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About
Olympic Commercial & Residential Repair, L.L.C. d/b/a Olympic Construction ("Olympic") is in the business of building new constructions and restoring hurricane-damaged residential, industrial and commercial properties, as well as performing general contracting work. Further, Olympic serves as a sub-contractor for large commercial projects. In 2007, Mr. Maurice Hurst purchased a majority interest in Olympic. Mr. Hurst brings his business experience as an executive in the NFL and experience in construction and development of residential property in the Greater New Orleans area to Olympic. Mr. J. Douglas Sunseri purchased a minority interest in Olympic. Mr. Sunseri brings his 20 years of legal experience in business and construction to Olympic. Olympic is increasingly specializing in governmental construction contracts for federal, state and municipal governments. Also, Olympic performs new construction, renovation and repair in the private sector.
LOCATION
Olympic's Main Office is located at the following address:
3520 Leonidas St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Administrative Offices:
3000 18th Street
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
(504) 710-2057 (Office)
(504) 833-2843 (Fax)
(504) 339-5382 (Maurice Hurst)
(985) 789-6191 (Joseph Ravannack)
(504) 957-5734 (J. Douglas Sunseri)
Olympic leases its administrative office at 3000 18th St., Metairie, Louisiana, from 18th Street Holdings, L.L.C. The office has 2 conference rooms and access to 6,400 square feet. The administrative staff, general counsel and accounting department function at this location.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Olympic began its business operations by restoring hurricane-damaged, blighted homes and commercial/industrial properties as well as undertaking new construction projects. Further, Olympic processes will be calculated and precise to ensure quality work and quick turnover. The president of Olympic, Maurice Hurst, former NFL football player and NFL executive, emphasizes hard work and attention to detail to ensure excellent product. Olympic concentrates all its creative energy on the success of Olympic.
Olympic's advisors play an essential role in the success of the company. All advisors have experience in real estate law and/or finance and will be available to Olympic throughout the life of the business. The law firm of Nicaud & Sunseri, L.L.C., in Metairie, Louisiana will serve as legal counsel for Olympic.
The Greater New Orleans area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. Many neighborhoods and commercial hubs are located in areas built before the 1950s. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Greater New Orleans area is in need of revitalization and restoration. The Greater New Orleans area is ideal for sound investment and hard work. The Greater New Orleans area will be restored to its former greatness in part through the energy and creativity of Olympic. The federal government has allocated approximately $20 billion for the rebuilding of Southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Gustav. Olympic has re-oriented its focus to serve as a prime contractor or sub-contractor for projects of state, local and municipal government.
Vision
Strive for perfection in the rehabilitation and construction of family residences, multi-family homes, industrial and commercial properties. Further, Olympic seeks to build new residential and commercial properties. Also, Olympic has served as a sub-contractor for large commercial jobs both state and federal governments including Louis Armstrong Airport and the Chalmette Slip Dock.
Mission
Olympic is determined to be a successful leader in residential, commercial and industrial rehabilitation and new construction through ethical and socially-responsible business practices and work product. Olympic vows to maintain a vested interest in the rebuilding of our businesses and neighborhoods.
Tagline
We will help you build the home and/or commercial property for your prosperity. Further, Olympic will assist as sub-contractor in large commercial projects.
Company Name
The legal name of Olympic is: Olympic Commercial & Residential Repair, L.L.C. d/b/a Olympic Construction.
Legal Form of Business
Olympic is incorporated as an L.L.C. at the following locations:
Main Office:
3520 Leonidas St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Administrative Offices:
3000 18th Street
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
Olympic is owned and operated by its majority owner, Maurice Hurst, on a full-time basis. J. Douglas Sunseri is a minority owner and serves as general counsel for Olympic. Maurice Hurst serves as president of Olympic and supervises all aspects of Olympic including project management, financial, risk management and marketing. Terry Beamon serves as construction manager and superintendent, overseeing all on-site activity. Mr. Beamon has extensive experience in carpentry and has worked for the past 30 years rehabilitating numerous properties in the Greater New Orleans area. Further, Ms. Dana Rizzo serves as business manager for Olympic. Ms. Shuntrell Encalade serves as office manager. Mr. Hurst is an experienced and successful businessman with the necessary knowledge to direct Olympic in restoring New Orleans to its former glory. Mr. Hurst developed his management style as an executive in the National Football League (NFL) after his playing career. Mr. Hurst's greatest influence was playing for and working with Coach Bill Parcells at the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. Also, Mr. Hurst served under Coach Mike Ditka as Director of Player Programs for the New Orleans Saints.
Management Background
Maurice Hurst President/Owner
Mr. Maurice Hurst serves as president of Olympic. Mr. Hurst has developed and constructed property in the Greater New Orleans area including Central City, New Orleans East, Faubourg Marigny, Treme, 9th Ward, 7th Ward, Kenner and Metairie. Mr. Hurst served as project manager in his previous development companies. Subsequent to Hurricane Katrina, Maurice has decided to forego his career as an executive in the NFL to pursue his vocation in the construction industry in his hometown of New Orleans. As a lifetime resident of New Orleans, Maurice has a personal interest in the redevelopment of the Greater New Orleans area in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Mr. Maurice Hurst grew up in the Carrollton area in New Orleans. He graduated from Fortier High School in 1985. He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a football scholarship from 1985-1989. At Southern University, he was a Division 1-A All American playing defensive back. Maurice was a fourth (4th) round draft pick by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft. Maurice played for the New England Patriots from 1989-1995. Coach Bill Parcells called Maurice the "smartest" defensive back he had ever coached. Mr. Hurst retired in 1996 due to an injury while playing for the St. Louis Rams.
From 1998-2000 Mr. Hurst served as a Director of Player Programs for the New Orleans Saints. In addition to his duties as a scout and coach, he assisted players in securing housing upon signing with the New Orleans Saints. In 2003-2004, Mr. Hurst served as a scout for the Dallas Cowboys. Also he served as a special assistant coach to Bill Parcells. Mr. Hurst served on the same coaching staff as Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints; Tony Sporano, Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, and Jeff Ireland, General Manager of the Miami Dolphins.
From 2002-2006, Mr. Hurst served as Project Manager/Consultant for several development companies. In said capacity, he redeveloped blighted residential properties in the Greater New Orleans area. He is specializing in redeveloping and repairing commercial and residential properties as well as new construction in the Greater New Orleans area. Mr. Hurst supervises all aspects of Olympic. Mr. Hurst manages the marketing aspects of Olympic including contacts with contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. Mr. Hurst manages estimating and bidding. Also, Mr. Hurst supervises financial activities and personnel. Presently, Maurice Hurst is the CEO of Olympic. Mr. Hurst, his wife and children reside in Chateau Estates in Kenner, Louisiana.
Terry Beamon Project Manager
Mr. Terry Beamon is the project manager for Olympic. Mr. Beamon has been involved in the construction industry in various capacities for 30 years, including but not limited to renovation and redevelopment of blighted properties. Since Hurricane Katrina, Mr. Beamon has specialized in repair of hurricane-damaged properties including properties in historical districts and subject to regulations by the HDLC. Mr. Beamon has performed complete renovations of properties on the Westbank, Algiers, Metairie, Kenner, 9th Ward, New Orleans East, Central City, Lakeview and the Northshore.
J. Douglas Sunseri General Counsel/Owner
Mr. J. Douglas Sunseri is an owner and legal counsel of Olympic. Mr. Sunseri is one of the founding partners in the law firm of Nicaud & Sunseri, L.L.C. established in 1994. Mr. Sunseri specializes in business law, commercial litigation, insurance and construction law. Also, from 2003-present, Mr. Sunseri has developed residential properties with Mr. Maurice Hurst.
Since his admission to the Louisiana Bar in 1988, Mr. J. Douglas Sunseri has practiced in diverse areas of the law. From 1990-1994, Mr. Sunseri worked under Attorney J. Williams Becknell, the legal counsel for Mr. John Mecom, Jr. and his affiliated companies. Mr. Mecom was the initial owner of the New Orleans Saints and had numerous holdings in oil & gas, hotels, real estate, professional sports and related businesses. As a result, Mr. Sunseri was fully educated in broad areas of construction law and business.
Mr. Sunseri's litigation experience includes jury trials in state and federal court. Mr. Sunseri also practices before workers' compensation judges with the Louisiana Department of Labor. He has directed litigation to the United States Supreme Court in connection with the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). Mr. Sunseri has conducted numerous seminars on topics involving Hurricane Katrina, construction law, insurance claims, flood v. wind-driven rain claims, employment issues, workers' compensation and estate planning.
Personal:
Admitted to the Louisiana Bar 1988
Education:
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA BBA 1985
Loyola University School of Law, New Orleans, LA J.D. 1988
Admissions:
All Louisiana State Courts, Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court,
United States District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts,
United States Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit
Professional Memberships:
New Orleans, Jefferson, and Louisiana State Bar Associations, Sports Lawyers Association., Louisiana Association of Self-Insured Employers, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, American Center for Law & Justice and Louisiana Lawyers for Life.
ADVISORS
Banking and Finance:
Regions Bank serves as Olympic's financial institution.
Licensed General Contracting:
Olympic is a general contractor licensed by the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors. Olympic is licensed as a Residential Building (# 88616), Commercial Building Construction (#46163) and Home Improvement Contractor (# HI 0551839). Mr. Maurice Hurst is the qualifying party for Olympic's contractor's license with the Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors. Further, Olympic's General Liability Carrier is Colony Insurance Company and their Workers' Compensation Carrier is Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company. Olympic's insurance agent is Sprague Williams of Williams Insurance Agency in Zachary, Louisiana.
Sub-Contractors:
Workers will be paid based on experience and skill. Specific team leaders and workers will be assigned to projects by Olympic, allowing Maurice to begin focusing on an increasing number of future investments and financing. Olympic uses sub-contractors for HVAC, plumbing and electrical, which are licensed and insured with the State of Louisiana.
Engineers:
Mr. Kennon Crockett of K Crockett Designs will serve as a consulting engineer for Olympic. Mr. Crockett's office is located at 1828 Hermosa Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114. He is a licensed civil engineer, specializing in the design of residential, multi-family and commercial properties.
CPA/Accounting:
Ms. Monica Zumo, CPA and Ms. Jan Cotaya, CPA will serve as the CPAs for Olympic. Ms. Zumo, Baton Rouge, LA, specializes as a CPA for construction companies. Ms. Tracy Fanguy serves as the comptroller for Olympic.
Information Technology
Mr. Johnathan Brook of Precision Technology Services, L.L.C. will serve as the information technology specialist for Olympic. Precision Technology coordinates the IT needs of Olympic as well as maintains Olympic's website. Precision Technology may be contacted by email at info@pcsno.com.
PRODUCTS
Olympic is not selling just a product but a tool for the rebuilding of Southern Louisiana. Olympic will be performing construction and project management services for residential, rental, commercial and industrial properties in the Greater New Orleans area. Specifically, residential and commercial properties in markets that demonstrate strong growth potential and revitalization.
Further, Olympic is constructing rental properties and affordable housing in the Greater New Orleans area. As of October 2009, Olympic has several contracts in place to assist in the new construction of approximately 400 homes in the Greater New Orleans area. At the present time, the Greater New Orleans area is experiencing a backlog of demand for government- subsidized housing. Also, Olympic would serve as a sub-contractor for large commercial projects for federal, state and municipal governments.
Certifications and Memberships:
Olympic (Tax ID 59-3818879) is a member of the following professional organizations and certified in the following categories for governmental agencies:
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