Griffith Co.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Locations
Griffith Co.
Exec. V.P.
The Griffith Co. -Central California Region
Key Contacts
Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Jaimie Angus's Bio
Jaimie Angus began working as a laborer for Griffith Company in 1987 while he was completing his degree in aerospace engineering at San Diego State. The second generation in his family to work in construction, Jaimie followed in the footsteps of his father, a former Griffith Company superintendent. During his rise from laborer to estimator to Los Angeles District Manager, Jaimie participated in a number of Griffith Company’s notable projects, including the $20- million Vista Village Redevelopment Project and the $71- million Pier T Project. In 2010 Jaimie was appointed Executive Vice-President and assumed day-to-day operations responsibilities. As President, Jaimie oversees operations throughout the Company including estimating, project management and field forces. Jaimie has been instrumental in developing our large job project management team skills while building high profile Port of Los Angeles projects like the $126 Cabrillo Way Marina and the $54- million Harry Bridges Buffer Projects. In 2006 and 2007, Jaimie served as Chair of the AGC of California’s Los Angeles District, including the coordination of the District Workforce Development efforts. While serving as a State Board Director in 2013 Jaimie chaired the Joint Engineering Division Board. In 2016 Jaimie served as AGC California President.
Ryan Aukerman's Bio
Ryan Aukerman joined the Griffith Company Team in 2004 as a project engineer. He quickly moved his way up the ranks into the role of Estimator/ Project Manager while completing his degree in Technology and Operations Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
In 2010, Ryan was appointed to be the Regional Manager and became responsible for oversight of the Southern Region. While in this role, he provided leadership over notable projects including the $81 Million Dollar Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport, $81 Million Dollar Omnitrans SBX E Street Corridor, $30 Million Dollar Port of Long Beach Pier G Terminal Redevelopment and $105 Million Dollar Port of Los Angeles Berth142 – 143 Terminal Automation Improvement project.
In 2015, Ryan was promoted to his current position as Executive Vice President. In this role he has oversight of operations throughout the company including estimating, project management and field operations.
During his career, Ryan has worked with a multitude of public and private owners, and has participated in alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build and CMAR. He takes great pride in representing Griffith Company and works to show owners and industry partners the Griffith Way. He has been serving as a State Director for the AGC of California and a Los Angeles District Board since 2010. With an understanding that there needs to be a solid investment in the future workforce within the industry, Ryan works to support the education foundation and interacts with multiple AGC Student Chapters in addition to his participation in Griffith’s own Internship program.
Tom Foss's Bio
As Griffith Company’s CEO, Tom Foss is responsible for providing vision and direction for the Company’s management team and employees. His four decade tenure at Griffith Company began in 1978, the year he joined as a laborer. Over the next few years, Tom transitioned from a foreman in the field to an estimator in the office. By 1986, he was the Chief Estimator for the Orange County District, participating in many of the District’s key projects. After a stint as Vice President and District Manager in Orange County, Tom was selected to oversee the Company’s operations. One of several top management team members to come from the Orange County District, Tom was instrumental in developing the Company’s project management strategy, which has garnered industry recognition as well as successful results. And, in true Griffith Company tradition, Tom maintains an active role in the industry. For AGC of California, he has chaired the Highway Division, served as Chairman of the Orange County District, and provided leadership as the 2008 AGC California President. He still serves in various capacities including liaison committees with Caltrans and LA Metro and serving on the Board of the Construction Industry Advancement Fund.