A Team for your Project

Larry Schlecht

With nearly 35 years of experience in the industry, Larry has worn a number of different hats. He began working with his father as an apprentice carpenter and worked his way through the company to become Vice President in 1971. He went on to obtain company ownership from his father in 1981. Larry still remains involved in all aspects of the company—estimating, project management, sales and marketing—with special emphasis on the company's successful pre-engineered steel building construction.

Under Larry's leadership, Schlecht Construction has grown to a multi-million dollar company involved in construction and development throughout southwest Washington and northern Oregon. Larry's progressive management style, his total commitment to customer service and quality, his dedication to his employees, and his involvement in his community have been hallmarks of his success.

Larry is an active board member of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) where he has served for more than seven years. In 1996, ABC honored Schlecht with their Outstanding Contractor of the Year Award. Larry is also a member of the Cowlitz Economic Development Council's Board of Directors and remains active in a variety of civic and business organizations.

Larry served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 - 69 specializing in Advanced Communications Training. He received an honorable discharge with a variety of commendations and medals. Larry and Schlecht Construction consistently make contributions to regional charitable organizations, including ongoing support of Focus on the Family and Make a Wish Foundation.

Bryan Halbert

Bryan manages Schlecht's Vancouver office and is the lead in the development of properties by Heritage Development, LLC, a firm on which both Bryan and Larry Schlecht serve as officers.

Bryan oversees the estimating and management of all phases of Schlecht's commercial and industrial projects. He works closely with customers and coordinates field and administration personnel.

Bryan is extremely active in the community and the construction industry. In 1997 he served as president of the Southwest Washington Contractors Association and is currently a board member for the Columbia River Economic Development Council.

Jessica Whitten

Jessica was hired as a receptionist at Schlecht Construction in 1990. She was promoted to Office Manager in 1994 and then to her current position as Business Manager.

She manages the office staff, human resources, marketing, contract administration, and safety. She also serves as a liaison between Schlecht’s office staff and field staff members to coordinate communications and procedures.

Jessica recently completed a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association and served as the 2005 president. She currently plays an active role in her Rotary Club in Kelso, Washington.

Mark Jackson

When Mark joined the Schlecht team in 1997 as a Project Manager, he brought nearly 20 years of construction industry experience with him.

Mark has extensive work experience, ranging from carpenter to Project Manager for numerous multi-million dollar projects in California and Washington. He administers construction activities that include project acquisition, design, costing, preparation and management of subcontractor activity, and scheduling and coordination between owners, architects and construction personnel. He also handles virtually all of Schlecht Construction's design/build projects in the Clark County area.

Mark's projects include the Lewis River Golf Clubhouse in Woodland, Washington; Curt Warner Chevrolet in Vancouver, Washington; and LifePort, Inc. and LifePort Interiors in Woodland, Washington. Mark currently serves as president of the Southwest Washington Contractors Association.

Randy Sundberg

After operating his own construction business for 20 years, Randy was hired by Schlecht Construction in 2007 as an Estimator and Project Manager.

His recent project work has included Peri-Formworks in Woodland, Washington; the Hospice/Community Home Health office addition in Longview, Washington; and the Catlin Investment Group’s facility in Kelso, Washington.

Randy was a member of the Lower Columbia Contractors Association for nearly two decades and served terms as a board member and as the organization’s president.

Dick Lindquist

Dick Lindquist has more than 30 years of experience in construction jobsite management and has played a key role in Schlecht’s growth since coming to the company in 1984.

In his role as Operations Superintendent, Dick serves as a liaison between field personnel and administrative staff. Notable Schlecht projects Dick has supervised include the Cresline Plastic Pipe manufacturing facility in Chehalis, Washington; the LifePort and LifePort Interiors buildings and the Hamilton Materials project in Woodland, Washington; and Parr Lumber’s facility in Ridgefield, Washington.

Dick has extensive expertise and knowledge in concrete tilt-up construction.

Don Schroeder

Don joined the Schlecht team in 1987 as a project foreman and has more than 25 years' experience in all phases of commercial and industrial construction.

Don has supervised the construction of the majority of Schlecht’s church projects and works well with churches that are conducting services during the construction phase.

Church projects Don has managed include the New Heights Church projects in Vancouver, Washington and Woodhaven Church in Sherwood, Oregon. Don’s resume also includes the Cascade Park Animal Hospital and the Bank of Clark County in Vancouver, Washington.

Wayne Glandon

Wayne has been in the construction business for more than twenty years and has earned a reputation for delivering quality work and great customer care.

Wayne’s recent projects include the Olson Manufacturing facility in Kelso, Washington; the Mountain View Animal Hospital in Vancouver, Washington; and the Storedahl Enterprises project in Kelso, Washington.