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Wayne Hickey

Chief Operating OfficerExecutive Vice President

Suffolk Construction Co. Inc.

1615 Murray Canyon Rd. Ste., 1000

San DiegoCA92108

It's not everyday one meets a compassionate, enthusiastic man wearing a hardhat.

But for Wayne Hickey, combining family and work, creating a quality office environment and trying to be the best contractor makes him the right fit as chief executive officer of ROEL Construction Co.

Hickey started in the construction industry by working for a carpenter after graduating high school in 1976. His contacts in the industry led him to ROEL Construction in 1993, where he was hired as a senior project manager.

Roel Construction maintains 'family atmosphere' despite growth

CEO Wayne Hickey likes to think of Roel Construction as a small company that builds large projects. Really large projects such as the Harbor Drive Towers in San Diego.

ROEL Construction CEO grows family business into privately held company

It's not everyday one meets a compassionate, enthusiastic man wearing a hardhat.

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Interview with Jody Watkins

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Interview with Wells Fargo's Celia Lanning

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Interview with Marc Doss

June 29, 2015 -- George Chamberlin speaks with Marc Doss, regional chief investment officer for Wells Fargo Private Bank, about developing successful investment plans.

Interview with Don Clark

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