Show-Me State Times

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Brandon Ward, the owner of Insight Contractors, has been sentenced for his role in a home remodeling scheme that defrauded two Missouri homeowners. Ward was convicted of one felony count of Deceptive Business Practice and one felony count of Stealing.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, Ward accepted $61,650 in upfront payments from the homeowners in 2022 for remodeling work but performed only minimal work before abandoning the projects. On October 9, 2025, Ward pleaded guilty in Camden County Circuit Court. The court ordered him to pay $61,650 in restitution to the victims. He was also sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for deceptive business practice and seven years for stealing, with the sentences running concurrently. The execution of the sentences was suspended, and Ward was placed on probation for five years.

Attorney General Hanaway stated, “This sentencing sends a clear message: contractors who deceive and exploit Missouri homeowners will be held accountable. Our Office is committed to ensuring that victims of fraud are made whole and that dishonest businesses face the full force of Missouri law.”

The Attorney General’s Office encourages anyone who believes they may have been defrauded by Insight Contractors or Brandon Ward to contact the Consumer Protection Section at 800-392-8222 or file a complaint online at ago.mo.gov. The Office also reminds the public that charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The Consumer Protection Section is highlighted as a key part of the Attorney General’s efforts to protect Missouri residents from deceptive business practices. The Office notes that its attorneys are dedicated to investigating and prosecuting fraudulent activity and encourages interested attorneys to explore current job opportunities at https://ago.mo.gov/about-us/job-opportunities/.