With a longtime athletic background and coaching career, Jay Marks knows firsthand that teamwork is essential. In 2017, he and his wife Chabry invested in two properties and provided safe homes for others, as their interest in larger projects and establishing a business for their children grew.
Hurricane Ida brought requests for roof replacements and renovations along with stories about out-of-state contractors exploiting Louisianans, inspiring the couple to help fill the gap.
AT A GLANCE
Top executives: Jay Marks, CEO
Phone: 985.703.8518
Address: 105 St. Phillip St., Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Website: jcmarks.net
“I take pride in clients being able to trust me, but it was challenging to commit to projects while coaching at Tulane and receiving a regular paycheck,” says Marks. “I knew that to prioritize clients, I had to fully commit.”
The next Sunday’s sermon inspired them to progress. When their pastor said to step out on faith and let God handle the rest if anyone felt stuck or was looking to start a new career, Marks’ wife told him, “That’s all the confirmation you need.”
In addition to his bachelor’s, master’s and MBA, Marks began to pursue small business certifications from Louisiana Economic Development, safety and building certifications, and Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Program.
