FH Myers Construction Corporation

	520 Commerce St Harahan, LA 70123 Phone: 504.734.1073 \| Fax: 504.734.1099

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"Building Satisfaction From the Ground Up"

In 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, our firm partnered with the Rhodes Family to renovate their damaged funeral home facility located on Washington Avenue in New Orleans. The family had used this site as their premier business location for over 35 years.

The building was constructed in 1926 as the Tivoli Theater. The structure still has many of the original plaster embellishments. The rear of the building contained the high bay to accommodate the "fly" for the movement of sets and stage curtains. The front of the stage area had a plaster proscenium with integral detailed capitals. The original frieze was still intact on the buildings facade, and the projection room on the second level where the balcony was located remained intact as if it had not been touched for 70 years.

In the years that followed the hurricane, we worked with the Rhodes family through various phases of the project. Our first challenge was the demolition and cleanup of the storm damage. We then focused our efforts on selecting an architectural firm. Following the selection of WHL Architecture, we were able to work as a team on the design, layout, fixtures and permitting. The final design, after many long hours, enhanced and improved the level of efficiency in the delivery of their services to their Clientele.

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, our office staff was invited to a private tour of the completed project. Our assumption was that the Rhodes family desired to allow our staff the opportunity to view the finished project prior to opening the facility to the public. We were surprised to find the intent was not what we expected. Their purpose was two fold. First, to tell all of us the 125 year history of the Rhodes family and to introduce us to the fourth generation that was now entering the business. The third generation consists of four sisters, Joan, Sandra, Stephanie and Kathleen and their brother Pete. These five have guided the business and kept alive the dreams of their father and grandfather for the past 30 years.

The second reason for the invitation was to thank our entire staff for their efforts and assistance over the past months. During this period, we opened our office to many project and family meetings. Our staff accommodated their needs for all of these occasions. Early morning breakfast and working lunches were common during the many planning sessions. They expressed their appreciation to each of our office and field staff for making them feel wanted and welcome. They stated that they felt like we were an extension of their family. They praised the long hours of work and dedication to making their business whole again. Each family member gave testimony to our teamwork, quality craftsmanship and professionalism.

Recently, the family received the prestigious Family Enterprise of the Year Award from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. At the conclusion of the tour, we had the privilege of viewing the video of their family history that was presented at the award ceremony.

What an opportunity for our staff to experience, first hand, "what differentiates F. H. Myers Construction Corporation" from other firms. Our motto "Building satisfaction from the ground up" is not about bricks and mortar; it is about people and building relationships. Our firm is proud to have a high level of quality, professional employees that embrace and understand good business practices. Our people exude confidence and a willingness to set our firm apart from the average. They had the opportunity to hear and witness this acknowledgement of gratitude from a client.

Our team consists of high achievers filled with a positive and enthusiastic attitude not only focused on the end product but the manner in which it is delivered. It is that level of professional demeanor and humanity that sets the very corner stone of our foundation.

We thank and appreciate the Rhodes family for giving us this opportunity to work with them and for the efforts of all who made it a success.