Meet the Team

Wade Sousa

Principal - Preconstruction & Development

The Strategist & Client Advocate. As a native of Tipton, California, Wade combines deep local knowledge with high-level construction strategy. Holding a B.S. in Construction Management from Colorado State University, he leads West Sierra’s Preconstruction and Development divisions, focusing on the critical early phases where project success is defined.

Professional Background: Wade brings a unique "Owner’s Perspective" to General Contracting. Prior to co-founding West Sierra, he served as the Construction Project Manager for a major financial institution, acting as the Owner's Representative. In this capacity, he successfully oversaw a $60 Million Corporate Center, along with numerous branch builds and remodels. This experience managing capital from the client’s side gives him a distinct advantage in protecting owner interests, managing budgets, and navigating the development lifecycle.

Core Expertise: With 8 years of industry leadership, Wade’s portfolio spans diverse sectors including Multifamily, Industrial Tilt-Up, Healthcare, Hospitality, Office, and Education. Whether developing a new sports facility or renovating a clinical environment, his focus remains on cost certainty, constructability, and strategic planning.

Life Outside Construction: When he isn't value-engineering a project, Wade takes advantage of the Central Valley’s geography. He is an avid outdoorsman, most often found exploring the backcountry of the High Sierras.

Eric Beedle

Principal - Field Operations

Veteran Leadership. Master Builder. Eric brings the discipline of the U.S. Marine Corps and over 30 years of construction mastery to West Sierra. As the Principal of Field Operations, he runs his job sites with a regimented focus on safety, schedule, and quality control. A native of Three Rivers, Eric combines the precision of a military veteran with the detailed craftsmanship of a custom builder.

Professional Background: Eric’s career is defined by a commitment to excellence. Following his service in the United States Marine Corps, he returned to the construction industry with a unique perspective on logistics and team leadership. He spent years developing and building custom homes in the Sierra foothills—a background that instilled an obsession with detail. Transitioning to major commercial projects, he has successfully delivered complex Medical Clinics, large-scale 40,000 sq. ft. Religious Facilities, and Sports Facilities. He bridges the gap between the architectural plan and the reality of the field.

Core Expertise: Eric serves as the firm’s "Field General." His military background directly influences his approach to safety; holding an OSHA 30 certification, he enforces a culture of protection that exceeds industry standards. His leadership style is calm and decisive, allowing him to manage large subcontractor teams and complex site logistics without missing a deadline.

Life Outside Construction: Deeply rooted in the local community, Eric grew up in Three Rivers and maintains a strong connection to the foothills. Whether on a job site or in the backcountry, he operates with the integrity and drive of a Marine.