13.Martin Walsh | Vice President Facilities Development at Sonic Automotive

<p>Martin is the Vice President of Facilities Development at Sonic Automotive , with more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, today Martin is responsible for the development, design, and construction of a nationwide portfolio of projects.  Martin is a strategic thinker with a focus on operational efficiency and business growth.</p> <p>During our conversation we talked about his upbringing in rural Ireland, migrating to United States to build a life and how to manage complexity in the fast-changing design and construction world.</p> <p>Talking to Martin I learned about work ethic, construction quality, team building and what is a no-excuse attitude to deliver a project with excellence.</p> <p>Martin’s email signature ends with this quote :“To think is easy. To act is hard. But the hardest thing in the world is to act in accordance with your thinking.” ― <a href= "https://el2.fourhourmail.com/c/gkuo6np72wh5hkg0lp/3wcphkhv70e0q/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvSm9oYW5uX1dvbGZnYW5nX3Zvbl9Hb2V0aGU=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</a></p>