Historic Sweet Auburn Avenue Retail Renovation

This project was a Historic Renovation of a building that was originally built in 1920 on the acclaimed Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. Principle gutted the building and a new stainless steel storefront was added. Floors have been stripped to expose the terrazzo tile floors. The use of the building is retail on the first floor and residential on the second floor.  Tenants include the Atlanta Breakfast Club and Sweet Auburn Community Museum.

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.