Behind the Hard Hat: Emma J.
PROJECT MANAGER | PURPOSE-DRIVEN PRECISION | SPREADSHEET SUPERHERO Emma’s career in construction began in an environment where precision wasn’t optional. Twelve years ago, she worked on the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant in California. It was there she discovered how rewarding it is to work on complex projects that have real, tangible results and […]
Behind the Hard Hat: Tyler C.
PROJECT ENGINEER | THIRD-GENERATION BUILDER | POWERED BY POST-ITS For Tyler, construction is more than a career. It’s a legacy. Growing up on the south side of Chicago in a hardworking family of builders, he learned early that effort and grit could build anything. His grandfather was a mason, his mom a civil engineer, and […]
Behind the Hard Hat: John R.
ARCHITECT | DESIGN-BUILD ADVOCATE | POP-TART AFICIONADO For John, architecture isn’t just a career—it’s a lifelong passion built on curiosity, collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing ideas take shape in the real world. He knew he wanted to be an architect in seventh grade after a few class projects sparked something that never went away. […]
Behind the Hard Hat: Seyit A.
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER | LIFELONG BUILDER | TURKISH TEA ENTHUSIAST At Richard, lasting quality doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people like Seyit make it their mission. As a Quality Control Manager, he brings an abundance of construction experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the deep respect for the craft he learned from […]
Behind the Hard Hat: Alex N.
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER | Problem-Solving Powerhouse | Mini M&M Connoisseur At Richard, we believe the best builders start with curiosity—and Alex is living proof. From childhood LEGO obsessions to coordinating complex 3D models, he’s bringing fresh energy, unstoppable determination, and a “there’s always a solution” mindset to every challenge that comes his way. Built Different […]
Behind the Hard Hat: Kaylee S.
Quality Control Manager | Multi-Screen Power User | SlimJim Enthusiast At Richard, building great things starts with building up people—and Kaylee is proof of just how far that can go. From growing up around job sites to carving out her own path in the field, she’s bringing calm focus, sharp instincts, and a “Still I […]
Behind the Hard Hat: Laurie J.
Project Manager | Construction Legacy | Team-First Trailblazer At Richard, we believe the best builds start with people. And when it comes to grit, gratitude, and generational pride, few bring more to the job than Laurie—a Project Manager whose roots in construction run deep and wide. From watching the San Diego skyline rise with her […]
Behind the Hard Hat: John M.
Construction Superintendent | Veteran | Zen-Seeking Taco Master At Richard, we believe the best construction stories don’t start with blueprints—they start with people. And few people bring more depth, discipline, and heart to the job than John M., Superintendent and former Army Engineer. Whether he’s leading crews on a VA hospital renovation or whipping up […]