Durr Names Chief Operating Officer

Lee Mayeux

HARAHAN, LA (January 2023) – Durr Heavy Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee C. Mayeux as its Chief Operating Officer. The position took effect on January 3, 2023.

In his new role, Mayeux is responsible for the operational performance of the company including project management, field operations, estimating, project development and other construction functions. He will act in place of the CEO when necessary.

“We are excited to add Lee as a valuable member of our team,” stated Durr CEO Dana Stumpf. “His executive experience and relationships in the construction industry and in the industrial sector will provide additional value to our clients, to our team and to our company.”

Mayeux comes to Durr with over 26 years of experience from three major industrial contractors specializing in civil, mechanical, and heavy industrial disciplines. Before joining the Durr team, Mayeux served as Executive Vice-President of Mechanical and General Construction for EXCEL Contractors since 2018. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Operations for Cajun Industrial Design and Construction with responsibilities of providing direct oversight for three integrated business lines and the newly acquired mechanical arm of Cajun Industries including operations in Louisiana, Texas, and Pipe Fabrication.

Mayeux holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University, where he graduated as a member of the Construction Honor Society, Sigma Lambda Chi. Mayeux served on the Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican Chapter as a state board member, executive board member and board member and vice-chair for Governmental Affairs, Education & Manpower, Member Growth and Member services.  He is also a member of ECC Future Leaders program, the St. Jude School Advisory board, Family Life Ministry (co-chair), St. Jude Prison Ministry and is active in coaching his daughters’ basketball and soccer teams.

“I am very excited for the future of Durr Heavy Construction, a company deeply rooted in New Orleans construction lore and a name that’s become synonymous with delivering great results,” Mayeux said. “We see a unique opportunity to bring Durr into new markets while remaining committed to our company culture of doing things right and mantra of continuous improvement, innovation and strong relationships.”

Durr Heavy Construction, LLC is a woman-owned and operated construction company specializing in demolition, site preparation, underground utilities and concrete paving.  Established in 1955 by Edward C. Durr, the company takes pride in its quality performance, personnel and safety, and has been recognized for its efforts as a CityBusiness’ Best Place to Work, a D&RI Top Demolition Contractor, an ENR Top Specialty Contractor, an ABC Platinum Safety Contractor, as well as an ABC Excellence in Construction Award Winner.  Durr Heavy Construction is a Louisiana-based company headquartered in Harahan, and is licensed to do work in Louisiana and Mississippi.

CONTACT:
Shannon Campagne
Durr Heavy Construction, LLC 
(504) 737-3205
drs-assistant@durrhc.com

 Durr takes charge, constructing strong foundations to build upon. 

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