In their new roles, Guthrie will work to replicate Denver’s growth and longevity in two of the company’s other successful and emerging markets while Hoster will continue developing operational efficiencies, empowering Colorado employee-owners, and integrating national expertise from the entire company.
“Todd and Matt have been an integral part of the Colorado operation since the office opened, and it’s been a pleasure to watch their careers progress over the last 30 years,” CEO Brian Ramsay said. “I have extreme confidence in their leadership abilities given the success we have seen in Colorado, and I know that they will continue to lead all of the offices they manage to greater heights in these new leadership roles.”
Responsible for opening the Denver office in 1999, Guthrie has almost 40 years of construction experience. He excels in specialties like strategic planning, risk management, and organizational development. He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business.
“My goal was to provide a strong foundation for the business that the next generation could leverage into even more success, far surpassing what we have accomplished to date. I hope that I can help the Tennessee and Arizona offices thrive like the Colorado team,” Guthrie said. “[Hoster] joined as an intern right after the Colorado office opened 25 years ago, and since then, he has stepped up wherever he was needed. Few construction leaders have such a diverse perspective.”
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Hoster brings over 25 years of experience at W.E. O’Neil, where he developed a leadership style focusing on client satisfaction and employee retention. He has been with WEO since 1999. His work includes all sectors, including commercial, residential, office, aerospace, medical, hospitality, warehouse, retail, and education. He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
“I work for W.E. O’Neil because of the culture, the values, and the people. I’ve been given opportunities to grow, sometimes before I knew I was ready for it,” Hoster said. “I have worn many hats here, and my goal is to pass that knowledge to the next class of leaders [at W.E. O’Neil] while removing barriers for them to advance in their careers.”
W.E. O'Neil Construction is a 100 percent employee-owned, nationally ranked general contractor. The company has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. W.E. O'Neil Construction's experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk, and lump sum bid. The company builds nationally, with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas.
