HOUSTON, TX — JE Dunn Construction, a general building contractor, welcomes Rusty DeBorde as the new Vice President, Senior Client Solutions Director of the Houston office. In this position, he will lead all business development efforts in the Houston metropolitan area and southeast Texas.

DeBorde is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin and brings over 18 years of business development, marketing, and sales experience to the Houston team. Prior to joining JE Dunn, DeBorde has served as Vice President of a national construction consulting firm and Director of Business Development of a local engineering firm. Under his tenure as President of a regional residential builder, the company was named 2009’s Builder of the Year of the Pearland/Bay Area.

DeBorde has a diverse level of project type and delivery experience. His background includes the development of K-12, higher education, health care, government/municipal, industrial, and various commercial facilities.

“We are very excited to welcome Rusty onboard,” said Patrick Dennis, Senior Vice President of JE Dunn Houston. “He is a true people-person. His exceptional relationships throughout the area will be a huge asset to both our team, and our strategic growth initiatives.”

DeBorde is actively involved in the community on both a business and personal level. As a 40-year Pearland resident he has served on the Pearland YMCA board, is past President of the local nonprofit organization, PATH, a current member of Pearland Lion’s Club, and served as President of the Pearland ISD School Board for four years, where he was involved in multiple collaborative building efforts and working relationships with the Mayor, city council, City of Pearland building department, Brazoria County, and the Pearland Economic Development Council.