Ryan Young Joins Gilbane as Business Leader in Arizona
Industry veteran brings 20 years of construction experience to Gilbane’s growing Phoenix, Arizona team
Phoenix, Arizona – September 16, 2026 – Gilbane Building, a global leader in construction, announces that Ryan Young has joined the company as Business Leader in Arizona, bringing two decades of commercial construction experience across Arizona and the Southwest region.
In his new role, Young will lead Gilbane’s Arizona business, strengthening project delivery, developing teams, and building trusted relationships with clients and partners. His leadership will support Gilbane’s continued growth and operational excellence across the state.
“Ryan’s depth of experience across Arizona, combined with his operational leadership and commitment to developing people, will be a tremendous asset to Gilbane,” said Ryan Heeter, Vice President, West Division Leader. “He understands what it takes to bring teams together, strengthen execution, and build lasting relationships with clients and partners. We are excited to welcome Ryan to Gilbane and look forward to the leadership he will bring to our Arizona business.”
Young brings extensive experience in operational leadership, risk management, project delivery, and developing high-performing teams across higher education, life sciences, healthcare, corporate office, mission critical and advanced technology markets. His experience includes work with leading organizations and institutions across Arizona, including Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Plaza Companies, Capstone Development Partners, eBay, APS, Pima County, and Vanguard Healthcare.
“I am excited to join Gilbane and be part of a team with such a strong history and reputation in Arizona and across the industry,” said Young. “I look forward to working alongside our people, clients and partners to build on that foundation, strengthen our business, and help create opportunities for continued growth.”
Gilbane’s Phoenix office has served the Arizona construction market since 1999. The team works across higher education, healthcare, corporate commercial, municipalities, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, K-12, and multifamily markets. Young’s local knowledge and relationships will strengthen Gilbane’s ability to serve clients, partners and communities as the company continues to grow across the state.
Young earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Brown University. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Future for KIDS, reflecting his longstanding commitment to leadership and community involvement.
About Gilbane
Gilbane is the trusted leader in end-to-end solutions for the built environment, with integrated expertise across real estate investment, development, full-service construction, and property and facilities management.
Family-owned since 1870, Gilbane is one of the oldest and largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in the world. With more than 45 offices, and 4,000+ employees worldwide, Gilbane pairs global experience with deep community connections to empower clients to move from vision to long-term performance with confidence. Guided by values that put people first and prioritize innovation, Gilbane builds trust, strengthens communities, and is driven by a purpose to boldly shape the world. Learn more at gilbaneco.com.