To provide leadership and guidance to a construction company wanting to grow and improve operations and financial performance.
RON WITHALL, CCM, CPC
MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE: CEO ~ COO
Management Consulting ~ Construction
Accomplished management consultant and construction industry executive with 20+-year history leading design, construction, consulting, and business operations. Track record of success transforming poor-performing operations into highly profitable enterprises. Adept at leading construction projects from the ground up, including design-build projects, building envelope design, as well as architectural and engineering consulting. Strategic leader with aptitude for strengthening financial position and increasing business revenues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• New Business Development
• Strategic & Business Planning
• Team Building & Leadership • P&L/Sales Forecasting
• Contract Negotiations
• Project Management • Change Management
• Organizational Restructuring
• Policy/Procedure Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MC CONSULTANTS, INC., Carlsbad, California 2002-2009
President & CEO (2006-2009)
Elevated to CEO after guiding business through 90% ESOP acquisition from founder. Led team of 75 in construction consulting and other business initiatives. Crafted 3-year strategic plan as well as 10-year visionary objective based on in-depth market/competitive analysis. Evaluated merger & acquisition (M&A) opportunities to spur market/segment growth. Established and nurtured relationships with financial stakeholders. Developed detailed business plans/financial forecasts.
 Directed market launch of 3 new divisions, MC3 to specialize in general contracting, architectural, construction defect, and expert witness testimony consulting; CEPrime for civil engineering consulting services; and AquaForensics to advise clientele in areas of building envelope design.
 Boosted combined revenue from $8.8M to $13M through organic growth, increased staff from 46 to 75, and surpassed business plan performance objectives with 25%+ annual growth.
 Developed Right of Way Management and Utility Coordination service offerings that helped civil engineering division grow to $1.4M in sales with contract wins at Sempra Energy and several municipal water districts.
 Oversaw design and construction of 14K-ft2 corporate office as well as lease negotiation and design of additional 38K-ft2 office space.
 Secured line of credit increase from $750K to $4M.
Vice President of Operations (2002-2006)
Managed team of up to 46 in all aspects of consulting operations and customer engagements. Directed hiring and training. Planned and managed P&L. Identified opportunities to drive profit and performance improvement.
 Orchestrated exponential business growth from $2.5M in sales with 15 associates to $8.8M in revenue with 46 associates in just over 3 years.
 Established strong management structure that facilitated reductions in payroll costs.
 Improved corporate culture that led to dramatic reduction in employee turnover at less than 4%.
BIOSTRUCT, INC., San Diego, California 1999-2001
Vice President of Construction
Recruited to direct construction operations for facility management and general contracting organization with 50 associates specializing in construction projects for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Managed and maintained relationships with client executives. Formulated construction project strategies and oversaw activities to facilitate on-time completion. Coordinated team member training and development.
 Captured 8-fold increase in construction revenue, from $3M to $24M, in 2-year time frame, with commensurate profit improvement from -$30K to +$1.2M.
 Transformed atmosphere and performance of construction division by overhauling organizational infrastructure, instituting robust operational controls, and implementing technologies to streamline business processes.
 Developed and delivered comprehensive construction project management training programs.
METROTECH GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC., San Diego, California 1990-1999
President & Founder
Launched and led full-service general contracting entity serving San Diego and Denver markets. Devised and executed strategic-level plans and tactical-level initiatives. Defined company operations processes and practices. Oversaw implementation of business systems. Recruited, hired, and trained high-caliber construction management teams.
 Cultivated relationships with key financial stakeholders to obtain $10M in funding for business operations.
 Galvanized sales and expansion, eclipsing $6M revenue threshold in just 2 years and coordinating opening of location in Denver.
 Spearheaded execution of more than $45M in development projects, earning national recognition as Subject Matter Expert in medical campus and healthcare projects.
Additional construction & real estate development industry experience as Owner Representative for Beaty Development Company; as Director of Design & Construction for Schumacher Building Company and for BRichard, Inc.; and as Construction Manager & Owner Representative for WestGroup, Inc.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Arts in General Arts & Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
Real Estate Development Certificate Program
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certification
University of California, San Diego Extension
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) ~ Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
Design of Clean Rooms Certificate
Contractors Licenses: California ~ Arizona ~ Nevada ~ Hawaii ~ New Mexico ~ Washington State
Oregon ~ Idaho ~ Colorado (Denver) ~ Florida
Former California Real Estate Sales License ~ Past RIA-Certified Appraiser
AFFILIATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Member, American Institute of Constructors (AIC) ~ Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Past Member, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) ~ BIA/CIC
Associated General Contractors of America ~ International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE)
Current and former Board Member for various community organizations
SEMINARS & PRESENTATIONS
Right to Repair: An Unfamiliar Rocky Road ~ Handling Construction Defect Claims: Strategies & Tactics
The Role of the Attorney and the Role of the Expert in a Construction Defect Case
Avoiding & Resolving Construction Claims ~ Mold Investigation, Remediation, Repair, & Restoration
Construction Defect Litigation from a Coverage & Construction Perspective ~ Construction Law
Solving Water Intrusion & Mold Problems ~ Analyzing & Proving Construction Project Damages in AZ
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