McCarthy Brothers. Courtesy photos.
VENTURA COUNTY — McCarthy Companies proudly marks its 45th anniversary as a premier general contractor, construction manager, and multifamily developer headquartered in Ventura, California. Since its founding in 1980, the company has grown from a locally focused builder into a respected, full-service firm delivering high-quality housing and community-defining projects across California and emerging national markets.
“Forty-five years of growth have reinforced a core belief: we don’t just build homes—we create opportunity, stability, and long-term value for the communities we serve,” said Sarah McCarthy-Garcia, Partner. “As we look ahead, our focus remains on thoughtful expansion, innovation, and advancing housing options that will endure for generations.”
Over the past four and a half decades, McCarthy Companies has:
- Delivered thousands of homes and apartments across California, Arizona, Florida, Texas, and Idaho
- Developed more than 45 neighborhoods, strengthening communities in multiple regions
- Completed over 1,500 affordable housing units—with an additional 1,300 in preconstruction—including one-third located in the Tri-Counties and Western Los Angeles
- Expanded its impact in 2023 with the launch of Homes & Hope, a mission-driven affordable housing development platform
- Evolved into a full-service multifamily general contractor, construction manager, and developer with a portfolio exceeding $1 billion
Pete McCarthy.
Sarah McCarthy-Garcia
Tony Koelijmans
McCarthy’s diverse portfolio includes notable public–private partnership affordable housing communities such as Paseo Nuevo with the Oxnard Housing Authority, Castillo del Sol with Ventura Housing, and Willow Walk with the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo—each demonstrating the company’s capability to execute complex, community-centered developments.
Today, under the leadership of CEO Tony Koeijmans, COO Pete McCarthy, and CMO/Business Development Sarah McCarthy-Garcia, McCarthy Companies continues to advance its longstanding commitment to quality, partnership, and community impact. Guided by decades of disciplined growth and a strategic, forward-looking vision, the company has matured into a trusted regional and national builder. With deep Central Coast roots and an expanding footprint across multiple states, McCarthy remains dedicated to delivering projects that elevate communities and create lasting value.
McCarthy Companies – Founded in 1980, McCarthy Companies is a full-service multifamily general contractor, construction manager, and developer specializing in multifamily, single-family, senior, and mixed-use housing across both market-rate and affordable sectors. For 45 years, the company has managed and constructed exceptional residential projects across Southern and Central California, with ongoing nationwide expansion. McCarthy Companies manages every phase of the building process with an unwavering commitment to quality, integrity, transparent communication, and delivering value to every project. www.gomccarthy.com
