Hardin Construction? (or) What keeps you at Hardin?
The work environment is friendly, but professional. All of us get along well and we all share the same drive to deliver a great product to our customers.

What have you gained from working at Hardin?
I have gained so much experience working in the construction field. It is unlike any type of business I have worked for before I find it exciting.

What is your superpower?
Spreadsheets

When are you happiest?
Any time spent with my son.

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