MATTHEW L. SAMS
Current Position
Director of Operations, S.C. Wright Construction, Inc. in California,
Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Utah, South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona,
Oregon and Washington. Registered General Builder in State of Texas.

Licenses and Designations

General Building Contractor, State of California License #796054
Home Improvement Contractor, State of California License #796054


Education

University of Portland – General Education
Palomar Community College – General Education


Special Studies

Introduction to Mold and Mildew, three-day course – Los Angeles, CA
Chitwood Energy Mgmt. Training, two-day course – San Diego, CA
Affordable Comfort West Conference, two-day course – Irwindale, CA
Construction Liability and Insurance Conference – Oakland, CA
California Mechanics Lien Law Remedies – San Diego, CA
Building For The Future – Los Angeles, CA

Professional Experience

Manager, Forensic/Litigation Department / Senior Project Manager / Senior
Cost Estimator / Designated Expert - Pacific Property Consultants,
Poway, California (1996 – 2003).

Vice President of International Development and Construction / Technical
Director- Villaland, Inc., San Diego, California (1984 – 1996).

Certified Arc and Mig Welder – Frank’ Welding, Escondido, California (1983
– 1984).

Landscape Construction and Maintenance – Dan-Ken Landscaping, San
Marcos, California (1982 – 1984).


Classes / Seminars Given

1997 – Moisture Intrusion, C.R.E.I.A. Regional Education, San Diego, CA
1998 – Cracks in Concrete, Superintendent Seminar, Santee, CA
1999 – 25 Most Common Defects, Superintendent Seminar, Rancho Mirage,
CA
2001 – Introduction to Litigation Inspection Procedures, Santee, CA
2001 – Construction Defect Litigation and Risk Reduction, Phoenix, AZ
2005 – Water Intrusion Through Windows – Nashua, NH
2005 – Water Intrusion Through Decks – Nashua, NH
2005 – Mock Trial – Nashua, NH
2006 – Flat Fee Contracts vs. Time & Material Contracts – Nashua, NH
2007 – Flat Fee Contracts vs. Time & Material Contracts – Nashua, NH


Memberships and Other Related Experience

DRI Member #292397
National Roofing Contractors Association
The Construction Specifications Institute
International Code Council
Window and Door Manufacturers Association
Building Industry Association of San Diego County
Forensic Expert Witness Association
American Concrete Institute
Western Construction Consultants Association
Insulation Contractors Association of America
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Southern Nevada Home Builders Association
Roof Consultants Institute
Community Associations Institute
National Commercial Builders Council
San Diego Insurance Adjusters Association
National Association of Home Builders
American Society of Testing and Materials
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Polyurea Development Association

Expertise. Perfomance. Results.