DAVE SMILGYS, Director of Development
Dave Smilgys serves as director of development for R.D. Olson Development. In this position, Smilgys oversees day-to-day management, due diligence, concept and design development, governmental approvals, building technology and construction cost control for the firm. Smilgys brings more than 20 years of experience in the planning, architecture and construction industries.
Prior to joining R.D. Olson Development, Smilgys provided operations and project management expertise for Clark Construction and the Disneyland Resort. He has managed the construction of several significant entertainment and sports facilities including the 10,260-seat USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA, a 15,000-seat Savemart Center for Fresno State University in Fresno, CA, and the construction of Disney’s California Adventure Paradise Pier in Anaheim, CA.
Smilgys earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Ball State University. He is also a licensed architect.