About Us: Meet The Team Behind Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement

Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement delivers stress-free home improvement services for homeowners

Jim Olivier's Home Improvement

A Contractor You Can Trust .

Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement delivers stress-free home improvement services for Lafayette area homeowners who want the maximum value for the investment.

Meet our Team

The People Behind Our Work .

Anna Olivier, President

Anna Olivier

President

As a mother, a widow, and a homeowner, Anna understands the responsibility of home ownership, and the constant upkeep it requires. When she and her late husband Jim, started JOHI in 1998, they wanted to serve the people of Acadiana with products that would afford friends and neighbors more free time, greater comfort in their home, and greater security. As a business owner, Anna has worked hard toward those goals.  She was honored as a Pillar of Acadiana in 2021 and was proud when she was honored with the Women Who Mean Business Award” in 2018 by the United Way.
Kent Trahan, Production Manager

Kent Trahan

Production Manager

Kent has spent most of his adult life in construction and has seen poor craftsmanship and unfair trade practices over and over again. He is passionate, and a perfectionist, for quality, and believes it’s not right that folks trust a contractor only to be ripped off and have a poor job. He oversees the crews ensuring quality workmanship, and your extreme satisfaction.
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Shad Lantier

Production Manager

Having grown up in the construction industry, Shad has seen some things, most of which were not good. He has owned his own construction business, and as a devoted husband and father, feels people need and deserve a solid, properly installed roofing system. Shad wants his home and family protected, and wants no less than this for YOU! He is on every job site and works closely with each homeowner to ensure a smooth, professional, stress-free roofing experience.

Chad Arnaud Sales/Design Consultant

Chad Arnaud

Sales / Design Consultant

Born and raised in Carencro, Chad grew up in the construction industry with his father being a self-employed electrician.  He has a passion for preventing folks from being taken advantage of, as he has seen the deceiving practices that some contractors implement in the industry. He is committed to doing business with integrity and competence. As a husband, a father of 3, and an athletic coach, he walks with humble gratitude for the trust of his customers. In his spare time, Chad enjoys piloting remote-controlled planes.

Chad’s approach to customer service is using his coaching skills. He gives comprehensive, detailed education to his customers to help them make the right choice for their homes and family. He loves knowing that we play an important role in protecting your home.

Rick Harrington, Sales / Design Consultant​

Rick Harrington

Sales / Design Consultant

Rick is a native of Crowley, so his roots run deep. He has 4 boys and has been married for more than 4 decades! He has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to have your roof replaced. Rick was a client of Roofing Louisiana a couple of years back and was impressed with the service and quality of his roof. When the opportunity presented itself to join the team, he was anxious to become part of an organization that serves its clients well, as he had personally experienced. His calm disposition will put you right at ease, as he will answer all your questions.

Doug Palombo, Sales / Design Consultant​

Doug Palombo

Sales / Design Consultant

Doug has a strong sense of justice and wants to ensure our clients get what they deserve, a complete roof system. It grieves Doug when our neighbors are taken advantage of by contractors, or those who are given a compromised roof system.  He is passionate about educating our neighbors, as he doesn’t want to see that happen again. A father of 2 and a devoted husband, Doug is here to serve you.

Bernie Debaillion, Production Coordinator

Bernie Debaillon

Production Coordinator

Most people like things to flow smoothly, and so does she! As a mother of 2, Bernie knows how to manage her home, coordinate schedules, and work around lots of activities. Bernie will schedule your job, communicate with you, and work with production staff, she strives to make things run smoothly from beginning to end.

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Kyle Broussard

Assistant Production Manager
Master Carpenter

As a father of 4 girls and 2 boys, Kyle knows the importance of keeping his family safe when having workers at your house. He truly appreciates that our staff is drug tested and backgrounds checked. He closely supervises the job and is a master carpenter himself. He takes great pride in his work and doesn’t accept anything but perfection. He works until the job is done. He’s a local guy, with a passion for his craft.

Our excellence and integrity are recognized by our clients, community, and organizations like the Better Business Bureau, the United Way, and Guildmaster.

Awards And Accolades .

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Tools for Schools

We're a strong supporter of Lafayette Area Educational Programs.

Part of our mission is to provide educational opportunities to the young students in our community. Through the Tools for Schools program, the Jim Olivier Family of Companies provides students and schools with books, equipment, computers, science kits, and more.
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Windows for Widows

"Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction..."

Each Year We Give New Windows To A Lafayette Area Widow. Let us know if you know someone in need.

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