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Ryan Shanahan

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Quality Assurance Manager at Walsh Construction Co.
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Ryan Shanahan is a Quality Assurance Manager at Walsh Construction Co. with deep expertise in green building programs, energy modeling, and high-performance construction. A Northeastern University graduate, he is a Certified Passive House Consultant and has published articles in several industry magazines, showcasing his technical knowledge in sustainable building.

A self-described "Building Science Geek, " Ryan is passionate about sustainable architecture, craftsmanship, and building electrification. He is a recognized advocate for energy efficiency, formerly hosting "The Retrofit Podcast" and presenting on zero-carbon and resilient buildings. His work is driven by a belief that the future is efficient, electric, and renewable.

He successfully retrofitted his 1907 Portland home to be a net-zero energy producer, a project featured on home tours and in CNBCs "Make It" series.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Quality Assurance Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Zero Energy Homes
He has extensive experience managing zero-energy certifications and personally converted his own 116-year-old home into a net-zero property.
Building Electrification
His personal mantra is "the future is efficient, electric, and renewable, " and he has focused professionally on helping customers go all-electric.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Quality Assurance Manager
Walsh Construction Co.
1-2023 - 6-2023
Host of The Retrofit Podcast
Green Building Advisor
5-2022 - 10-2024
Zero Energy Retrofits Manager
Birdsmouth Design-Build
1-2019 - 4-2022
Zero Energy Certifications Manager
Earth Advantage
1-2015 - 1-2019
Senior Green Building Consultant
Earth Advantage
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We are so excited to announce our newest Walsh team member! 🎉 Ryan Shanahan joins Walsh Construction Co.. Featured in Facebook
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Education
2007 - 2008
Certificate
Boston Architectural College
1999 - 2004
BS
Northeastern University
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