Our Team

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Painting and Decorating Contractors of America View Web Site
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Getting Started

Beaches evolved thru a series of companies. The first 16 years started in sales and management with PPG (Pittsburgh Paints) industrial and architectural coatings. When changing sides of the sales counter, we started a painting business called “The Paint Expert” we also, designed, built and sold an estimating guide software called “Paint Bid”. The software followed the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America) estimating guide, prior to Windows. The company name for “Paint Bid” was TPE Estimating.

Making Changes

After receiving our Certified Florida Builders License CBC 059131 we changed “The Paint Expert” to TPE Structures, Inc. to help build the structural repairs and waterproofing portion of the company.

Establishing our Presence…

In 1999, we started another office in Panama City Beach, Fl to off set the very seasonal business in Key West, Fl which was the winter time and Panama City Beach’s season was the summer time. We did most of our work on the Condominiums in their off season. The company name in Panama City was TPE Structures of Bay County, Inc. We started with a sizable project to help get us established. After closing the Key West office in 2004 – a new makeover was needed as we were succeeding with all types of construction and remodeling. We then changed our name again to Beaches Construction Company LLC. Also, in 2008 we passed the Florida Certified General Contractors exam and was issued the License #CGC 1516934.

Larry Jay

I bring to the company nearly 40 years of sales and marketing experience specialized in the construction and technology industries. My proven record of customer satisfaction and retention has created exponential sales growth. My number one priority is making sure our clients are taken care of from tat first phone call or visit through job completion.

Holding tight to the business philosophy that the customer comes first has been instrumental in my ability to help companies grown. I’ve enjoyed a long career and developed many skill sets that help companies run more efficiently, thus, saving the company and customer money:

Strategic Sales and Marketing Planning
Sales
Financial Analysis
Cost Reduction
Market Analysis
Management
Customer Service
Sales Bonus Plans
Leadership
Job Cost Analysis
Inventory Control
Team Focus

I have built relationships with Condominium Association Managers and contact them regularly to make sure we’re on their bidding list and to update them on the latest products and services we offer to keep their buildings safe and secure. When your building or home needs waterproofing, remodeling, caulking, additions or repairs to the structure, foundation, or stucco, Beaches Construction is here to help from start to finish. I handle job scheduling, ensure the crew has everything it needs to complete the project, and confirm that the customer is satisfied.

I look forward to working with you!

Ken Karr

Certified General Contractor CGC 1516934, State of Florida and Certified Building Contractor CBC-059131, State of Florida, and Master Certification in repair of concrete – World of Concrete – 2003. From 1988 – 1999 I owned the “The Paint Expert” operating a commercial painting and waterproofing company. As the Managing Member of Beaches Construction Company LLC in Bay County, we specialize in restoration, waterproofing and painting, and repairs from termite and water damage.

Qualifications, Awards & Certifications

• Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 1516934

• Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC 059151

• President of the “Friends of the Grand Lagoon”

• Bay County Chamber of Commerce member

• PCB Chamber of Commerce – Governmental Affairs Committee

• Member of CAI (Community Association Institute)

• Member of ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute)

• Lead Abatement

• Master repair in concrete – World of Concrete

• Honorary and Past President of the Florida Council of the PDCA (Paintingand Decorating Contractors of America)

Jack Persinger

Owned and operated Independent Manufacturer’s Representative Sales firm, AES Products, Inc. in the Chicago land area. The major manufacturer’s that we represented were Firestone Building Products, Georgia Pacific, Bondaflex, and others. Specialized working with building owners, architects, building consultants, engineers, developers, and contractors to insure long term sustainable solutions to meet today’s evolving design changes. We were members of the National, Midwest, and Chicago Roofing Contractors Associations.

Sold commercial and industrial roofing projects for R.E. Burke Roofing Co. located in Skokie, IL. In addition to bidding public work and managing the projects, I also called on many of our accounts and worked with them to prepare specifications to solve their unique roofing needs and design a roof system right for building.

I started with Roofing Systems, Inc. after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business from Western Illinois University. I became sales manager and oversaw sales, production, and material purchasing. In addition, I also called on many of our major clients such as Barber Colman Co., Sunstrand Aviation, Swedish American Hospital, and the RReef Funds management firm. We prepared specifications for re-roofing and repairs of their buildings and plants and helped them plan what their roofing budgets would need to be for the future.

Community Links & Partners

Getting Started

Making Changes

Establishing our Presence…

Beaches Construction

Certifications

Professional Organizations

Sales Manager

Larry Jay

Managing Member

Ken Karr

Qualifications, Awards & Certifications

Project Manager

Jack Persinger