NEWPORT BEACH, CA — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy) announces the creation of a leadership structure to support the evolution of the firm’s Southern Pacific region, comprised of San Diego, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, and Las Vegas. Consistent with the new structure, Mike Myers has been named CEO, Southern Pacific, Jim Madrid has been named President, Southern Pacific, Paul Erb has been promoted to COO, Southern Pacific, and Suzy Cruden has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Strategy. All four executives are long-term employees of McCarthy.

The new roles include: 

Myers, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Pacific, was previously Southern Pacific Regional President. He will now be the lead executive within the region, leading approximately 1,500 partners across four locations in Southern California and Nevada. In his new role, he will be responsible for directing leadership, setting strategy and culture, and driving innovative approaches that support sustainable growth and a comprehensive, client-focused approach to business. An industry veteran, Myers has more than two decades of construction experience and a passion for giving back to the industry and community.

Madrid, President, Southern Pacific, was previously the Executive Vice President of the company’s Newport Beach office and regional hub. He will oversee McCarthy’s regional operations across Southern California and Nevada. He brings four decades of experience and has worked across all facets of the construction industry in executive, operational, preconstruction, and business development roles.

Erb, Chief Operating Officer, Southern Pacific, is transitioning from Executive Vice President and Los Angeles Office Lead into a broader role. He will oversee McCarthy’s design phase and construction operations in Southern California and Nevada. Erb brings two decades of industry experience and has been instrumental in establishing the brand across a diverse group of markets.

Cruden, Senior Vice President of Strategy, is expanding her current role as the Vice President of Marketing and Strategy. She will partner with the regional executive team to analyze market trends, identify strategic growth opportunities, and ensure the construction company maintains a competitive advantage across the Southern Pacific Region. Cruden brings two decades of industry experience, having worked in operations for health care clients before influencing the business’ approach to design integration, business development, marketing, and business strategy.