I am Partner here at Alair Kirkland and was President at Eakman Construction Company, a company I founded in 2012. My passion for construction started at a young age, as my father had a remodeling company, and I learned the trade by working with him on job sites and around the house. This experience, combined with being unemployed and knowing I had the skills to build things, led me to start my own company.
Some of the most notable achievements in my career, include being chosen as one of Remodelers Magazine’s 40 under 40 honorees in 2019 and earning the magazine’s BIG 50 Award for being one of the top 50 remodeling companies in the country. In 2020 I was honored to be selected as one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40 honorees.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Danica and my 12-year-old son Kason, traveling, and learning how to be a better leader. My biggest strength in my work is my ability to have a big dream and keep moving forward toward it, taking it one step at a time. My success can be attributed to me living by the motto “Just do the next thing”.
What I am most passionate about in my job is changing the way people feel about residential construction companies. I am constantly striving to create an experience for our clients that shift the overall perception of what it is like to do a large construction project. My future career goal is to have Alair Kirkland be chosen as one of Seattle Business Magazine’s top 100 places to work, with the ultimate aim of being in the top 50 and the number one residential construction company on the list.
My family and close relationships have had a huge impact on my life and career. I am grateful for my parents’ guidance and love, and I work hard to set a good example for my son. My wife’s unwavering faith in me gives me the confidence to tackle any challenge that comes my way.