About HBE
FAMILY VALUES ARE AT THE HEART OF HBE
Founded in 1970, HBE is not just a business – it’s a legacy built on timeless family values. From generation to generation, we’ve worked to infuse every project with a sense of familial pride based on principles of integrity, dedication, and respect.
For the past 46 years, our commitment to the development and maintenance of these standards has gained us the unequivocal trust of local contractors and developers.
DEEP LOCAL ROOTS
With licenses held in both North and South Carolina, we boast local roots while serving a broader geographical expanse. Established in Charlotte, NC, we’ve expanded our reach to meet the diverse needs of clients across the region, blending our intimate knowledge of local regulations and conditions with the capacity to tackle projects on a larger scale. Whether wiring a small business or electrifying expansive industrial complexes, our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalized service ensures that every client receives the same exceptional level of care and expertise.
PROUD MINORITY-OWNED STATUS
At HBE, we pride ourselves on our status as a woman-owned minority business. Led by Jerri Latour, HBE’s owner, our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment extends toward fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and drives innovation. We believe diversity isn’t just a goal – it’s a competitive advantage.
HBE is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) and is also certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) with the State of North Carolina through the Statewide Uniform Certification (SWUC) program.
Team
Jerri LaTour
Jerri LaTour
With over 40 years of experience involving financial and administrative policies, Jerri sets the tone for both HBE’s present day-to-day operations and its bright future. Her guidance and dedication unify HBE as both a business and a family.
Jerri LaTour
With over 40 years of experience involving financial and administrative policies, Jerri sets the tone for both HBE’s present day-to-day operations and its bright future. Her guidance and dedication unify HBE as both a business and a family.
Kenneth Reid
Kenneth Reid
Unlimited License. Kenny joined Howard Brothers in 1991. He worked as an apprentice and foreman until 1998 when he was promoted to project manager and estimator, and now EVP.
Kenneth Reid
Unlimited License. Kenny joined Howard Brothers in 1991. He worked as an apprentice and foreman until 1998 when he was promoted to project manager and estimator, and now EVP.
Taylor Wade
Taylor Wade
Taylor joined Howard Brothers in 2010 as a helper and worked his way up to a foreman, and then to General Superintendent/Safety Director and now EVP of Operations.
Taylor Wade
Taylor joined Howard Brothers in 2010 as a helper and worked his way up to a foreman, and then to General Superintendent/Safety Director and now EVP of Operations.
Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy
With a background in both private and public accounting, Sean heads the finance department at HBE.
Sean Murphy
With a background in both private and public accounting, Sean heads the finance department at HBE.
Lloyd Rigdon
Lloyd Rigdon
Unlimited License. Joined Howard Brothers in 1983 as an apprentice, moved up to field superintendent from 1986-2001 before transferring to the office where he began his role as project manager and estimator.
Lloyd Rigdon
Unlimited License. Joined Howard Brothers in 1983 as an apprentice, moved up to field superintendent from 1986-2001 before transferring to the office where he began his role as project manager and estimator.
Mike Brown
Mike Brown
Unlimited License. Mike joined Howard Brothers in 1996 as an apprentice, moved his way up to a journeyman, then job foreman. In 2006, he moved to the office and started working as a project manager and estimator.
Mike Brown
Unlimited License. Mike joined Howard Brothers in 1996 as an apprentice, moved his way up to a journeyman, then job foreman. In 2006, he moved to the office and started working as a project manager and estimator.
Jerry Xiong
Jerry Xiong
He worked in the field for 3 years before moving up to the office and he is currently in our apprenticeship program.
Jerry Xiong
He worked in the field for 3 years before moving up to the office and he is currently in our apprenticeship program.
Stacy Grosch
Stacy Grosch
He worked in the field for 3 years before moving up to the office and he is currently in our apprenticeship program.
Stacy Grosch
He worked in the field for 3 years before moving up to the office and he is currently in our apprenticeship program.
Mike Gibbs
Mike Gibbs
His responsibilities include sourcing equipment, goods and services, and managing vendors.
Mike Gibbs
His responsibilities include sourcing equipment, goods and services, and managing vendors.
Savannah Wade
Savannah Wade
With experience in construction billing and human resource implementation, Savannah manages AR and HR for HBE.
Savannah Wade
With experience in construction billing and human resource implementation, Savannah manages AR and HR for HBE.
Scott Hildebrand
Scott Hildebrand
Scott has been with HBE for over 20 years and is a valued member of our team.
Scott Hildebrand
Scott has been with HBE for over 20 years and is a valued member of our team.
Julie Choate
Julie Choate
With over 25 years of finance experience, Julie heads our accounts payable department.
Julie Choate
With over 25 years of finance experience, Julie heads our accounts payable department.