About Us

Built On Trust

At Cattlemen Construction Services, we believe trust is earned through hard work, honest dealing, and showing up when things get difficult.

Inspired by the resilience and stewardship of true cattlemen, our company was built on the idea that construction is more than managing schedules and budgets — it is protecting our clients’ vision, capital, and reputation.

We provide general contracting, construction management, owner’s representation, and development services throughout Texas with a focus on disciplined execution, clear communication, and solutions-oriented leadership.

Whether navigating complex construction challenges or helping clients bring new developments to life, our team is committed to going the extra mile and delivering results that stand the test of time.

Our approach is simple:

CATTLEMEN

Ready to Put Boots on the Ground?

Every great project starts with the right partner — and we are ready to go to work for you.

The Leadership Behind the Projects

At Cattlemen Construction Services, we hang our hats on building strong relationships and delivering trusted construction solutions with integrity and diligence. Our team is committed to adding value to every project while helping clients protect their vision and budget.

Ryan Blankers

Co-Founder

Eric Diaz

Co-Founder

The Cattlemen Way

Built on grit, integrity, and hard earned experience, The Cattlemen Way is more than a set of values. It is how we lead projects, serve clients, and show up every day ready to do honest work and finish strong.

Protect the Herd

We look out for our clients, partners, and crews like family.

Run Toward the Storm

We face challenges head on with confidence and accountability.

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Do Honest Work

We believe quality craftsmanship and integrity still matter.

Finish Strong

We stay committed from groundbreaking to final turnover.

Earn Trust Daily

Strong relationships are built through consistency and transparency.

Stay Hungry

We keep pushing forward, learning, improving, and raising the standard.

Ryan Blankers

Co-Founder:

Since college, Ryan has worked for multiple top general contractors in Field Engineering and Project Management roles. His experience ranges across multiple trades, with involvement in over $1B of commercial building.   

Prior to co-founding Cattlemen Construction Services, Ryan acted as a Construction Manager for a commercial real estate development firm, leading national accounts and relationships in CRE.  This included overseeing a rapidly expanding preferred development pipeline while delivering over 35 ground-up developments across the United States and dozens of other CRE build to suits.

Ryan attended Iowa State University, where he earned a Civil Engineering degree, and currently holds his EIT license.

Eric Diaz

Co-Founder:

Eric started working for his family in heavy-highway & bridge construction at a young age. He eventually shed his toolbelt and moved into commercial construction as a superintendent while attending college. Eric learned commercial construction as he worked for several of the largest premier contractors in the United States. He has personally been involved in building over $2.5B combined contract values across several high-end commercial construction projects including high-rises, hospitality, and a multi-purpose sports arena; including projects ranging from $180M – $550M.

Upon leaving the contracting world, Eric lead and developed the Construction Division for a large national commercial real estate development firm and successfully built over $1B in developments across the U.S.; this included overseeing hundreds of build to suit developments in retail, restaurant, office, and other types of commercial assets. 

Eric met his wife while attending Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. There he worked full-time in heavy-civil & commercial construction, while gaining his B.S. in Construction Science.