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son of an engineer, Doug grew up in homes that he helped build. In July of 1990, Doug, Peter Nosler and Ron Davidowski started DPR and have since nurtured it into a multi-billion dollar company.

For Doug, success is hard to define. As the co-founder with the audacious vision, Doug always has one eye on the future, looking for ways to continuously get better and for new opportunities that move the company forward. According to Peter and Ron, Doug is the one with the “believe it and it will happen” attitude, and Doug demands more from himself than anyone. With 35+ years of technical expertise, Doug serves on DPR's Board of Directors as CEO, participating in strategic planning and helping to take care of customers and employees. In November 2015, the three co-founders (D, P and R) were honored by the San Francisco Business Times with a Most-Admired CEO award. 

RoleD in DPR, Member of DPR's Board of Directors

Favorite DPR Core ValueIntegrity

Favorite Thing About ConstructionThe people for sure, and the challenge of doing something new on every project. No two projects are ever alike.

Best Vacation SpotAny place with a sandy beach, warm water and cold beer

Word to the Wise (advice)Never give up in what you believe

Growing up playing sports, Phil Bartkowski always thrived when striving toward a common goal with a team. At DPR, he finds that preconstruction is the perfect field to build trust within a collaborative team early in the process, setting projects up for success. Leading DPR’s national preconstruction group, Phil works with teams across the globe to develop new tools and refine processes to push DPR ever forward in accuracy and reliability. He also leads preconstruction training and development efforts to encourage best practices that drive consistency and provide excellent service to our customers while making the best value decisions.

RoleNational Preconstruction Leader

Favorite DPR core valueEver Forward

Most useful appSpotify – although I miss my CD collection, it has opened my ears to so many new bands and genres of music that I might have never heard in a music store.

Desired superpowerBe a lead guitarist in a band. Some of my guitar heroes have superpowers, I swear!

Best vacation spotSomewhere new. I’m always up for an adventure!

Favorite subject in schoolHistory

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Camilo Garcia joined DPR in 2003 as a project engineer after completing his Master's in Construction Management at Purdue University. With DPR, he gained deep technical experience in healthcare and life sciences. In 2011, he moved to Bogota, Colombia where he provided consulting services throughout Latin America to several clients on their lean, IPD and BIM construction practices, and was also heavily engaged with long-lasting customer EMC Corporation by supporting their projects throughout Latin America before relocating to Washington, D.C. in 2014. Camilo is recognized as a strong operations leader for his discipline and commitment to his projects that have created many raving fans among customers. Camilo is one of the Business Unit Leaders for the Northeast, which currently includes D.C., Richmond, Baltimore, Boston and New Jersey.

Role: Business Unit Leader (Washington D.C./Baltimore)

Favorite DPR Core Value: Ever Forward

Favorite Thing About Construction: Working with clients upfront when the project is just a concept or simple idea, and being able to work together with a team to provide a project that will exceed their expectations!

Most Useful App: Waze by far, especially living in the DC area...

First Job: In high school I was a DJ, and then as a freshman in college I worked in a structural engineering firm doing quantity take offs.

Best Vacation Spot: Europe and Clearwater, Florida

Word to the Wise (Advice): Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)