Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> September 16, 2002

William Barton – Granite Construction Inc (gva)

William E. Barton is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Granite Construction Incorporated. William E. Barton is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Granite Construction Incorporated. Mr. Barton is a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in Accounting and Finance (1967) and Santa Clara University with a Masters in Business Administration (1973). Mr. Barton has been with Granite Construction since 1980. He has served in various capacities including Controller and Assistant Financial Officer, Treasurer and Cash Manager. Prior to coming to Granite, Mr. Barton worked for both Lockheed Missiles and Space Company and Spectra Flux, Inc. Mr. Barton is currently a member of the Financial Executives Institute and was formerly active with the Rotary Club of Freedom. In addition, he has served as a member of the board of directors for the Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, Peninsula Treasury Management Association and the Public Schools Foundation for Santa Cruz County. Mr. Barton is currently a director of Wilder Construction Company and TIC Holdings. Profile
TWST: Could you give us a short introduction to Granite

Construction?

Mr. Barton: Granite Construction Company is a heavy civil

contractor. Its scope is nationwide. It spans two divisions.