Jim Tilton

Jim Tilton left Oregon in 1988 to start the California branch of McCormack Pacific Construction, which was renamed Tilton Pacific Construction in 1995. Over the decades, Jim has overseen a substantial legacy of accomplishments. His leadership has grown TPC from a small local builder to a large multi-state regional contractor. As CEO, Jim continues to oversee the company’s financials and inspires everyone at TPC daily to live up to the Tilton name. His favorite part of construction is problem-solving and the sense of accomplishment, whether it’s delivering a bid, winning a project, or being part of the construction process from start to finish.

Education & Credentials:

• MS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structural Engineering), University of Washington
• BS in Civil Engineering, University of Washington
• LEED Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute

Get to Know Jim:

• Most proud of: Seeing how successful everyone around him has become.
• Favorite causes: Jim is very involved with WellSpace Health20, spending years on board and started the fourth term as chair in 2020.
• Guiding words: “Do the right thing, for the right reason.”
• Fun fact: He’s had a ham radio license (K7WXV) for more than 50 years.  Jim loves to play the clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax in his concert band.