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LaGrange Police Department Additions and Renovations

The City of LaGrange hired Principle and Smith Design Group for this detailed project. Phase one of this project added an evidence room, offices, uniform storage, locker room, weight room, and evidence vehicle storage underneath the existing LPD parking garage. Phase one exterior improvements included a new facade around the structure, new lighting, and landscaping. Phase two consisted of a new parking lot, additional exterior enhancements, and renovations to the existing two story LPD Building. Phase three is currently underway and consists of renovations to the third floor where the detectives’ offices, interrogation rooms, meeting rooms and various offices are located.

Leon Moody
President & CEO

As Founder and Managing Principal, Leon’s role includes communication between offices, staff development, business development, strategic planning and financial oversight.

Leon has a diverse background having been a developer, construction consultant and construction executive. His career involves working with both municipal and private owners. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1989 where he played baseball. He then earned an MBA from LaGrange College.

Leon began his career with a large contractor where he spent 17 years. When he left he had risen to Executive Vice President. He then consulted for seven years in the Southeast prior to founding Principle Construction in 2013. He has always been an avid community supporter and today serves on multiple boards and committees. He is married to Lisa Moody and they have four children and two granddaughters. Leon is an active golfer, sports enthusiast and enjoys traveling with his family.