With a background in construction management, geotechnical engineering management, and strategic planning DeSpain, Co-Owner of UMA, has guided the company through economic downturns while maintaining consistent growth year over year. UMA completes hundreds of projects each year and is expecting record growth in 2020. The contractor also expects to add two more drilling rigs to meet growing demand.
“No one person is responsible for a company’s success,” DeSpain said. “It takes a collaborative effort of working toward common goals. Even through the toughest of projects, we’re fortunate to have a team of dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented people to help build such an amazing company.”
UMA Geotechnical Construction, Inc. creates specialized solutions to assist clients with ground engineering needs that save money and minimize downtime. As one of the first to use lightweight structural polymers to improve subsurface soils at a depth greater than 40 feet, UMA is equipped to deliver safe, predictable, and effective results. The team includes industry experts in structural support, earth retention, and soil stabilization with decades of experience.
