As we step into the new year, LEMOINE proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary — a significant milestone that honors our rich history, enduring values, and vision for the future. Founded in 1975, LEMOINE began as the dream of two brothers, Tim and Lenny Lemoine, who were inspired by their upbringing at the Cottonport Lumber Company, a retail lumber yard established in 1935 by their father, Lewis L. “Hoss” Lemoine, in Cottonport, Louisiana. Driven by ambition and a passion for commercial construction, the brothers sold the retail lumber yard assets and relocated to Lafayette, Louisiana, seeking new opportunities.

Through hard work, resilience, and relationship-building in a demanding industry, Tim and Lenny steadily grew the business. By 1985, their efforts led to geographic expansion with a regional focus from San Antonio to Atlanta, reaching annual revenues just shy of $50 million. This period of growth set the foundation for LEMOINE’s continued success.

What Alejandra’s peers had to say:

I am proud to nominate Alejandra J. for her incredible hard work and dedication. Alejandra worked around the clock, sometimes even putting in 24-hour shifts, to make sure all staffing needs were met, even when resources were limited. She worked seven days a week, meeting tight deadlines and finding staff in areas where we had little to no presence.

Alejandra’s commitment went above and beyond expectations. She successfully staffed over 500 people across five states, including 428 people who supported 54 shelters in 3 states, providing care and support to 13,261 survivors.

Her strong work ethic, adaptability, and leadership have greatly impacted our organization. We are very grateful for her dedication and all she has done for our team.

What Bradley’s peers had to say:

Brad is a great example of a coworker who profoundly exemplifies work ethic and integrity.  He consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of dedication and professionalism that elevates our entire team. Brad’s commitment to excellence is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering reliability. He consistently tackles challenges head-on, and willingly goes above and beyond to ensure our collective success pushing files to final completion. He does this by ensuring the homes we are delivering to the program are of LEMIONE quality and has successfully kept our team around 96% pass rate with the Restore Louisiana Program.

What truly sets Brad apart is his strong moral compass and transparent approach. He handles every task with honesty, respect, and fairness, fostering a work environment built on trust and mutual respect. His positive attitude and readiness to support others make him an invaluable asset to our team.

What Tyrone’s peers had to say:

We’re thrilled to nominate this individual for the Quarterly Awards of Excellence due to his exceptional leadership on the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP).

He has led his team to surpass all expectations, providing unparalleled service that has benefited communities statewide and laid the groundwork for extending DCMP. His dedication has aided countless families throughout the state.

His remarkable ability to connect and communicate has been key in deepening our ties with GOSHEP. His work on this project is a testament to LEMOINE’s high standards and core values, showcasing how individual dedication can reflect an organization’s commitment to excellence.