About
Rice Construction

Built on Experience. Trusted for Our Standards. Defined by Our Work.

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Years of Experience

About Us

Our Story

Rice Construction was founded over 20 years ago with a straightforward belief: construction should be done with integrity, precision, and respect for the people we serve. What began as a small, hands-on operation grew into a firm trusted by homeowners, architects, commercial partners, and nationally recognized creative brands.

Over the years, we’ve earned that trust through consistent delivery, thoughtful planning, reliable oversight, and craftsmanship in every detail. Our team has deep roots in the Coachella Valley, but our work reaches well beyond it, collaborating on projects across Southern California and with organizations throughout the country.

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Our Philosophy

We believe the construction process should be as strong as the finished product. That means:

  • Clear communication and transparent expectations
  • Accurate planning and honest budgets
  • Strong relationships with skilled trades

  • Anticipating challenges early and resolving them effectively

  • Delivering work that reflects our standards, not just the minimum requirement

Our approach is rooted in preparation, accountability, and delivering a finished project that reflects our standards.

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Meet Our Team

Our team is made up of experienced superintendents, foremen, and skilled tradespeople who bring years and in many cases, decades of specialized knowledge to each project. Many have worked side-by-side with us across a wide range of residential, commercial, and creative builds, forming the foundation of reliability our company is known for.

We value long-term relationships with our team, our trades, our partners, and our clients. It’s one of the reasons so much of our work comes from referrals and repeat collaborations.

Tom Rice

As President, Tom provides the overarching vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the company.

President

Larry Saint Germain

Larry brings more than three decades of experience managing and delivering complex commercial projects.

Senior Project Manager

Rory Legacy

As Senior Project Manager, he brings a combined 35 years of operational, financial, and development expertise.

Senior Project Manager

Lance Whittington

As Senior Superintendent with over 15 years of experience, he holds significant responsibility for supervising daily construction activities.

Senior Superintendent

Evan Luna

As Superintendent and Safety Manager, Evan oversees all day-to-day field operations and ensures that the project progresses.

Superintendent/Safety Manager

Lannie Magat

As Bookkeeper, Lannie plays a key role in managing the financial health of the project.

Bookkeeper

Melissa Kolbe

As Project Manager, Melissa brings a deep understanding of luxury construction projects and a clear commitment to delivering results that exceed client expectations.

Project Manager

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A Note from
Tom Rice, President

“Over the years, I’ve learned that every project is different, but the approach shouldn’t be. Clear expectations, strong communication, and solid workmanship. That’s what we’re committed to delivering.”