Ardent Management Team
Corporate
Albert Vallotton – President & Chief Executive Officer
Albert Vallotton co-founded Ardent in 2002. Prior to Ardent, Al served as the Manager of Capital Projects with SECO Industries, an industrial electrical contracting company he joined in 1989. Al holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and is a Master Electrician and Electrical Contracting Qualifying Party in multiple states.
James Heurtin – Chief Financial Officer
James Heurtin joined Ardent as Chief Financial Officer in 2015 to lead finance and administration for both Ardent and Rabalais. Prior to Ardent, James served as the Chief Financial Officer for LEEVAC Shipbuilders, L.L.C. from 2013 to 2016. From 2006 to 2013 he was the Vice President of Financial Reporting for Superior Energy Services. James holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from Rhodes College, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in taxation from the University of New Orleans.
Steve Jambon – Executive Vice President
Steve Jambon joined Ardent in 2016, bringing over 30 years of experience within the electrical and instrumentation industry. Steve oversees Ardent’s regional operations in upstream, downstream, and midstream. Prior to joining Ardent, Steve worked for 21 years at SECO Industries, first serving as an electrician before holding roles in estimating, project engineering and management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Holy Cross.
Pat Malloy – Executive Vice President
Pat Malloy co-founded Ardent in 2002 and oversees the organization’s western region. Pat has over 35 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation and power line construction. Prior to Ardent, Pat was employed by SECO Industries from 1981 to 2002. He holds electrical trade licenses in various states.
Kevin Correjolles – Corporate Director of HSE
Kevin Correjolles joined Ardent in 2024 to oversee health, safety, and environment (HSE) and risk management. Kevin has over 20 years of experience as a safety professional and holds a degree in occupational safety and health from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kevin is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) in both, Construction and General Industry, as well as a long-time member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and the National Fire Protection Association.
Diane Boudreaux – Human Resources Director
Diane Boudreaux joined Ardent in 2023 to partner with our Executive and Operational teams. Diane brings over 20 years of Human Resources Manufacturing experience specializing in Employee Relations, Continual Improvement, and Training. Prior to joining Ardent, Diane served as Senior Regional Human Resources Manager supporting 8 Marine Manufacturing facilities.
Diane holds several training certifications and has been a member of SHRM for over 15 years. Diane attended the University of New Orleans.
Operations
Larry Smith – Vice President
Larry Smith joined Ardent in 2003 to service midstream market clients throughout the country. Prior to Ardent, Larry was employed with EIU for 15 years. In his career, Larry has acquired over 30 years of experience in the midstream construction industry.
Glen Riddle – Vice President - District Manager
Glen Riddle joined Ardent in 2019 to manage the midland region. Prior to Ardent, he served as a Project Manager for MMR from 1993 to 2018 and as a Vice President at Prideland Enterprises, LLC from 2018 to 2019. Glen has worked in the electrical and instrumentation industry for over 27 years and has a degree in business management from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Additionally, he holds various industry certifications, including NCCER Certification, Electrical and Instrumentation with Associated Builders and Contractors, Certified Fiber Optics Technician Certificate from Blue Mountain Fiber, OSHA 10, Safeland Training, and H2S Training.
Matthew Brosseau – Vice President
Matt Brosseau started with Ardent in 2011. Prior to Ardent, Matt served as a Field Wireman in the United States Marine Corps. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of North Dakota and is a Master Electrician and Electrical Contracting Qualifying Party in multiple states.
Wayne Meadows – District Manager
Wayne Meadows joined Ardent in 2020. Prior to working for Ardent he severed as an E&I Tech for 8 years. Wayne has 25 years of experience in OPS Management.
Wayne has worked in electrical and instrumentation for oil & gas, petrochemical, and pulp for over 35 years.
Brian Baker — District Manager
Brian Baker has served as District Manager with Ardent since 2021, and is responsible for managing operations, finances, resources, personnel, client relations, fleet, and sales. Prior to his District Manager role with Ardent, Brian held positions as a Project Manager with MMR Constructors and General Foreman with Braun. From 2013 to 2017 Brian was also a Project Manager with Ardent. Offering more than 19 years of industry experience, Brian is a California-certified General Electrician, and C-10 and C-46 Contractor.
Braulio Gonzalez – District Manager
Braulio joined Ardent in 2020 as Sr. Site Manager. He was promoted to District Manager in our Houston market area where he is responsible for managing operations, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and the implementation of safety standards and programs. Braulio brings over 22 years of industry experience and has progressed through numerous level of management for refineries, oil companies, offshore platforms and industrial plants. He is a Texas-licensed Journeyman Electrician, and has hold number several certifications in our industry.
Michael Clayton — Manager, Automation Division
Michael joined Ardent in 2009, bringing more than 28 years of electrical and instrumentation industry expertise. For Ardent, he assists eight division offices with controls sales, and manages all aspects of control systems including purchasing, design, shop fabrication, testing, quality control, commissioning, and invoicing. Prior to joining Ardent, Michael was Vice President of Automation USA. He completed his education at Louisiana State University and Cypress College, and has trained in oil spill response management and CPR.
Mark Durr – Chief Estimator
Mark Durr joined Ardent in 2014, bringing over 28 years of estimating experience and estimating management experience. Mark began his professional career at Davis International in 1987 and continued with Merit. During his career, Mark completed a four-year electrical and instrumentation program with the Pelican Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors.