Zoom
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM) (EDT)
Event Details

The CLC has created a new way for emerging professionals to network AND gain access to construction industry pros. The Coffee Chat platform is a brief Zoom meeting (30 minutes to 1 hour). Attendees have the opportunity to learn from and ask questions of a seasoned professional in the construction industry, as well as meet their peers. Find out how the pros got to where they are today.

Join in the conversation and have the opportunity to learn from the best.

Attendees will receive a $5 Starbucks Gift Card!

Matt Pentz, Executive Vice President, Rycon Construction

Matt Pentz is the Executive Vice President of Rycon Construction’s Philadelphia office, bringing 20 years of experience overseeing complex projects across multiple market sectors. Based at Two Logan Square, he leads regional operations, business development, client engagement, and project execution throughout the MidAtlantic.

Beginning his career as a project engineer and advancing through senior project management roles, Matt pairs strategic leadership with hands on operational expertise. He holds a B.S. in Building Construction Management from Purdue University and maintains a LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and ASHE Health Care Construction Certification.

Under Matt’s leadership, Rycon’s Philadelphia office has grown to more than 85 team members and has completed over 160 projects in seven states, spanning health care, higher education, retail, office, and government markets. The team has built lasting relationships with prominent clients including Temple University, Villanova University, University of Pennsylvania, Chick-fil-A, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Federal Realty, and Brandywine Realty Trust.

Recent notable projects include Temple’s Barnett College of Public Health, Temple’s Women’s Health Center, UPenn’s Lacross Locker Rooms, Villanova’s Bartley Hall Elevator Addition, Clifton Heights Middle School, Lower Bucks Government Service Center, and Cherry Hill Mall Redevelopment. 

As part of an employee owned ESOP and an ENR Top 400 Contractor, Rycon leverages national resources and local expertise to deliver quality construction solutions. Matt’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness, and innovation, positioning Rycon as a trusted construction manager and general contracting partner in the region. 


The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.

Additional Information
Event Contact:
Marybeth Gerdelmann
Contact Organization:
General Building Contractors Association | GBCA
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