Our People

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Bringing our vision to life

As an industry leader, we are powered by our people.

Hundreds of hands shape every AMS building. From the engineers who mold a vision to the skilled tradespeople who bring it to life, we’re driven by pride in what we build, a passion for what we do and a conviction that doing it well makes a difference—to the students who learn in our buildings and to the communities we serve.

AMS Leadership

Dan Sarich

PRESIDENT

Dan is an industry pioneer, dedicating more than 40 years of modular construction experience to expanding AMS from a small family business to California’s leading modular school manufacturer. As President, Dan oversees all aspects of financial management, bidding, estimating, procurement and logistics, … building productive long-term relationships throughout the supply chain, construction industry and educational community. Dan focuses on systematizing cost and energy efficiencies to make modular building an affordable, high-quality solution for the expansion and modernization of California schools. A graduate of the University of Oregon, Dan is active in industry organizations and served as past president of the School Facilities Manufacturer’s Association.

Tony Sarich

VP OF OPERATIONS

Tony has spearheaded the expansion of both AMS and the industry, reshaping production and fostering change to reconceive what a modular building can be—and do. As VP of Operations, Tony is part general contractor, part marketing pioneer and part brand ambassador, playing a pivotal role in growing … new markets leveraging new technology and increasing awareness for green building and the company’s high performance GEN7 line. Tony established AMS as a leader in sustainable enterprise, reducing energy usage at the AMS factory through daylighting and high-efficiency systems, while eliminating 90% of waste through recycling and efficient purchasing. He positioned AMS as LEED® and CHPS® specialists, bringing cutting-edge sustainability to modular construction. With more than 20 years experience in the modular field, Tony channels both expertise and vision into creating the ideal 21st century learning environment, integrating new technology to support innovative teaching practices and promote environmental stewardship in schools and in the community.

Honesty. Integrity. Hard work. We build responsibly and we treat people right, earning trust by keeping our word, honoring our promises and being fair and transparent in everything we do. It’s how we’ve always done business and why people want to do business with us.

Dan Sarich

President
AMS

Innovation is in our company DNA. We’re always looking forward to where we want to be as a company, then finding the fastest way to get there. We’re change leaders, creating better solutions, developing smarter technology and designing timeless spaces that redefine what’s possible.

Tony Sarich

VP of Operations
AMS

Diversity and inclusion are essential ingredients of successful teams. It’s about collaboration, hearing different ideas and considering all points of view. We come up with more creative solutions because we start from a place where every opinion has value.

Scott Wade

Director of Engineering
AMS

People are our greatest asset. We build a personal relationship with every client and look out for their best interests. We listen to what they want, understand what they need and work with them to build the best building for their budget.

Jim Wallace

Director of Sales
American Modular Systems

Our vision is simple

Innovate. Excel. Empower. Connect.

Our core values are a mindset that extends throughout our company. What drives us, defines us and sets us apart are the strong relationships we build, the exceptional service we provide and our unwavering commitment to creating highly innovative, high-quality buildings that empower others to achieve and succeed.

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