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Kingdom Restoration, Inc. exists to restore lives by putting people to work—engaging them in meaningful vessel restoration projects that rebuild confidence, discipline, and direction while creating pathways into lasting careers across marine, industrial, and construction industries.
Our goal is to employ, develop, and transition individuals into skilled, certified professionals by partnering with institutions like Delgado Community College and others creating a scalable workforce pipeline that serves business and industry while sustaining KRI through real restoration.
We are committed to real work, real accountability, and real outcomes—employing individuals first, developing their skills through hands-on experience, and supporting their path to third-party certifications, career placement, and long-term success beyond KRI.
When I was growing up in New Orleans, I attended an all-boys Catholic high school. During those years my life was shaped by three very different environments. I went to school during the day. I worked in a boat yard whenever I could. And when I wasn’t doing either of those things, I spent time playing golf at my parents’ country club. I say that not to show privilege, but to acknowledge something important. While I worked hard for what I accomplished, I was also given opportunities that many people never receive.
Working in the boat yard introduced me to craftsmanship, discipline, and the pride that comes from building and restoring something with your hands. That work became a lifelong career in the marine industry restoring and servicing vessels.
Along the way I saw many capable people who never had the same doors opened to them. Some lacked mentors. Some lacked training. Some simply never had the opportunity to discover what they were capable of doing.
Kingdom Restoration was created to open those doors. Through vessel restoration projects we will teach skilled trades while providing
meaningful work, mentorship, and direction for individuals seeking opportunity and purpose.
Participants will gain the discipline, confidence, and skills needed to build stable and productive lives.
For me this mission represents something deeper as well. Through this work we will restore vessels that reflect generations of maritime craftsmanship, but more importantly we will help restore lives. And in doing so, we hope to contribute in a small way to restoring the values of service, purpose, and faith that strengthen communities. Kingdom Restoration will restore boats and yachts. But more importantly, it will help restore people and, through that work, help restore His Kingdom.
Kingdom Restoration (KRI) will provide hands-on workforce training through real vessel restoration projects combined with structured classroom and certification programs.
Training will occur both internally within the KRI restoration program and through partnerships with outside institutions and certification providers. The goal is for participants to complete training that leads to recognized certifications and qualifications that are valuable to Louisiana and Mississippi businesses and industry.
These certifications may include disciplines such as:
Where appropriate, KRI will partner with technical schools, community colleges, trade organizations, and industry certification providers so participants can earn credentials that are recognized by employers across the state. This approach ensures that graduates leave the program not only with practical experience but also with documented certifications that support employment opportunities in business and industry.
We restore lives by putting people to work and training them for business and industry for Louisiana and beyond.