MEET US
Owner
Steve Cherry
Born and raised in Lauderdale County, Steve always knew business was his calling. Growing up, he spent countless hours on the farm in the family cattle business and began showing interest in rental properties. From there, he decided to open his own construction company in 1990 that has become one of the most respected names in the restoration business.
In Steve’s free time he enjoys working on his cattle farm in Humboldt, spending time with his family (mostly his grandkids Charley & Amelia), going fishing with friends, and traveling.
Project Manager
Kevin Trull
Kevin has been at Cherry Construction since 2014 and has been a project manager since 2017. Before coming to Cherry Construction, Kevin did custom residential builds for over 20 years. In 2025 alone, Kevin managed over 50 roof replacements and managed over 90 jobs that included custom kitchen, bathroom, and tile showers.
In Kevin’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, fishing, and working on flip houses.
Project Manager
Ashley Frye
Ashley has been a project manager at Cherry Construction since 2015. Ashley has been involved in construction for 25 years. Before coming to Cherry Construction, Ashley owned his own residential framing business for almost 5 years. Ashley is certified in Mold Remediation, Fire and Water Restoration, and Trauma Scene Cleanup. Ashley specializes in custom interior trim work.
In Ashley’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, step-son and five dogs, camping, fishing, and hunting.
Project manager
James Lewis
James has been with us since early 2025 and serves as one of our Project Managers. He oversees daily operations for the Lexington office while coordinating projects throughout the area. James works closely with his customers throughout the progress of the job and ensures his customers are satisfied with the work. With many years of experience in the industry, James is a great addition to our management team.
office Management & business development
Lauren Andrews
Lauren has been at Cherry Construction since 2017. She oversees the day-to-day administrative and business operations of the company including accounting, payroll, contract administration, customer relations, and marketing. Lauren graduated from Freed-Hardeman University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, reading, and watching any kind of crime documentary.
Project estimating & business systems
Mark Johnson
Mark has been with Cherry Construction since 2016. He earned a degree in Organizational Management from Bethel College. Mark has many responsibilities around here including developing job cost estimates, billing and providing technical support throughout the business.
In Mark’s free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, kids and grandchildren, fishing, and traveling.
office administrative assistant
Emma Byrd
Emma has been with Cherry Construction since early 2026. Emma is currently studying Legal Studies with a concentration in Management. She assists with daily office operations, customer service, job intake, document management, and administrative support. Emma works closely with vendors and team members to keep projects organized.
In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and basset hound, reading, and going to events with her Church.
accounting and customer service
Perrilyn Cherry
Ms. Perrilyn has been with Cherry Construction since day one! Everyone loves “Miss.P” and the energy she brings to the business. Before Cherry Construction, she was involved in beauty reviews and styled hair and makeup for the models.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to anything at her Church, and reading.