Megan Duman brings more than 15 years of financial leadership in the construction industry to her role as Chief Financial Officer. She directs the company’s financial strategy to ensure the strength, stability, and agility needed to achieve long-term goals. A trusted partner to operational leaders, Megan aligns financial resources with business priorities, balances risk and opportunity, and fosters a culture where finance drives value across every project.

Megan holds an MBA from Southern Adventist University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). A passionate advocate for collaboration and mentorship, she empowers her team to serve as proactive, strategic partners to field operations—ensuring finance supports results where they matter most.

Rob brings two decades of combined construction and legal leadership to his role as Chief Legal Officer at EMJ. Starting his career on construction sites, he gained hands-on experience that continues to shape his practical, results-oriented approach to risk management.

Today, Rob provides strategic direction for all legal, compliance, and risk matters, partnering with company leadership to deliver solutions that balance business goals with operational realities. Known for turning complex issues into clear, actionable guidance, he empowers risk-aware, business-driven decisions that foster both operational excellence and innovation.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, Rob is recognized for his industry insight, integrity, and ability to develop high-performing teams. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and three children, serves actively in his church, explores new places, and finds renewal in the mountains.

As Chief Administrative Officer, Heather works with executive leadership to implement changes that positively influence EMJ’s employee culture and resources. She provides overall leadership to departments within the corporation that directly impact EMJ’s culture, including benefits, learning and recruiting, as well as internal operations, including Information Technology and Administration.

Heather has more than 25 years of experience in human resources-related fields and received a Master of Arts, Training, Development and Human Resources from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts from Stetson University. She is a national member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and is designated as both a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Heather is a DDI-certified trainer and an accomplished speaker. She has spoken at SHRM national conventions, Procore Groundbreak, the Southeast HR Conference events for the Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG), Mountain States Employers Council, Great Place to Work Institute, BioWorks Memphis and SHRM-Memphis and Chattanooga. She also served as a guest lecturer for undergraduate business classes at the Fogelman College of Business at the University of Memphis.

Heather lives in Chattanooga with her husband. They have three ‘young adult’ children and two amazing grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys home renovation projects, exercising, boating, cooking, golfing, and sporting events, especially Florida State University football and softball and all Boston sports.

As Chief Operating Officer, William brings strategic leadership and operational excellence to every facet of EMJ’s business. With decades of hands-on experience, he has successfully guided teams through complex challenges across the construction industry.

Raised in a construction-focused family, William developed an early passion for building. He earned his degree from Centenary College of Louisiana in 1998 and began his career at EMJ, where that passion was solidified. Over the years, he has held key roles—from project engineer to director of construction to executive vice president—gaining a 360-degree view of the industry from the ground up.

William has led some of EMJ’s most significant efforts, including the River Spirit Casino Resort—the company’s largest project to date. His leadership spans office, healthcare, and retail developments, where he’s known for fostering strong relationships, clear communication, and a meticulous attention to detail.

Outside of work, William enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their four children.

Jack leads BLDR Holdings and its families of companies, including EMJ, TimberBLDR, and Triangle Construction Services. Under his leadership, BLDR has expanded, opening offices in several geographic regions and becoming employee owned.

He collaborates closely with the Executive Vice Presidents of the regional offices to ensure the strategic vision aligns with the organization’s culture, procedures, and policies.

With over 25 years of construction experience, Jack has held various roles ranging from job site superintendent to vice president of construction. He is known for his leadership and problem-solving skills, adeptly mobilizing teams to achieve results and deliver predictable execution for our clients.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Jack has spearheaded several projects, including retail developments, industrial facilities, office buildings, hospitality projects, healthcare, and educational facilities.

Jack and his wife live in Chattanooga. They have two adult children. Jack volunteers as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chattanooga in his spare time. He enjoys being involved with his church, spending time with family, traveling, deep-sea fishing, and reading history.

As the Executive Vice President of EMJ’s west office, Lance provides strategic leadership and and technical expertise in all areas of operational execution.

Lance has more than 40 years of construction-related experience, 32 of which is with EMJ. Previously, he served as a VP of Construction in Dallas, then EVP of EMJ’s office in Tulsa, OK. In addition, he ran the wind division at a renewable energy constructor and provided operational oversight for a renewable energy subcontractor.

Lance lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Colette. He is passionate about helping others grow and service to his faith, family, friends and coworkers.

As Executive Vice President, Alex provides day-to-day leadership to East operations, ensuring alignment with EMJ’s overall strategic vision, culture, philosophy, mission, goals, and policies.

Alex brings a wealth of construction experience to his role, having served in various capacities such as Project Engineer, Senior Project Estimator, Director of Preconstruction, and Senior Vice President of Preconstruction. His diverse background and deep industry knowledge make him an invaluable asset to all facets of the company’s operations.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Alex earned a degree in civil engineering. He began his journey with EMJ in 2005 as a co-op and transitioned to a full-time role at EMJ three years later. During his tenure at EMJ, Alex has been instrumental in numerous high-profile projects across Tennessee, including the Wacker Polysilicon production plant in Bradley County, the Market City Center—a 10-story mixed-use project in downtown Chattanooga, and the significant renovation and addition to Ruby Falls, a 145-foot high underground waterfall within Lookout Mountain.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Alex serves on the board for Junior Achievement of Chattanooga. He is married and has one daughter. Outside of the office Alex enjoys working on his classic car and is an avid Volunteer fan.

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Kami Clark is a skilled strategic operations leader with an extensive background in project management, administration, and cross-functional coordination. A PMP-certified professional, she has been instrumental in driving process optimization, team alignment, and executive-level execution across EMJ’s operations.

Bringing both military experience from the Air National Guard and years in corporate project support roles, Kami is known for her precision, resilience, and leadership presence. She efficiently bridges executive priorities with operational delivery, enabling clear decision-making and momentum on critical initiatives.

As Chief of Staff, Kami facilitates strategic planning and champions a proactive organizational culture.

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