As Founder and Managing Principal, Leon’s role includes communication between offices, staff development, strategic planning and financial oversight. Leon has a diverse background having been a developer, 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 worked for a large construction firm where he rose to Executive Vice President. He then consulted for seven years prior to founding Principle Construction in 2013. He is an avid community supporter and serves on multiple boards and committees. He is married to Lisa Moody and they have four children.

Danny graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He joined Beers Construction Company and worked on a wide variety of projects in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Danny is a 2005 graduate of the Upson County Adult Leadership class. He served on the Upson Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and was appointed to the Upson Recreation Board of Commissioners. He is past Chairman of the Empty Stocking Fund and worked closely with “Toys for Tots” foundation. Danny’s hobbies include hunting, fishing and visiting historical places.

Brad joined Principle in 2019 as the Division Manager for the Newnan Office. Brad came to Principle with over 10 years of experience in commercial, residential, hospitality and healthcare Restoration and Mitigation. His experience in various positions has equipped him with the knowledge needed to work with many different insurance companies using numerous software programs. Brad resides in Newnan with his wife Ashley two sons. Hobbies include hunting, fishing, spending time with family and watching “The Dawgs” play.

Renee graduated from Rhodes University, South Africa as an educator. She married Bob in 1980 and together they started up & ran a successful retail, advertising, and distribution business for over 30 years. They moved to the United States in 2015 and settled in Columbus, GA. Today, they have three children and seven grandchildren living in South Africa, Australia, and Columbus, GA. She loves the outdoors, nature & animals. Renee has been with Principle since April 2016 & has enjoyed being a part of its growth.

Paul manages the firm’s Restoration Division. He earned his degree in Building Construction Technology from Georgia Southern University. His focus is sales and operations management in Columbus, LaGrange, Auburn and Opelika. Paul served as the former president of the Greater Columbus Homebuilders Association, was awarded the Torch Award by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for doing business with integrity, and is a current member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Helen Posey, they have two adult daughters and four grandchildren.

Brent graduated from Purdue University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction & Contracting Technology. He began his construction career in Texas where he spent 5 years working as a field engineer and superintendent on commercial and institutional building projects. In 1988, he moved to LaGrange, Georgia, where he has worked for the last 31 years as a superintendent, project manager, and estimator on commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects. Brent and his wife Catherine are the proud parents of three grown daughters and one grandson.

Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Auburn University in 2005. She worked in finance for eight years before joining Principle in 2016 as an Administrative Assistant. In 2018 she became Office Manager where she is responsible for the general operation of the office, basic accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Ashley also offers administrative support to our Project Managers and Field Staff where her key role is document control. Ashley works together with Principle’s staff to ensure all business from the office to the field is running smoothly.