Howard Slater
President
Howard Slater has been instrumental in the planning and construction of over one million square feet of commercial, industrial, agricultural and service industry space in the North State totaling more than $80 million.
Certified as a LEED Accredited Professional (AP), Howard has a thorough understanding of the practices and principles of green building as well as the LEED Rating System.
As a second generation design-build contractor and developer, Howard’s understanding of every phase of planning and construction, including material and labor costing, regulatory changes, utility company structure and rules, zoning and land use issues and financing options, has earned him the respect of clients, subcontractors and peers.
In the office or in the field, Howard works with the Slater team to strategize the best direction for each project. His dedication and attention to clients’ needs help produce superior design-build projects consistently on time and on budget.
Prior to joining Slater & Son, Howard worked as a commercial real estate agent with Tracy Real Estate. Howard became a partial owner of Tracy in 1977 and continued with the company until 1979.
Howard and his father, Don, started D. H. Slater and Son, Inc. in 1978 as a construction and real estate development company. In 1982, Howard was named president of the company. At that time, Slater & Son moved primarily into design-build services and away from real estate development.
Howard received his BS from California State University, Chico and his MBA from UCLA Graduate School of Management. He is a LEED AP and licensed general contractor registered in California and Nevada.
Community Involvement
Butte County Economic Development, Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2005–Present
Chico Economic Planning Corporation (CEPCO), Executive Board 1985–Present, President 2003–2004
Chico Sunrise Rotary, Member since 2006, Board of Directors
North Valley Community Foundation, President 1995, 2001–2002, Board of Directors 1991–2002
Chico Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 1998–2000
ChicoPac, Founding Chairman 1998–2001
Leadership Chico, Co-founder 1991, Chairman 1991–1994
Valley Contractors Exchange, President 1995, Board of Directors 1991–1998
Chico Masonic Lodge, Master 1986
El Rancho Chico Little League, Founding Player Agent 1992–1996
PTA: Rosedale School, Chico Junior High, Chico Senior High
Notable Construction Projects
Garden Villa Phases I and II: 25,700 total Sq. Ft. Office and Retail Space. Structural steel stud construction with brick exterior.
Bidwell Presbyterian Church: Historic Church Remodel of Sanctuary and fellowship hall and add elevator tower.
Improvement Direct: 42,000 Sq. Ft. Corporate Headquarters for internet sales company. Engineered metal building with architectural metal façade/stucco/and storefront offices.
Stott Outdoor Advertising: 8,200 Sq. Ft. Office Building. Engineered metal building system with steel stud construction and 3 coats plaster.
Chuck Patterson Auto World: 11,000 Sq. Ft. New Auto Showroom and Offices. 2-story engineered metal building and steel stud construction with aluminum composite material and glass exterior skin.
Roseleaf Senior Care: Wood frame, stucco exterior.
CH2M Hill Engineering: 80,000 Sq. Ft., World wide mapping office. Concrete tilt-up with brick face.
Silberstein Building: 30,000 Sq. Ft. Historic Brick Office Building (Golden Rose Award).
Masonic Family Center: 19,500 Sq. Ft. Wood frame, brick clad.
Tri Valley Growers: 35,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion of the largest peach cannery in the world. 2 Story tilt up.
Chico Produce: 35,000 Sq. Ft. Concrete tilt up metal hybrid cold storage expansion.
UC Davis Medical Center: Medical Offices
Butte Community Bank: 3 Locations (Golden Rose Award). Wood Frame stucco exterior.
Camellia Courtyard at Christian and Johnson’s: Wood frame Office/Retail Complex (Golden Rose Award).
ASR/Airway Building: 100,800 Sq. Ft. Concrete tilt up metal hybrid warehouse production facility.
Notable Development Projects
Garden Walk Shopping Mall: 23,000 Sq. Ft. Retail in Downtown Chico, CA
166 East Eaton Road: 11,750 Sq. Ft. Office/Retail in Chico, CA
Pratt School Marketplace: 11,000 Sq. Ft. Retail/Office in Durham, CA
2525 Dominic Drive: 23,000 Sq. Ft. Office/Retail in Chico, CA
3880 Benatar Way: 18,000 Sq. Ft. Automotive Center in Chico, CA
555 Rio Lindo Avenue: 14,500 Sq. Ft. Office building in Chico, CA
912 W 1st Street: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Restaurant and bars historic renovation, Chico, CA
900 Fortress Street: 27,750 Sq. Ft. Chico, CA
Chico Technology Center: 42,000 Sq. Ft., Chico, CA