Seattle Construction & Development

Maria has successfully managed the development of 65+ mixed use residential housing projects totaling over $1 billion worth of real estate development projects in Seattle. Ms. Barrientos has been named one of the most influential urban-infill developers in Seattle, a 2015 Puget Sound Business Journal “Woman of Influence”, and is categorized by her peers as innovative, thoughtful, and creative - creating housing that incorporates many forward-looking trends. Maria has also been called a “solution-based” community developer by many. Maria also spends considerable amounts of time as a volunteer with numerous community-based organizations, particularly on Capitol Hill, Uptown, and the University District. As a company, Barrientos Ryan has a unique niche in Seattle, developing in the dense neighborhoods surrounding downtown focused on place-making and customizing their projects to meet the needs of the people who will live in the homes they build.

Born and raised in Alabama, KK graduated from Auburn University with an undergraduate degree in Building Construction and a graduate degree in Architecture. She started her career in single family residential in 2009 before moving to California with Clark Construction Group in 2013 after graduate school. KK completed Highland Hospital Acute Care Tower in Oakland, CA and United Airlines Tenant Improvements Projects at SFO before relocating to Pullman, WA to build the award winning Washington State University The Spark: Academic Innovation Building. KK moved to Seattle, WA in 2017 and is currently managing Clark's University of Washington projects. When they aren't traveling, KK and her girlfriend spend their spare time in West Seattle with their three dogs.

Philip Casto is Vice President and Senior Risk Consultant within the Risk Services division. He also leads the construction risk services speciality practice group. He has 14 years of experience in safety and health consulting with a particular focus on the construction and manufacturing industries. Phil is a recognized thought leader and is a regular contributor to risk and safety publications. He provides services to clients in the areas of risk mitigation, employee education, safety principles, regulatory compliance and worker’s compensation. Phil focuses on empowering clients to effectively manage risk with internal resources. Additionally, Phil is an authorized outreach instructor for OSHA 10 & 30-hour courses. Phil has been authorized by OSHA to teach both the general industry and construction industry safety courses. In 2018 Phil was recognized as a distinguished alumnus by his alma mater, Illinois State University.