Ruston, Louisiana – Oct. 7, 2025—KDC, one of the nation’s leading real estate development and investment firms, recently completed construction of the Chase Operations Center in Ruston, Louisiana.

The $31 million, 50,000-square-foot facility represents a major investment in the region. Serving as an extension of the Chase Operations Center in Monroe, Louisiana, the Ruston site enhances the company’s operational capacity across the Southeastern United States.

Situated on five acres along Woodward Avenue, the new center will handle a range of activities, including recording, archiving and custodial services for home loans, auto loans and securities. The facility opens with 50 employees and can grow to 200, underscoring JPMorganChase’s commitment to long-term growth in Ruston.

Construction broke ground in November 2023, with vertical construction beginning in July 2024. HKS served as the architect and Lincoln Builders, Inc. was the general contractor.

“Delivering projects that empower our clients to grow and succeed is at the core of what we do,” said Eric Hage, President of KDC. “This facility is more than just a building; it’s an investment in the Ruston community and a testament to JPMorganChase’s commitment to the region. We are proud to have partnered with Chase to bring its vision to life and look forward to seeing the impact this project will have.”

“This is an exciting step that allows Chase to expand our operations, create new opportunities and welcome more employees to work with us here in North Louisiana,” said Tania Hilburn, site lead for Chase in Monroe and Ruston.

This Ruston project adds to KDC’s current portfolio of work with financial services institutions. KDC recently completed the Wells Fargo corporate campus in Irving, Texas, an 850,000-square-foot campus with a focus on employee wellness and sustainable practices. Additionally, KDC is currently developing the Bank of America Tower at Parkside in Uptown Dallas, a 500,000-square-foot, 30-story tower that is planned for completion in 2027.

About KDC

Founded in 1990, KDC is a leading national real estate development and investment firm. Since its launch, KDC has developed more than 150 corporate build-to-suit office, data center and industrial projects totaling approximately 40 million square feet. KDC's portfolio includes projects for FedEx, JPMorgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, Raytheon, State Farm (Dallas and Atlanta campuses), Toyota North America and Volkswagen. KDC is committed to supporting the nonprofit community through the KDC Cares Program, which includes development services for new facilities and financial support. KDC is headquartered in Dallas and is supported by a national team with offices in Dunwoody, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina.