Richard Lane

Richard Lane is the President and co-owner of Brute LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing environmental and geotechnical drilling, site preparation, earthwork, demolition, environmental remediation, and specialty construction services throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. As a Certified Well Driller and experienced construction professional, Richard brings a practical, field-driven perspective to every project and understands the importance of completing challenging work safely, efficiently, and with full accountability.

Before entering the construction and environmental services industry, Richard served in the Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq in 2009, and later attained the rank of Sergeant. His military experience helped shape the leadership principles that continue to guide Brute LLC today: discipline, integrity, teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to taking care of both the mission and the people responsible for accomplishing it.

Under Richard’s leadership, Brute LLC has grown into a versatile contractor supporting government agencies, engineering firms, environmental consultants, general contractors, and private-sector clients. He remains actively involved in company operations, project planning, workforce development, and client relationships. Richard’s approach is straightforward: build a capable team, communicate honestly, solve problems in the field, and deliver work that clients can confidently stand behind.