C.W. Driver Promotes Richard Freeark to VP of Operations

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec. 2, 2011 - C.W. Driver, a premier builder serving the Western U.S. since 1919, has promoted Richard Freeark to vice president of operations for its San Diego region. Freeark, a 32-year construction industry veteran, will be responsible for the operational oversight and client satisfaction for C.W. Driver projects including healthcare, education, entertainment, hospitality and military primarily located in San Diego and Los Angeles.

           “Richard’s impeccable track record, dedication and list of accomplishments make him an ideal selection for this position,” said C.W. Driver Executive Vice President John Thornton, noting that Freeark’s experience in corporate level interface with clients, architects and other team members is another plus. “We also wanted to remain consistent with our philosophy of promoting from within. By always reflecting C.W. Driver’s core values of respect, integrity, commitment, teamwork, loyalty and leadership, Richard was the perfect choice.”

           Freeark has spent the past 9 years with C.W. Driver, where he has made an impact by penetrating the healthcare market — one of C.W. Driver’s key arenas. As a project executive for C.W. Driver, Freeark was responsible for operational oversight and client interface for general contracting and construction management projects in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

           A LEED® accredited professional for the Green Building Council, Freeark has most recently left his mark on Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where as a project executive he oversaw numerous past and current C.W. Driver-led projects. His experience also includes projects at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, Calif., and Kaiser Medical Center in Corona, Calif., as well as many higher-education and K-12 projects across Southern California.

           “I am extremely eager to take on this new position, and accept it with great anticipation and high expectations,” Freeark said. “I know that I will benefit from the reputation and resources C.W. Driver has in the region, as well as by working alongside a strong and talented C.W. Driver team in San Diego.”

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About C.W. Driver:
C.W. Driver, a premier builder serving the Western U.S. since 1919, specializes in general contracting and construction management services by remaining on the cutting-edge across a broad spectrum of industries including higher education facilities, K-12, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality and military. C.W. Driver has offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario and San Diego. For more information, please visit www.cwdriver.com

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