Jose Eduardo Sandoval is president of Callado Concrete, a Diamond Certified company. He can be reached at (925) 350-6438 or by email.
Jose Eduardo Sandoval: A Concrete Career
By James Florence, Diamond Certified Resource Reporter
OAKLEY — Before he got into the concrete industry, Jose Eduardo Sandoval worked in banking as a loan officer. Though a seemingly incongruous transition, his prior experience tied in nicely with his new livelihood. “During my years as a loan officer, I gained a lot of experience interacting with people, so when I got hired to handle sales and customer service for Callado Concrete, it was a good fit,” he explains. “Sure, I didn’t spend my days in an office anymore, but I was still interacting with people and guiding them through a process, so it was fairly similar.” Later, when the company owner decided to retire, Eduardo stepped up to buy the business.
Today, as president of Callado Concrete, Eduardo says his favorite part of his job is transforming clients’ properties with new concrete. “I love the process of creating something from nothing. When the job starts, it’s just a blank canvas, but as we work and build, it becomes something beautiful that gives the homeowner more enjoyment of their property.”
A resident of Brentwood (where he lives with his wife and two daughters), Eduardo spends his time outside of work on a variety of pastimes. “I enjoy golfing and try to play once a week or at least every other week,” he details. “I also like to read and keep my mind occupied.” Additionally, Eduardo enjoys spending time with his family, whether at a weekend barbeque or on a vacation to their timeshare in Cancun.
In regard to a professional philosophy, Eduardo stresses the importance of communication in the customer-contractor relationship. “Communication is the most important thing,” he affirms. “We keep our customers updated throughout the entire process so they always know what’s happening. They really appreciate seeing the good work that we do and the efficiency with which we do it.”
Ask Me Anything!
Q: Are you an early bird or a night owl?
A: I’m an early bird.
Q: What’s your favorite sports team?
A: For football, it’s the Buffalo Bills, and for basketball, it’s the Golden State Warriors.
Q: Coffee or tea?
A: Coffee.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Somewhere in Europe, like France, Italy or England.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
A: Relax on my porch with a cup of hot coffee.
