PSW Welcomes David Walker to the Construction Team!!

03.21.13, by admin

I arrived in Austin, Texas on October 9th, 1980!  Yes, I’m an Austinite, born and raised.  I feel fortunate to have been born in such a wonderful city.  I witnessed first hand the growth of Austin as it stretched north, south, east and west. Being a South Austinite, I remember when Manchaca Road and Slaugter Lane was flanked by cattle pastures on all four corners of that intersection.  Today, that intersection is filled with cars at all hours of the day and surrounded by thriving businesses.

Naturally, as young man I gravitated towards the University of Texas.  It was common for me to attend Longhorn football, baseball or basketball games.  I spent my entire youth thinking I would one day be a Texas Longhorn.  However, my older sister chose to attend Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.  Reluctantly, I made visits to College Station to see my sister and experience first hand what the fuss about Bon Fire, Silver Taps and Yell Practice was all about.  I’m glad I made those visits.  I witnessed an entire community that supported a place of higher learning that molds young men and women into intelligent, spirited and productive citizens.  Needless to say, the choice was for me was easy and I spent four years in College Station earning a degree in Industrial Distribution.

Austin called me home after graduation where I began a career in residential home building. My experience at Pulte Homes taught me a mélange of valuable skills that I still use to this day.  I normally don’t use the word “co-worker” because of my experience at Pulte Homes.  Instead, I like referring to my “co-workers” as teammates.  I have a sports background and I enjoy the camaraderie and atmosphere of team sports. My teammates and I, at Pulte Homes, accomplished greatness by working together towards a common goal, disregarding personal wants and desires for the overall good of the company. Our success came through teamwork and resulted in winning JD Powers awards in customer satisfaction!

After some time with Pulte Homes I had the chance to join Bradco Supply as a sales person. At the time, Bradco Supply was the second largest distributor of roofing materials in the country.  As a roofing salesman I obtained more skills that I still use today.  I sold all types of roofing materials and gained knowledge of residential and commercial roofing systems.  Let’s face it, roofs are important as they are present on all dwellings and when installed correctly will keep you dry during a rain storm.  Something was missing……………..as a sales man I sold products, but I didn’t see anything tangible after a day of hard work.  I needed a change. Tangible, construction management was calling me back.

After Bradco Supply, I thrust myself back into the world of building!  Since making that decision I’ve worked on a variety of projects.  As an independent project manager, I was hired to work on some unique sites around Austin.  Each project has contributed to my skill set and has made me into a well rounded construction manager.  Some of you may have even visited houses or commercial buildings that I had a hand in building.  My recent projects include at pedestrian bridge inside the Austin Convention Center, a million dollar home in Spanish Oaks, Flint Hills Fuel Terminal and a granite slab facility in West Austin to name a few.  I love building anything and I’m motivated by being a part of team that wants to do great things!

In my spare time, the love of my life, Katie and I have enjoyed renovating three different houses that we have lived in over the last three years.  My devoted wife, an interior designer and I recently purchased a house in South Austin that we completely renovated and turned into a oasis complete with a set of deer horns on our living room wall……okay that was my design contribution and I love my wife for tolerating my sense of style.

I recently joined the PSW team!  Immediately, I felt a sense of camaraderie and teamwork, much like when I was part of the Pulte Homes team.  My feelings are confirmed by a proven track record at PSW and I’m anxious to contribute to great things at PSW.

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