About Ratcliff Companies

Established in 1927 as a humble two-man construction operation, Ratcliff Companies has since evolved into leading commercial construction, real estate development, and disaster recovery companies serving the Gulf South. With nearly 100 years of experience, Ratcliff’s family of companies is committed to empowering businesses to grow, rebuild, and recover with our top-notch, turnkey solutions.


At the core of Ratcliff’s success is our unwavering dedication to cultivating robust, enduring relationships with our clients and trade partners. Discover how Ratcliff can serve your organization, and contact our skilled team to start your project today.

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Why Partner with Ratcliff

Ratcliff’s comprehensive understanding of commercial project development enables us to deliver value-added savings throughout the financing, design, and construction process. Our long history of developing commercial properties throughout the Gulf South, and the long-lasting relationships we’ve built, empower our clients with remarkable cost savings, exceptional build quality, and the reliability of our vendors and subcontracting teams.


Ratcliff’s vast array of services, from project feasibility to design, construction to post-build buy-out, and our invaluable contacts and relationships, give us a distinct advantage over our competitors. As a family of companies, Ratcliff possesses the unparalleled capability to support our clients throughout their facility’s life cycle, from development to sale or demolition and rebuild.

Our Core Values
How We Deliver That Promise
Team Work
requires trust, communication, and every one of us
Positive Attitude
by being upbeat, driven, optimistic, and communicative
Relationship Driven
Our success is driven by our customers and professional partners
Excellence
through quality, consistency, and a strong work ethic
Family Oriented
culture through safety, work-life balance, wellness, and caring
Professionalism
takes accountability, pride, and a can-do attitude

Our Leadership Team

Ratcliff stands out thanks to our exceptional team and the relationships we’ve nurtured. Every Ratcliff member, from executives to trade partners, is embraced as family, striving to deliver unparalleled, client-centric services.

Robert J. Ratcliff, Sr.

Robert J. Ratcliff, Sr.
Chairman

Ratcliff Companies

Robert “Rob” J. Ratcliff, Jr.

Robert “Rob” J. Ratcliff, Jr.
CEO | Ratcliff Companies

President| Ratcliff Construction

Jeffrey E. Robichaux

Jeffrey E. Robichaux
Chief Operating Officer

Ratcliff Construction

Max Young

Max Young
President

Ratcliff Constructors

Gregg Thompson

Gregg Thompson, CCIM
President

Ratcliff Development

Andrew Foster

Andrew Foster
President

Ratcliff Recovery Services

Jose Isreal Lopez

Jose Isreal Lopez
Executive VP, Baton Rouge

Ratcliff Construction

Kris Hickingbottom

Kris Hickingbottom, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Ratcliff Companies

Leah Stewart-Hill

Leah Stewart-Hill, PBD
Relationship Manager

Ratcliff Companies

Christina Hathorn, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Director

Ratcliff Companies

Dave Cortez

Dave Cortez
Corporate Safety Director

Ratcliff Construction

Chris Botto

Chris Botto
Executive VP

Ratcliff Constructors

Scott Trcka

Scott Trcka
Vice President

Ratcliff Constructors

Through great relationships, we build great things!

Our History

Innovating Construction Since 1927

As we grow, Ratcliff builds upon the reputation for quality, reliability, and service that J.E. Ratcliff based his company on almost a century ago. We strive to remain the property development provider of choice for our customers as we look to the future.


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