Jim Rice

About Jim Rice

Jim Rice is President of Rice and Gardner Consultants, Inc, an engineering and construction management firm that was recently named one of Houston Business Journal’s 100 fastest-growing companies in 2016. Jim has over 40 years of experience in the industry, managing a wide variety of projects for clients ranging from school districts to privately-owned businesses. Aside from his professional duties, Jim is passionate about education and the vital role it plays in bettering his community. He currently serves as the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division chair and a trustee on the Fort Bend Independent District School Board. Jim is also very involved in numerous civic organizations for Fort Bend including the Fort Bend Literacy Council, Fort Bend P-16 Regional Council, and Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council. He is also a co-founder of the charity Fort Bend Cares, which benefits underprivileged youth in the community. Jim’s service in these local, regional and state organizations benefit Fort Bend Independent School District by providing a voice for all matters regarding educational legislation and contributes to Jim’s continuing effectiveness as a responsible steward of the taxpayer’s money.

Experience

1. President

   Rice & Gardner

   Mar 2005 — Present

   Jim Rice is a LEED Accredited Professional, and a CxA Certified Commissioning Authority with the ACG, Associated Commissioning Group and Certified Building Commissioning Professional with AEE, Association of Energy Engineers. As President of Rice & Gardner Consultants, Jim has extensive experience in managing a wide array of projects for a variety of clients.