The evolution of Stuckey's Contract Services, from when it began in 1984 to the present day, is a testament to the power of old-fashioned work ethic and having a good reputation within the business community.

The family-owned business based in Magnolia has been primarily focused on erosion control since 2000, but it has since expanded into five core divisions, adding landscape and design, MUD maintenance and repair, hay baling and sales, and stream restoration. It has survived in Houston's competitive contracting environment—including the 2008 economic downturn, when new projects fell dramatically—and is stronger today than it has ever been, said Shane Stuckey, a second-generation family member in the business.

"My father and mother built up a strong reputation as individuals, and we maintain that reputation every day," he said. "If we say we're going to do something, we do it. We have many clients who choose us solely because they know the job will be done right."

The company is majority owned by Linda Stuckey, making it a Women's Business Enterprise. Partnering with her husband, Troy, the business became a limited partnership in 2005.

Stuckey's was founded as a side project while Troy and Linda were working full-time jobs elsewhere.

"We started out working weeknights and weekends. We'd pick up the boys from school and all go work," Linda said. "We kept getting more customers."

By 2006, Troy, Linda and their three sons—Billy, Shane and Travis—were all devoting significant time to the company.

Part of Stuckey's success can be attributed to word-of-mouth referrals. In early 2012, the company was invited to bid on a stream restoration project in the Katy area. They took on the project and spent eight months on phase I.

"It was the first stream restoration project to be done in Texas and the largest in the U.S. today," Shane said. "We developed a good relationship with the company that hired us, and we're getting ready to start on phases II through V. This will be the largest project we've ever done on a consecutive basis."

Lead by Billy, the hay baling division has experienced tremendous growth. That and landscape have allowed the company to perform more work with the local community, Linda said.

In addition, the Stuckeys' flexibility in what sorts of projects they are willing to work on and how far they will travel for a job have opened up opportunities.

"Our services cover the Greater Houston area, but if there's someone who wants our services and is willing to pay, we'll go anywhere," Shane said. "We do all projects, commercial or residential. We value our smaller projects just as much as the bigger ones."

Troy, who has worked in construction since 1969, has passed on his knowledge of land development and drainage systems to his sons. Linda, who has extensive business management experience, guides the overall business growth.

"We're always open to new things, but at the same time, you have to control your growth," Linda said, acknowledging the company's committed staff and operations manager, Angie Moser.

Shane said he is thankful for the opportunities the business has received.

"God has opened doors for us in the past and we have faith that he will continue to do so in the future," he said.

Community Involvement

• The Stuckeys place value in finding ways to give back to the community. Some of the ways they dedicate their time include:
• Supporting Magnolia FFA, 4H and Montgomery County livestock shows
• Supporting Magnolia athletic organizations
• Supporting the Society of Samaritans
• Supporting and helping with projects at the Montgomery County Women's Center Church outreach
• Involvement in the Magnolia Community Foundation and Magnolia Education Foundation

30310 Charlie Lane

Magnolia 281-252-4727

www.4stuckeys.com