David Pettiette has over 20 years experience in providing construction management and engineering services for commercial centers and mid-sized industrial developments. 

David currently leads Sequoia Construction in providing design and site planning, and construction management. He also oversees the general contracting services for commercial office buildings, office service centers, apartment communities, government facilities, historic renovation, rehabilitation, and interior tenant finish for existing buildings.  Sequoia Construction also provides consulting and market/feasibility analysis services, site selection and research, property acquisition, and master planning for clients. 

David graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana.  David is a licensed Louisiana General Contractor and a State of Florida Board Certified General Contractor.

Eddie Foust has 12 years experience in construction building including residential, multi-family, and the commercial industries. 

Eddie graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.  He gained his construction management experience working for Highland, located in Dallas, TX and his project management experience working for Collegiate Development Services, located in Irving, TX, and Martin Fein Investments located in Houston, TX.  Eddie has managed the construction of 200+ residential units and 1200+ apartment units over his career.

As a Construction Project Manager, Eddie’s responsibilities include job cost estimating, value engineering,  scope development, contract negotiations/buyout, contract management, submittals/shop drawing approvals, RFI’s, coordination/scheduling of construction activities, material management, and project close out.  

Kenneth Hill received his Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He began his career with the U. L. Coleman Companies as Project Manager for Sequoia Construction in 2006, bringing with him over 42 years experience in structural design and project management.  

His familiarity of bridge and heavy civil engineering projects, large multi-story buildings, along with construction layout and development of right-of-way plans, has become invaluable on a variety of projects with respect to quality assurance.     Kenneth is involved with several professional associations, such as the Society of American Military Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, Louisiana Engineering Society, and Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors. 

A few of his major responsibilities include site inspection of properties and recommendations for repairs or replacement of paving, foundations, or structural systems. He also conducts quality control reviews during the design and construction phases of development.     

Dennis Procell adds 25 years of residential construction experience to the U. L. Coleman Companies associates' credentials. He began with the company in 1995, and is the Project Superintendent for Sequoia Construction. 

Some of Dennis’ job responsibilities include supervision of on-site personnel, coordination and oversight of multifamily renovations, tenant build outs, and development and coordination of project scheduling. 

Some of the major projects Dennis has spearheaded for Sequoia include the Greenwood Welcome Center, Fort Humbug indoor firing range, Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Building, Girl Scouts Pelican Council headquarters, and Independence Stadium.

Debbie Hicks joined the U.L. Coleman Companies team in 2003.  She is currently the Administrative Assistant for Sequoia Construction.  Her job duties include providing administrative support to the Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, and Project Management team. Debbie also organizes and coordinates meetings, oversees vendor relations, handles invoices, and controls projects to aid in the continued success of Sequoia Construction. 

Her extensive background in the heavy construction industry for over 20 years as a Contracts Administrator has been a great asset in her current position. 

Over the years, Debbie has attended various seminars on efficiency and time management. She has also taken classes in various software programs essential to her position, including specialized software related to construction and project management.