THE BATTCO TEAM

In 1987, Joey began building the company and started as an apprentice carpenter serving under his father, Joe Jr., a contractor with over 40 years of experience.  Joey was taught right from the beginning of his career that “you’re only as good as your word,” and a handshake is a bond that must never be broken.

While honing his skills as a carpenter, painter and superintendent, Joey pursued a degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis on Management.  Joey began working in the field of commercial construction by remodeling and re-imaging many big box retail buildings, as well as Taco Bells, Kmarts, Eckerds, and more.  In 1994, Battco Construction and Maintenance was formed, and in that year, he re-imaged 600 convenience stores in the Gulf South region.  Throughout the 90s, a demand for grocery store maintenance and construction developed and became a substantial part of Battco’s clientele.  Battco Construction, also, became instrumental in gutting and remodeling 28 flooded major stores after Hurricane Katrina, which developed the public side of the Battco’s business, while keeping the private commercial business flourishing.

Throughout the years, Joey has developed a highly knowledgeable support staff that has built schools, playgrounds, sheriff offices, and various buildings from ground up to remodeling.

Joey gained professional experience and valuable relationships with many project managers, architects, owners, and their staff during his career.  He has managed projects of up to 18 million dollars and is responsible for overseeing all operations of the multi-million dollar company.  Joey is also responsible for the construction side of the company in which duties include: maintaining staff, customer relations, sub-contractor relations, project start up, pre-development, bidding, and communications between all parties involved.

Mike is Vice President of Battco Construction, as well as Operations Director.  Operationally, Mike oversees all the operations of business including office supervisory, warehouse operations, customer relations, and purchasing of materials.  Over the years, Mike has directed small projects to $15 million remodels.  Most importantly — because of Mike’s dedication to the company safety policies, Battco Construction received a #1 Workman’s Compensation rating with no accidents in ten years.

Graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in Business and Construction Management, Joe gained invaluable experience in the industrial sector before returning to the family company.  Having worked with the company through summer breaks, Joe developed a deep understanding of the business from a young age.  Now focused on professional growth within the commercial construction industry, Joe is committed to driving innovation and success in every project, leveraging both industry knowledge and hands-on experience to contribute to the company’s continued success.  

As Battco Construction’s Superintendent, Pat brings many 40+ years of construction knowledge and experience to the team.  In his early years, Pat started his construction career in residential, and quickly moved into the construction of skilled nursing facilities.  Pat has overseen many different municipal projects, large commercial ground up construction, historical building remodels, sports facility remodels and buildouts, and many more.  At Battco Construction, Pat can be found out in the field, managing sub-contractors and daily project tasks, facilitating safety training and on-site operational management.  

Jose Escobar has been with Battco Construction for 15 years.  As Foreman, he is crew leader for all on-going jobs.

Luke Battaglia is a dedicated intern at Battco Construction, contributing his efforts during the summer months when he returns from school in Iowa, where he is also a student-athlete on the wrestling team.  Passionate about construction, Luke is eagerly learning the business and developing his skills with an eye toward a long-term career in the industry.  His hands-on experience and enthusiasm make him a valuable part of the team.

Evan is a summer intern at Battco Construction, where he estimates projects and assists with field operations.  A current student at Louisiana State University, Evan is studying Construction and gaining valuable experience in the industry.  He’s quickly developed a strong passion for the field through his work with Battco.  Hailing from the North Shore, Evan also has a keen interest in music and computers and is enthusiastic about leveraging technology to improve efficiency in the industry.