Pepper Rutland
Bio
Pepper Rutland is the Founder and CEO of MMR Group, largest open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the nation, based in Baton Rouge, LA.
Stories (13/0)
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Earns Prestigious Ranking Among Baton Rouge’s Highest Performing Companies
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR is proud to announce its fifth-place ranking in the Top 100 Private Companies list, released by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Climbing two spots from its previous ranking, MMR posted $967 million in 2022 revenue, a notable 25.9% increase from its $768 million in 2021.
By Pepper Rutland10 months ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Collaborates with ExxonMobil to Host Local High School Students, Showcase Industrial Career Opportunities
BATON ROUGE, LA – On June 16, MMR hosted 23 high school students from Greater East Baton Rouge area and surrounding area high schools for a tour of its training and fabrication facilities. The students, who are interns at ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, will spend the summer job shadowing, learning from mentors, and exploring career pathways within the industry with a significant focus on skilled craft.
By Pepper Rutland10 months ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Provides Free Oral and Skin Cancer Screenings for Employees through the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Prevention on the Go—Workplace Program
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR proudly partnered with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to provide free, on-site cancer screenings to employees at its Louisiana district offices in Baton Rouge, Belle Chasse and Broussard through the Prevention on the Go—Workplace Program. During the month of May, area doctors screened a record-breaking 96 employees, completing 94 skin cancer screenings and 63 oral cancer screenings.
By Pepper Rutland11 months ago in Longevity
MMR Founder and President/CEO James B. “Pepper” Rutland Named Distinguished Graduate of Louisiana State University, Inducted into Alumni Hall of Distinction
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR is proud to announce that the Louisiana State University Alumni Association inducted MMR Founder and CEO James B. “Pepper” Rutland into its Hall of Distinction. Rutland was selected as a distinguished graduate of LSU by the association, which recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves and LSU through their achievements.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Education
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Garners National Recognition, Receives Three Excellence Awards for Exceptional Project Performance from Associated Builders and Contractors
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR proudly received three Excellence in Construction Awards at the 33rd Annual National Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction Awards Gala for exceptional performance on three notable projects in Louisiana and Texas.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Recognizes Longstanding Employees for Dedicated Service
BATON ROUGE, LA – MMR recognized several longstanding employees for their years of dedicated service at its annual Christmas party, held December 9, 2022, at The Country Club of Louisiana. MMR President/CEO James B. “Pepper” Rutland congratulated Maggie Harrelson, fleet manager (11 years); Kevin Correjolles, corporate HSE manager (18 years); William McGowan, facility operations (22 years); and Otis Waddell, construction manager (19 years) for their outstanding support and commitment to the company during a special presentation.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Named Largest Electrical Contractor in Region, Largest Specialty Contractor in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, LA -MMR is the largest electrical contractor in the region and largest specialty contractor in Louisiana according to the Top Specialty Contractors List released by Engineering News-Record of Texas & Louisiana. MMR received these designations, in addition to several other prominent rankings, and is featured in an article accompanying the list. ENR Top Specialty Contractor rankings include firms located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rultand's Company MMR Named Eleventh Largest Electrical Contractor in Nation by Engineering News-Record
BATON ROUGE, La.— MMR is recognized by Engineering-News Record (ENR) as the 11th largest electrical contractor in the nation, ranking among the nation’s top 50 electrical firms. MMR has positioned itself as an industry leader by Engineering-News Record, remaining on its list for the 28th consecutive year.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland | MMR Recognized as Business Report's Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. – MMR was recognized by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and the Greater Baton Rouge Society of Human Resource Management (GBR SHRM) as one of Baton Rouge’s “Best Places to Work.” Of the companies selected for the distinguished list, MMR ranked 15th in the “Large Company: 250 or More U.S. Employees” category and 49th overall.
By Pepper Rutlandabout a year ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland Announces an MMR Featured in Business Report’s 40th Anniversary Edition ‘Celebrating the Past While Casting a Vision of the Baton Rouge Future’
BATON ROUGE, La.— The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report spotlighted MMR in its 40th Anniversary special issue, which recognized people, companies and organizations creating a lasting legacy in the Capital Region.
By Pepper Rutland2 years ago in Journal
James B. Pepper Rutland Shares Why MMR Was Honored by GBRIA with Specialty Trade Award of Excellence
BATON ROUGE, La.— The Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance (GBRIA) honored MMR with the Division II Specialty Trade (Hard Craft) Award of Excellence at its 15th Annual Craft Workforce Development Awards Banquet.
By Pepper Rutland2 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement in the Workplace
There’s a busy world outside of the office walls. That world is full of distractions that can deter employees from the work in front of them. If you’re not working to keep your employees interested in what’s going on inside the office, can you really blame them for drifting off into a daydream?
By Pepper Rutland2 years ago in Journal
