Brian Ramsay

We are proud to honor Brian Ramsay as the first inductee into the W.E. O’Neil Hall of Fame—a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions and the incredible legacy of leadership that has shaped this company.

He has not only built remarkable projects but also teams, friendships, and a culture of excellence. In 2025, when he passed the CEO baton to John Finn, the company is in great hands, and the legacy Brian helped foster will continue to thrive.

Brian started his career at W.E. O’Neil in 1988 as our California region’s first project engineer. Over the next decade, he grew his estimating and project management skills while developing the CA region’s aerospace portfolio.

In 1999, Brian oversaw the successful launch of a new subsidiary office in Denver while maintaining his role as vice president of the CA office. In 2003, Brian was promoted to president of the CA office, and in 2014 he became CEO of O’Neil nationally.

Opportunity is why I’m still working at O’Neil,” says Brian. “In my 35 years here, I’ve always been given the opportunity to take on more, to open the Denver office, start a self-perform group, to run a special projects group, to open a Nashville office. They rarely said no when you ask for an opportunity.

Brian encourages a culture of opportunity at O’Neil, developing and promoting from within. Crediting several key mentors in guiding him through formative years of his career, he extends that foundation of learning to those he directly manages as well as being an advocate for our internship and internal mentoring programs. Generous at heart, Brian also gives back to both the schools that train our builders and to various entities in his community.

For nearly three decades, Brian Ramsay has exemplified the leadership and vision that has made W.E. O’Neil a leader in the construction industry. Brian’s passion for the company, his ability to lead with strength and heart, and his unwavering commitment to the people around him have set a standard that will guide us for years to come.