Ethan Eppinette
Job Site Supervisor and Estimator, Eppinette Construction
Justice of the Peace, Miller County, District 3
Ethan Eppinette is a son, brother, husband, and a large part of the family business. Ethan’s parents, Jason and Kerry Eppinette, established Eppinette Construction in 2008. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, the company has served the Texarkana area for over 16 years, establishing quite the legacy for their son to experience.
Ethan began working in the business during his younger years. His parents chose to homeschool Ethan and his younger sister, allowing him to be around the family business from a young age. He would assist demolition crews, be a gopher, pick up products and carry them to job sites, and lend a helping hand wherever it was needed.
When Ethan graduated high school, he was very involved in athletics. “I had a long journey with playing golf in high school and college. My full intention was to play golf professionally. However, my freshman year at Abilene Christian University led to a knee injury that never fully recovered. I went through a stage of being bitter, upset, and unhappy with where I was. The Lord had to teach me that my plans are not His plans. It was a very hard lesson to learn,” Ethan says. “Soon after, I felt like the Lord said that was enough golf for me, and I knew the family business was an option for me to turn to. I will say this: I think there is nothing else I’d rather be doing – God has me exactly where I want to be.”
Today, Ethan serves as the company’s Job Site Supervisor and Estimator. He handles many day-to-day operations, such as scheduling crews for different job sites, ensuring product is ordered in a timely fashion, and effectively communicating with clients. As an estimator, Ethan meets with potential new clients, composes estimates, and handles sales jobs. His advice to homeowners is to realize that the cheapest is not always the best. “I encourage homeowners to get word-of-mouth references and research your contractors,” Ethan says.
However, being a large part of the family business is not Ethan’s only significant commitment. He was recently elected the Justice of the Peace for Miller County District 3 and will take office this month. He spends a lot of time giving back to the county to make it a better place. “We definitely have a vested interest because we love Texarkana, Arkansas, and want to see it blossom. We have big dreams for the historic area that we live in. We love that part of the city!” Ethan says. “As a Justice of the Peace, I will sit on the quorum court. I will work closely with the county budget, the Sheriff’s Department, Jail, Road Department, and all other county offices and officials.”
Ethan has a heart for his family as well. “I am so proud of my parents and of my younger sister, Erin. She is becoming quite the successful hairdresser, although he still charges me for haircuts,” Ethan says. Ethan married his wife, Hannah, on January 28, 2023. They were high school sweethearts beginning in 2017 and dated for six years before they married. Together, the couple has a goal of Hannah becoming a stay-at-home mother and potentially homeschooling their children. This goal motivates Ethan to work hard and get better at his career. He wants to provide for his wife so she can be the mother she wants to be in the future.
Above all, Ethan wishes to be a good witness for Christ as he continues in life, both personally and professionally.
Tidbits about Ethan:
He enjoys playing golf, big bass fishing, hunting, and playing tennis as his hobbies. He also has begun learning the art of smoking meats.
He is currently reading Stephen King’s It, and his next read is Sweet Land of Liberty by E.W. Jackson.
Joe’s Italian Bistro in downtown Texarkana is his favorite place to eat. He orders the Ricky Special: chicken, shrimp, sweet hot cherry peppers, and pink sauce.
Ethan’s personal goals over the next five years include becoming a father as he and his wife create a family. His professional goals include taking on more of a managerial role so his dad can step back from the day-to-day operations and work on the bigger picture of the business.
He is most proud of the opportunity given to marry his wife, Hannah. They are celebrating their second wedding anniversary this month. He is also very thankful to know his parents are proud of him.