Oltmans Construction Co.

With Oltmans Since 1984 University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. Economics Charles Roy (“Charlie”) joined the Oltmans Construction Co. team of professionals in 1984 and has over 34 years of construction experience. In 2018, Charlie was named Senior Vice President and he will take a leadership role in managing the company’s overall operations, resources, and assets. In addition to his current role, Charles continues to oversee Oltmans’ Real Estate Services division, which has been managing, investing and developing real estate dating back to the 1960s.

With Oltmans Since 1988 
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, B.S. Business ManagementPepperdine University, Malibu, MBA Course Work 

With over 30 years of construction experience, James "Jim" Woodside is responsible for all executive management and strategic planning efforts of the Oltmans Production Department. He leads a staff of over 25 Project Managers, Quality Control Managers, and Engineers. In addition to his work at Oltmans, Jim actively participates in a wide variety of charitable and non-profit organizations. He currently is the Chairman of the Board for Olive Crest, a nationally recognized organization that is dedicated to preventing child abuse as well as treating at-risk children by providing them with safe homes, sustenance, healthcare, and education.

With Oltmans Since 1996 University of California, Los Angeles, California, B.A. Business Economics Jason Kakimoto was named Vice President and Member of the Board in February 2018. Jason Kakimoto also holds a key position in the Company’s accounting operations as Controller. His main responsibility includes managing the Accounting Department’s daily operations such as, preparation of all project billings and disbursements of subcontractor and material draws, monitoring the preparation of the final cost summary reports on all projects. Jason is a graduate of UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Following his college graduation, his career began as an auditor with the firm of Ernst & Young LLP in Los Angeles. Jason joined the Oltmans Construction Co. team in June 1996 as an Assistant Controller and was promoted to his current position of Controller in 2001.

With Oltmans Since 1997 
California State University, Fullerton, California, B.A. Accounting 

As Senior Director of Human Resources at Oltmans Co., her main responsibilities include administering employee benefit & retirement plans, coordinating new employee/applicant offer letters, background screening, orientations and employee on-boarding. She also ensures company compliance with government laws and regulations, and with collective bargaining agreements, prepares all governmental reports, resolves personnel issues, maintains company policy & procedures and coordinates all personnel required training.

With Oltmans Since 1975 
California State University, Long Beach, B.S. Construction Technology 

John Gormly, President, oversees all corporate operations and divisions and is responsible for building long-term partnerships, developing new market areas, and advancing safety and quality programs. John built his nearly 40-year construction career with Oltmans Construction Co. starting as an estimator-trainee in 1975. He quickly rose through the various ranks of estimator positions, followed by project /construction manager positions, and later moved into the business development arena. John earned the title of Vice President /Director of Sales and Marketing in 1984. He was Senior Vice President of the Company in 1988, a position he held until 2005 when he was named President. 

John is a member of FMI, a national leading construction executives peer group.

With Oltmans Since 1964 
USC, Los Angeles, B.S. Real Estate 

Joseph O. Oltmans II, a third generation builder, has been with Oltmans Co. for nearly 50-years, serving in a variety of positions, including Project Manager and Vice President. He assumed the position of President in 1982, adding the title of Chief Executive Officer in 1993. Today he serves as both Chairman of the Board, an appointment made in 2003, and Chief Executive Officer. His leadership style reflects strength in the continuance of the long-standing solid core of the Company built on a foundation of high values of integrity, dependability and responsibility as set by his late father, O. H. "Bud" Oltmans, and his late grandfather and Company founder, J. O. Oltmans.

With Oltmans Since 1989 
California State University, Northridge, B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting 
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, Masters in Business Taxation, Real Estate 
CPA, State of California 
CDRE License No. 01906770 Broker 

Greg has over 30 years of experience in real estate, accounting and finance. As Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Real Estate Services Group, Greg Grupp is responsible for maintaining, at the highest level, the cash management of all partnerships, investments, budgets, investor relations and financial reporting. His team also provides client services such as tax returns as well as structuring real estate acquisitions, dispositions and tax-deferred exchanges. 

Greg also volunteers as Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and has been involved with the organization for 12 years.

With Oltmans Since 1997 
Ventura Community College 
State of California, Department of Real Estate Practice and Appraisal 

Director Preconstruction Services, Josh Boswell is headquartered out of the Oltmans Northern California Regional Office. As director, Joshua “Josh” Boswell's responsibilities include tracking potential opportunities in the Northern California market, preparing conceptual cost analysis, feasibility studies, providing value engineering considerations, assisting in the design-build team selection, contract negotiation and project buy-out. He continues to establish innovative procedures in our Preconstruction Department, working closely with our clients, consultants, and the subcontractor community to bring conceptual designs to the ultimate construction for our Company’s unique project portfolio.

With Oltmans Since 2011 

University of Southern California Los Angeles, MBA Concentration in Real Estate Finance 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, B.S. Construction Engineering & Management 

Riverside Community College Riverside, A.S. Engineering 


As Vice President of Estimating at Oltmans Construction Co., James assumes the vital role in overseeing the company’s preconstruction and estimating services and staff. James’ role is to understand any special requirements relative to the client’s needs and expectations per sector and environment. This understanding enables him to formulate comprehensive cost proposals for clients, either on a Construction Management, Negotiated or Hard Bid Basis.

With Oltmans Since 1997 
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management 

With 30 years of construction experience, Chris Bell has overseen over 10 million s.f. of construction product valued at over $300 million. As Senior Director of Production Management, Chris now provides assistance to Vice President of Production & Field Operation, Jim Woodside on project management issues including project manager job assignments, review of project forecasts and other ancillary assignments.

With Oltmans Since 1994 
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, B.S. Real Estate 

Gerald Singh joined the Oltmans Co. team of professionals in 1994. As a Business Development Executive for the firm for nearly two decades, Gerald has earned his well-respected niche in the industry as a highly regarded expert in the business development community specializing in the commercial and industrial marketplaces. Further known for his high set of standards and ethical business practices, Gerald keeps vigilant with a primary focus on his ultimate goal to create long-lasting client relationships while initiating new business opportunities in the commercial, office and industrial arenas of the southwestern region of the United States.

With Oltmans Since 1988 
California State University, Long Beach, B.S. Construction Management 

Jackson "Jack" Miller manages and leads the Oltmans’ Special Projects Division (SPD). Jack holds responsibility for all aspects of sales, estimating, project management and field operations in connection with the division. SPD’s staff has served our clients for over 30 years and consists of a team of highly qualified project managers, estimators and field employees. The SPD portfolio encompasses high-end tenant improvements, tenant build-outs, remodels, renovations and additions, historical restorations and seismic upgrades as well as new construction of specialized projects such as creative offices, retail, religious and educational facilities. Jack oversees approximately 150 projects annually representing a volume of $60-$80 million dollars. Find out more about Special Projects.

With Oltmans Since 1983 
Carpenters Training Center, 4-Years 

Joe Pike has over 35 years of construction experience beginning in 1983 as a carpenter apprentice working alongside some of the most experienced superintendents in the industry. Over the course of his career, Joe has maintained a perfect record of delivering projects on schedule. With his appointment to Senior Director of Field Operations, Joe brings this outstanding track record and construction expertise to all of Oltmans Construction Co.’s future projects, providing invaluable oversight and advice in the areas of construction scheduling.

With Oltmans Since 2012 
University of California, Los Angeles, California,Bachelor of Arts,Business Economics & Spanish Minor 

Upon joining Oltmans as the firm’s Marketing Director, her initial primary focus was to rebrand the company as well as establish the firm’s presence in new and emerging markets. Recently, her responsibilities include: overseeing all aspects of Oltmans’ corporate marketing, branding and identity strategy, directing and managing marketing assistants, sales/business development, acts as the company culture captain; in charge of creating a fun and dynamic work environment for the Oltmans' staff, is also responsible for every proposal/qualification package that is issued and in charge of company’s Philanthropy/Community Outreach program.

With Oltmans Since 1983 
California State University, Long Beach, California, Bachelor of Science/Construction Management 

Tony Perez has 36 years of experience in providing preconstruction and construction services. He oversees all phases of the estimating services that the Oltmans’ preconstruction team provides including pre-construction services, conceptual budget estimating, concrete and general estimating services and offers not only his valuable expertise, but his keen awareness of current market conditions.