Chris Shuler 

Owner

Chris has twenty-five years of building experience. He started on the building supply side shortly after he and his wife, Kristi, got married. After working in the Kentucky/Tennessee region for ten years building homes and selling building supplies, he felt a tug to come home to New Orleans. More importantly, Chris’ goal was to build custom homes in the New Orleans area. Chris began Shuler Construction in 2009 and has built an impressive portfolio of residential new construction and renovation projects. In his spare time, Chris loves fishing, spending time outdoors, and will find any excuse to drive his Bobcat.

Jonathan Shuler 

Project Manager 

Jonathan brings over ten years of construction management experience to the Shuler Construction team. Serving as a project manager, Jonathan oversees multiple jobs, along with estimating & field supervision. Directly prior to joining our team, Jonathan spent seven years in the oil and gas industry working alongside Exxon in the storage tank department at the Beaumont & Baytown facilities. Jonathan joined our team in 2022. He has a bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business from Louisiana State University. He resides in Abita Springs along with his wife Bre and his son Crue. 



Jeremy Lee

Job Superintendent

Jeremy was born and raised in Picayune, Mississippi, and continues to live there with his wife and two children. When Jeremy was thirteen, he started to learn the trades of framing and drywalling. Jeremy and Chris met when Shuler Construction was in its very early stages. Jeremy offered to help Chris with framing and drywall, and since then, has become an integral part of the team. Jeremy brings twenty-nine years of construction knowledge to Shuler Construction and is currently one of our lead Job Superintendents. When Jeremy is not overseeing projects, you can find him fishing, camping, and spending time with his family in Mississippi. 



Will Dugan

Project Manager 

Will recently transitioned from roadway construction in major city of New Orleans projects, to residential work with Shuler Construction. He realized that civil work was not what excited him, so he joined the Shuler team in August of ’23. Will has worked for residential remodeling companies in the past and is happy to be doing what he loves again. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with a concentration in construction, from Southeastern Louisiana University. He calls Covington home and is passionate about anything outdoors. 



Susan Shuler Hall 

Project Manager/Design Team 

Susan joined Shuler Construction at its inception when Chris, her brother, moved home to New Orleans to start his business.  Her intent was to help Chris set up his office, but shortly after, Susan and her husband, Stephen, asked Chris to build a new home for them.  It was then that Susan discovered her passion for building.  Prior to joining Shuler Construction, she served as an account executive, production manager and a member of the creative team at a local advertising agency.  In her free time, Susan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and gardening. 



Taylor Ambrose 

Assistant Project Manager/Design Team 

Taylor joined the Shuler team in 2021 after a ten-year career in education. Taylor attended Louisiana State University where she obtained her B.S. and a Master's degree in elementary education. Even while she was teaching full time, Taylor assisted Shuler Construction with design projects, primarily working with her mom, Susan. Taylor is passionate about interior design and decor, so joining Shuler full-time as a member of the Design Team was a perfect fit. On the weekends you will find Taylor spending time with her husband and two young children, rearranging and redecorating her house (again…), cooking, and dreaming of summer getaways to Montana. 



John Estes

Accountant

John was born and raised in Memphis, TN and represents the third generation of his family entering the construction industry. After high school, John moved south to attend LSU, returning home in 2018 to manage a commercial and retail plant nursery. After a few years, he re-enrolled in school to pursue a career in accounting.  John moved to New Orleans in 2022 and loves the New Orleans area, trying new restaurants, and walking the Fontainebleau neighborhood with his dogs, Scooter and Archie.



Jon Leggio

Job Superintendent

Jon was born in Metairie, LA and currently resides in River Ridge with his wife and two sons. Jon learned home construction remodeling when he was seven and working alongside his dad. Prior to joining Shuler Construction in 2017, Jon worked as a foreman for a construction company doing remodels on both commercial and residential properties. In his spare time, Jon does remodels on his own home, plays darts, and enjoys spending quality time with his family and close friends.