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Our story

Built on relationships,
backed by an empire of supply.

Founded in 2023, Empire Building Materials set out to be the distribution partner that developers and general contractors actually want on a large-scale build — big enough to deliver at volume, close enough to care.

The origin

Why we started Empire.

Large-scale construction runs on trust, timelines, and pricing that holds up under a bid. Too often, developers get two of the three. We founded Empire to deliver all three, every time.

By consolidating cabinets, countertops, doors, flooring, and windows under one roof — and pairing that catalog with genuine, responsive service — we give developers and GCs building multifamily communities, campuses, and workforce housing a single partner they can build a program around. What started as a Dallas distributor is quickly becoming the metroplex's most dependable name in commercial finish materials.

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2023Founded in
Dallas, Texas
Our mission

To bring a world of construction products to our clients — with exceptional quality, service, and pricing.

Quality first

We only carry what we'd install in our own build. Craftsmanship is the baseline, not the upsell.

Fair by default

Transparent, competitive pricing that respects your margins and your intelligence.

People over transactions

We're building relationships that outlast any single order. Your success is the strategy.

Leadership

Meet the founding co-CEOs.

Empire is led by two founders who share one obsession: making every client feel like the most important one. Together, the team brings over 70 years of combined experience across construction, interior design, and management — vision and design instinct paired with operational firepower.

Lana Petrovich, Founding Co-CEO of Empire Building Materials
Founding Co-CEO
Lana Petrovich

Lana leads Empire's vision, brand, and client partnerships. With a sharp eye for design-grade product and an unshakeable service ethic, she ensures every relationship — from first quote to final delivery — reflects the standard Empire was built on. She champions the client experience that keeps builders coming back.

Mike Shrum, Founding Co-CEO of Empire Building Materials
Founding Co-CEO
Mike Shrum

Mike drives sourcing, operations, and business development. He built and continues to expand the supplier network and logistics backbone that let Empire quote fast and deliver on time. His focus on process and partnerships turns Empire's scale into a real, tangible advantage on every job site.

Let's build together

Partner with a team that cares.

Whether it's a single building or a multi-phase development, we'd love to earn your next project.

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