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Contact: Lisa Porter For Immediate Release (949) 216-9970 Sep 18, 2006 |
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Top-Ranking California Builder R.D. Olson Construction Names New President |
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IRVINE, Calif.—September
18, 2006--R.D. Olson Construction, a leading builder of resorts,
hotels and restaurants, announced today that industry veteran, Joe
Kilar, has joined the company as president. He will take the reins
from CEO Robert Olson, who played a dual role serving as the
Irvine-based company’s president for the past three years. Kilar, who was a regional general manager in Southern California for Turner Construction Company prior to taking on his new position, will oversee operations of the $110 million company known for its work on trendsetting construction projects. These projects include upscale student housing, hotels and resorts for world-renowned brands, country clubs, restaurants, and high-density multi-family properties. Kilar will delve into his new role at R.D. Olson Construction during a surge of new projects on its books. These include the $38 million Renaissance ClubSport—a joint venture between Leisure Sports Inc. and R.D. Olson Development; the $23 million Marriott Residence Inn, Burbank; and the $12 million Residence Inn by Marriott, Oceanside. In addition, Kilar will lead RD Olson Construction through its many other projects currently underway for such giants as Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc., Benihana Inc., and Morton’s the Steakhouse. As president, Kilar will direct all aspects of the 175-employee firm including corporate finance, marketing and enhancing relationships with its customers. He will be responsible for R.D. Olson Construction’s strategic vision and business plans to ensure the company stays on its continued upward growth pattern. “Joe Kilar’s signature is on many of the country’s most prestigious construction projects,” said Olson. “He is highly regarded within industry circles. It’s a privilege to welcome such a dynamic leader on board.” Prior to joining R.D. Olson Construction, Kilar spent 29 years with Turner in various positions from project executive to his last role as general manager of the Orange County, Inland Empire and Coachella Valley offices. As general manager, he nearly doubled the company’s construction sales volume produced by those offices in just two years. Kilar’s range of projects includes hotels, hospitals, pharmaceutical, educational, sports, commercial, assisted living, and condominium complexes. The industry leader has led teams that completed such California facilities as the Hector Godinez Fundamental High School, Santa Ana; Loma Linda University Medical Center; and Chapman University’s Marion Knott Film Studio. His reach also extends nationally and internationally having overseen Portland Trailblazers Rose Garden in Oregon, and in Boston, the Children’s Hospital Medical Research Facility, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, Westin Copley Place and John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and Museum. Overseas, Kilar managed the construction of Fidelity Investments’ European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. Kilar, a resident of Ladera Ranch, holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Worchester Polytechnic Institute. Robert Olson founded R.D. Olson Construction in 1979. It has since grown into one of the largest general contracting companies in California. The company has built such establishments as Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort, Ojai; Marriott Newport Coast Villas, Newport Beach; Glen Ivy Hot Springs & Spa, Corona; Brentwood County Club, Los Angeles and more than 300 restaurants nationwide. Current projects under construction include Renaissance ClubSport, Aliso Viejo; Burbank Residence Inn, Burbank; Union Station Village, Los Angeles; and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert. |