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In 1994, Todd Garris started Walltek in Oxford, Michigan with a single truck and the knowledge of how to produce a project above expectations and make a satisfied customer. In the beginning, Todd began to grow the company by producing large multi-family residential projects such as driveways, patios, walkways and parking lots. Today, because of the strong customer relationships Todd has built over the years, Walltek is now building and designing large commercial and public projects throughout the Mid-west, Mid-atlantic and portions of the East coast.
Todd's strong engineering department and value engineering capabilities has given Walltek an opportunity to grow and he recently opened operations in Tampa, FL; Boston, MA and Pittsburg, PA.
Todd's industry knowledge for designing and building walls has made him a successful, self-taught, business man and well respected amongst his peers. He is active with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and has been on the Board of Directors for the Construction Association of Michigan. |
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Steve joined Walltek in 2005 to open the Walltek Southeast branch in Tampa, Florida . Steve brings his vast contracting experience to the Southeast operations specializing in design build post tension foundations, cast-in-place concrete walls, and a variety of other customized concrete projects. Prior to joining Walltek, Steve was the Director of Operations with a large general contracting construction company. His long history in the multi-family and design build industry also include projects within the military housing arena, both mil-con and the privatization program which require close interaction with military housing program managers, architects and engineers throughout the entire design process. Steve served in the U.S. Naval Construction Battalion and is currently an active member with the American Concrete Institute.
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Steve joined the Walltek team in 2008 as Chief Financial Officer with 18 years of experience working with mid to large size construction-based companies. Steve has extensive experience working with external financial auditors and sureties to meet audit and bonding requirements including managing all aspects of the accounting function for union and non-union environments. His experience includes overseeing the training and consulting of industry-based construction accounting and reporting software, percentage of completion accounting, and Federal and State income taxation as it relates to construction companies and their owners. He has consulted on many turnkey software setup and training engagements for construction companies and for various CPA firms in the Southeast. Steve is a graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia with a Bachelor's in accounting.
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Adam joined Walltek in 2002 after spending several years as a senior account manager for the George P. Johnson Company responsible for $15M in sales annually. Currently, as the Vice President of Walltek, Adam is responsible for acquiring new business and educating clients on mechanically stabilized earth structures such as segmental block retaining walls, reinforeced slopes, soil nailing and rock anchors. He is active in the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Adam graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management with a minor in Marketing.
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After graduating from the University of Michigan in 1997 and Wayne State University Law School in 2000, Derek worked for two large law firms in Michigan for eight years. During those eight years, Derek honed his skills as an aggressive litigator. Now, as General Counsel for Walltek, Derek manages the day-to-day risk exposure for the company. He also coordinates active litigation with outside counsel.
Derek's areas of practice are broad and can cover any type of contracts, employment agreements, start-ups, collection, estate planning, buy/sell agreements, OSHA and MIOSHA support, insurance litigation, and mergers and acquisitions.
Derek is active in the Construction Association of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Derek is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, the U.S. District Court, the Eastern District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan.
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Prior to joining Walltek in 2002, Jodi worked as a leasing broker for over 6 years, assisting small business owners to acquire loans for start-ups or business upgrades. As the Michigan Controller, Jodi assists the Walltek team with project management including material and equipment procurement, purchase orders and budgeting. Jodi manages the Walltek headquarters based in Clarkston , Michigan and is also responsible for payroll and the internal accounting. |
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Matt brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry with a long history of many types of construction. Prior to joining Walltek, Matt held several positions as foreman and superintendent, in addition to owning and operating a company specializing in retainage and concrete flatwork.
Matt has grown in his role at Walltek starting as a project manager and then moving into his current role as Operations Manager responsible for the field operations, scheduling, and providing whatever is necessary for the successful completion of all Walltek Design Build projects.
He is an active member of the PTI Post Tension Institute, PTI certified Level 1, Georgia soil and water conservation commission certified Level 1A and attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. |
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Prior to joining Walltek in 2003, Kim worked for General Motors/Saturn Corporation for several years designing exterior body panels for upcoming vehicle platforms and the Masco Corporation creating manufacturing processes with superior quality control for structural automotive components.
Currently, Kim manages the value engineering and material estimates for Walltek Design Build proposals and develops retaining wall design plans and layouts per project constraints and specifications. |
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Jason joined Walltek Southeast with a strong background of experience in multi-family conversions acting as superintendent for site developments and condominiums projects. Jason has grown in his role at Walltek Southeast starting as a field project manager responsible for the Fort Carson Military housing project and coordinating all field activities for Post Tension foundations. Today, Jason is responsible for project estimates and proposals for design build post tension foundations for all military housing. He is an active member of the PTI Post Tension Institute, PTI certified Level 1, and attended the University of West Georgia and Troy State University in Michigan. |
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Upon graduating from St. Leo University in 1997, Toni worked for Boland Construction, Cole, Evans and Peterson CPA firm, Crown Colony Country Club and Lear Corporation. Toni has a diverse accounting background to help Walltek Southeast achieve and maintain a high level of professionalism. Since joining Walltek in 2008 as the Office Manager, Toni is now responsible for the internal accounting and certified payrolls. |
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John joined Walltek Southeast in 2008 and brought 20 years of commercial contract management experience to the Walltek Team. Prior to joining Walltek, John worked for large General Contracting firms where he provided project management services for educational, financial, manufacturing, governmental, hospital, industrial, institutional, church, retail, office, and recreational projects. John is responsible for managing all phases of Walltek Southeast construction projects throughout the country. His duties include Preconstruction and Construction Services, Procurement and Contract Administration. John's broad range of construction experience brings valuable knowledge and support to project teams and their prospective construction projects. John has a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and is Level 1 Post Tensioning Institute certified.
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As Project Manager, Darrin is responsible for all ongoing Walltek Design Build projects and the point person for field operations and communications. He brings over 8 years of project management and leadership experience to Walltek team. Prior to joining Walltek, Darrin managed a team of software developers and has juggled as many as 30 different on-going projects including project management of software development in the automotive industry. Darrin attended Oakland University in Rochester Michigan. He is also a dedicated and accomplished athlete completing two Ironman triathlons.
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Jamie is responsible for marketing and public relations of Walltek Design Build and Walltek Southeast. Prior to joining the Walltek team, she managed the marketing for a national roofing company that specialized in sustainable construction. She brings to Walltek a strong history of marketing experience in several industries including commercial construction, facility management, software technologies, and financial. Jamie has taken Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) classes and is a graduate of Northwestern University.
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