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Bret Firebaugh's Bio
As Regional Vice President of Pankow’s Northern California region, Bret helps drive the company’s passion to be the best client advocate in the building industry and ensures Pankow delivers exceptional performance to our clients. He holds the pivotal role of overseeing all activities, operations and personnel, with more than 90 employees in its Oakland and San Francisco locations. Bret is well-known for his expertise in Lean and collaborative project delivery, friendly demeanor and client-focused approach.
Bret holds a B.S. in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Dave Eichten's Bio
Dave is a 30-year veteran in the field of construction and spearheads the executive leadership team and operational excellence at Pankow. As COO, Dave is responsible for all of Pankow’s operational aspects including field operations, project management, preconstruction and safety. He will ensure that processes and standards are continuously improved and incorporated consistently across all of Pankow’s regions. Dave works closely with President, Scott Anderson to ensure alignment as they establish standards and continuously improve the operations at Pankow to achieve its organizational goals.
Throughout his career, Dave has actively supported the advancement of construction industry education. He currently serves on the Advisory Committee at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a Board Member of the Design-Build Institute of America, Western Pacific Region. He is also a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). He holds a B.S. in Construction Management from California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Dick Walterhouse's Bio
Dick graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structures). After a four-year professional baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dick started his construction career in 1979. Dick has been involved in the supervision of more than $2.5 billion of completed construction projects during his 38 years of service with Pankow.
His dedication and passion for Safety led to the evolution of Pankow’s Safety Culture and he has become one of the country’s leaders in construction risk management. Today, Dick continues to mentor all operations and risk management staff and is leading Pankow towards operational excellence through a commitment to continuous improvement as the Chief Risk Officer.
Jack Mollenkopf's Bio
Jack is responsible for overseeing all preconstruction and construction activities in the Southern California region. He provides executive-level oversight with a focus on ensuring that the delivery of services exceeds client expectations. Jack is a 23-year veteran in the field of construction and an executive leader for Pankow well-known for his value engineering ideas and cool-headed demeanor.
He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Purdue University’s Construction Engineering and Management Department and as a Board Member of the Los Angeles Chapter ACE Mentor Program. He is also a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). He holds a B.S. in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University and is a LEED Accredited Professional.
Kim Lum's Bio
As CEO, Kim oversees the executive management team of the company. He graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and, in his 38 years of service with Pankow, Kim has held a number of leadership positions and has been responsible for more than $1.5 billion in completed construction projects.
Kim’s focus is to lead our company to embody our Vision so that we continually deliver value and services to our employees and our respected clients.
Maria Carlson's Bio
As Chief Financial Officer, Maria directs the company’s finance, accounting, tax planning and information technology functions. Currently serving Pankow for 12 years, Maria joined Pankow in 2005 where she has progressively served the company as Corporate Controller and currently the CFO. Maria has a proven track record in the industry with a strong focus on strategic planning, cost control and finance. Maria holds a B.S. in Accountancy from California State University-Northridge.
Scott Anderson's Bio
As President of Pankow, Scott provides leadership of the strategic and cultural direction of the company. He leads the company’s external facing efforts such as sales and marketing. He drives and supports the development of high performing teams by focusing on the well-being and development of Pankow’s people. Scott works closely with Chief Operating Officer, Dave Eichten to ensure alignment as they establish standards and continuously improve the operations at Pankow to achieve its organizational goals.
Scott holds an M.S. in Structural Engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Maryland. Scott is a LEED Accredited Professional. He currently serves on the American Concrete Institute Scholarship Council and is a member of the San Francisco Partnering Steering Committee. He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and the Lean Construction Institute.