Your One Point Contractor Service Company
W E B R I N G P R O J E C T S T O L I F E
An Introduction To Our Pro Team
Gricelda (Gigi) Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Gigi Smith is Co-founder and CEO of Peake Professional Group establishing the company in 2017 to create a One Point Contact Solutions Company where world class construction and professional services are delivered under one company, offering savings in both cost and efficiency, in a manner that met her standards.
Gigi oversees human resources, financial planning and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, banking relations, insurance, bonding, IT Department and the Professional Services Division. Gigi's organizational skills complement her ability is to assure consistency and continuity of process across Peake Professional Group operating platform. She provides
leadership and creative solutions to elevate the team. Gigi has embraced a mindset of innovation strategic growth to build Peak Professional Group into Louisiana's Only One Point Contact Solutions Company.
Gigi has over 34 combined years experience in the corporate world including banking,
investments funds, start-up ventures, office management, legal assistant and title extracts industries.
Here are a few entities Gigi has work for.
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Pepsi Cola
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Pizza Hut
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Hibernia Bank
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Capital One Bank
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First American
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Homestead Title
Built on the foundation of Gigi's diverse portfolio and experience is the underlying principles behind Peake Professional Group dedication to excellence and is paramount to our continued growth and success. Gigi's goal is to always exceed our customers
expectations. She strives to understand and satisfy the needs of the customer and to provide our customers with a level of service that is beyond expectation. Adherence to these principles will sustained us through the years and produced steady growth.
Joseph T. Peake, Jr
President, Chief Operating Office
Joe Peake is Co-founder and president of Peake Professional Group and also serves as Chief Operating Office (COO). As president, Joe is responsible for the daily operations of the business. In his role as COO, Joe directly oversees successful completion of all phases of projects including sales, estimating, construction feasibility, value engineering, strategic planning, business development and design-build project management. He has over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including work as a access control automatic gate operator installation specialists, custom steel fabrication designer,
sales, estimator, project coordinator, project manager and executive in charge.
Joe has managed the successful completion of over 1900 projects with over $7.8M in construction projects. Including single and multifamily, retail, commercial and
industrial facilities projects.
Here are just a few entities Joe has work for:
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Entergy
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S&W Board Of New Orleans
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Jefferson Parish Dept Of Water
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Louisiana State Police
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United States Post Office
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United States Coast Guard
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United States Army Corp Of Engineers
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Ochsner and West Jefferson Hospitals
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New Orleans Terminals/Port Of New Orleans
Prior to the construction industry, He also has over 18 years in the restaurant
hospitality industry including design and build out commercial kitchens, dining rooms and every aspect of the restaurant down to the menu. He has continue this hospitality mentality in the construction industry, treating customers with first class service and doing the little extra things to make the project complete. Putting the customer first gives him a complete skill set that is rare in the construction industry and for a construction executive.
Jonathan Peake
Vice President, Administrative Manager
Jonathan Peake is Vice President of Peake Professional Group, LLC he servers as our administrative manager having over 7 years of experience ensuring that daily office operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner. He oversees the schedule board, change work orders and billable hours. Additionally, Jonathan is our diagram and shop drawing specialist. He is continuously researching new solutions to help ensure the company is equipped with cutting-edge technology to help improve our company for our customers.
Jonathan is constantly focused on improving the company’s departmental processes and systems, allowing Peake Professional Group to operate at maximum efficiency. He
ensures that company targets are identified and tracked, and that departmental goals align with company objectives, mission, and vision. He ensures best practices for scalability are met to streamline Peake Professional Group's growth.
Gary Spindel
President, North Texas Division
Gary Spindel is President of our North Texas Division. He serves our sales and project management departments of North Texas with over 24 years experience in construction. His years of experience results to a oriented leader and pursues a “value added approach” to working with clients, providing leadership and solutions to meet the clients budget.
As Project Manager, Gary works hand in hand with clients, preconstruction services teams and on site teams to assure a seamless and successful transition from the planning and budget phases to the completion phase of each project he has oversight for. Gary demands excellence for each of his projects along with maintaining strong relationships with his clients.
Joseph Peake, III
Sales/Delivery Coordinator
Joe Peake, III serves outside sales and heads our logistics department. Joe's positive nature helps alleviate the sometimes stressful situations that may be encountered on any given project. Joe has over 6 years experience, working closely with the crews and helping with their daily duties, policies, processes and procedures to maintain our organization's ability to deliver quality on every phase of the project to our customers. It is the establishing of these internal and external principles and guidelines which actually results in quality project done right.
Joe also heads our logistics division. Providing leadership, direction and oversight to every aspect of his division, maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system.
From scheduling delivery dates to picking up debris from the job site. Keeping to the company’s main objective, he will go above and beyond to provide customer satisfaction from start to completion. knowing our team did it’s best to deliver a first class product that the owner will be proud of and giving us repeat business and referrals.
George Grimes
Sales Executive/Senior Project Manager
George Grimes brings with him over 41 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry and is an exceptionally knowledgeable construction executive. His project management skills range for new construction single family homes to overseeing a complete subdivision development from design to start to finish. It just don't just stop there, his skills include commercial and industrial construction projects he has overseen. There is not much George has not seen and dealt with he knows how to handle damage control and get things under control and create a solution. George is a seasoned pro,
managing multiple crews to get the best out of them.
George's vast breadth of experience provides rare perspective into the diverse challenges faced daily by our team on the job sites and in our office. He is a committed, thoughtful leader and a dedicated advocate for the success of our projects and the development of our team members. He collaborates on tough decisions, brainstorms solutions to complex issues, challenges thinking and provides perspective for the team.
Charlie Beck
Sales Executive/Senior Project Manager
When customers need expert assistance with home remodeling, renovations and restorations. Charlie Beck provides over 48 years of practical, savvy experience regarding all facets of home improvements, Charlie conveys an infectious sense of energy and enthusiasm in his role as one of Peake Pro Group sales executives.
Client-oriented and intimately familiar with all aspects of home improvements, Charlie listens to what the client wants and expects from Peake Pro Group, resolving any issues or questions with the client may have. His unique ability to coordinate activities regarding the procurement of materials necessary to complete a home remodeling project is supported by his extensive background as a sale executive and familiarity with home remodeling materials.
Charlie's credentials as a project manager include, among many things, his ability to produce creative and satisfying solutions to issues encountered during home improvement jobs as well as the specialized knowledge needed to ensure that all work is in compliance with industry regulations and city codes. He is accomplished at managing the procurement, invoicing and delivery of materials and follows-up with clients to guarantee the project is proceeding smoothly.
Charlie gives you the kind of personal attention you want that will make any of your home improvements ideas become an exciting reality.
Daryl Thompson
Access Control and Automatic Gate Operator Specialist
Daryl heads our access control and automatic gate operator projects. He has vast knowledge in the field of these industries and has over 13 years experience. He is an excellent communicator with a meticulously stickler for details.
Daryl works with homeowners, architects and general contractors to provide custom solutions for access controls, security gates and entry systems with a specialty in automatic driveway gates. Whether it is residential, commercial or industrial he creates solutions for your project. Once he identifies the application he will put together a comprehensive system that is architecturally pleasing and captures the design elements of your residence or business. He looks for the latest trends in materials, finishes, safety and technology to provide you with the ultimate in access controls and gate operators.
Peter Smith
New Construction, Additions, Renovations and Restoration Specialist
Peter Smith has a passion for delivering innovative construction projects, including new construction, additions, renovations and restoration. From conception through completion of the project, his focus is forming strong client relationships and delivering accurate communications. Peter has over 39 years experience in the construction industry. His portfolio of completed work is based on continued business from customers and well as referrals developed through strong performance and communications.
Peter is committed to meeting client needs through quality project delivery; with a decisive and accurate estimating at the initial stage of a project - delivery on time, cost, and quality are assured. His key skills include value engineering and cost control.
Peter has successfully completed of over 150 projects with over $20M in construction projects. Including single and multifamily, retail, commercial and industrial facilities projects.
Thomas Punch
Supervisor/Shop Foreman
Thomas heads our fabrication shop. He fabricates, oversees designs, quality control assuring that all fabrication, priming and painting meets our high standards before it leaves the shop. Thomas is a certified welder and has over 32 years in the welding industry, including structural and fabrication. He is the hart beat of the shop, keeping the jobs stay on schedule and on time.
In addition he heads our fence department.