John Oropesa founded Orocon Construction in 2006 with a vision of delivering quality projects with honesty and integrity, surpassing our customer’s expectations every step of the way. While consulting for major hotel and condominium developers on their upcoming construction projects, John started building the foundation for his vision. It was 2007 before Orocon broke ground on its first project – reconstruction of a small church in Biloxi that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Orocon accepted no fee on this project, feeling that giving back to the community was reward enough. That project was the first of many successful projects that continue today.

 

John has over 17 years experience in the construction industry and is responsible for the company’s overall business management, focusing on business development, estimating and project management. John graduated from the University of Florida in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction. After earning his degree, John worked in his hometown of Miami for a Division 9 subcontractor as an estimator and project manager. In 1996, the gaming industry’s construction boom brought him to Mississippi where John worked for the two largest contractors in the state. He worked on numerous projects including the $450 million Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, Beach Club Condominiums, and the Lockheed Martin Space and Technology Center among others.

 

John’s experiences as a subcontractor, general contractor and developer provides a depth and perspective that is uncommon in the industry today. John has managed a variety of project types including commercial, industrial, parking garages, hospitality, gaming, and condominiums. His background provides Orocon’s customers the advantage of a large contractor’s expertise combined with the personal attention one would expect from a small business.

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A longtime associate of John Oropesa, David King shared John’s vision and agreed to join him in founding Orocon Construction in 2006. Proving his dedication to honesty and integrity, David fulfilled his previous commitment to see his project to completion before joining his company fulltime in 2009.

 

David has over 35 years of experience and oversees the company’s field operations, which includes managing labor, equipment and subcontractors and enforcing the company’s policies and procedures for safety and quality. He began his career in his home state of Kentucky as a surveyor and field engineer. He went on to work for several large construction companies taking him throughout the United States as well as Mexico. He completed a wide variety of projects including major industrial facilities, hotels, and recreational parks. In 1995 he made Mississippi his home and continued to prove his diversity as a superintendent completing such major projects as East Harrison High School, NCCIPS Data Center, and Sea Breeze Condominiums among others.

 

 

 

 

Marilyn has a unique pool of experience including field office management, material control management, quality control inspection, human resources, accounting, estimating, and executive office administration. She is involved in all of Orocon’s projects and is an extremely valuable asset to our company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timmy Moe is a project manager with Orocon Construction and also contributes to our estimating and quality control. He currently holds a quality control management certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Timmy worked in real estate and property management before earning his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has a solid background in preconstruction and estimating and has worked in project management and quality control on several large projects including East Harrison High School, Lake Area High School, and the reconstruction of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino after Hurricane Katrina. Both John Oropesa and David King rely on him heavily for the success of Orocon’s projects.