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2905 SW 1st Ave., Portland, OR 97201, (503) 222-4375
Brothers Bob and Tom Walsh founded Walsh Construction Co. in 1961 with the overriding mission to enhance the lives of others through building community. Bob Forster joined in September of 1970 with a passion for construction and in developing high-quality, self-performed work. Over the years, WALSH has grown into something extraordinary, filled with individuals who are passionate about the community; working with mission-driven partners; creating healthy, durable and highly energy-efficient buildings; and having fun with one another.
Since its inception, WALSH has been a family of hardworking and community-minded builders committed to Building Smart. Most of the project managers began their careers with bags on and the primary leadership team has come up through the field. President, Matt Leeding, joined WALSH in 1980 as a project engineer after graduating from Oregon State University; Oregon General Manager, Ryan Wilde, came on