A company’s greatest asset is its people

Matt joined Walsh Construction Co. in 1980 as a laborer shortly after graduating from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Business and a Minor in Construction Engineering Management. Throughout Matt’s career at WALSH, he has delivered results in all phases of construction operations and has held many titles including carpenter; assistant superintendent; superintendent; project manager; senior project manager; and President of both WALSH’s self-performed subsidiaries: RDF Builders and Contractors Equipment Co (CEC).

Matt has also overseen the development of our award-winning Safety Program and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program – both of which have grown to be very well respected within the industry. Since January 1, 2014, Matt has served as President of Walsh Construction Co., applying more than three decades of construction management experience to his leadership role overseeing all company strategies.

Bill joined Walsh Construction Co. as a laborer in 1979 and rose through the ranks to Vice President and General Manager of the Washington region, and then to President.

With 34 years in the construction industry, Bill has unusually broad experience in a variety of arenas and has shown exceptional leadership on his projects. He has completed some of our largest multi-family housing projects in both urban settings and on sites with large-scale infrastructure, giving him an overall knowledge of the innerworkings of the company and our clientele. Through his steady, calm demeanor and quick thinking, Bill has gained the trust and respect of those who work with him.

Elizabeth is the general manager of WALSH’s Washington-based operations. With over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, she has established a reputation for her commitment to building sustainable and affordable neighborhoods.

Elizabeth takes an active role as a community builder. She has worked on pioneering and sustainable projects that provide new housing, services and neighborhoods for individuals, families, and seniors throughout the Puget Sound Area. Her work includes the LEED Gold YWCA Family Village at Issaquah, Brettler Family Place and Phyllis Gutierrez Kinney Place at the former SandPoint Naval Station, and the award-winning Greenfire Campus, a prominent green project in Seattle designed to LEED Platinum and Gold.

Elizabeth has also been an AmeriCorps Construction Team Leader for East King County Habitat for Humanity and has a background as a Permit Coordinator for the City of Mercer Island. In addition, she serves as WALSH’s representative on the Housing Development Consortium, a group of non-profit organizations working together to provide affordable housing in Seattle and King County.

A graduate of The University of Oregon, John joined WALSH in 2000, after an 11-year public accounting career focused on finance, accounting, risk, and tax strategies for the construction and real estate investment industries. John serves as WALSH’s Chief Financial Officer and takes an active role in working with WALSH project teams and project owners to establish practical and equitable contractual agreements, develop proper risk strategies, procure, and monitor construction financing agreements, and ensure that the financial reporting and compliance needs are met.

John is on the board of directors of Bridge Meadows and The Portland Community Tool Bank and frequently presents construction-related topics on behalf of the AICPA and other industry organizations. In his free time, John enjoys spending time at the Oregon coast with his family, as well as traveling, golfing, and engaging in almost any outdoor activity.

Ryan joined WALSH in 1988 as a laborer while still in high school. After completing his college education, Ryan joined WALSH’s management trainee program, working his way into positions of greater leadership and skill – from laborer to carpenter to assistant superintendent and eventually on to superintendent.

During his years in the trades, Ryan acquired a vast knowledge of construction systems specializing in wood-framed buildings, with a focus on student housing projects and educational facilities. Having been with the company for so many years, Ryan has completed some of our most technical projects and is extremely familiar with WALSH’s project management processes. In 2017, Ryan was named Vice President and assumed the role of General Manager for Walsh Construction Co.’s Oregon division, working with the region’s project managers on all preconstruction efforts. As General Manager, Ryan takes an active role in the preconstruction process, tracking the success of our projects all the way through construction completion.