“Ryan’s national footprint plays a major role in securing access to labor and materials for our projects,” said Brian Goodwin, Vice President of Project Development, Multifamily, and Senior Living at Ryan Companies. “We’re thrilled to have John on our team. His experience will help boost our holistic approach and ensure our clients’ projects can forge ahead for the best value.”
Based in Minneapolis, Petersen will develop and drive preconstruction processes, grow and establish teams, and identify efficiencies with labor and materials. He will also oversee project planning and client expectations, as well as continue building client relationships.
Petersen joins Ryan with 20 years of experience in the industry. He is well-versed in managing multifamily preconstruction teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Most recently, Petersen was Senior Vice President of Preconstruction at Doran Companies. Petersen holds a Bachelor of Science in construction management from the University of Wisconsin - Stout and is an active board member of the Minnesota Construction Association.
