DALLAS--McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. has a new Texas region leader.

Ray Sedey has assumed the position of president. Sedey moved into this new role Sept. 1, for a transition period with Michael McWay, the company's former president for the Texas region. McWay began serving as regional president in 2001 and retired Dec. 31, 2015.

Prior to assuming his current position, Sedey served as executive vice president, overseeing company operations in Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado. He started his career with McCarthy as a project engineer in 2000 and moved up in the company to serve in all aspects of project management including project superintendent, manager, director, executive and vice president. Throughout the course of his career with McCarthy, Sedey has managed nearly $700 million in construction projects. He was instrumental in evolving McCarthy's market presence in Nevada, New Mexico, and recently spearheaded the opening of McCarthy's newest office in Denver. During his tenure, the firm was repeatedly named a top Las Vegas "Best Place to Work."

"With nearly 40 years in the Texas market, McCarthy has a long history and proven track record in the region, and I am excited to be a part of the Texas team," Sedey told GlobeSt.com "Under Mike McWay's leadership McCarthy has risen to the top of the market because the company tackles the most challenging projects. I am confident we will continue to build upon this legacy while improving the company's current reputation as a premier contractor in Texas with one of the most diverse work programs in the state."

In addition to Sedey's experience with McCarthy, he has been actively involved in a variety of professional organizations throughout his career including serving on the Associated General Contractors of Nevada Board of Directors, executive committee and government affairs committee; University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Construction Management Advisory Board; Montana State University Construction Management Advisory Board and Civil Engineering Advisory Board; and the American Concrete Institute. He has been repeatedly recognized for his leadership and innovative approach, receiving an Engineering News-Record Southwest 20 Under 40 Award, among others. Sedey holds a bachelor of science in construction engineering from Montana State University.

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McCarthy Announces New Texas President

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