Shimmick Appoints 27-Year Construction Veteran Sarah Tacker as COO
Shimmick appointed Sarah Tacker as Executive Vice President and COO on April 28, 2026, tasking her with overseeing operational functions and driving process improvements as the company scales. Tacker joins with 27 years of construction industry experience, most recently leading Northern California operations at FlatironDragados.
1. Executive Appointment
On April 28, 2026, Shimmick Corporation named Sarah Tacker as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, she will oversee all operational functions and report directly to CEO Ural Yal.
2. Professional Background
Tacker brings 27 years of construction industry experience, having most recently served as Vice President and District Manager at FlatironDragados. There she led business strategy, financial performance and workforce development across Northern California.
3. Strategic Impact
Her mandate at Shimmick focuses on strengthening execution, improving processes and ensuring consistent performance as the company pursues its next phase of growth in infrastructure solutions.