About
the leadership team
Jonathan Kernion
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Kernion is a shareholder and one of the founders of Cycle Construction, LLC. As chief executive officer, Jonathan leads the strategic direction of the business while focusing on overall management, governmental relations, financing activities, and business development.
Jonathan has received numerous construction awards throughout his career and has served on several prestigious industry boards. He is a Past-President of both the Louisiana and Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors and a Past Board Member of the Associated Builders and Contractors and the Coast Builders Coalition.
In 2016, Jonathan received the St. Elizabeth Guild Volunteer Activist of the Year award for his charitable work in the local community. He has also actively served the community as Past Chairman of the Boys and Girls Club of South East Louisiana and the Covington Boys and Girls Club. Born and raised in New Orleans, Jonathan attended Brother Martin High School, the University of New Orleans and Tulane University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration. Jonathan resides in Covington, Louisiana and Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Jonathan “Nathan” Kernion Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Nathan Kernion is a shareholder and serves as Cycle’s chief operating officer. He is directly responsible for overseeing business operations for Cycle, including estimating, pre-construction, construction management, field operations, equipment and facilities.
Nathan is actively involved in numerous industry organizations. He is a current board member of the Louisiana Associated General Contractors, Past Board Member of the Associated Builders and Contractors, and Past Board Member of the Coast Builders Coalition. Additionally, he is an active member of the Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors.
A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, Nathan attended Brother Martin High School, the University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University and Tulane University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration.
Kevin Kernion
Chief Administrative Officer
Kevin Kernion is a shareholder and serves as chief administrative officer. He oversees the administrative functions of the organization, including safety, human resources, information technology, office administration, legal and risk management, company culture, and marketing.
Kevin is actively involved in industry organizations, including the Louisiana Associated General Contractors, the Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors, and the Southern Construction Group, Ltd Captive member leadership team.
Kevin was born and raised in New Orleans and currently resides in Metairie, Louisiana. He attended Brother Martin High School, Southeastern Louisiana University and Tulane University, where he earned a Master’s in Business Administration. Kevin is a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.