William G. Clark
Steam shovels and horse drawn wagons were state-of-the-art construction equipment when Bill Clark came to Seattle in 1906. In 1910, he went into business for himself as a general contractor.
Don Clark
In 1923, Bill Clark was well established in commercial and alterations work when he relocated an 1888-vintage building to a vacant lot at Seventh Avenue and Harrison Street to be his shop and office. The same building remains our corporate office today — though many remodels have changed its look and function. By 1937, the company had survived the Depression, Seventh Avenue had become Aurora Avenue, and Bill’s son, Don Clark, joined him in the business. They were partners until Bill’s death in 1957.
Chris Clark, Bill’s grandson, began working for the company in 1965 while in high school. In 1973, Chris purchased the firm and Don Clark retired. Under Chris’s leadership, the company grew and focused primarily on private negotiated work.
Chris Clark
In 1997, Mike Ducey, former executive vice president and chief operating officer, became president of the firm, the first person not in the Clark family to hold this office, and Chris became company chairman. Today the firm’s officers include five vice presidents with ownership in the firm, supported by a large group of project managers, superintendents, and a field workforce of up to 200 men and women.
W.G. Clark has a long history with its trade association, the Associated General Contractors of Washington. All three Clarks have served as president of the AGC. Our company is also committed to active participation in community service, with company representatives serving in a diverse group of organizations that make our community a better place to live.
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