Stories

Remembering the D in DPR

This article is included in the Great Things: Issue 5 edition of the DPR Newsletter.

Thank you, Doug for your audacious vision, leadership, unwavering trust and commitment to the greater good. Your distinctive impact on all of us at DPR Construction, the industry and the world around you will continue in our desire to build great things.

Learn more about Doug's impact on DPR, the industry and the world.

Peter, Eric, Ron, Doug, Peter

Doug Woods, the D in DPR, passed away peacefully at his home on May 19 at the age of 70. Doug co-founded DPR with Peter Nosler and Ron Davidowski in 1990.

Guided by a strong sense of purpose (We Exist to Build Great Things.®) and four core values (integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness, ever forward), the three “lettermen” built DPR on trust, shared leadership and collaboration. As a founding member of DPR’s Management Committee until 2017 and a member of the Board of Directors, Doug loved construction—building great projects, great teams, great relationships and a great company.

His passion for building went hand in hand with his love of people and that love was felt deeply by everyone around him. He was a caring father, partner, mentor, coach and friend.

Ever Forward, Doug. DPR misses you every day.

Words of wisdom: Doug talks about breaking down barriers and loving what you do every day.