Chet Walker

Chet comes from an incredible family legacy of home builders and contractors. On his father’s side, his great grandpa worked as a construction worker on Wake Island when Japan invaded Pearl Harbor and later Wake Island. His Great Grandpa was then taken prisoner of war, but that is a story for another day. His grandpa on his mother’s side started a thriving home building business in Arizona that continues under family management to this day. From those early beginnings his father, multiple uncles, brothers, cousins and aunts all contribute to the creation of amazing construction projects. It is safe to say that building is in Chet’s blood.

At a very young age, Chet began working for his family house painting business, painting interior and exterior homes within the Idaho Treasure Valley. That experience and skill set led him to become a manager of a construction business putting him and his wife through college. He graduated with honors from BYUI-Idaho in Construction Management with a minor in Business. Chet worked for a large construction firm (Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.) for nearly nine years where he quickly grew to upper management. He worked on projects in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas, managing projects ranging from $44 million dollars to $350 million dollars. Chet is known for his honest and positive attitude, his ability to successfully complete time sensitive projects while staying within budget. His ability to gain the trust and confidence of the people he works with sets him apart from others. Chet’s goal with being the Owner of Fortify Construction Co. is to create an enjoyable and comfortable building experience.