Mr.Grinder graduated from Memphis University School in 1991, Cum Laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1995, and was an Office Engineer with Beers Construction Co., Atlanta, GA from 1995-1996. Mr. Grinder joined the company full-time in 1996 as an Estimator and Project Manager. Mr. Grinder serves on the Board of Trustees of Memphis University School, Board of Trustees of The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and is a past Trustee for the Board of the West Tennessee Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors.