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Episode 121h 54m

He Never Planned to Lead a $500M Construction Company

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Rory Olson
CEO · McDonald Miller Facility Solutions
Sep 28, 2026

In this episode, Jonathan Cor interviews Rory Olson, CEO of McDonald Miller Facility Solutions. Rory shares the unexpected path that took him from mechanical engineer to leading a $500 million construction company, along with the career decisions that shaped his leadership along the way. They discuss saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities, building company culture, leadership, AI, data centers, developing future leaders, and the lessons learned from leading one of the largest construction companies in the Pacific Northwest.