AnderCorp

Few business and community leaders have shaped the Mississippi construction industry as much as Roy Anderson, III. Whether for his exemplary business ethics, desire for excellence in the construction industry, innovative foresight or philanthropic community investments, Roy is a valued business leader and ally to many people who have worked with him. Today, Roy is the President and CEO of AnderCorp, the construction company he started with his son, Roy Anderson IV.

Experience & Expertise

Roy is the former President/CEO of Roy Anderson Corp (RAC), and Chairman of Anderson Companies, a holding company  consisting of three construction companies: Roy Anderson Corp (RAC) of Gulfport, MS and Pensacola Florida, Harrell Contracting Group of Jackson, MS, and Brice Building Company of Birmingham, AL, and New Orleans, LA.

During Roy’s 35-year tenure with RAC, he provided executive oversight for over $7 billion in major construction projects consisting of hospitality, gaming, retail, healthcare, prisons, office and mixed use, sports facilities, student dormitories, disaster recovery, and federal. He played an integral role in the growth of RAC and the gaming industry in Mississippi and in other regions in the U.S. in constructing over 3,000,000 square feet of gaming and hospitality facilities. The Anderson Companies were acquired by the Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE/TPC) in 2011 and Roy remained as the CEO until he resigned in December 2017.

Accolades & Accomplishments

Roy is a graduate of the University of Alabama and the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he served as Vice President of his law class. He is past president of the Associated General Contractors (AGC)–Mississippi Chapter and is a past National AGC Board member. In 2012 he was selected as the Industry Person of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Mississippi.

Among his professional honors, Roy was selected “Top 40 Under 40” by the Mississippi Business Journal and was named among the “Top 10 Outstanding Community Leaders.” He received the Distinguished Citizen Award given by the Boy Scouts Pine Burr Council and was the 2018 Honoree for the American Heart Gala’s annual fundraising event.

Roy has been a speaker at national gaming and hospitality conferences, the Young President Organization (YPO) construction forum, the Partnering Symposium for the Regional Army Corp of Engineers Convention, and several Associated General Contractors conferences.

Leadership & Service

Roy serves on the Mississippi Aquarium Foundation Board of Directors and the executive committee of the Gulf Coast Business Council. He also served on the Foundation board of directors of Memorial Hospital Gulfport (MHG).

Roy is a charter member and past Chairman of the Gulf Coast Renaissance Corporation, a past board member of Merchants Bank and Trust Company, past advisory board member of Whitney National Bank of Mississippi, past board member of Mississippi Power Company and served two terms as President of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Resort Classic.

He was a former member of the Board of Directors for American Contractors Insurance Group (ACIG) in Dallas, Texas, and is past Vice President and charter trustee of the Mississippi AGC Self-Insured Workers Compensation Fund.

Roy served two terms as President of Westminster Academy. He is a graduate of Leadership Gulf Coast and has been active in several local and statewide charities including the American Heart Association where he was the Gulf Coast Heart Walk Chair (2016).

At AnderCorp, Roy IV is focused on emphasizing core values based on an elite culture among its associates, one that AnderCorp’s customers can be proud to be part of. His passion is to support and empower associates to succeed — and treat each customers’ project as if it were their own — by establishing an environment that rewards good performance, solid ethics, and customer service while having fun at work.

Professional Background

Roy IV grew up around construction and the company founded by his grandfather, Roy Anderson, Jr. After receiving a B.B.A. in Managerial Finance at the University of Mississippi, Roy IV chose to pursue a career in construction himself, inspired by the business his family created. During his nine years at RAC, he worked on multiple major construction sites, ranging from Birmingham, New Orleans, New York and Gulfport.

Roy IV’s project management assignment’s gave him a unique perspective for the importance of team building and customer relationships. He has a strong belief that a company’s culture and commitment can impact a project’s performance — and ultimately, its success, from pre-construction to the grand opening.

Personal Perspective

“Our goal is to build lasting relationships and achieve strong partnerships throughout the duration of our projects. Each project is unique. There are a multitude of moving pieces, and it’s imperative all project members have a thorough understanding of each task at hand; from the design team, to the field supervision, to the ownership team. It’s our responsibility to ensure this is accomplished through open communication, innovative solutions, and equal trust with each member,” Roy IV explains.

“People often talk about one of my grandfather’s (Roy Anderson, Jr.) greatest business attributes; if Roy Jr. said he was going to do something for you, you had his word no matter the circumstance,” says Roy IV. “AnderCorp is here to continue the reputation of honesty, commitment and trust.” This means an emphasis on what he described as “doing things the right way”—both in terms of building a successful project and exceeding the expectations of our customers.

“At AnderCorp, we emphasize forward thinking where all associates participate in the overall plan. ,” says Roy IV. “If I can help motivate, inspire, and empower our team, I’m confident AnderCorp will achieve optimal results for our customers that exceed industry expectations.”

Tina began her construction accounting career after graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Tina holds over 20 years of experience and joined our team in the Fall 2020 as the Chief Financial Officer of AnderCorp where she oversees all corporate finance and accounting activities.

Daniel joined the AnderCorp team in December 2020, bringing with him over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. Daniel’s vast experience includes negotiated, design-build, and public bid preconstruction in industrial, hospitality, higher education, K-12, healthcare, and cultural/religious sectors. Daniel’s senior level insight is a major contributor to the success of our preconstruction department from the daily processes to the award of a project. 

In addition to his professional experience, Daniel graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology.

Anita has over 26 years of service in the construction industry with extensive experience in numerous departments such as accounting, human resources, estimating, marketing, and executive assistance and coordination. At AnderCorp, Anita plays a pivotal role in the daily coordination of the executive level, operations, preconstruction, and human resources. Anita’s invaluable insight gathered over years of experience has been a key contributor to AnderCorp’s success. Anita is active in her community and is passionate about the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Chris joined AnderCorp in 2020, bringing with him over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. Chris currently oversees the Jackson, MS office where he manages project operations in central and north Mississippi, and in select areas throughout the southeast region. 

Chris brings creative problem solving and an unparalleled passion of helping clients achieve their most complex projects.  His passion to evolve, to establish lasting partnerships, and entrepreneurial leadership are a true testament to AnderCorp’s Core Values. 

Chris’ project experience includes healthcare, sports facilities, parking garages, office/retail, government, disaster relief, and higher education.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Science in Engineering Technology and Construction Management from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has earned the LEED Accredited Professional designation for his expertise in the design and construction phases of sustainable buildings. Chris also earned an ASHE Healthcare Construction Certification for his expertise in healthcare construction. Chris is involved with the Associated Builders and Contractors of Mississippi where he serves as a board member, Associated General Contractors–Mississippi Chapter, US Green Building Council, Mississippi Economic Council, and Leadership Mississippi.

Well-versed in federal and state legislative, appropriations, and programs, Hunter brings twelve years of governmental and economic development experience to AnderCorp.  He previously served as Chief Of Staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., managing a team focused on disaster, national security, and commerce-related federal appropriations.

Before his time as Chief Of Staff, Hunter served as Director of Legislative Affairs at Mississippi Development Authority, the state’s lead economic development agency, where he represented the agency in front of the Legislature, the Congressional Delegation, and collaborated with federal officials and academia to integrate and leverage military installations and NASA Stennis Space Center.   

Hunter completed his undergraduate and graduate education at Mississippi State University and earned a graduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  He is an officer in the Mississippi Air National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Inherent Resolve.  Drawing on his government and external affairs background, Hunter supports AnderCorp and our clients in formulating business strategies and approaches to ensure successful undertakings.

Mike Penny joined AnderCorp in August 2019 bringing 26 years of accounting experience, including 18 years in the construction industry as a financial controller and project manager.

Mike is responsible for assisting Financial Operations and Reporting. In addition to compiling financial reports for upper management, he works closely with the Estimating Department providing job cost historical data and with the Operations Department providing real time job cost reporting.

In addition to his professional experience, Mike graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and obtained a MS CPA certificate in 1996. Mike is engaged in several organizations, including the Mississippi AGC and ABC chapters. He is also an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church Board of Trustees.

Steven Moore joined AnderCorp in 2019, bringing with him over 22 years of experience in the construction industry and is currently responsible for overseeing AnderCorp’s Construction Operations Department. He has an established reputation for a strong working relationship with clients, project design teams, and community leaders and is an instrumental part of the AnderCorp team. He provides the key leadership necessary to each project team for all Commercial projects, from collaboration during preconstruction, through award, to construction and final completion and close-out establishing AnderCorp as an industry leader.

In addition to his professional experience, Steven graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He is a recent graduate of Leadership Gulf Coast and is a Certified Healthcare Constructor.

Steven is an active participant in the community and is passionate about the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Steven is engaged in a number of organizations, including the Mississippi AGC and ABC chapters, the Building Construction Science Advisory Board for Mississippi State University, and the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE). When not working, you can find Steven serving as an active deacon for his local church or watching his favorite sports team in action.