Biographies

Daniel Murray, President – After growing up in Homewood, Alabama, Daniel began his construction career in 1996, while enrolled at Auburn University, by joining one of Alabama’s largest and most recognized general contracting firms as a coop student. After receiving a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Auburn University in 1998, he joined the firm full time and played a significant role in preconstruction and project management while the company grew from a volume of $400 million per year to an annual volume of over $1 billion. Daniel specialized in estimating and managing large multi-family, retail, office, and healthcare projects. He spent over five years of this time serving as one of the lead project managers on a 900,000 square foot $250 million hospital project in downtown Birmingham. In 2006, after ten years with the firm, Daniel acted on a vision to start a construction business that would provide the service expected by clients who value a higher level of quality, professionalism, customer service, and attention to detail. Daniel and his wife Cary live in Homewood, AL and are the parents of three boys; Ben, Grayton, and Parks.

Dustin Love, Assistant Project Manager - Dustin began his career in the construction industry during his Junior Year at Auburn University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a main course of study in Entrepreneurship. After graduating, Dustin accepted a foreman position with a large residential construction company in his hometown of Mountain Brook, AL where he quickly was promoted to Superintendent.

In 2007, he began working as a Project Manager for a commercial contractor based in Dallas, Texas, where he coordinated and supervised the renovation of three apartment complexes in Homewood, Alabama.

Dustin’s eager spirit and his background in entrepreneurship attracted him to Murray Building Company, and he quickly took stock in the company’s business plan and focus on quality. In March 2008, he took a position with the company as Assistant Project Manager, and has played an integral role in the success of several projects.
Dustin and his wife Kathleen live in Irondale, Alabama.

Tony Rouse, Superintendent/Estimator - As a young high school graduate from Colorado, Tony joined the US Army Special Forces. After jumping out of perfectly good airplanes and proudly serving his country, Tony began his career in construction with a large general contractor in Miami Beach, Florida. Tony eventually earned a position as lead carpenter for the concrete division, where he managed over 20 employees.

With a desire to further his education, Tony enrolled at Warner University (Florida) where he studied Business Administration and Computer Information Systems. Shortly after graduating, he took a position with a home inspection company and earned his American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certification. After years of dedication to one of the largest homebuilders in the Tampa, FL area, he decided to start his own company, Rouse Construction, Inc., which specialized in high-end residential remodeling.

As the residential market in South Florida began to slow, Tony and his family decided to relocate to the Birmingham area, where he took a position with Murray Building Company as a Superintendent in June of 2007. While assisting on several construction estimates which became successful projects, Tony found his niche as an estimator and spends most of his time in a lead role with the estimating department. Tony also utilizes his talents in serving as chairman of the software committee and Information Technology Systems leader.

His impeccable attention to detail and interest in upholding the high standards of Murray Building Company has contributed in the company landing several key projects.

Tony and his wife Megan reside in Calera, AL. He is the proud father of his beautiful daughter Madison and is expecting another daughter in June 2009.

Charles McKinstry, Project Superintendent – Charles has been involved in construction since 1994, serving most recently as the Executive Office, Business Administrator, and Project Manager for a company that acquired and developed properties in the Birmingham area. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Management emphasis from Livingston University, Charles made his way into the construction industry, honing his skills in the field primarily as a superintendent and lead carpenter. Charles joined Murray Building Company as a superintendent in March, 2009. He and his wife, Jackie, live in McCalla, AL with their three children.