CAPTURING THE AMERICAN DREAM/ THE ARTISAN STONE MASON
“As my Grandmother always said growing up, ‘When you do something, do it con ganas.’ To her, that phrase extended to the way in which I not only pursued my life, but to how neatly I swept the floor. So whether you are early in your life and have to side hustle as a barista, or have finally made your way to the top of your field — do it all con ganas.”
Rafa Bosque, software engineering manager at LinkedIn
Carlos F. Chevez, Principal | COO
It all started in the early 2000’s as the one man show of Carlos Francis Chevez, son of a Honduran immigrant, taught the stonemason craft by his hard working, master craftsman father? It’s true. Way back in 2001, a twenty-year-old Carlos began to take life seriously. With a new son being born that year, his beloved craftsmen trade became the one route to financial security that he needed to support a growing family.
By 2010 his high-quality restoration work came into high demand in the commercial field. Carlos’ company grew, and his trained masonry (exterior brick, stone and stucco) and interior finishes (stone, tile and flooring) crews began traveling throughout Texas restoring corporate restaurant kitchens, bathrooms, and whole facilities, while adding to their expertise in waterproofing, drain and sink repair and stainless-steel cladding. Their high quality, efficient work under the Sienna Stonemasters brand became so sought after that several large corporate restaurant and entertainment companies began using his crews exclusively.
AWARD
WINNING STONE MASONS & TILE SETTERS/THE MAKING OF A BUSINESS
“My model for business is The Beatles: They were four guys that kept each others’ negative tendencies in check; they balanced each other. And the total was greater than the sum of the parts.”
Steve Jobs
J Harold Badger, Principal | CFO
J Harold Badger
In 2016 Carlos joined forces with retired business executive, award winning real estate developer and homebuilder, brand architect and consultant, J Harold (Jim) Badger to form Reliable Renovation Commercial, LLC; focusing its resources in the commercial real estate, corporate restaurant facilities management and support to new restaurant and municipal facilities.
Besides decades of corporate executive level management, commercial and investment banking, Jim brings a vast knowledge of business finance, administration, and a long history of successful entrepreneurial experiences. As a commercial real estate developer, home builder and investor he brings an element of planning and business structure to the incredible talent and work ethic of the Chevez organization.
In the B2B environment, the Company has gained the trust and support of many of nations leading voices in facilities managers, particularly in the food service and entertainment areas. Their fiscally conservative approach to growth and finance; their operating commitment to safety and quality workmanship creates an environment of safety for the corporations and small business operations that they serve. Giving their clients a sense of security that they will always be there when needed.
Building Client Relationships Across The Org Chart | Answering the Needs of Project Administration
The goal as a company is to have customer service that is not just the best but legendary.
Sam Walton
Gerardo V. Ramos, Project Administrator and Sr Estimator
Effective Project Administrators deliver electronic RFI & Submittal documentation and timely delivery of material to the project site. Before joining the Reliable Group of Companies, Gerardo comes with ten years of logistics and project manage experience with companies like PepsiCo. Gerardo is working on his MBA from Phoenix University, Houston, Texas and has been the Senior Estimator for our Parent Company for 2 years. His elevation to Project Administrator in January 2021 gives the Company an added edge in the realm of Customer Service.
ANNOUNCEMENT
“There are two forms of power in the world: money and bodies. We didn’t have as much money at the time, but we had a lot of bodies
Juan Sepúlveda, SVP, System Leadership at PBS
MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Certification
The Company’s experience spans multiple discipline’s from exterior masonry to interior finishes including floor and wall tile, stone and thin brick application and architectural flooring, It’s has served many markets including municipal airport facilities, commercial kitchens, and hospitals. In the fall of 2020, the Company began the application process with the City of Houston (including surrounding counties) for MBE Certification. With statistical, legal and economic qualifications satisfied, the Company was granted MBE status on June 5, 2021.