Ridgefield, CT, June 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schimenti Construction has announced the hiring of retail construction veteran Ray Catlin who will serve as the company’s Executive Vice President.

Catlin brings over 23 years of experience in the construction trades to his new role with Schimenti Construction.

Most recently, he held the role of Executive Vice President with an industry-leading firm, building a regional office and leading a team of over 100 people in the Dallas market. Prior to that, he was lead point with that firm’s growth strategy in Sacramento, CA, helping grow that market.

Catlin is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer and recently obtained his MBA from Texas Christian University.

“Ray will become a key driver of the continued execution of the 2018-2022 SCC STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN” said company President, Matthew Schimenti.

Schimenti Construction, founded in 1994, has built a strong reputation in the retail construction industry and has developed a solid niche in urban construction. The firm specializes in developing retail shopping environments for some of the nation’s leading retailers and restaurant and maintains offices in New York City.

The company recently expanded operations with a West Coast office.