Byron Earls

Biography

BYRON EARLS joined YOUNG & Associates in 2018. With over 20 years of experience in building construction, both commercial and residential, Byron has been responsible for directing and managing new construction and renovation projects of various sizes ranging from a $300 million dollar hospital to $300,000 restaurants. He also has over 7 years of experience as a catastrophic adjuster handling catastrophic claims nationwide including large fire and water losses. He is proficient in the development of construction repair scopes, cost estimates, and contract language. Being an executive for a commercial construction company he was responsible for the development of strategic partnerships with multiple owners/developers in the state of Arkansas with specific expertise in the multi-family, hospitality, and restaurants. His background lends itself to bringing a unique perspective to every consulting opportunity since he has both experience as a contractor and an adjuster.

Credentials

Representative Consulting Assignments

• Machine Shop (Steel structure) Berryville AR  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $750K
  Berryville, AR  |  
• Condominium Panama City Beach FL  |  Hurricane  |  $10M+
  Panama City, FL  |  
• Medical Facility Ozark AR Water  |  Enviro - Water/Flood  |  $1.25M
  Ozark, AR  |  
• Trucking Company (Large Steel Structure) Jonesboro AR  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $220K
  Jonesboro, AR  |  
• Explosive Manufacturing Plant Jackson TN  |  Enviro - Water/Flood  |  $1.2M
  Jackson, TN  |  
• Shopping Center (Large Steel Structures) Pine Bluff AR  |  Hail  |  $1.1M
  Pine Bluff, AR  |  
• Multi-Family Complex (Wood Structure) Little Rock AR  |  Hail  |  $14M+
  Little Rock, AR  |  
• Large Residential Home Little Rock AR  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $1.6M
  Little Rock, AR  |  
• School Campuses Lynn Haven FL  |  Hurricane  |  $7.5M
  Lynn Haven, FL  |  
• Large Multi-Family Complex Lynn Haven FL  |  Hurricane  |  $13M
  Lynn Haven, FL  |  
• High School   |  Fire/Smoke  |  $15M
  Arkansas  |  
• Manufacturing Plant (Concrete Structure)  |  Building Collapse  |  $20M+
  Arkansas  |  

Professional Experience

• 2021 - Current  |  Partner  |  YOUNG & Associates
• 2020 - 2021  |  Senior Regional Consultant  |  YOUNG & Associates
• 2018 - 2019  |  Regional Consultant  |  YOUNG & Associates
• 2015 - 2018  |  VP/COO  |  Central Construction Group
• 2008 - 2015  |  CAT. Adjuster/Manager  |  E. A. Renfroe
• 2006 - 2008  |  Superintendent/Project Manager  |  CDI Contractors
• 1997 - 2006  |  Owner/President  |  Legacy Builders
• 1995 - 1997  |  Superintendent  |  B.A.S. Construction
• 1994 - 1995  |  Superintendent  |  Lincoln Builders
• 1986 - 1992  |  Combat Engineer  |  U.S. Army

Education

• University of Louisiana Monroe  |  Monroe, Louisiana
  Associate - Construction Management