Employee Profile

Andy Clark

Founder & CEO

Building a great company is not just about skill, says Clark Builders founder Andy Clark; it's about character and personality. That's why the company is careful to hire people of fine character and entrepreneurial personality. "At Clark Builders, our culture is rooted in being self-motivated and self-responsible," he says. "We don't just say this; it is a guiding principal." That guiding principal has propelled Clark Builders to $400 Million and 500 staff since 1974. Yet Andy is intent on retaining a small company, family feel. "We're a flat organization, and we're reluctant to add too much structure as we grow because we don't want to stifle creativity, personal freedom, intuitiveness and entrepreneurial attitude. We want our people to know that it's okay to make mistakes, because each mistake is a learning opportunity. To be fearless and confident, not fearful." Alberta's rapid growth opens opportunities for both fortune and adventure, Andy adds. "These are exciting times for Clark Builders. We need to work hard, play hard and have fun."

I like people who like people and push the envelope to get things done.