Meet The Team: Jody Coleman
Each week we’ll introduce a member of the CDFL team, or as we like to think of ourselves, the “us” in the Power of Plus.
Last week, we debuted the “Meet the Team” feature by beginning to introduce our CDFL leadership team. We started by introducing Rob Farr, and this week we continue with another member of the CDFL leadership, Jody Coleman. We think that, even though this is only our second “Meet the Team” entry, you will already be able to see that we are lucky to be guided by a group of people who bring vastly different perspectives and approaches to our business. Over the course of the next few weeks you’ll see how our leadership team’s outlooks run the gamut from artistic to practical, and everything in between. These complementary personalities and varying viewpoints exemplify the Power of Plus.
This week we’re proud to introduce Jody Coleman, Principal. Jody is a married father of two and a man with eclectic taste in television programs.
What do you do at CDFL?
I deal primarily with the federal market. We work mainly for the Army, Navy, and Air Force and work with multiple Corps of Engineer districts as well as NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Command) Southeast. Our main focus has been at Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi, Fort Campbell and Fort Knox Kentucky, Fort Benning Georgia, Fort Jackson South Carolina, and Fort Bragg North Carolina.
What exciting things are you working on right now?
We’re currently working on a five-year master plan for Raytheon in Forest, Mississippi in addition to two proposals for Fort Bragg’s 3rd Special Forces Group – one is a Battalion Operations Complex and the other is a Civil Affairs Complex.
What is the best thing about working at CDFL?
The people I get to work with.
What do you spend the most time doing outside of work?
Hunting and fishing, both of which are enjoyable; and yard work, which isn’t very enjoyable.
What’s the last movie you saw?
Identity Theft – I do not recommend it.
How long have you worked for CDFL?
21 years
How long have you been in the profession?
33 years
What is your favorite lunch spot in the neighborhood?
Walker’s. No, Nick’s or Brent’s or Babalu or Sal & Mookie’s – who knows, they’re all good. With so many good restaurants close by it’s hard to choose.
What new thing is happening in your field?
There has been no federal work available in our area during the first two quarters of this fiscal year because of the sequestration. Projects have been delayed while Congress determined the amount of money that would be available for new construction with the catch being that those dollars had to be under contract by the end of the fiscal year. As a result, projects are now being announced and we’ve been very busy with military-related proposal requests.
What’s your favorite TV show?
Duck Dynasty (everyone in the South knows people like this) and Game of Thrones.