Clark Construction Group LLC

Brett Earnest leads Clark Construction Group’s project development and delivery efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

Brett is responsible for Clark’s construction efforts in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and the greater Pacific Northwest. He has worked on many notable projects in the region, including the Sea-Tac International Arrivals Facility, the Washington State Convention Center, the Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System Mental Health and Research Facility, the Washington State University Digital Classroom Building, and University of Washington Seismic Improvements.

Brett earned two bachelor’s degrees from Bucknell University in economics and business administration and management.

Brett was recognized as a Top Young Professional in the Northwest Region by Engineering-News Record in 2018.

Brian Abt serves as president of Clark Construction’s Building Group, providing executive management and overseeing national operations for the company’s vertical construction projects.

Clark's Building Group delivers assets of varying types in markets including health care, aviation, mission-critical, public assembly, sports and entertainment, education, residential and mixed-use, office, hospitality, and government across the United States.

Prior to being appointed president of the Building Group, Brian served as the chief executive officer of Clark’s Mid-Atlantic Region where he was responsible for the region’s day-to-day operations, including overall client satisfaction as well as the safety, quality, and timely completion of all projects.

Since joining Clark in 1985, Brian has provided leadership on some of the country’s most notable projects, including Nationals Park, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and The Wharf.

Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Brian is a member of the board for The 2030 Group, an organization committed to advancing regional solutions that enable a strong regional economy, strengthen continued employment opportunities, sustain economic development, and ensure high quality of life for current and future residents in the Washington DC-area.

David Beck oversees risk management at Clark Construction Group. 

David is responsible for insurance procurement and administration, as well as implementing strategies to minimize risk on new and ongoing work.

Prior to joining Clark, David served as a partner at the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, where he primarily focused on construction and insurance matters.

David earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Utah and a juris doctor from the College of William & Mary.

Eric leads Clark Construction Group’s project delivery efforts in the Pacific Northwest.

Prior to joining Clark, Eric served as operations manager at Andersen Construction where he oversaw project operations, recruiting, and team building in the Washington Region. Eric’s career has also included roles with DPR and Sierra Construction. Over the last two decades, Eric has delivered projects of varying types across sectors including healthcare, high-rise residential, retail, and high-tech.

Eric earned his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Washington State University and attended the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business Executive Development Program.

Sameer leads Clark’s Asset Solutions Group, a division that offers technology, advisory, capital, and turnkey services spanning an asset’s lifecycle. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction of Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, S2N Technology Group, Carta Advisors, and Coda.

Sameer, a member of Clark’s executive leadership team, is also responsible for the organization’s corporate planning, strategy, innovation, risk management, and information technology functions.

Sameer previously served as Clark’s chief financial officer where he was responsible for overseeing the company’s financial activities.

Prior to joining Clark, Sameer served as managing director and director of corporate development at The Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, where he focused on firm strategy and planning, firm acquisitions, fundraising initiatives, new product development, and strategic relationships. 

Sameer’s career has also included roles with Bain Capital, Advent International, and McKinsey & Company.

Sameer earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard University and a master of business administration from Harvard Business School.

Sameer serves on the board of The Potomac School, and as part of the Dean’s Leadership Council at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. In 2019, Sameer was a Washington Business Journal C-Suite Awards recipient.