September 2021 newsletter of Pepper's Post focused on MMR Group's latest recognition of being named one of the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge, LA.

1. Pepper Rutland's professional journey started when he attended
Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in
construction technology and engineering.
Pepper co-authored a piece in 1989 entitled Construction Defaults: Rights,
Duties, and Liabilities – Role of the Completing Contractor and later wrote
a book, Refining Your Tactics: Weathering a Turbulent Economy in the
Energy Industry.
In 1991, Pepper Rutland founded MMR Group, and over the years, helped
it grow from 25 employees to the largest merit shop electrical and
instrumentation contractor in the nation that employs 5,500 employees
worldwide.
MMR Group's Beginnings
Philanthropy with LSU
Philanthropy with Mary Bird
Perkins Cancer Center
Future of MMR Group
About Pepper Rutland
PEPPER RUTLAND'S POST
The Official Newsletter of James Pepper Rutland, Founder, President
and CEO of MMR Group
SEPTEMBER 2021
P E P P E R R U T L A N D O V E R V I E W
MMR GROUP'S BEGINNINGS
PHILANTHROPY WITH LSU
Pepper Rutland held fast to his roots in LSU and supports his alma mater in preparing
the future of the construction industry workforce with successful employment. Pepper
and the team at MMR Group provide meaningful internship opportunities to the
students at LSU and has several laboratories on campus at the LSU College of
Engineering. Pepper has been recognized for his impact on the university as well as
the state of Louisiana.

2. Angel De La Mora,
MMR HSE Coordinator
MMR Group is a leader in the instrumentation and electrical
construction industry and has performed over $6 billion in
electrical and instrumentation services since the company's
founding in 1991. MMR serves clients in the chemical and
petrochemical, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, power
generation and power development markets. Under Pepper
Rutland’s leadership, MMR continues to grow both regionally
and nationally with over 30 branch offices across the globe.
PEPPER RUTLAND
Founder, President, and CEO of MMR Group
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PHILANTHROPY WITH MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER
Pepper Rutland and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center have a long-standing partnership,
and the center provides several services to the employees in terms of education,
prevention, and early cancer detection services. In June 2021, MMR Group and Mary
Bird Perkins expanded the reach of these services to employees working in district
offices in addition to headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA.
THE FUTURE OF MMR GROUP
MMR is ENR Texas and Louisiana’s Top Electrical Contractor in the Nation
MMR Ranks Eleventh on ENR and EC&M’s Top Electrical Contractors Lists
MMR Named ABC Top-Performing Electrical Contractor, Ranks Third on U.S.
Commercial and Industrial Construction Firms Contractors' List
GBRIA Distinguishes MMR with Several Local Industry Awards for Safety, Workforce
Development and Craft Training
MMR Group has experienced many successes over the years, from its massive growth
and expansion across the United States and around the world, to the many awards and
recognitions it has received from various associations.
In 2020, MMR Group received the following awards in safety, project recognitions, and
industry rankings:
In July 2021, MMR received a prominent placement on the Baton Rouge Business
Report's Top 100 Companies list after its revenue report showed earnings of $608
million in 2020.