“Leadership, Industry Knowledge, Poise and Communication”
As Chief Operating Officer and Principal of AGATE CONSTRUCTION, Lou Primak is responsible for enhancing communication with customers and leading and managing construction professionals in the pursuit and execution of Agate’s customers’ building programs and construction projects. Previously in the positions of Vice President, Regional Director and Operations Manager, Lou drives results in safety management, programming, design, field operations, procurement, project management, preconstruction, close out, commissioning and the LEED Certification process.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Arizona State University | 1986
University of Phoenix “Financial Strategies for Operational Managers” | 2009
Associated General Contractors, Advanced Management Program
OSHA 30 Certification
MSHA Safety Certification
Design Build Institute of America Certification
UNR Advanced Management Program
NAIOP Development Series Program
Several FMI Classes and Programs
Professional Organizations
AGC Board of Directors, Nevada Chapters
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties – President, Nevada Chapter | 2009
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Board of Directors | 2009-2011
Nevada Mining Association, Government Affairs Committee
CITC Board Member | 2014
Notable Projects
Silver Legacy Resort and Casino | Reno, NV | $200M
Ken‘s Foods | Las Vegas, NV | $15M
America West Arena | Phoenix, AZ | $100M
Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino | Palm Springs, CA | $70M
University of Nevada, Reno Student Union | Reno, NV | $50M
35+ years of experience
Over 30,000,000
BILLIONS of DOLLARS
