Founders Award Winner: Eric Van Why

Eric Van Why is a seasoned and well-respected Superintendent demonstrating the highest levels of integrity and professionalism both within our organization and the construction industry. That is why he received the 2020 CWC Founders Award, the highest honor received internally at CWC. Recently serving on two internal committees focused on Best Practices for Project Management and Employee Culture & Recognition, Eric is committed to CWC’s high safety standards, success, and overall employee satisfaction.

Max Zarate, Project Manager, says this about Eric, “Your exemplary work at Metropolitan Club has been great. You’ve provided leadership for us.”

Eric has worked on CWC’s most noteworthy projects, including Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, Edgewood Recreation Center and he is currently working on the Metropolitan Club Addition. He also volunteers his time working with the community. While leading the Kenilworth Recreation Center development, he met with the Kenilworth community on a consistent basis incorporating their desires and feedback on the project and keeping them informed of its status. Outside of work, he has traveled to Honduras on three separate occasions building homes for ProPapa Missions America and has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Congratulations on winning the Founders Award, Eric!

Eric Van Why has been a Superintendent with Coakley & Williams Construction for over 6 years.

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