CELEBRATING
77 YEARS
1949
Gaines Wilson takes over R.B. Tyler Company in Louisville, KY.
1950s
Working with his father, George H. Wilson Sr. forms Wilson Contracting and expands operations to New Orleans.
1977
George H. Wilson Sr. passes away at age 48. Betty Wilson is named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
1980s
Barriere thrives under Betty’s commitment to safety and integrity. Service expands into highways and heavy civil construction.
1989
George H. Wilson Jr. becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
1990s
Barriere celebrates 50 years of operations. The 3 Wilson brothers – George, Peter & Bert – take over day-to-day management of the company.
1998
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Boutte, LA.
2001
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Franklinton, LA.
2009
Fourth generation family members begin working at Barriere.
2016
Peter A. Wilson becomes President and CEO of Barriere. George H. Wilson, Jr. transitions to chairman of the board and Bert A. Wilson becomes President of Asphalt & Materials.
2016
Barriere opens asphalt plant in Baton Rouge, LA.
2020
After seven decades of being a family owned and operated business, Barriere joined the CRH families of businesses.
2022
Jason Latiolais takes over as President of Barriere.
2025
Justin White takes over as President of Barriere.