1947 is when it all started. William R. Hunter began constructing concrete-lined ditches for farmers across the East Valley, forming Hunter Ditch Lining (HDL) a year later. Armando Taddei joined HDL working closely with Mr. Hunter for several years before purchasing HDL.
1961 Armando and his wife, Dr. Mirian Taddei, purchased HDL and founded Hunter Contracting Co. (Hunter). Hunter originally began as a heavy construction company specializing in roads and highways. The business has expanded to include all phases of transportation construction, water and wastewater, bridges and structures, underground utilities and rehabilitation, irrigation and flood control, site development, and park and recreation.
1947
1947
William Hunter Starts constructing concrete-lined ditches for Farmers across the East Valley.
1948
1948
Hunter Ditch Lining is formed.
1961
1961
Armando Taddei expands business, creating Hunter Contracting Co. (Hunter) in Gilbert, AZ.
1989
1961
Armando Taddei, Founder and CEO serves as President. His wife, Dr. Mirian Taddei, serves on the Board of Directors.
1993
1989
Hunter expands into the industrial market.
1993
1993
Opening of Tucson branch.
2000
Steve Padilla is appointed as President of Hunter.
2001
Hunter acquires the
Con-Arch™ product line.
2015
2015
Rob Padilla accepts a promotion to serve as President of Hunter.
2015
2015
Steve Padilla is appointed to serve as CEO of Hunter.
2017
2017
Third generation of Taddei Family members. Max Taddei and Amy Ostwinkle become new leaders of Hunter. Max serves as CEO, and Amy is on the Board of Directors.
2017
2017
Hunter Transforms its core groups into seven segments with project sponsors to lead them.
2018
2018
Hunter appoints Chuck English as President of Hunter.
2019
2019
Hunter expands its underground utility services to include manhole rehabilitation coating services.
Current
Current
Hunter continues to thrive in various markets of civil construction. HDL provides ditch lining services for local farmers.