Griffith Co.

Since 1988 Dan McGrew has played key roles in many of the Company’s award-winning projects. As the Chief Estimator for the Los Angeles District, Dan was the lead estimator for the Seaside Ave/Navy Way project, which garnered the prestigious AGC Build America and Constructor Awards. In Orange County, he estimated and managed the Culver Drive and Bryant Avenue project, part of the $25 million infrastructure improvements built for the Irvine Company. Dan has also been responsible for a variety of airport, highway and channel jobs for such diverse owners as Caltrans, Los Angeles World Airports, the Port of Los Angeles, the Counties of Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles, and other numerous municipalities. Dan facilitated one of the Company’s first formal partnering ventures in 1992 with the County of Orange and brings the spirit of collaboration to each project with which he is involved. As V.P. of Business Development Dan leads up the Company’s Design-Build efforts and helps to develop future strategies. Dan currently sits on the AGC of California’s Orange County District Board as a past Chairman, is a Director on the AGC of California’s Joint Engineering Committee and is Chairman of the Legislative Committee. He is also a board member of the Construction Industry Coalition on Water Quality, sits on the AGC/ LA Metro Liaison Committee, is a Trustee on the Industry Advancement Funds and the Laborers Pension Trust Board.

Dave joined Griffith Company in 1983 and advanced through the field ranks from laborer to his current position of Field Operations Manager. In this time Dave gained a vast knowledge of all aspects of public works construction and developed the ability to foresee problems before they arise and provide workable construction solutions to keep projects on track. Dave has played a major role in many of the Company’s award-winning projects resulting in three AGC Build America Awards and the coveted Marvin Black Partnering Award.

Dave’s experience includes road and highway improvements and heavy civil construction projects in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as well as various Southern California airports. His role of Field Operations Manager includes oversight of construction activities to maintain a flow of effort and coordination between the various divisions of the company. Dave has a knack for building quality work teams while he helps eliminate extraneous clutter to get to the heart of the matter.

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.

Luke Walker began his career with Griffith Company as a college intern. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Applied Mathematics, Luke joined Griffith full-time as an Estimator and Project Manager, where he gained experience in various disciplines, including grading, paving, mechanical, and structures. Over the span of his career, Luke has had the opportunity to work with numerous public agencies and private developers across Southern and Central California. After a three year stint managing our Central Region in Bakersfield, Luke was promoted to Vice President and is now managing our Southern Region in Los Angeles. Following Griffith’s long-standing tradition of involvement in the construction industry, Luke has participated in AGC of America since 2008, serving on the CLC Steering Committee from 2015-2017 and on the AGC Board of Directors in 2018. In addition, he served as the Management Co-Chair for the Laborer’s Joint Apprenticeship Subcommittee from 2008-2011 and the Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Subcommittee from 2013-2014.

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.

Walt Weishaar joined Griffith Company in 2012 as a senior estimator. He immediately began working to develop the Bakersfield team, and in short order moved up the ranks to Chief Estimator and ultimately Vice President / Regional Manager for Griffith’s Central Region.  In his current role Walt is responsible for the overall success and profitability of the region, actively overseeing estimating, project management and plant operations.

Walt holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.  Prior to Joining Griffith Company he spent two decades immersed in the local and western regional construction markets with a national, vertically integrated contractor.  During that time Walt focused his efforts on developing an expertise in all facets of Heavy/Highway construction, honing leadership skills and galvanizing partnerships with many local agencies, contractors and owners.  Additionally Walt is currently managing partner of his family’s farm which has been in continuous operation in the Central Valley for over a century.

In 2014 Steve joined Griffith Company as a Job Cost Controller. Within a few years of joining he became the Corporate Controller and ultimately Chief Financial Officer. In his current role Steve is responsible for overseeing the operational accounting, financial management, and treasury functions of the organization.

Prior to joining Griffith Company Steve spent nearly 15 years serving in the role of financial manager for both Mechanical and Electrical construction firms. During that time he sharpened his skills in job cost accounting, joint venture accounting, ERP conversions, process improvements and internal control development. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA from California State University at Fullerton.  In addition he holds the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation. Steve has been a member of the Orange County Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) since 2010 and also served as chapter President in 2014/2015.