HOUSTON, TEXAS – JE Dunn Construction is pleased to welcome Gary L. Ferguson to their South Central Office. Having worked in the Houston market for over 35 years, Ferguson is well known throughout the local AEC community. His business development efforts at JE Dunn will focus on the new initiative of pursuing large corporate re-stacks and high-end interior build-outs.
Ferguson’s history includes working with major developers like Century Development Corporation, Terra ADI and Concord Wilshire and general contracting firms such as Turner Construction and Tellepsen with numerous clients including Hines, Shell Oil, Conoco and Houston Industries. +
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