Our Story

Our legacy is built on expertise, and our future is driven by innovation

For over six decades, W. A. RANDOLPH, INC. has built more than structures—we’ve built a reputation for expertise, adaptability, and excellence. Today, we continue to push boundaries, working across diverse sectors with the same unwavering commitment to quality and integrity that has defined us from the start.

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THE HISTORY OF RANDOLPH

Growth & Milestones

How did we become one of the premier commercial contractors in the United States? Through over half a century of growth and innovation. Our projects today span from hotels, office towers, and industrial spaces to multi-family complexes and retail design-builds.

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Founded in 1958

The company was originally founded as William A. Randolph, Inc., outside of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois. The team soon became known for its group of highly-trained engineers.

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Early 1990s and On

As infrastructure spending came to a standstill, William A. Randolph, Inc. refocused its attention to commercial building construction. Contributed to a boom of building innovative industrial and retail structures, adding offices in New York and Atlanta.

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Today

Wm. A. Randolph, Inc. has concentrated on building Retail Centers, Hotels, Hospitals, Parking Decks, Schools, Office Buildings, Prisons, Restaurants and Assisted Living Facilities. We strive to be the best in everything we do.

Culture

At W.A. Randolph, our culture is rooted in expertise, collaboration, and continuous innovation. We take pride in tackling complex projects with precision and ingenuity, fostering a team that thrives on problem-solving and delivering exceptional results. Every project is an opportunity to push boundaries, refine our craft, and strengthen the relationships that define our success.

Philosophy

We believe that great construction is more than just building—it’s about creating lasting impact. Integrity, precision, and a commitment to excellence drive every decision we make. By combining deep technical knowledge with a client-first mindset, we ensure that every structure we build not only meets today’s needs but stands strong for generations to come.

WHO WE ARE

See the Leaders that Instill Our Team & People-Focused Culture

Our team brings real-world experience and expertise to manage projects in an industry that is increasingly driven by advanced technologies.

Leadership Team

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  • President
    Anthony J. Riccardi
    Lehigh University, B.S. in Civil Engineering
    President
    Anthony J. Riccardi
  • Chief Operations Officer
    Eric P. Handley
    University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, Civil Engineering and the Institute of Aviation
    Chief Operations Officer
    Eric P. Handley
  • Project Executive
    Jason Heeres
    Northern Michigan University, B.S. Construction Management
    Project Executive
    Jason Heeres
  • Project Executive
    Tim Waddick
    Eastern Illinois University, B.S. Industrial Technology & Business Administration
    Project Executive
    Tim Waddick
  • Project Executive
    John Hyun
    Iowa State University, B.S. Construction Engineering
    Project Executive
    John Hyun
  • Project Executive
    Mark Maroulis
    Purdue University, B.S. Construction Management
    Project Executive
    Mark Maroulis
  • Director of Field Operations
    Louie Jones
    Marine Corps Institute, N.C.O. Leadership
    Director of Field Operations
    Louie Jones
  • Controller, C.P.A.
    Patrick Scaletta
    DePaul University, B.S. Accounting
    Controller, C.P.A.
    Patrick Scaletta
  • Project Executive
    Michael Dahlin
    University of Colorado Boulder, B.S. in Civil Engineering
    Project Executive
    Michael Dahlin

Looking Forward

Today, we continue to push boundaries, delivering high-performance facilities across diverse sectors. No matter the project, our approach remains the same: expertly engineered, precisely executed, and built to last.

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