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2023 Pillars in the Community Award

Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long construction career, what has always mattered the most to me is how the work affects the people living in those communities. I am profoundly humbled and overjoyed to be the recipient of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce 2023 Pillars in the Community award. I had an excellent time connecting with attendees at the luncheon yesterday, which was presented by Midwest Regional Bank at the Ritz Carlton in...

2023 Pillars in the Community Award

2023 Pillars in the Community Award

Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long construction career, what has always mattered the most to me is how the work affects the people living in those communities. I am profoundly humbled and overjoyed to be...

Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis

Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis

Wow, what a reunion! This week I was fortunate enough to have a few slices of pizza with some amazing Clayco alumni and current team members. We shared memories and reflected on how we got to where we are today.I couldn’t help but think about all the challenges...

Receiving the 32nd Annual Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership

Receiving the 32nd Annual Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership

Last night’s 32nd anniversary of the Burnham Award Dinner was a massive success! The award honors Chicago leaders for making the city a better place to work and live – and I am humbled to be among them.  I made Chicago my home back in 2010 and moved Clayco’s...

Lamar Johnson Collaborative Wins Big at 2023 AIA Design Awards in STL

Lamar Johnson Collaborative Wins Big at 2023 AIA Design Awards in STL

There are smiles all around at Lamar Johnson Collaborative – and deservedly so. Clayco’s partner company received two awards for our outstanding project work at the 2023 AIA St. Louis Design Awards night!  LJC is a dedicated and talented team of creative professionals...

Successful Thomas Heatherwick Book Launch & Discussion!

Successful Thomas Heatherwick Book Launch & Discussion!

Societal advancements are often sparked by powerful conversations between peers. The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) hosted a panel discussion for the U.S. launch of Thomas Heatherwick’s book, “Humanize: A Maker’s Guide to Designing Cities,” a prime example of how...

November’s Inspiration of the Month: Keiko DeClerck

November’s Inspiration of the Month: Keiko DeClerck

My inspiration of the month is Clayco Structural Engineer Keiko DeClerck!  Every year, I have a fellow selected from our lead interns and first-year employees to attend mentoring sessions, Monday presentations, and client and employee meetings. Last year, Keiko was...

Thomas Heatherwick Book Launch & Discussion

Thomas Heatherwick Book Launch & Discussion

World-renowned English architect, designer, and founder of Heatherwick studio, Thomas Heatherwick, is coming to Chicago!  The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is hosting a panel discussion for the U.S. launch of Thomas’ book “Humanize: A Maker’s Guide to Designing...

In Memory of John “Dale” Perkinson

In Memory of John “Dale” Perkinson

I think of the unlikely and extraordinary success we have had in both the Clark family and at Clayco in a series of notable moments. Seminal moments.  Starting Clayco in 1984 with basically no experience and no capital, with only a pickup truck and willpower, we began...

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2023 Pillars in the Community Award

2023 Pillars in the Community Award

Out of all of the structures and concepts I have helped bring to life throughout my decades-long construction career, what has always...

Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis

Clayco’s Alumni Night in St. Louis

Wow, what a reunion! This week I was fortunate enough to have a few slices of pizza with some amazing Clayco alumni and current team...