Our Leaders

Our Leaders

Dale Pellow Dale Pellow, Chief Operating Officer
Dale provides guidance and support to all six HSW offices. He serves on the Board of Directors where he champions a viable growth strategy that increases operational effectiveness and local community involvement in each office. For the period of 10 years prior to his promotion to COO, Dale held the position of Vice President and Regional Manager for what has become one of the most successful business units in the Company. Dale has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. He has more than 20 years of construction experience and has provided oversight on many successful projects along the West Coast.
Jim Constance Jim Constance, Chief Financial Officer
With more than 32 years in the construction industry, Jim’s understanding of financial matters coupled with a strong construction background make him a formidable source of financial and technical knowledge. Jim and his staff provide the decision makers throughout the company with financial information and analysis tools needed to make the best business decisions. He is responsible for all risk assessment and financial management. Jim is a leader in the industry and has written many articles for national construction periodicals. Jim has a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Nebraska.
 
Gordon Childress, Vice President/Regional Manager, Portland Region
As Regional Manager for the Oregon region, Gordon brings a unique perspective through his wide range of experience working in all facets of construction, from large international companies to local contractors.  His leadership style of open communication and client service supports Howard S. Wright’s key strategic philosophy of Quality Projects and Lasting Relationships.  Utilizing his background from the field to senior management positions focused on business structure, Gordon provides Howard S. Wright with unparalleled support for its clients.  As a graduate of Texas A & M University, Gordon has worked through the Western U.S. and fits seamlessly into the company’s regional approach to business operations..
Frank Pierson Frank Pierson, Vice President/Regional Manager, Seattle Region
As Regional Manager for the Washington region, Frank is responsible for establishing and implementing this region’s strategic plan. He provides hands-on leadership and works closely with each project team in budgeting, scheduling, constructability, and project execution. Frank’s background in estimating and project management provides him with an unparalleled ability to match programming with budget considerations. Frank joined Howard S. Wright directly upon graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelor’s of Science in Building Construction in 1989. He worked in our Seattle office before moving to the Portland office in 1996.
Scott Lee, Vice President/Regional Manager, San Francisco Region
In his 28 years of construction experience, Scott has been instrumental in leading the successful delivery of many technical and challenging projects. His belief in working as a team and building trust through his leadership has earned him a solid reputation; his teams deliver projects on time – every time.  He draws from an extensive background of guiding the energy, budget, and schedule each customer requires.