Brian Jaramillo, Chief Operating Officer and past President of Tilden-Coil Constructors was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Cal Poly Pomona during the university’s spring graduation ceremony.

Jaramillo’s journey from student to industry leader began in 1987 when he pursued a degree in construction engineering technology at Cal Poly Pomona. Jaramillo credits Cal Poly Pomona for providing him with technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills. A pivotal moment in his career was applying for a scholarship from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). This scholarship not only provided financial support but also led to an internship with Tilden-Coil, marking the start of his impressive 38-year career with the company.

Throughout his professional journey at Tilden-Coil Constructors, Jaramillo advanced from project intern to President of the company where he held the position for 15 years. During his time as the fourth President in the company's 86-year history, he re-structured the organization to increase its focus on client service which resulted in the development of the company's service model which was implemented in 2005. The service model now serves as the organization's leadership blueprint which aligns all employees toward serving clients in a predictable and consistent way. Jaramillo led the company through transformational growth as the result of his leadership and focus on client service.  In 2020, Jaramillo transitioned to Chief Operating Officer, where he is now even more focused on production effectiveness. His philosophy of embracing opportunities and fostering growth has inspired the many students and professionals he has worked with and mentored in his career.