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Pepper Rutland CEO Profile

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Pepper Rutland
Pepper Rutland

Pepper Rutland founded MMR Group in 1991 and has grown it to become the largest merit shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the nation, with over 5,500 employees and $608 million in revenues in 2020. He attended Louisiana State University, where he played football and graduated with a degree in construction technology and engineering. Rutland contributes generously to philanthropic causes, including cancer research organizations and organizations helping children with disabilities participate in sports.

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Pepper Rutland FOUNDER AND CEO OF MMR GROUP Rutland founded MMR Group in 1991 and has grown from 25 to 5,500 employees, becoming the largest merit shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the nation with revenues estimated at $608 million for 2020. Engineering News-Record consistently lists MMR in their specialty contractor’s list. MMR Group annually garners numerous awards for its excellence in construction and safe work practices. MMR has been publicized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. CAREER STATS: EDUCATION: Rutland attended Louisiana State University where he played outside linebacker and served as defensive team captain on a football scholarship for the Tigers. He was a member of the All-Southeastern Conference Academic Team from 1971 to 1972. He was elected team captain in 1972. Rutland earned his bachelor’s in construction technology and engineering as a member of LSU’s first graduating class in the construction management program. PHILANTHROPY: Rutland contributes to a wide range of national and local organizations, including Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and American Cancer Society. Rutland joined LSU’s prestigious College of Engineering Hall of Distinction for his impact on the university, where he provides mentorship and internship opportunities for students, has established several laboratories and was inducted its Society for Engineering Excellence. Rutland is a founding member of the Miracle League at Cypress Mounds, an organization teaching children with disabilities to play baseball.

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Pepper Rutland CEO Profile

  • 1. Pepper Rutland FOUNDER AND CEO OF MMR GROUP Rutland founded MMR Group in 1991 and has grown from 25 to 5,500 employees, becoming the largest merit shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the nation with revenues estimated at $608 million for 2020. Engineering News-Record consistently lists MMR in their specialty contractor’s list. MMR Group annually garners numerous awards for its excellence in construction and safe work practices. MMR has been publicized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. CAREER STATS: EDUCATION: Rutland attended Louisiana State University where he played outside linebacker and served as defensive team captain on a football scholarship for the Tigers. He was a member of the All-Southeastern Conference Academic Team from 1971 to 1972. He was elected team captain in 1972. Rutland earned his bachelor’s in construction technology and engineering as a member of LSU’s first graduating class in the construction management program. PHILANTHROPY: Rutland contributes to a wide range of national and local organizations, including Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and American Cancer Society. Rutland joined LSU’s prestigious College of Engineering Hall of Distinction for his impact on the university, where he provides mentorship and internship opportunities for students, has established several laboratories and was inducted its Society for Engineering Excellence. Rutland is a founding member of the Miracle League at Cypress Mounds, an organization teaching children with disabilities to play baseball.