Lemoine Co.

Mrs. Fortenberry joined The Lemoine Company in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer. She ensures the financial health of the organization by managing budgets, financial operations, and annual reports. Mrs. Fortenberry is also responsible for the organization’s risk management program and continuous improvements of the organization’s financial analysis, accounting and reporting. Additionally, she serves as the company’s liaison to banks, insurance brokers, sureties and other resources within the financial community.

Mrs. Fortenberry is a 1992 graduate from Louisiana State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and maintains her Certificate of Public Accountants (CPA) license. She is affiliated with numerous professional organizations including: the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the Construction Financial Management Associations (CFMA), at both the national and local level.

Serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization since 2001, Mr. Lemoine is the flag bearer for the Company’s focus on excellence, innovation and advanced delivery models to meet the dynamically shifting needs of today’s construction consumers. He began working for the family company in 1975 at the age of 20, serving as Cottonport Lumber Company’s Administrative and Financial Manager. Mr. Lemoine then played a vital role in transitioning Cottonport Lumber Company into The Lemoine Company, serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for 18 years. In his current role as President, Lenny continues to lead and expand the organization, overseeing the construction of some of the Gulf Region’s most recognizable structures.

Mr. Lemoine attended Louisiana State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. He was named Acadian Business’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013 by The Independent. He is affiliated with numerous professional and nonprofit organizations including: Louisiana Association Board of Industry Board of Directors, Associated Builders and Contractors National and Pelican Chapter Board of Directors, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board. He serves as Chairman of the Lafayette Central Park Board of Directors, a non?profit organization that is overseeing the transformation of the “Horse Farm” into a premier public park. Mr. Lemoine was part of Louisiana State University Flores MBA Program Distinguished Speaker Series and a former headline speaker for the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities.

Mr. Landry joined The Lemoine Company as Estimator in 2003 and was promoted to Chief Estimator in 2009. He is accountable for defining scope, quantity, pricing, effective vendor solicitation, buyout and value cost analysis. Mr. Landry applies his estimating knowledge to provide comprehensive conceptual and hard dollar preconstruction estimates. With over a decade of vast experience in a variety of construction projects, paired with attention to detail, Mr. Landry has the ability to effectively communicate with his team to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction and quality.

Mr. Landry is a 2000 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Louisiana State University. He remains heavily involved with the Construction Management Department at LSU providing mentoring to students and guidance on the curriculum development.

Mr. Champagne joined the organization in 1997 as Chief Estimator and was named Vice President of Preconstruction in 2000. He has overall responsibility for the day?to?day operational and financial success of preconstruction and integrated project delivery services. His responsibilities include oversight of preconstruction, estimating, resource alignment, and customer and supplier relationships. Mr. Champagne has a diverse background in the construction industry as previous owner of one of Louisiana’s largest specialty subcontractors and architectural millwork / case work manufacturing firms. He also has a multitude of operational experience managing projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

Mr. Champagne is a graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (formerly University of Southwestern Louisiana), with a Bachelor of Biological Mathematics and Physical Science in 1976.