Built on a position as an existing market leader in commercial site development, then coupled with a depth of General Contracting experience in the federal and private sectors.
We are an experienced, Veteran-Owned Small Business, General Construction (GC) and self-performance capital delivery company, with a focus on Federal, State, local, and private sectors, where the need for reliable, competent, and honest set-aside partners is in high demand.
About Us
Built on a position as an existing market leader in commercial site development, then coupled with a depth of General Contracting experience in the federal and private sectors.
We are an experienced, Veteran-Owned Small Business, General Construction (GC) and self-performance capital delivery company, with a focus on Federal, State, local, and private sectors, where the need for reliable, competent, and honest set-aside partners is in high demand.
About Us
Meet The Team
CEO & Co-Owner
John-Michael King
Following graduation from the US Naval Academy in 2009, JM received his Officer commission. As a Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officer, he learned construction management and federal project delivery through the lens of the US Navy and US Navy Seabees. Transferring to the private sector after 8 years, JM spent 8 years at CBRE supporting various clients in the banking, oil, and gas sectors across various project delivery, facilities management, and procurement roles. He received an Ocean Engineering degree from the US Naval Academy and an MBA from the University of Denver.
Strategic Advisor & Co-Owner
Tim Ryan
Starting his journey in steel distribution sales, Tim differentiated himself early in the oilfield manufacturing sector. Discovering his passion for business ownership, Tim has spent almost two decades starting, leading, and growing new businesses in steel distribution, landscaping, fencing, and site development. Tim holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Wheaton College in Physics, Theology, and Spiritual Formation, as well as a nearly completed Master's degree in Philosophy from Denver Seminary.
Makayla is a results-driven business leader with over 15 years of expertise in revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and marketing transformation across nonprofit, real estate, and corporate sectors. Building on a Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Northern Colorado, her strengths are in forging relationships with community and business partners while driving business development synergies. As a marketing expert, she has successfully transformed company marketing strategies, elevated brand positioning, and delivered measurable growth outcomes. Makayla is excited to lead, drive results, and deliver her vision and talents within dynamic business sectors.
Chief Marketing Officer
Makayla King
Makayla is a results-driven business leader with over 15 years of expertise in revenue generation, strategic partnerships, and marketing transformation across nonprofit, real estate, and corporate sectors. Building on a Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Wyoming and currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Northern Colorado, her strengths are in forging relationships with community and business partners while driving business development synergies. As a marketing expert, she has successfully transformed company marketing strategies, elevated brand positioning, and delivered measurable growth outcomes. Makayla is excited to lead, drive results, and deliver her vision and talents within dynamic business sectors.
Chief Marketing Officer
Makayla King
What We Value
Developing our Value Proposition evolved organically, as it embodies the core of who we are. Sterling Constructors is founded on Integrity, Depth of Experience, Self-Performance Capabilities, Long Range Vision, and our Client-Centered Approach.
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Integrity
Our clients can trust what we say, and how we deliver our products and services
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Depth of experience
Built on an existing market leader in commercial site development, with decades of project delivery experience in the federal and private sectors
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Status and Certification
Leveraging our SBA SDVOSB certification and our SDB (Small Disadvantaged Business) certification, we support our prime partner's required subcontracting plans and prime SDVOB contract performance requirements as a similarly situated entity
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Self-Performance
Through the self-performance of site development activities, we increase total client value, lower delivery costs and streamline project delivery timelines
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Client-Centered Approach
Our clients represent the core of who we are and their success is the foundation of everything we value as a company
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Long Range Vision
We fulfill every contract with a goal of forming long-term relationships and earning the next opportunity
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Makayla King
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PROJECT MANAGER
Harold Colby
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ESTIMATOR
Tilly Evans
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Our Story
Tim and JM are visionaries who transform obstacles into opportunities. Drawing from their extensive industry experience, they consistently heard the same challenge: a critical shortage of quality certified contractors capable of delivering exceptional set-aside work. They waited for the perfect moment when opportunity would align with purpose. Launching Sterling Constructors, they are uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional outcomes through the marriage of self-performance and prime subcontracting. As a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, Tim and JM are excited to differentiate the market and drive continued value for their clients.
