Hayes Brian
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Hayes Brian serves Trinity by pursuing long-term, high-end real estate development opportunities – specifically, upscale multi-family and hospitality developments. Hayes is heavily involved from the beginning of a development/concept, from the property search continuing all the way through entitlement and, eventually, stabilization.
Hayes leans heavily on his previous experience as a CPA (license inactive) and the several years he spent auditing for a reputable CPA firm in Madison, MS.
Hayes received his Master’s Degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Millsaps College, where he also played baseball.
Pat Pettijohn
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Pat, an experienced and accomplished business executive, is responsible for the overall management and performance of Trinity’s portfolio of businesses. Pat’s vast experience working in privately-held family businesses extends to Trinity’s present group of businesses including food and beverage and health care. In addition to Pat’s day-to-day management responsibilities for each of the Trinity companies, Pat also directs Trinity’s financing, banking, acquisition, and divestiture activities in support of the ever-expanding capital requirements for Trinity.
Pat’s business career includes Kimberly Clark Corp (Health Care and Forest Products), Community Coffee Company (as Chief Financial Officer and later as President and CEO), and senior management stints with Bruce Foods Corporation and Mello Joy Coffee Company.
Pat joined Trinity in 2010.
Pat graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from the Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, and holds a M.B.A. from the University of Georgia. In addition, Pat holds a CPA certificate.
Katie Long Davis
CONTROLLER
Katie directs Trinity’s day-to-day accounting responsibilities. While Katie is responsible for the accounting function at the corporate level, she also serves as an advisor to Trinity’s student housing investments in Oxford, MS.
Katie joined Trinity in 2016.
Katie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University.
Alan Tuttle
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Alan is responsible for the day-to-day Finance, Accounting, Tax, Risk Management, and Human Resource functions for all companies within the Trinity portfolio.
Alan is a CPA with over 15 years of experience. Prior to joining Trinity in 2017, Alan served in various finance, accounting, and internal audit leadership roles with Community Coffee Company and IBM.
Alan holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University.
Billie Brian
CO-FOUNDER | OWNER
Billie, a graduate of architecture, serves as Trinity’s “Chief of All Matters of Design”. Billie is well re-known for her creativity and talent in designing and furnishing residential and commercial buildings and interior spaces. In particular, Billie’s experience in higher end residential design spans over 40 years. In addition, for each of Trinity’s student housing and condominium investments in Oxford Mississippi, Billie designed and directed the work of the Company’s architect partners as well as directed all interior design efforts.
Billie’s design work is certainly both nationally and regionally recognized by reputation for her creativity, uniqueness, and overall high-end appeal. Billie’s work has been prominently featured not only in regional and local magazines but also twice nationally on the cover of Southern Living magazine.
Billie holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana Tech University as well as the distinction of being the first female graduate from the accredited school of architecture at Louisiana Tech.
Jay Luna
GENERAL MANAGER, CWM | PEA RIDGE RECYCLING | HEVI CONSTRUCTION
Jay is responsible for Construction Waste Management, which serves as the Roll Off trucking and hauling operation for the Pea Ridge Recycling landfill and both operations are based in Oxford,MS. In addition, Jay directs the operations of Trinity’s general construction company, Hevi Construction. Licensed in both Mississippi and Tennessee, Hevi Construction performs general contracting services for Trinity investments, in addition to third parties.
CWM and Pea Ridge Recycling were acquired in an acquisition in 2019.
Jay joined Trinity in 2015 and, together with Maggie Brian Luna, is based in Oxford, MS.
Jay holds a General Contractor Commercial License in Mississippi and Tennessee.
Jay earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi.
Maggie Brian Luna
GENERAL MANAGER, HENLEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Maggie is responsible for the property management function for Trinity’s sizeable student housing investments in Oxford, MS. Maggie, together with her team of leasing and maintenance staff, manages the day-to-day property management needs of approximately 700 beds housed in three luxury student housing developments in Oxford.
Maggie joined Trinity in 2014 and is based in Oxford.
Maggie earned a BBA degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.
Hank Mills
TRANSACTION CONSULTANT
Hank is responsible for assisting Trinity’s senior management in raising equity capital and in the identification and pursuit of new investment opportunities strategically aligned with Trinity’s business interests.
A Louisiana native and graduate of Louisiana State University, Hank possesses over 35 years of experience in business development. In addition to assisting Trinity in exploring new investment opportunities, Hank also assists in the periodic divestitures of Trinity businesses.
Hank also serves in a leadership position for the Refuge Foundation, a Trinity Business Group 501(c) non-profit foundation whose mission is in the building and management of Christian Silent Retreat Centers.
Justin Mitchell
OPERATIONS MANAGER AND CO-GENERAL MANAGER, MODERN METALS RECYCLING
Justin is responsible for the day-to-day management of Trinity’s Modern Metals Recycling business. Justin manages two scrap yard locations and is responsible for all scrap metal purchasing, scrap sales, pricing and monitoring of market conditions.
Justin joined Trinity in 2019 following Trinity’s acquisition of Modern Metals Recycling.
Prior to joining Trinity, Justin served in project management in the oilfield services business and has an extensive background in operations and capital project management.
Justin earned his B.S. in Construction Management from Louisiana State University.
Beau Brian
GENERAL MANAGER, RONALDSON FIELD | MODERN METALS RECYCLING | ASH MITIGATION BANK
Beau is responsible for the management of Trinity’s investments in the Ronaldson Field Construction and Demolition Landfill, the Modern Metals Recycling scrap metal processing business, as well as the Company’s mitigation banking investments.
Beau joined Trinity in 2011 and is based in Baton Rouge.
Beau is a graduate of the University of Mississippi.
Blake Brian
GENERAL MANAGER, TENNESSEE OPERATIONS
Blake, the oldest son of Sid and Billie, is responsible for Trinity’s real estate investments and other business operations in Tennessee. Blake joined the Trinity family of businesses in 2007 and was responsible for the management of Nature’s Best Organics of Tennessee, based in Knoxville and Nashville, TN, until the company was sold in 2019.
Blake is presently based in Nashville as Trinity searches for new investment opportunities primarily aligned in the waste industry.
Blake is a graduate of Mississippi State University.
Sid Brian
CO-FOUNDER | OWNER | PRESIDENT
Sid, together with his wife Billie, co-founded Trinity Business Group and continue today as majority members. Trinity became the successor company to Natural Resources Recovery in 2011. Natural Resource Recovery began its operations in the waste industry in 1995. Today, Trinity serves as the holding company for a diverse portfolio of more than 20 companies that span the spectrum from income producing commercial real estate investment including student housing properties to a range of different operating businesses in the landfill waste and recycling, scrap metal recycling, and building products industries. Additionally, Trinity’s asset portfolio includes investment in wetlands mitigation banking, a manufactured home community, as well as substantial land and timber holdings in Mississippi.
Sid’s DNA is that of a “Developer” and Sid drives the entrepreneurial activity within Trinity and leads the search for new investment opportunities. Sid’s professional career began as early as 1979 in banking and residential real estate. Following a four- year stint in banking, Sid has been self-employed for the balance of his highly accomplished career.
Sid’s spiritual faith and Christian values are of the highest of his priorities.
Sid is a graduate of Louisiana State University and together with Billie, have three sons (Blake, Hayes and Beau) and a daughter (Maggie), all of whom serve in various operating capacities within the collection of companies called Trinity Business Group.