BILL WILHELM

President, R.D. Olson Construction

WHY: At construction firm affiliate of R.D. Olson Development for more than half of its 40-year history, spearheading projects including Lido House, Irvine Spectrum Marriott, Paséa Hotel and Spa, and Chapman University’s Reeves Hall.

RECENT: Planning expansion of multiunit construction to diversify company. Finished work on AC Hotel Los Angeles, now AC Hotel in Maui underway.

NOTABLE: Philanthropic efforts include Habitat for Humanity, Olive Crest, HomeAid, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, and OC United.

FUN FACTS: Favorite film, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”; TV, “The Andy Griffith Show”; musical group of youth, Journey.

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