Harold R. Brown is the founder and Chief Executive Officer
of HAR-BRO, Inc., a leading general contractor specializing in the restoration
of properties damaged by fire, water, wind, earthquakes, hurricanes
and other catastrophes.
Mr. Brown has spent many years developing expertise
and knowledge in the construction industry. He began his career in 1947
as a plastering apprentice. As his career progressed he functioned as
a carpenter, superintendent and eventually began running construction
businesses in the areas of residential, commercial and industrial construction.
Today, the company he founded is a leader in the reconstruction building
industry. In addition to reconstruction, HAR-BRO provides expert services
in the areas of estimating, appraising, testimonies, interior design
and construction.
In 1952, Mr. Brown went on to serve in the United States
Armed Forces, where he worked on projects for the Atomic Energy Commission.
Following his career in the service, Mr. Brown earned a Bachelor of
Science Degree from the University of Southern California. After graduating
in 1959, he was employed by Hughes Products/TRW working in the Research
and Development Laboratory. Mr. Brown continued to work in the field
of construction during college and while employed by Hughes/TRW.
After obtaining his B1 Contractors License in 1960,
Mr. Brown established Torrance Builders Construction Company. Originally
the company specialized in remodeling residential, commercial and industrial
structures. As the company’s reputation grew, it became more focused
in the areas of restoration of prestigious homes, commercial and industrial
buildings.
Torrance Builders Construction Company was incorporated
in 1968 to become what is now HAR-BRO, Inc. His successful company employs
over 175 individuals.
HAR-BRO has a broad range of projects with budgets from $125,000 to
$22,000,000. Currently, HAR-BRO is licensed by the State Contractor’s
Board of California, Nevada and Arizona to conduct business in these
states.
Harold Brown also serves as an expert witness in a
variety of arbitration and court proceedings due to his extensive background
and level of professionalism. He started doing his appraisal and expert
witness work in 1965.
email:harold@harbro.com