Company Officers
Matthew J. Reno
CEO-Founder / Director of Preconstruction
Matt earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of San Diego while he worked as an apprentice and journeyman carpenter. Reno Contracting, Inc. first started as a partnership called MQ Construction, but in May 1993, the firm’s name took its present form. As the Founder/CEO and owner of Reno Contracting, Inc., Matt originally focused on specializing in concrete tilt-up construction, and the company has since expanded to multi-story, steel-frame buildings, complex tenant improvements, laboratory facilities and sustainable projects, including solar. Since 1993, the company has developed strong industry relationships and a loyal client base, which includes The Blackmore Company, Kilroy Realty Corporation, Cisterra Development, Sudberry Properties, Marriott Hotels, and ResMed, among many others.
Philanthropic endeavors are important to Matt and Reno Contracting, so he gives generously to his favorite local charities: The Warrior Foundation, Big Brothers and Sisters of San Diego County, Navy League/Homefront San Diego, YMCA of San Diego, American Heart Association, Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, Armed Services YMCA, Multi-Cultural Contractors Association and many others. The Annual Reno Contracting Charity Golf Tournament raises money for the “Warrior Foundation” helping the wounded military coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Matt is a devoted father of two children, has been the coach and biggest fan of his children’s sports endeavors, and enjoys fishing, hunting and traveling with the family. His personal philosophy is, “You need to figure out what you want to be and then be the best at it.”
Walter J. Fegley
President / COO
After a two year commitment with Peace Corps in West Africa, Walt was hired in 1979 as the Assistant Director for a countrywide school construction program for World Bank Education Project. Offered the position of Director of that program in 1982, he opted to return to the U.S. and moved to San Diego shortly thereafter. In 1985 Walt’s career focus changed. He returned to school, attending Muir Technical College for Computerized Estimating and Construction Management, and in mid 1987, he resumed his construction career. In 1989, Walt joined Matt Reno, the new managing partner and co-owner of MQ Construction, as Project Manager/Estimator and in 1993 continued with Matt to assist in the establishment of Reno Contracting, Inc. Walt has been President of Reno Contracting since 2003, overseeing the company’s day to day and strategic operations. Reno Contracting, Inc. has completed more than $1.4 billion in construction since 2000, primarily build-to-suit negotiated work with repeat clients, and has garnered numerous awards for their work and people. Reno is 53% ESOP, and enjoys the reputation of an industry leader in Southern California construction.
Walt has been a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators, having served on the board of directors. Walt is on the board of the East County YMCA, and has been a supporter of the Y for many years. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Associated General Contractors (AGC), San Diego Chapter for a five-year period and is chair of the AGC Environmental Stewardship Committee. Walt is a LEED Accredited Professional and in 2009 established Reno Contracting Efficient Sustainable Practices to focus the company’s client services and success in the new Sustainable Economy. He enjoys the Martial Art of Tang Soo Do, hunting, fishing, and playing blues guitar. He is grateful for all of the wonderful life opportunities he has had, and his family - his wife Carole, and their children, Julia and Ryan - is his greatest blessing.