Martin A. Harmon, President
Western Care Construction Company, Inc.
Martin A. Harmon has devoted his life to senior care and excellence in construction for the last 50+ years—and he’s still going strong!
Recognizing that dignity and quality of life are as essential as functional design and sound building principles, Mr. Harmon brings a unique sensitivity and intelligence to each project. A native Californian, Martin grew up in a large family during World War II, when times were particularly difficult. When he was just nine years old, Martin started working and, even in those early years, he had an innate entrepreneurial spirit and a strong work ethic. He worked in the meat industry and opened his own market and meat-packing company as a teenager.
At the age of 27, inspired by his mother’s interest in caring for the elderly, Martin purchased his first nursing home in Auburn, California. He realized soon thereafter that he had found his calling and thrived in his pursuit of acquiring more senior living facilities and other real estate holdings. As a natural result of these aspirations, he became a licensed General Contractor, which enabled him to create new structures from the ground up. He is licensed in all of the following classifications:
- A – General Engineering Contractor
- B – General Building Contractor
- C10 – Electrical
- C16 – Fire Protection Contractor
- C20 – Heating, Ventilating & Air-Conditioning
- C21 – Building Moving and Demolition
- C36 – Plumbing
As a prominent real estate developer, with holdings across the State of California, and in several other states, Mr. Harmon has made his mark in this challenging industry. Along the way, he obtained his Nursing Home Administrator’s license and also founded Western Care Construction Company, Inc., Horizon West Healthcare, Inc., and Platinum Living Services, Inc., among other companies. Over the years, he has developed long-term, collaborative relationships with well-respected development and financial partners, often allowing him to respond more readily to viable opportunities so that his companies can continue to lead the industry, even in times of market contraction.
The companies have been actively involved in the development of residential and commercial subdivisions, medical and professional office buildings, shopping centers, apartment complexes, a luxury golf course, and various other real estate ventures and partnerships.
Mr. Harmon is a craftsman in the true sense of the word and takes a great deal of pride in every detail of his work and that of his staff. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Harmon has been described as a strong, charismatic leader and a consummate “hands-on” visionary, who is active in charitable activities to assist those in need.
