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After 34 years in business, RJS Construction is thriving. The woman-owned, Native American-owned small business is a full-service general contractor based in Yakima, Washington, but with an office in Vancouver as well. RJS, with Shannon Sevigny as president and CEO, has grown significantly in the past few years and totaled $26 million in revenue in 2023.

The company is continuing to meet challenges such as navigating the complex and competitive world of federal contracts and then complying with regulations while meeting project deadlines. Meanwhile, Sevigny is running the business while raising a large family.

But the 50-employee firm is still gaining attention. Recently, RJS, led by one of its female project managers, completed seismic upgrades in Eugene and Vancouver ahead of schedule and under budget. The client praised RJS, the firm states, for exceptional construction services and management.
Also, 23 percent of RJS’ employees are women, and many fill leadership roles.