After earning his degree from Texas A&M University (Class of 87), Doug began his career in California as a carpenter, field engineer, and superintendent. He joined E.E. Reed Construction Company in Houston in 1992 as a Project Manager and advanced to Vice President over the next 12 years with Zapalac/Reed Construction in Austin, part of the Reed Family of companies. In 2004, he moved to Virginia to become Executive Vice President, leading E.E. Reed Construction’s East Coast operations. In 2018, Doug became a partner with the Reed Family and President and COO of E.E. Reed Construction – East Coast, and in 2024 he assumed the role of CEO. With more than 35 years in the industry, he is a well-known leader in the Washington, D.C. construction market.

Doug has a longstanding record of service to both the industry and the community. He has guest lectured for universities and organizations across Virginia on project management, estimating, scheduling, and contract administration. He previously served on the executive board of Associated Builders and Contractors of Virginia and was its 2022 Chairman. He also encourages his leaders and team members to stay actively involved with ABC and other industry groups, including CREDA (formerly NAIOP) and 7×24 Exchange. In addition, Doug serves on the board of The Station Foundation and supports a range of community organizations through resources and project involvement that advance people-centered causes.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Building Construction from Texas A&M University. He lives in Round Hill, Virginia, with his wife Michele and two golden retrievers, Jackson and Stetson. Doug enjoys time with his family as well as reading, golf, hiking, surfing, and snow skiing.