Howdy! Were the Morse family. My name is Burt and my wife's name is Loren. 

Our Story – The Foundation of 5M Operations, LLC

Born and raised in Caldwell, Texas—the heart of Burleson County—we are proud graduates of Caldwell High School, from the classes of 2015 and 2016. Our journey as a family began early: we welcomed our first daughter in October 2016, purchased our first home in August 2017, and tied the knot in November of that same year.

With the responsibilities of raising a family and a deep desire to live by my Christian values, I became determined to find a career path that could sustain us long term. I always felt called to a blue-collar lifestyle and took pride in the ruggedness that comes with hands-on work. Coming from a family of servicemen and oilfield workers, I naturally gravitated toward the oil and gas industry. I worked in tanker inspection and repair, handling everything from crude oil to propane and acid-hauling equipment. Simultaneously, I was involved in custom trailer fabrication for inspection and calibration units—work that sparked a deep appreciation for building and creating.

What started as a job quickly became a passion. The ability to take raw materials and transform them into something both functional and profitable gave me a profound sense of fulfillment. However, my path took an unexpected turn during a routine job in Baytown, Texas. A ladder slipped, and I suffered serious injuries: a shattered right ankle, a herniated disc, and damage to my right shoulder. At just 25 years old, with three children at home, I faced a harsh reality. I was scared—scared of long-term injuries and how they might affect my ability to provide for my family.

Eventually, my time with the company came to an end, and I found myself starting over. Then, one November night in 2022, during a conversation with my wife about our future, we decided to take a leap of faith—we would start our own small business. I’d always dreamed of building something lasting, something meaningful that could impact future generations. Through conversations with mentors and peers, one thing became clear: there’s a growing need today for businesses that value integrity, dedication, and good old-fashioned hard work.

And so, in January 2023, 5M Operations LLC was born—a welding and fencing company rooted in Christian values and founded on the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Since day one, we’ve strived to approach every project with respect, diligence, punctuality, and a genuine spirit of Southern hospitality. No matter the size of the job, our mission is the same: to ensure every customer finishes with the same thought—
"We’re glad we went with 5M."