MEET OUR TEAM
Kort Wittich, Founder & Owner
Kort Wittich is the Founder and Owner of Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. Kort is an alumnus of St. Paul’s High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Finance.
In 2000, Kort was employed with St. Tammany Parish Fire District #4 and got involved in the construction industry as a second job on his days off from the Fire Department. Kort started with a Dodge pickup truck and a Bobcat skidsteer. After a small time, he purchased a bobtail dump truck and most of his work was acquired from residential contractors providing material and filling and grading yards. Kort later purchased a triaxle dump which he operated himself for years performing contract hauling for another contractor. Over time, Kort would acquire other equipment and start performing other residential services such as constructing house pads, roads, driveways, and ponds. Kort eventually obtained his Contractor’s license and went out on his own. In 2008, due to the growth of the company, Kort made the decision to resign from the Fire Department and manage the business full-time. Kort spent years gaining the hands-on knowledge and experience to perform commercial construction and has evolved the company from a small residential site work contracting company into a large commercial site work contracting company.
Kort spends his time in the office overseeing every aspect of the company. He is involved in everything from Estimating, Contract Agreements, Project Management and Scheduling to Financials, Bonding, Payroll, and Insurance. He ensures that the company continues to evolve and grow providing communities with jobs and quality construction work.
Wayne Pontiff, Vice President
Wayne received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University in 2003. Prior to that, he graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Wayne joined Kort’s Construction Services, Inc. in 2013 after nearly 10 years working in the civil and commercial construction industry. Wayne has managed several fast paced multi-million dollar projects throughout the New Orleans area. He holds certifications as an asbestos supervisor, traffic control supervisor, flagging instructor and is a recent graduate of Leadership St. Tammany.
When not working, Wayne can be found on a field coaching his son Logan or his daughter Addison in a multitude of sports. Wayne and his wife Kelly have been married for over 10 years and live in Covington, La.
T.J. Lee, Sr. Project Manager
T.J. received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management from Louisiana State University in 2006 after graduating High School from Oak Forest Academy in Amite, LA.
Prior to joining the team at Kort’s Construction, T.J. was involved in Civil and Underground Construction for most of his career. T.J. started in the construction industry maneuvering a shovel on a utility installation and maintenance crew while attending high school and college. For the past 11 years, T.J. has managed and coordinated a wide range of Civil and Highway Construction Projects throughout South Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
When he is not working, T.J. can be found somewhere on an adventure with his wife, Rebecca, and daughter, Caroline, often in their own backyard. T.J. and Rebecca have been married for over 7 years and live in Covington, LA.
Sky Foxworth, Project Manager
Sky is a certified Traffic Control Supervisor and graduate of Covington High School. In his free time, Sky enjoys hunting and golfing.
Hunter Linn, Field Project Manager
Hunter graduated from Louisiana State University in December of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. Hunter lives in Kenner, Louisiana, and in his free time enjoys fishing, hunting, and riding dirt bikes. He is just beginning his career as a field project manager and is very eager to learn.
Charlie Gerkin, Estimator
Charlie grew up in Boothville, LA. He moved to Covington at the age of 13. He is a graduate of Covington High School and received his Bachelor Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Charlie joined Kort’s Construction in August 2020 as an Estimator. He has worked in the construction industry for 15 years, the last 7 of which as an estimator/project manager.
In his spare time, Charlie enjoys playing drums and spending time with his wife, Lindsey, and their two children, Knox and Collins.
Robbie Thibodeaux, Project Site Foreman
Robbie has been with Kort’s Construction Services for almost a year, joining our team in November of 2017. He has been doing pipe work since he left the Marine Corps.
Robbie has been married for 31 years to his lovely wife, and has 3 daughters, 3 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter. In his spare time, if not hunting or fishing, Robbie enjoys playing guitar.
Eddie Pier, Concrete Foreman
Edward Pier, Jr. joined Kort’s Construction in February 2014 as a Concrete Laborer. Eddie came to Kort’s with over eighteen years of construction experience. Most of Eddie’s experience was in pouring concrete pads for warehouses and businesses.
Eddie was promoted to Concrete Foreman in January 2016 and has become very skilled in directing his crew in a safe and efficient manner. Eddie has successfully managed numerous concrete projects for Kort’s such as French Branch Bridge, Camp Villere Infantry Road Crossing, LA 1090 Road Widening and I-10 Barriere Wall.
When Eddie is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends playing spades, dominos, racing go-carts and watching movies.
Josh Byers, Site Foreman
Josh Byers was born and raised in Ponchatoula, La. Josh has over 12 years of experience in civil and industrial municipalities ranging from underground utilities, levees, roads and site work. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, riding 4-wheelers, and competitive gaming.
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Our Company
Our Covington-based business specializes in all phases of site work.Diversified Site Contractor
We provide all of our customers with a safe work environment, competitive pricing, and unmatched service.
Licenses
We're Licensed, Bonded, and Insured -- and ready to take on your project!Licensed in Mississippi and Louisiana
Heavy Construction, Highway, Street and Bridge Construction, and Municipal and Public Works Construction.
Our Team
Our talented, experienced, and hard-working team is ready to help!The People that Make it All Happen
Get to know the friendly faces behind all of the stupendous work at Kort’s Construction Services.
Safety First
Kort’s Construction Services maintains an excellent safety record.Our Priority & Responsibility
We are committed to complete compliance with all environmental, state, and federal OSHA requirements.