Don Carlson took an unconventional path to the construction world—and it shows in the sharp eye and steady leadership he brings to every jobsite. After earning a degree in photography from Arizona State, he built a career in sports photography before trading the lens for a toolbelt and diving headfirst into construction.
What started with custom home carpentry quickly turned into a passion for building smarter, safer projects. Don worked his way up, becoming a lead carpenter and earning key certifications along the way—including CQC, EM 385, OSHA 30, and CPR/First Aid. Now, with 20+ years in the field, he brings deep expertise in federal design/build and design/bid/build work, with a sharp focus on quality, compliance, and jobsite safety.
For the past 8+ years, Don has been a core part of the Martinez team, trusted for his steady presence, clear communication, and deep technical know-how. He’s equally focused on client needs and field execution—keeping teams aligned, standards high, and work moving with precision and professionalism.
Off the jobsite, Don’s usually watching—or dissecting—whatever game is on. He’s a die-hard sports fan, a camping regular, and known for his dry sense of humor that shows up just as reliably as his jobsite checklist.
Don Carlson took an unconventional path to the construction world—and it shows in the sharp eye and steady leadership he brings to every jobsite. After earning a degree in photography from Arizona State, he built a career in sports photography before trading the lens for a toolbelt and diving headfirst into construction.
What started with custom home carpentry quickly turned into a passion for building smarter, safer projects. Don worked his way up, becoming a lead carpenter and earning key certifications along the way—including CQC, EM 385, OSHA 30, and CPR/First Aid. Now, with 20+ years in the field, he brings deep expertise in federal design/build and design/bid/build work, with a sharp focus on quality, compliance, and jobsite safety.
For the past 8+ years, Don has been a core part of the Martinez team, trusted for his steady presence, clear communication, and deep technical know-how. He’s equally focused on client needs and field execution—keeping teams aligned, standards high, and work moving with precision and professionalism.
Off the jobsite, Don’s usually watching—or dissecting—whatever game is on. He’s a die-hard sports fan, a camping regular, and known for his dry sense of humor that shows up just as reliably as his jobsite checklist.
