State Licensing Board for Contractors public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will meet to consider minutes from its November 2025 meeting, review a request for rehearing regarding a license revocation, and vote on four exemption requests. The board will also receive treasurer and staff reports and vote on three resolutions.
- Request for rehearing: JON ANDERSEN AND ANDERSEN DESIGN + BUILD, LLC (Lafayette, LA) for alleged violation of La. R.S. 37:2158(A)(18)
- Four exemption requests: Cody Adickes, Charles Robert “Beau” Bernhard III, Helyn Ledet, and Kelvin Ray Rion (Building Construction; Municipal and Public Works for Bernhard and Ledet)
- Treasurer report on 2025 budget amendment
- Three resolutions: 2025-21, 2025-22, 2025-23
The Commercial Board revoked all licenses and qualifying party status for Jon Andersen and Andersen Design + Build, LLC after a guilty finding. The board also approved four exam exemptions and a 2025 budget amendment.
- Revoked all licenses, classifications, and qualifying party status for Jon Andersen and Andersen Design + Build, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved exam exemptions for Cody Adickes, Charles Robert “Beau” Bernhard III, Helyn Ledet, and Kelvin Ray Rion (Unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 Budget Amendment (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions 2025-21, 2025-22, and 2025-23 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 19 and November 20, 2025 meetings
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will review alleged licensing violations and settlement offers for various firms. The board is also considering rehearing requests and license exemption applications.
- Hearing for LBATROSS CCD INC. regarding the $837,512.00 StayAPT project in Lafayette
- Hearing for James Bourgeois Contractor, Inc. regarding a $497,075.43 project at 24143 Highway 1
- Multiple hearings for Liberty Fence & Supply, LLC regarding projects in Gonzales
- Settlement offers for new cases including Byrnes Mechanical Contractor, Inc. and DTV Enterprises, LLC
- Exemption requests for seven individuals in categories including Heavy and Residential Construction
The State Licensing Board for Contractors held hearings and rehearings for four cases. The board accepted no-contest pleas and found violations, resulting in various fines and administrative costs.
- Dugas Builders LLC: Assessed $8,000 fine and $1,000 administrative costs, reducible to $1,000 fine and $1,000 costs if license is obtained within 180 days (unanimous)
- Alonso's Aztec Tile & Granite LLC: Assessed $7,500 fine and $1,000 administrative costs, reducible to $1,000 fine and $1,000 costs if license is obtained within 180 days (passed with opposition from Mr. Tillage)
- Danny E. Myers: Found in violation and assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 in administrative costs (unanimous)
- Carlton Construction Company, Inc.: Assessed $1,000 fine plus $1,000 in administrative costs (unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will hold hearings on alleged contractor violations, including unlicensed work on projects ranging from $31,000 to $5.8 million. It will also consider 10 settlement offers and 16 statutory citations, each with fines and administrative costs. The board will review actions from the Residential Building Subcommittee and exemption requests.
- Hearing for BTX Construction Group LLC on unlicensed work on Pilot Travel Center #1051 project ($5,823,257.10) in Iowa, Louisiana
- Hearing for DBM Restoration LLC, Chaney Mechanical LLC, and John Givens on alleged violations related to Sullivan Salon Suites project ($853,700.00) in Baton Rouge
- Consideration of 10 settlement offers with fines from $1,000 to $3,000 plus $1,000 administrative costs each
- Consideration of 16 statutory citations with $1,000 payment each
- Reconsideration of penalty for S & R Electrical Services LLC on Murphy USA Fuel Station project ($249,300.00) in Bossier City
The Board authorized a corporate credit card account and the retention of EisnerAmper LLP for a financial audit. Members approved several settlement offers and issued fines to multiple contractors for statutory violations. The Board also ratified actions from the Residential Building Subcommittee.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-19 to open a corporate credit card account at Red River Bank (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-20 to retain EisnerAmper LLP for FY2025 financial audit (Unanimous)
- Accepted settlement offer for BINOLA-BUILT-IN_NEW_ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, LLC (Unanimous)
- Fined DBM RESTORATION, LLC $2,500 plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Fined CHANEY MECHANICAL LLC $2,000 plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Fined BTX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC $10,000 plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Fined STEVE CORBELLO D/B/A CORBELLO EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION $6,000 plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Approved applications for exam exemptions based on committee recommendations (Unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 27 enforcement cases, including hearings on alleged unlicensed work, requests for rehearing of prior violations, and statutory citations. Cases involve projects ranging from $11,089 to $1.2 million in cities including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. The board will also vote on minutes from its August 21 meeting and take public comment.
- Rehearing request for Jose Quintanilla d/b/a Rushing Ranges, previously fined $50,000 for unlicensed work on a $1.2M Apocalypse Sports project in Ponchatoula
- Hearing for PYM Structural Welding LLC on two Discount Tire projects totaling $272,100 in Lake Charles and Lafayette
- Hearing for Waltco General Contractors and AF Construction on the $352,250 Splitaburger project in Walker
- Hearing for Aldi Inc. on a $548,413 unlicensed contracting allegation in Baton Rouge
- Hearing for RAM Companies and IMC Roofing on a $762,734 Winn-Dixie roof replacement in Baton Rouge
The Board conducted multiple hearings regarding contractor violations, resulting in several fines, dismissals, and the revocation of one qualifying party status. The Board also accepted various settlement offers and granted some requests for rehearing.
- Revoked Qualifying Party status of Anthony Reddix Jr.
- Assessed Waltco General Contractors L.L.C. a $10,000 fine and $1,000 in administrative costs
- Assessed S & R Electrical Services LLC a $5,000 fine and $1,000 in administrative costs
- Assessed Daiquiri World LLC a $500 fine and $1,000 in administrative costs
- Reinstated Qualifying Party status of Alvaro Hernan Morales
- Dismissed cases for Jose Quintanilla d/b/a Rushing Ranges and Joshua Clark d/b/a Big J Fixed It
- Denied rehearing request for Ramirez Construction Service, LLC
- Accepted settlement offers for Hussmann Services Corporation, PYM Structural Welding, LLC, and AF Construction, L.L.C.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 22 alleged violations for unlicensed contracting, license misuse, and record-keeping failures on projects across Louisiana, with total contract values ranging from $12,000 to $3.9 million. The board will also vote on 13 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each, and rule on 9 requests for rehearing from previously decided cases. Additionally, the board will approve July meeting minutes and present scholarships to BRCC and LSU.
- Rycon Construction Inc. and subcontractors face alleged violations for unlicensed work on a $3.9 million StayAPT project in Lafayette
- Jose Zuniga d/b/a Zuniga Stucco faces two alleged violations for unlicensed work on Discount Tire Lab projects ($245,000 in Lake Charles, $271,000 in Lafayette)
- Aubrey Howard d/b/a Aubrey Howard Brick Masonry alleged for unlicensed work at 509 North Carrollton Avenue ($320,000) in New Orleans
- Hussmann Services Corporation alleged for contracting with unlicensed Aldi Inc. on a $334,813 project in Baton Rouge
- 13 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each for violations including unlicensed contracting and contracting with unlicensed contractors
The Board conducted multiple enforcement hearings resulting in fines and administrative costs for various contractors. It also ruled on licensure applications and bank signature authorities.
- Approved Resolution 2025-18 designating bank signature authorities for Red River Bank accounts
- Revoked qualifying party status of Mark Alonzo Hunter
- Denied licensure for Steven Hunter Estess and My Affordable Pools LLC
- Approved licensure for Ryan E. Dahmer and Cypress Gulf Coast Roofing & Gutters LLC
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Optic Light and Contracting LLC
- Assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Jose Zuniga d/b/a Zuniga Stucco
- Dismissed case against Malone Electrical Services, Incorporated
- Denied rehearing requests for Carlos Guzman, Ramirez Construction Service LLC, and Sean’s Quality Construction LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 14 enforcement cases involving alleged unlicensed contracting, record-keeping failures, and fraud. The board will also vote on two resolutions and consider a rehearing request. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025.
- Enforcement hearings for unlicensed work on Discount Tire projects in Lake Charles and Lafayette, involving Joseph Bellard d/b/a J&B Concrete, APT Designers Panels Inc., and PNP Roofing LLC.
- Alleged violations against Unity Welding & Fabrication LLC and Araya's Construction Company LLC for unlicensed work on an $850,000 new construction project in Covington.
- Case against Chad Robert Construction, LLC for allegedly allowing its license to be used by another contractor on a Tasty Tails project in LaPlace.
- Statutory citations with $1,000 fines for 13 companies, including Top Notch Install LLC and Universal Glass & Mirror, LLC.
- Rehearing requests for Joel Romero Construction, Strategic Roofing Solutions, Sophisticated Sounds Inc., A-Cubed Corporation, and Shingle Solutions LLC.
The Board conducted several enforcement hearings resulting in fines, license revocations, and settlement agreements. The Board also passed resolutions to establish a new fee schedule and designate Red River Bank as its official depository.
- Revoked licenses and qualifying party status for Freddie Nathaniel Baker Jr., JLJ Construction LLC, and Jon Andersen/Andersen Design + Build LLC
- Ordered SER Development LLC ineligible for license renewal and revoked qualifying party status of Steven Edward Ring II
- Assessed $5,000 fine and $1,000 admin costs to Chad Robert Construction LLC
- Assessed $500 fine and $1,000 admin costs to Samuel O. Wilkerson
- Approved Resolution 2025-16 to establish a schedule of fees and costs
- Approved Resolution 2025-17 designating Red River Bank as the official depository
- Dismissed the matter regarding Dillon Pourteau d/b/a PuroClean of Shreveport
- Reinstated previously suspended licenses for Shingle Solutions LLC
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider 19 enforcement hearings for alleged unlicensed contracting, including cases involving Roofing Guys LLC ($2.78M) and IBS Consultant LLC ($6.2M). The board will also vote on 25 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each, three rehearing requests, and five resolutions. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.
- Roofing Guys LLC and Sarah Claire Davidson face 93 alleged violations totaling $2,777,959.79 in Lafayette
- IBS Consultant LLC alleged to have deceived the public on a $6,204,000 New Orleans project
- Noble Environmental Specialty Services LLC alleged unlicensed work on a $1,129,162.86 wastewater plant in Oakdale
- 25 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each for unlicensed contracting or related violations
- Three rehearing requests from Thunderbird Construction Management, Chip's Daiquiris Airline LLC, and 2C Developments LLC
The Board conducted multiple enforcement hearings resulting in fines, settlement acceptances, and the revocation of licenses for Shingle Solutions LLC and Alvaro Hernan Morales. The Board also passed several resolutions regarding staff compensation, legal counsel, and insurance tracking.
- Revoked all licenses for Shingle Solutions LLC and assessed $1,000 in administrative costs
- Revoked qualifying party status of Alvaro Hernan Morales and assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Joshua Clark d/b/a Big J Fixed It
- Assessed $3,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Lumiere Events, L.L.C.
- Approved matching contributions for Executive and Deputy Directors to the Deferred Compensation plan (Res 2025-11)
- Authorized contract with SmartCompliance Inc. for Certificate of Insurance tracking (Res 2025-12)
- Renewed contract for Landreneau and Associates, LLC as special counsel (Res 2025-14)
- Approved salary increase for the Board’s Executive Director (Res 2025-15)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will consider 22 enforcement hearings for alleged unlicensed contracting, including cases against individuals and companies for work without a Louisiana contractor's license. The board will also vote on 26 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each, consider three requests for rehearing, and review exemption requests.
- Thrive Construction LLC alleged for $300,000 Wing Stop project in New Orleans without license
- Modern Views Landscaping LLC requests rehearing after $324,946.68 violation finding
- Iron Spade Construction Group LLC requests rehearing after $245,558.00 violation finding
- 26 statutory citations each with $1,000 fine for violations like unlicensed contracting
- Exemption requests for five individuals from licensure requirements
The Commercial Board adopted Resolution 2025-10 to allow the Executive Director to suspend licenses for failure to maintain required regulatory credentials. The board also processed numerous enforcement hearings, resulting in fines, settlement acceptances, and one revocation of a qualifying party.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-10 to authorize license suspensions for failure to maintain credentials (Unanimous)
- Revoked the qualifying party of Kevin Williams (Unanimous)
- Approved reciprocity exemptions for applicants, including Michael Easterling and O’Neil Jamal Parker
- Accepted settlement offers for Gary Husak, SR., Metairie Cabinet Tops, Inc., and GC Legacy Plumbing LLC (Unanimous)
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Hubb’s Properties, LLC and Roughneck Builders and Remodeling LLC (Unanimous)
- Assessed $2,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs for Ryan Joseph Caro Sr. (Unanimous)
- Ordered summary suspension and $1,000 administrative costs for Industrial Plant Solutions LLC (Unanimous)
- Accepted financial reports for the period ending April 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors will conduct hearings regarding alleged licensing violations on various construction projects. The board will also consider requests for licensure exemptions and review two resolutions.
- Hearing for UA Attractions LLC regarding the $1,273,912.00 Urban Air Adventure Park project in Lake Charles
- Hearing for Jose Quintanilla d/b/a Rushing Ranges regarding the $1,200,500.00 Apocalypse Sports project in Ponchatoula
- Hearing for Oracle Construction LLC regarding the $429,381.50 Stell Furniture project in Luling
- Review of 10 statutory citations with $1,000.00 payments each
- Licensure exemption requests for individuals including Garen James Armbruster and Mohammed Ayyad
The Board processed numerous enforcement hearings, accepting several no-contest settlement offers and issuing fines for statutory violations. The Board also approved reciprocity exemptions for contractors and adopted a resolution regarding the signing of official orders.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-09 recognizing Victor Weston for 23 years of service (Unanimous)
- Accepted no-contest settlement offers for PAC Construction Services LLC, UA Attractions LLC, Golden House Developments LLC, Protex Karting Barrier LLC, Kart 1 LLC, and Spartan Solar LLC (Unanimous)
- Accepted $6,000 fine and $2,000 administrative costs from Climate Pros, LLC (Unanimous)
- Fined Jose Quintanilla d/b/a Rushing Ranges $50,000 plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Accepted $6,000 penalty and $2,000 administrative costs from Ryan Companies US, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Fined Quality Diamond Products, L.L.C. the maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-08 authorizing the Executive and Deputy Director to sign Board orders (Unanimous)
- Approved reciprocity exemptions for listed contractors, with specific testing requirements for Mohammed Ayyad, Albertina Stafford, and Derrick Joseph Varnado, Sr.
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Commercial Board will review several enforcement hearings regarding alleged violations of the state contractor's license law. These cases involve allegations of performing work without a required license or entering contracts with unlicensed entities across various projects in Louisiana.
- Enforcement hearing: KNOEBEL CONSTRUCTION, INC. regarding Petco project ($117,300.00)
- Enforcement hearing: A-CUBED CORPORATION regarding Petco project ($55,600.00)
- Enforcement hearing: ON TIME DRAIN CLEANING, LLC at 4408 West Esplanade Avenue ($12,764.43)
- Enforcement hearing: 71 STEEL LLC regarding Heart of Worship Gym project ($197,750.00)
- Enforcement hearing: J&W CONTRACTORS, INC. regarding The Space Place Mini-Storage project ($601,880.06)
The Commercial Board authorized a contract for Acumatica/Revive ERP accounting software and approved various license applications and exemptions. The board also conducted enforcement hearings, resulting in several fines and settlement agreements for contractors in violation of state statutes.
- Approved contract with Acumatica/Revive ERP for accounting software (Unanimous)
- Authorized license suspensions for non-payment of Board-ordered penalties (Unanimous)
- Approved residential license classifications, applications, and home improvement registrations
- Approved reciprocity-based exemption requests
- Approved mold remediation and commercial license applications
- Fined Knobel Construction, Inc. maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs (Unanimous)
- Fined A-Cubed Corporation $1,000 fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Accepted no-contest settlement for Randy A. Farrell, Sr. and Global Technical Solutions, LLC (Unanimous)
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 15 enforcement hearings for alleged violations including unlicensed contracting, fraud, and improper contracting practices across multiple Louisiana projects. The board will also vote on statutory citations, requests for rehearing, and approve new license applications and classifications.
- SPATCO Energy Solutions alleged for unlicensed work on a $658,384.49 Circle K project in Baton Rouge
- Puissegur Properties alleged for unlicensed work on a $483,538.98 Springfield Boat & RV Storage project
- A-OK Companies alleged for unlicensed work on a $272,184.68 Golden Chick project in Lake Charles
- Val Glo Construction, Little Cove Construction, and Hotel Management of New Orleans alleged for unlicensed work on a $472,000 hotel renovation at 501 Decatur Street
- 16 statutory citations with $1,000 fines each for various violations
The Board conducted several enforcement hearings, resulting in administrative penalties, settlement acceptances, and one revocation of qualifying party status. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications and reciprocity exemptions.
- Revoked qualifying party status of Richard Hebert Jr. and assessed $1,000 in costs
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to SPATCO Energy Solutions, LLC, Carlos Guzman, 2C Developments, L.L.C., Chip’s Daiquiris Airline LLC, SLG Construction, LLC, Val Glo Construction Company, and Seamless Flooring Solutions LLC
- Accepted settlement offers (no contest pleas) from Puissegur Properties, LLC, A-OK Companies, Inc., Bozeman Inc., Berry Plumbing, L.L.C., The Venious Group LLC, and Little Cove Construction, LLC
- Approved $1,000 fine plus $1,000 costs for Peter Raymond Tufaro and Plus One Construction, L.L.C.
- Assessed maximum fine plus $1,000 costs to F & F Construction Company, Inc. after rejecting a $5,000 fine offer
- Approved residential and commercial license applications, mold remediation applications, and reciprocity exemptions
- Granted rehearings for Brennan Taylor Developments LLC, TSN Limited, LLC, and Williams Contractors & Construction Service, LLC
- Approved the acquisition of a new software system pending Finance Committee review
State Licensing Board for Contractors
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Commercial Board will consider 12 enforcement cases involving alleged unlicensed contracting, including several cases where contractors allegedly hired unlicensed subcontractors. The board will also vote on resolutions to renew contracts for legal representation and examination services, and consider numerous license applications and additional classifications.
- Alleged violations for unlicensed work on projects including a Starbucks remodel ($27,500), Devon Self Storage ($599,820.50), and Urban Air Adventure Park ($370,451.20)
- Consideration of rehearing requests for four previously decided violation cases with maximum fines assessed
- Resolutions to renew the Attorney General/Hearing Officer contract and Taylor Porter legal representation contract
- Resolution to authorize a contract with PSI Services LLC for future examination services
- Consideration of residential and commercial license applications, additional classifications, and reciprocity requests
The Board conducted enforcement hearings resulting in fines and penalties for several contracting firms. The Board also approved various residential and commercial license applications, reciprocity exemptions, and the purchase of six fleet vehicles.
- Assessed TOMCO RETAIL CONSTRUCTION, INC. a $1,500 fine and $1,000 administrative costs
- Assessed THOMAS SLEDGE D/B/A SELECT PLUMBING SOLUTIONS the maximum fine plus $1,000 administrative costs
- Assessed BETTER BUILT CONTRACTORS, LLC $1,000 in administrative costs and ordered license suspension if documents are not produced within 10 business days
- Approved the acquisition of six fleet vehicles
- Authorized Executive Director to set background check fees and renew contracts for legal representation and examination services
- Approved residential and commercial license applications and mold remediation applications
- Approved reciprocity and exemption requests as listed on the agenda
- Accepted financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2024