01 Dec Shimmick Names Ural Yal as CEO
Shimmick announced the appointment of Ural Yal as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective December 2, 2024. He succeeds Steve Richards, who retired after a distinguished 43-year career with Shimmick and its predecessors.
Yal brings more than 26 years of experience in infrastructure construction, having led major water and transportation projects across the U.S., with a strong focus on California. He previously served as Executive Vice President at Flatiron Construction, where he spearheaded collaborative delivery models and growth into new markets.
The leadership transition marks a new chapter for Shimmick as it continues to expand its capabilities in complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects. Richards will continue to serve in an advisory role through the transition and remain on the Board until the 2025 annual meeting.