He entered the construction industry after a fateful turn of events. After completing his education at San Francisco State University in 1977, he temporarily returned to Arkansas to help with repair work on one of the rental properties owned by his father. Not long after, Doyne began acquiring independent remodeling projects, and later, larger commercial jobs.
Rental property needs constant upkeep.
And while I was making repairs on the rental property, people were coming by and asking for price quotes on repairs, like porch and door work. I found myself starting a business. When I started out, all I had was my Dad's truck, some tools and desire. He soon learned the value of establishing corporate credit to qualify for bonding. Without bonding, acquiring a larger contract was impossible.