R.D. Olson Construction Appoints Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance

Urbani, a 15-year veteran of the Irvine-based construction company, was promoted to her new position after serving as its controller since 1997. Her work in the firm’s accounting department began in 1993.

“Erika has the knowledge, leadership qualities and experience that this high-level position demands,” said Robert Olson, CEO/president, R.D. Olson Construction. “Her strength in overseeing the company’s finances has been well established and I am confident of Erika’s success in her new position.”

In her newly acquired role, Urbani will oversee all aspects of the company’s finances including accounting and reporting, budgeting, risk management, strategic business planning, and information systems management. As with her prior position, she will continue to promote best practices to enhance the company’s effectiveness and profitability.

Urbani’s work in the financial industry is extensive and her qualifications impressive. She holds designations as a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional and Certified Managerial Accountant. She has been a board member of the Construction Financial Management Association for four years and is the 2006-2007 president of the Orange County chapter.

Urbani holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science from the University of Belgrano, Argentina and a bachelor of arts in accounting from California State University, Fullerton. She resides in Anaheim Hills.

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 establishments for such clients as Marriott, Hilton and Benihana to name a few. Current projects under construction in California include Renaissance ClubSport, Aliso Viejo; Burbank Residence Inn, Burbank; and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Palm Desert. Out of state Olson is working on completing the Benihana, Coral Gables, FL and two Morton’s the Steakhouses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.