
Design-Build Construction Leaders
ARCO Design/Build (ARCO) is a leader in the industrial construction industry with hundreds of associates across the nation and offices in all major markets. ARCO offers the strength, presence, and resources of a $2.5 billion general contractor with the responsiveness of a local company.
The Memphis office opened in 2020 and is one of our newest additions. The ARCO team led by Division Manager Joel Olson has seen tremendous market growth. This office opened to expand ARCO’s design/build industry leadership in the Southeast. The Memphis team brings their expertise to the area and will continue to grow relationships both locally and nationally.
ARCO is a full-service design-build general contracting firm recognized as an industry leader. We offer a turnkey approach to commercial construction concentrating on industrial warehouses/distribution centers, cold storage facilities, light industrial manufacturing, self-storage, as well as office and tenant improvement projects.
The design-build approach offers a variety of benefits including streamlined processes, expedited schedules, and reduced client risk. Because of our expansive reach, we offer the responsiveness and understanding of a local company while still being able to help our clients succeed all over the country.
We see ourselves as an extension of your team and strive to understand every aspect of your business. We go where you grow!
Let’s discuss your next design-build project and how our team can help you.
Memphis
Office: 901.440.4711
6363 Poplar Avenue • Suite 240 • Memphis, TN 38119
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ARCO Memphis Leaders
Jake Stefan
CEO
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Joe Matthews
President
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Joel Olson
Division Manager
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Jake Stefan
CEO
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Hometown: Chicago, IL
College/Degree: Marquette University, Civil Engineering
Experience: 22 years, with a deep knowledge of industrial projects serving various industries from food and pharmaceutical distribution to e-commerce and speculative development.
Other Activities: Senior crew leader for Atlanta Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, distinguished clown for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, active member of the Construction Engineering Advisory Board, Senior design mentor, guest lecturer, coop engineering education employer (Marquette), and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Joe Matthews
President
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College/Degree: Clemson University, Construction Science Management
Experience: 20 years, with a deep knowledge of industrial projects serving various industries from light manufacturing to speculative development.
Other Activities: Hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and three sons.
Joel Olson
Division Manager
ARCO Design/Build Memphis
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
College/Degree: Auburn University, Building Construction
Experience: Nine years of service as a design-build general contractor in the commercial construction industry concentrating on light industrial, distribution centers, manufacturing, cold storage and offices for both new construction and tenant improvements. Started the ARCO Design/Build Memphis office in Memphis, TN.
Other Activities: Traveling, hunting, fishing, skiing and spending time with his wife.