CEO, Chairman, Willdan Group
WHY: Runs Anaheim’s most valuable public company; $400M valuation. Provides technical, consulting services to public and private utilities, public agencies, others. Took over just as 2007-08 financial crisis struck. Moved focus from engineering work for California cities.
RECENT: Acquired two companies this year to gain more California business in construction, utilities.
QUOTABLE: Often carpools with president and chief counsel. “We have a staff meeting 35 minutes before work and 35 minutes after work. It’s an efficient use of time.”
