LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Executive Team
Tim Welsh
Chief Executive Officer
Clancy Welsh
President
Hollis Barnett
Vice President
James T. Welsh, Jr.
Vice President
Frank Etter
Vice President
Tim Welsh
Chief Executive Officer
James T. (Tim) Welsh has 40+ years experience in estimating, contract negotiation, administration, construction supervision and field engineering. Tim has been active in construction since 1966 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington. Tim is the chief executive officer of Garco Construction, a multi-faceted construction firm with an annual construction volume in excess of $200 million. He is also a strong community leader, focusing on local issues and projects.
Clancy Welsh
President
Clancy Welsh serves as president of Garco Construction. He moved into this role after his extensive experience as a successful project manager. Currently he focuses on developing business opportunities; providing high-level project leadership and guidance; enhancing industry and community relations; and strengthening the mission, values and vision to support Garco’s unique culture. His diversified project portfolio includes public works, K-12 educational facilities and private works. He has also developed and grown Garco’s pre-construction services and processes to further diversify company offerings and bring additional value to clients.
Prior to joining Garco Construction, Clancy gained valuable experience and insight at Baugh Construction in Seattle, Washington. He has been active in construction for more than 30 years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Clancy remains involved in the community and is committed to making a difference for Garco clients, staff and the community through Garco’s continued success.
Hollis Barnett
Vice President
Hollis Barnett has been with Garco Construction throughout his 25-year career in the construction industry, and currently serves as vice president of the company. Hollis has 25 plus years of experience as a construction manager and holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Over the past decade, he has focused on working with the Army Corps of Engineers on many successful projects.
James T. Welsh, Jr.
Vice President
James T. Welsh, Jr. (Jamie) started with Garco Construction in May of 2003. He is one of our most diversified construction managers, working on a variety of projects ranging from public works to educational facilities. Jamie has extensive knowledge of automated project management systems and Primavera scheduling software.
Frank Etter
Vice President
Frank began his construction career working for Inland Asphalt Company during his summer while attending high school. After graduation from the University of Washington Business School, he served in the United States Army Adjutant General Corps of New York and Korea before returning to work for Garco Building Systems in 1971. In 1978, Frank and his childhood friend Tim Welsh were able to purchase the construction company of Garco Building Systems and became what is now known as Garco Construction.