Our Team
A Family Orientated Company
Schuchart is a family-oriented company with decades of construction experience and lifetimes of passion. We are proud to stand side-by-side with you as we build your dream.

George Schuchart
Founder (retired)
Since he began his career as a carpenter’s apprentice, George understands the realities of day-to-day operations as well as issues involved in managing a large business. Before starting Schuchart in 1988, George was Director of Wright Schuchart, a large commercial and industrial contractor located in Seattle. As company president for Schuchart, he oversees sales, contracts, establishment of policies, employee training and business systems. His emphasis on safety has proven to be a valuable cost benefit to the company and its clients, resulting in a lower L&I rate and a safer, more efficient work environment.
Leadership Team
Casey Schuchart
Casey began working as a laborer for the company and assumed more challenging roles including Sr. Project Engineer, Project Manager and Account Executive for work performed at Microsoft. He was instrumental in the delivery of the Bullitt Center; a six story office building deemed the most energy efficient commercial building in the world. Casey possesses the expertise in managing large teams executing complex project requirements. As the President of Schuchart, Casey leads the team through the execution of business initiatives and strategies. Casey earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego and an MBA from Seattle University. He is also an honorary member of AIA Seattle.
Michael Rechnitz
Meet Michael, our Chief Operating Officer, spearheading operational efficiency, market growth, and team development. With a rich construction background of over 20 years, starting as a carpenter and progressing into leadership and executive positions, Michael has left his mark on impactful projects across healthcare, higher education, and aviation sectors.
Recognized as an engaged leader, Michael champions incremental change as the catalyst for cultivating high-performing teams and fostering organizational growth. Michael’s dedication to excellence and strategic leadership shapes our path toward continued success.
Michael holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Mathematics from Duke University.
Dan Rutkowski
Dan Rutkowski joined Schuchart Corporation in the spring of 2001. He holds a Bachelors of Environmental Design from the University of Colorado. His prior experience included work as a laborer on major construction projects, a designer for a large national design/build firm, and as project manager for a large national general contractor. Dan is Schuchart’s primary account manager for Boeing and has managed hundreds of Boeing projects throughout the Puget Sound region. Other project management experience has included high-end restaurant/kitchen projects, manufacturing facilities, hotels, hazardous material management facilities and retail.
Eric J. Petersen
With more than 20 years of experience in construction and architecture, Eric leads the Ground Up division. Beginning as a laborer and carpenter working alongside his father, he quickly developed an appreciation for the built environment. In concert with his degree in architecture from University of Idaho, Eric is a valuable member of our team. He serves as a facilitator and conduit between the team members—communicating with the owner, designers, subconsultants and subcontractors to reinforce design intent while looking for value-add solutions in the construction process.
Carla Simpson
As Schuchart’s Director of Finance & Administration, Carla has more than 10 years of experience with all disciplines of construction accounting. She enjoys developing strong relationships with clients and consultants, working closely with the Schuchart team to deliver exceptional service and accountability.
Tim Bowen
Tim is a Superintendent for the Tenant Improvement Division at Schuchart. He is responsible for the direct oversight of all aspects of field operations including safety, quality control, schedule, budget tracking and subcontractor management. He analyzes projects from multiple viewpoint to confirm that critical items are delivered effectively.
Dave Hathaway
Dave Hathaway joined Schuchart as a carpenter in 2006 and has risen through the ranks to his current position as Safety Director. He is an action-oriented skilled professional with solid supervisory skills with a proven history of delivering on-time and on-budget projects.
Maria Uribe
As the HR Manager at Schuchart, Maria brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to creating a positive and productive work environment. With her background in human resources and management, and her role on the Board of Directors for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Maria focuses on aligning HR strategies with our company’s goals and keeping up with industry standards.
Builder Team

Jack Anderson

Wellington Arantes

Kevin Bakken

Max Balke

Steven Barci

Bryan Barton

Nick Behnen

Rodney Boyd

Nate Boyd

Fred Brooling

Bryan Cackette

Tanya Chou

Bill Collins

Kyle Craig

Jeff Crawford

Deron Crews

Curtis Dahl

Ben DeGroote

Kaegan Faltys-Burr

Ben Gleason

Kristin Hatfield

Gabe Hathaway

Mike Henselman

Ray Hobson

Matt Howell

Brett Jantzen

Dan Jones

Adam Kekahuna

Jason Knoblich

Ross Liston

Brit Litwin

Daniel Lombardo

Paul Long

Aaron Losey

Ryan Loughlin

Chris McHugh

Josh McMillan

Tanner Mitchell

Dylan Mitchell

Eleanor Moore

Michael Muldowney

Malia Murphy

Patrick O’Connell

Dean Owen

Marcus Parker

Walter Perez

Katie Peterson

Mike Petro

Lin Qi

Joe Ramos

Dirk Ruana

Jon Sayre

Katie Schumacher

Andrew Small

Dan Smith

Ron Steele

Rod Swenson

Jeff Thompson

Clay Wold
