Heartland Construction

Ovation at Meeker

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Kent, Washington

New Construction

Completed In 2023

218 Units

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Project Team: Project Manager: Ryan Ducken, Assistant Project Manager: Homero Valle
Ryan Ducken

Ryan Ducken

Project Manager

Ryan joined DevCo US Construction as Project Manager in June 2026, previously with the sister company, Heartland Construction, since November 2020. With over 15 years of experience managing multifamily, affordable housing, assisted living, and commercial projects, he consistently delivers high-quality results on time and under budget.

With a background as a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Construction Electrician (E5) in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Ryan brings disciplined leadership, a strong focus on safety and efficiency, and deep expertise in Procore and emerging construction technologies. He is passionate about leveraging innovation and technology to build thriving communities through smarter, more cost-effective construction practices.

Homero Valle

Homero Valle

Assistant Project Manager

Homero joined DevCo US Construction in January 2026 and currently serves as an Assistant Project Manager in Washington. Prior to this role, he was the Assistant Project Manager and the Assistant Superintendent on several multifamily developments for over four years with Heartland Construction.

He is a graduate of the University of Washington Construction Management program and is driven by a determination to make every project look and perform its best. His favorite phases of construction are civil, structural, and MEP work. Homero’s goal is to build lasting, meaningful relationships with the people who help design and build our projects.