POULSBO — Tim Ryan Construction, Inc. (TRC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary in commercial construction.

In 1957, after serving in the military, Tim Ryan started TRC from the back of his pickup truck as a means of making ends meet and providing for his family. Following his father’s legacy in construction, his faith and persistence paid off. Today, TRC is a prominent general contractor in Kitsap County.

Tim Ryan’s legacy continues with sons, Dan and Kevin Ryan; and daughter, Colleen Crabtree. Together, the family management team provides more than 120 years of construction experience, along with degrees in business administration, construction management, and LEED certification.

The original one-man business has grown over the years to a team of 24 employees. The company’s projects include commercial, educational, professional office, recreational and community, and tenant improvements and renovation.

TRC’s development portfolio includes Harrison Bainbridge, Clear Creek Centre in Silverdale, the Suquamish Museum, Trophy Lake Golf Course in Port Orchard, Village Green Community Center in Kingston, and West Sound Academy in Poulsbo.

“Our business philosophy at TRC remains unchanged,” a company anniversary announcement stated. “It is still based on the honor and commitment to a time when your handshake was your bond. There may be more paper involved today, but our beliefs are still the same; we create partnerships and a sense of community in doing business with our clients.

“Thank you to all the local community for continuing to trust us with your building dreams and needs.”