Cathy Orquiola Joins McCarthy as Regional CEO

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. welcomes construction industry veteran and seasoned female executive Cathy Orquiola as Regional CEO, where she brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the construction space in relation to complex construction operations, market expansion, team development and leadership. Her appointment is another milestone in women's representation among construction leaders, as seasoned women executives are increasingly filling influential positions in key industry verticals.

As executive sponsor, Cathy will collaborate with regional and national leaders to improve collaboration, exchange best practices and promote operational excellence for the organization. She will also bring her wide-ranging expertise in the data center and mission-critical construction industry to bear as a strategic leader in this burgeoning market.

Cathy will be added to the company's executive committee and report to Chairman and CEO Ray Sedey. Her career experience encompasses a wide range of construction disciplines, including concrete, civil, electrical and steel work, and numerous project delivery models, such as public-private partnerships and design-build.

 Key Highlights

• Cathy Orquiola appointed Regional CEO at McCarthy Building Companies
• She brings over 30 years of construction leadership experience
• She will strengthen self-perform and mission-critical construction leadership

Prior to her new role, Cathy was Western Regional President and board member at PCL Construction Services, managing offices in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Washington. She has spent many years developing highly productive teams and leading complex projects, driving business development in a variety of markets.

She has developed her leadership path through a blend of technical skills, strategic vision, operational efficiency, and talent management. Her expertise in various aspects of construction has helped her gain a comprehensive perspective that allows her to play a key role in driving the future of women in the construction sector.

“Cathy is an outstanding addition to McCarthy's executive leadership team,” commented Ray Sedey. He noted her extensive technical and leadership expertise, as well as her relationship-building skills with a focus on the organization's employee-owned approach.

The opportunity is a wonderful way for Cathy to give back to an organization whose leadership and construction practices she always admired. “McCarthy has been a company I have always admired for its inspiring leadership, technical capabilities, strategic innovation and its dedication to providing a positive stakeholder experience,” she said.

Cathy has been actively involved in industry development and professional leadership beyond the executive role. She is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and has served on the national board of the ACE Mentor Program of America, supporting initiatives that encourage and develop future talent in architecture, construction and engineering.

As a civil engineering graduate from the Florida Institute of Technology, Cathy’s career exemplifies how technical knowledge and business leadership and people development can be combined to make a lasting impact. Her appointment also reflects the growing influence of female leaders in traditionally male-dominated sectors, where seasoned female executives are driving positive change and charting the future of construction through strategic growth, innovation, and inclusive leadership.