WHO WE ARE

Ardent General, Inc. was founded in 2011 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Although we were a new company at the time, we were not new to construction.

From our years working in many different areas of construction, including Class-A offices, institutional complexes, and sewage treatment facilities, we’ve picked up a few things. We promise to go beyond the typical construction mantras by utilizing our strong work ethic, diverse experience, and endless drive to be better than our competitors. The best reflection of this is in our name, which was specifically chosen to reflect who we are as a company. We are ardent workers, passionate about each and every project. Building is not just what we do, but who we are. It is a lifestyle choice for us. It’s why we work Saturdays, why we attend seminars, and why we constantly strive for improvement. We truly love what we do.

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Enthusiastic, passionate, intensely devoted; more dedicated than others.

When Ardent general was founded by its illustrious leader, James Myers, his goal was simple: be anything other than the “typical” contractor. That same mentality has guided the team into what we are today. Long on experience and quick with solutions, our team is highly qualified, passionate, enthusiastic, and devoted to being better than any other contractor. We believe in hard work, integrity, and getting our boots dirty. When it comes to building your big ideas, you’ll see that our service is second to none.

- James Myers

Owner of Ardent General

MEET THE TEAM

Our team is made up of highly qualified individuals who believe in hard work, honesty and integrity.

WE ARE ARDENT GENERAL

Our Leadership Team

James Myers

President

James has 22 years of industry experience with 14 successful years in business as owner of SJV Empire Glass.

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Christian Defher

Operations Manager

Christian has a well-rounded construction skillset after 18 years in the industry, with industry experience spanning distribution, logistics, engineering, commissioning, general construction, and project management.

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Matt Grabowski

Sr. Project Manager

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Nicholas Gonzales

Estimator

A Fresno native, Nick has three years of industry experience working in estimating, drafting, and project management.

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Marc Lopez

Superintendent and Safety Officer

Marc has 32 years of industry experience and 18 years of industrial and public works project experience.

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Dave Haratunian

Chief Superintendent

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THE ARDENT CULTURE

Passionate, devoted, and hard-working.

Our culture defines who we are as a company and how we relate to those we work with. We’re proud of the business that we’ve become, and our culture plays a crucial role in our development. Get to know us—you won’t regret it.

Tenacity & grit

Tenacity is having the courage to propose an out-of-the-box solution, and grit is the ability to follow through with it. We don’t give up until the job is done correctly, and we will persist through any challenges or obstacles. Our drive is closely connected to our patience, as we are understanding of any potential complication and ready to see it through.

Efficiency

It is our goal to be faster and work smarter than the competition, saving our clients time and money. Having years of previous hands-on construction experience is a key element in helping our team be the most effective managers. With our superb knowledge and skill, we will meet your needs and add value to your project.

Excellence

Our team is made up of highly qualified individuals who believe in hard work, honesty, and integrity. We strive for excellence in all we do and are committed to getting things right the first time. We keep the bar raised high through continued education, making sure our team is up-to-date on the latest laws, innovative technology, and designs.

Fairness

We stand by our word and say what we mean; an open and honest relationship with our clients is extremely important to us. We don’t bid on every project we see, only those that we know we can complete successfully.

Dedication

We are loyal, passionate and dutiful to providing solutions for our clients’ needs. Our clients are important to us; we work hard to achieve great results while implementing consistent communication, keeping our clients in the loop from beginning to end.