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I Don’t Come Back for Just Anything—This Opportunity Is Different

Yep, this one is that good.

Well, hello, strangers. Been awhile, hasn’t it?

So, there I was, getting all comfy in my new board positions, existence up in the mountains. And then, wouldn’t you know, I get a call out of nowhere to ask if I could help with this new executive search.

The organization and the role were so good that I knew I couldn’t just let it pass by. And I suspect that more than a few of you are going to feel the same way.

Welp, let’s cut to the chase: Tucci & Sons, a third-generation, family-owned Tacoma construction firm, is looking for a new president. And whoever occupies this position will have all kinds of new resources to draw upon, due to the company’s new ownership structure.

In short, this is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, culture-rich company right as it’s poised for an entirely new phase of growth.

Last year, Mike and Tim Tucci – whose grandfather founded the company way back in 1950 – sold it to Investco. They hadn’t wanted to sell to a large private-equity firm or one of the bigger heavy-construction companies. They had known and become business partners with Investco founder Mike Corliss for over three decades, and Tucci thought this smaller PE with rich Southend roots would be a good steward of the company’s deeply ingrained culture.

What does all of this mean for the position at hand? For starters, it means that Tucci & Sons will now have an infusion of new funding for acquisitions, investments, and development—which makes the smart management of growth a top priority for the new president.

In addition, it means that one of the main responsibilities of this role will be to serve as an effective liaison between Tucci & Sons and a broadened range of vital constituencies – starting with Investco’s leadership and board and extending to labor unions; industry groups; and the growing number of local communities where Tucci & Sons operates.

As a result, the company is placing a heavy premium on executive presence and credibility when assessing candidates for this job. It’s looking for someone with at least 15 years’ experience in heavy civil construction or related industries, as well as a track record of helping companies expand through acquisitions and organic growth.

If you or someone you know might be interested in the top leadership role of an established company in the heavy civil or related sector, this is as good as it gets.

I can personally vouch for the quality of the people who built this firm (quite literally) from the ground up – it’s what made me want to partner with them on this search in the first place. And it’s what’s going to make this job a once-in-a-lifetime role for the right candidate. If you think that might be you, let me know right away – I have a feeling this one’s going to generate a lot of interest.

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