Edwardsville man named St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40

As the vice president of St. Louis construction company Tarlton Corp., Edwardsville resident Matthew Pfund is a mover and shaker in the local building industry.

His company has been involved in some high-profile projects including the Saint Louis Art Museum expansion and its current project: the construction of the Olin School of Business for Washington University.

His rise in the company's rank from starting as an intern 18 years ago to being in charge of multi-million-dollar construction projects has resulted in Pfund being named one of the 2013 40 under 40 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Pfund (pronounced fund)took some time last week to chat about who he is and what he does.

Question: Why did you choose Edwardsville as a community to live in?

Answer: I was drawn to Edwardsville by the university (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville). Edwardsville reminds me a lot of the Sycamore/Dekalb area in which I grew up: small town/rural atmosphere, great people, great schools, active community, all nearby a larger metro area. Ive been in Edwardsville for 20 years now and enjoy it more every day. My wife and I are both active in the community.

Q: What does a construction manager do?

A: A construction manager is responsible for delivering construction projects whether from the ground up or renovations. We manage subcontractors, labor, materials, weather, schedules, contracts and budgets. Our best value comes from being involved during the design process where we can influence constructability and capitalize on efficiencies.

Q: How long has you been doing this type of work?

A: I have always loved to build things. I started a residential construction company while in high school, some of my first jobs were kitchen remodels and decks. I would read Time Life books when there was something I didnt know how to do.

Q: How did your raise in the ranks at Tarlton Corp. from intern to become vice president?

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Edwardsville man named St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40