Commercial Property Remodeling

We help multi-site brands refresh, upgrade, and reposition while keeping customer experience and business continuity intact.

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Commercial Property Remodeling Without Business Disruption

Commercial property remodeling comes with a unique set of challenges. Missed timelines, inconsistent execution, and poor coordination can disrupt operations, impact revenue, and weaken brand perception. That’s why Harris United approaches commercial property remodeling with a program mindset. We structure each project to maintain consistency across nationwide locations, protect brand standards, and keep construction aligned with daily operations.

Plan Your Next Remodel With Confidence

Remodeling active locations requires coordination, timing, and a clear understanding of how your business operates. Connect with the team at Harris United to review your upcoming projects and align on a strategy that keeps your locations running while construction moves forward.

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Built for Active Environments and Ongoing Programs

Open-Store Execution

Most remodels take place while customers are still walking through the door. Our teams plan and phase work to prioritize safety, maintain clear pathways, and preserve the overall customer experience. The goal is for customers to still feel like customers, not part of a construction site.

Brand Consistency Across Locations

We carry knowledge from one project to the next, ensuring that updates are applied consistently across your portfolio. This program-level approach strengthens brand standard compliance and reduces repeated adjustments as your remodeling efforts scale.

Coordinated Remodeling From Planning to Completion

Every commercial property remodeling project requires alignment between construction, equipment, and operations. Harris United manages that coordination from early planning through final turnover so each location is ready to perform.

  • Design Alignment and Planning

    We work with your team to align layout changes, brand updates, and operational needs before construction begins. This includes reviewing drawings, planning phased work, and ensuring updates fit both the physical space and the customer experience.

  • FF&E Construction and OFCI Coordination

    Our team manages FF&E construction and OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) components, coordinating equipment, fixtures, signage, and millwork. We align delivery schedules, verify fitment, and ensure installation integrates with construction timelines.

  • Final Turnover and Operational Readiness

    We coordinate final inspections, approvals, and finishing work to ensure each remodeled space is ready for full operation. Whether it’s a single location or part of a broader rollout, our commercial property remodeling process is built around smooth transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial property remodeling focuses on updating existing spaces, often while they remain operational. Unlike ground-up construction, remodels require phased work, tighter coordination, and a stronger emphasis on maintaining customer experience during construction.

Yes. Our team is structured for multi-site construction programs, allowing us to apply consistent processes, leadership, and lessons learned across multiple remodeling projects. This helps improve efficiency and maintain brand standards across your portfolio.

Remodeling projects often involve updated equipment, fixtures, and layouts. Through FF&E construction and OFCI coordination, we ensure that owner-supplied components are properly integrated into the construction schedule and installed correctly.

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Chrissey Harris

Founder

Chrissey Harris has been working in the construction industry for over 25 years. Her background and education in accounting made her an immediate asset. In 2005 she started a construction company which she built up and owned for several years before successfully selling the company in 2008. She has worked in the specialties of earthwork, utilities, and concrete as well as general contracting. In early 2017 Chrissey made the decision to pioneer a women owned construction business. With the help of her two daughters she founded Harris United, llc. She often says, “We want to keep safety, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction at the forefront of every move we make.” She believes that a team work attitude is one of the keys to success.
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Jamie Brown

VP of Operations

Jamie is a project and operations professional with deep experience executing complex builds and turning vision into finished, profitable results. He works best alongside driven owners and leadership teams who value clear thinking, accountability, and momentum. His edge is simple: seeing what needs to happen next and making it happen.
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Jett Harris

Sr. Project Manager

A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Jett received his B.S. in construction management in 1996.
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Donny Ratliff

Chief Estimator

Donny started off in the field of surveying 15 years ago before moving into construction for the last 10+ years. Since making the move into project management, he is now the Chief Estimator and Head of Preconstruction for Harris United. Donny has been a part of the completion of over 100 Love's Travel Stops, among other projects.
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Alanna Harris

HR & Payroll Director

Alanna is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she earned three degrees and built the foundation for her career. For the past 10 years, she has worked alongside her family in the construction industry, gaining hands-on experience and a strong appreciation for the work they do. Being part of a family-run business has shaped her values and approach, with a focus on consistency, attention to detail, and doing things the right way. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four Rottweilers.
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Adel Morris

Project Manager

Adel began working as a project manager over 10 years ago. She worked with the national brand Middleby Corporation, including Fortune 500 brands as well as private companies such as Tropical Smoothie, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, and Darden Corporation. Adel has been a part of the completion of over 100 Love's Travel Stores, RV parks, tire service stations, truck washes, amongst other projects.
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Oliver Davenport

Transportation Specialist

Nebraska native. Has worked in the professional transportation industry for 8 years.
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Tricia Baca

Controller

Tricia graduated from Langston University, receiving her BBA in Accounting. She has over 35 years experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee accounting, payroll, asset accounting and regulatory accounting.
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Matthew Weickgenant

Logistics/Warehouse Manager

Truck Driver 40 years Construction field 40 years
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Renee Lopez

Concrete Superintendent

Renee brings over 20 years of construction experience as a concrete specialist to the team.
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Kenneth Dever

Superintendent

Superintendent 5 years
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Kevin English

Superintendent

Kevin has seven years of experience with Harris United, building Love’s Travel stops as well as truck care centers. He has been in commercial construction for twenty-eight years with a variety of builds and personal hands-on experience.
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Deb Gomez

Director of Construction Finance & Accounting

Deb brings 30+ years of career experience to Harris United, ranging from manufacturing to energy sectors. She has a B.S. in Accounting and has developed strong skills in budgeting, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, analysis and modeling and treasury management. She believes in delivering quality results that are both timely and accurate while operating in a team-oriented environment.
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Mark Thompson

Superintendent

Mark is well versed in industry standards as well as construction processes in commercial and residential construction sectors. He has overseen the execution of complex and diverse projects, such as restaurant and retail remodels, office and tenant improvements, as well as residential and commercial ground ups. He is passionate about creating value for clients and stakeholders and advancing the growth and innovation of the company. He is always eager to learn new skills and technologies and to collaborate with talented and driven professionals. He is also a proud graduate of the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and the even prouder father of 21 year-old twin daughters.
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John Arenz

Superintendent

John is an army veteran with 45 years of experience in petro chemical, industrial, and commercial construction projects.
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Fred Ndimgwango

Pilot

Fred is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, receiving his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his M.S. in Aviation and Space. He has worked in the transportation industry for four years.
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Richard Reeder

Assistant Project Manager & Warranty Administrator

Richard has over a decade of experience in the construction industry, beginning his work in the field as a teenager and building a strong foundation across multiple aspects of the trade. He previously owned and operated a property management company before joining Harris United, where he currently manages all warranty issues and serves as Assistant Project Manager.
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Jupiter "JuJu"

Chief Morale Officer (CMO) Jupiter (“Juju” to his coworkers) joined the company four years ago after being adopted from Skiatook Paws & Claws Animal Rescue and has basically been running the place ever since. He comes to work every day ready to greet visitors, supervise meetings he wasn’t invited to, and remind employees to take snack breaks. While his work ethic becomes questionable after 2 PM, his office morale contributions are unmatched. When he’s not busy overseeing the office or occasionally barking during important phone calls, he can usually be found napping under his mom's desk.