Even for a company often cited for its roadwork expertise, The Walsh Group took pause in considering whether to pursue a potentially pivotal job 16 years ago. It became a defining moment for Matthew Walsh.
“There was a day back in 2001 when we all wondered if the Dan Ryan Expressway reconstruction was the right job for Walsh to bid,” says Daniel Walsh, the firm’s co-chairman with brother Matthew. “But Matt stood up and challenged everyone to think big, to take Walsh to another level in the industry with by far our largest program at the time. Everyone could sense the energy, focus and confidence to follow his lead, and the rest is history.”