About
We’ve been building confidence since 1987
At Wesely Thomas, we take pride in our local team of highly experienced and qualified project personnel who are dedicated to delivering quality construction services within our core market sectors. With their extensive expertise and deep understanding of the intricacies of Healthcare, Biopharma/Life Science, High-Tech Manufacturing, and Institutional projects, our team is well-equipped to meet the unique challenges and requirements of each endeavor.
Our personnel are not only skilled in their respective fields but also share a passion for excellence and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality in every aspect of their work. By leveraging their collective knowledge and capabilities, we ensure that our clients receive unparalleled service and exceptional results on every project we undertake. With Wesely Thomas, you can trust that your project will be in the hands of dedicated professionals who prioritize quality construction and client satisfaction above all else.
Core Values
We recognize our people and their importance
Our people are our most valuable resource.
We strive to attract the most experienced and qualified people. Why is this important? It is through the talents and experience of our people that we are able to deliver quality projects at the greatest value to our clients.
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to providing training and resources to our people to stay on the forefront of industry trends and technology and for them to pursue their personal and professional goals.
We value our client relationships
Our client relationships are based in personal connection.
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to meeting and exceeding our client’s needs, goals, and expectations. This dedication allows us to maintain relationships with clients that span decades of collaboration and successful projects.
We perform with a simple mindset – each of our clients is unique and our performance is tailored to meet those unique needs from start to finish. Wesely Thomas provides customized attention to detail and an individual approach to every project.
We take pride in our standards
Our company standards lead to success for both clients and us.
Our Mission Statement emphasizes that we will always conduct business in a safe, fair, honest, and ethical manner, striving not only to meet, but exceed our clients’ expectations.
Wesely Thomas is focused on quality, safety, and sustainability. Each of these standards work as an integrated methodology to produce exceptional projects delivered on-time, on-budget, and adherence to strict safety protocols.
We Care
Sustainability
We are committed to partner with our clients achieve their sustainability goals.
At Wesely Thomas, we are proactive and approach every project with the mindset of finding solutions that are the perfect fit for the client while furthering environmental stewardship through green practices and sustainable design. This proactive approach seeks to optimize overall performance, while paying close attention to the economic and operational priorities of our clients.
We provide ongoing opportunities to enhance our culture of sustainability, invest in learning opportunities for our people, and continue to achieve the evolving green building goals of our clients. Our team is encouraged to continue to learn and grow their knowledge and experience in innovative green technologies and processes. We are committed to achieving the environmental goals of our projects.
Community Involvement
Wesely Thomas team members share a belief in the importance of helping others and is passionate about giving back to the community.
We support our team members in both individual community service efforts, along with team building events through volunteering in a wide range of community opportunities to support schools and non-profit organizations through donations and sponsorships.
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to supporting and active participation in industry-related organizations in Southern California to educate both students and professionals and expand trade groups related to our core markets.
Executives
Wesely Thomas is led by a management team comprised of experienced industry professionals who are accessible and knowledgeable. Our clients will interact with the decision makers at Wesely Thomas. We don’t operate with multiple layers of project management thereby providing effective communication and positive results.
Terry Hillsten
Position: President / Project Executive
Phone: 805-432-6518
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Dignity Health, Amgen, Oaks Christian School, CBS Studios
Terry Hillsten, the president of Wesely Thomas General Contractors, leads a dedicated and experienced staff to construct cutting-edge healthcare, biopharma, life science, and high-tech manufacturing projects across Southern California.
With more than 34 years of construction experience, Terry provides project oversight at all levels from preconstruction to project close-out. He guides the construction process by ensuring that project goals remain paramount in decision-making and scheduling. Holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction at the University of Washington, Terry provides the team with feedback necessary to produce the highest quality, precise cost management, and adherence to the schedule. With his vast experience in laboratory design and healthcare construction Terry provides insights and solutions to clients, design professionals, and construction staff to produce exceptional results while maintaining project budgets and delivery dates.
John Morgan
Position: Vice President / Sr. Project Manager
Phone: 805-732-9262
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Kite, Takeda, Amgen, Naturemade Vitamins (Pharmavite), Caltech, USC
John Morgan leads the company’s pursuit of biopharma, life science, and high-tech manufacturing projects from concept, feasibility studies, construction, and commissioning.
John brings a wealth of experience from servicing clients across industries in life sciences, healthcare, technical manufacturing, clean rooms, and pharmaceuticals. He possesses over 30 years of experience in providing Design/Build and Design/Assist delivery methods for projects to provide the best delivery method for each individual project. Over his career, his previous roles include Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Estimator. This diverse experience allows John to keep the whole picture in sharp focus and provide leadership and direction to the entire team, ensuring high-quality results are delivered on time and within budget. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University.
Supriya Ghule
Position: Vice President / Sr. Project Manager
Phone: 805-341-7996
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Adventist Health, Dignity Health, Amgen, Kite, Takeda, UCLA
Supriya Ghule provides direction and oversight of healthcare projects throughout Southern California. Her experience and knowledge provide numerous healthcare providers with cost-effective and sustainable solutions.
Supriya brings a diverse and rich background of experience to the projects she leads. Her portfolio spans various sectors, including public works, institutional and research laboratories, Design/Build, TI’s and utility upgrades both domestically and internationally. Supriya excels in collaborating with design teams, user groups, and owner representatives to develop and direct project teams effectively. More recently she has taken on the healthcare project portfolio and has demonstrated success by having efficiently delivered projects in critical healthcare facilities by being a liaison between end-users and construction teams, ensuring seamless communication and project success. Her knowledge of HCAI codes and requirements positions her as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients across Southern California. Supriya holds a Master of Science in Building Construction with a focus in Construction Management from the University of Florida and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from India. With over 20 years of construction experience she excels in managing projects through the entire life cycle from pre-construction, contract negotiations to project turnover.
Mark Lundberg
Position: Director of Operations
Phone: 805-732-9116
Email: [email protected]
Notable Clients: Amgen, Takeda, Kite, Caltech, USC
Mark Lundberg oversees all field operations leading an experienced group of construction and safety personnel. Mark’s dynamic personality and decades of experience is a valuable resource in the success of our projects.
Over his 30 years of experience, Mark is responsible for directly supervising and/or overseeing dozens of challenging life science, healthcare, and technical manufacturing projects. He is an expert at carefully assessing and planning the means and methods to conduct work without disruption to the building occupants or operations. Mark is dedicated to the details and works to bring out the best in his field staff and subcontractors. Through his personal management skills, he has built strong trust, respect, and relationships with subcontractors and vendors, enabling him to elicit responsiveness and top-notch results from service providers. Mark’s expertise shines in planning and installing major specialty equipment, process machinery, and electrical systems in various facilities, including central plants, manufacturing plants, and sterile clean room facilities. His adeptness in navigating complex project landscapes has earned him a reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes in challenging environments.
Servicing Southern California Areas
Wesely Thomas offers exceptional construction services throughout a significant region of Southern California, spanning from Santa Barbara County in the north to Orange County in the south. We specialize in delivering personalized solutions with rapid responsiveness to the specific needs of healthcare, biopharma & life sciences, high-tech manufacturing, and institutional clients across our service area.
Newbury Park Office
Newbury Park Office serves as our company headquarters, overseeing client operations in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and Western Los Angeles County
El Segundo Office
El Segundo Office was established to support our growing client base in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, providing a local hub for biopharma & life science and high-tech manufacturing construction projects.
FAQs
Biopharma & Life Science
Wesely Thomas creates cutting-edge facilities for the Biopharma & Life Science sector including research & development laboratories, pilot plants. Biology laboratories. Freezer farms, and central plant upgrades.
We offer delivery system for construction that foster scientific and manufacturing excellence through collaboration to develop budget-driven solutions to meet staff nd equipment need and ensuring state of the art long-term functionality for clean/sterile environments.
Healthcare
We offer Design/Build and Construction Management delivery options to our healthcare clients to ensure uninterrupted patient care along with reliable budgets and timelines for construction.
Wesely Thomas performs a wide range of healthcare project types including acute care facilities, radiation oncology centers, infusion centers, outpatient clinics, medical office building, and medical research facilities.
High-Tech Manufacturing
We offer both Design/Build and Construction Management delivery options to develop customized strategies to optimize operational efficiency, ensure quality, and drive innovation.
Wesely Thomas specializes in high-tech manufacturing projects that provide cutting-edge solutions in a wide range of projects including Life Science facilities, cGMP manufacturing, clean rooms. Nutritional supplement facilities, robotic assisted production, production & packaging lines, warehousing material storage, and central plants
Institutional
We provide Construction Management services with the expertise of our qualified team to deliver projects that meet budgetary requirements while delivering the highest standards of quality.
Wesely Thomas is dedicated to providing exceptional construction and renovation services across a wide spectrum of institutional clientele. Our projects include schools & universities, museums & cultural centers, religious architecture, student housing, training & seminar centers.
Legacy Projects
Over four decades of dedicated craftsmanship,
WT proudly presents a diverse showcase of our achievements.
Here are some notable projects
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