Our Story

Today, West CSI proudly operates from it's own 1-acre property and facility in Ridgefield, WA; home to our distribution center and offices where our teams collaborate to support clients with excellence.

Founded in 2008 from a home office, the company has grown into a trusted Division 8 and Division 10 supplier serving general contractors, developers, school districts, and design teams throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. From hospitality and healthcare projects to large mixed-use developments, K-12 campuses, and higher education facilities, we’ve partnered on work where performance, compliance, and coordinated delivery truly mater.

Built on Technical Strength

In the commercial openings world, details decide everything. A hinge, a closer, a key system, a fire label — each one impacts life safety, code compliance, durability, and long-term maintenance.

West CSI was founded with a commitment to technical accuracy. We don’t just quote materials. We study specifications, review door schedules, evaluate hardware sets, and identify conflicts before they become field problems. We work closely with general contractors and architects to develop complete, coordinated hardware solutions that meet ANSI, BHMA, UL, accessibility, and local jurisdiction requirements.

Our team is deeply involved in the architectural hardware community, pursuing advanced industry education and staying current on evolving codes and product innovations. That technical discipline allows us to confidently manage everything from straightforward tenant improvements to complex institutional facilities.

Relationships Matter

Over the years, West CSI has partnered with leading manufacturers across the industry and built strong relationships with contractors throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond.

We have supported major developments, school districts, hospitality brands, and multifamily projects — consistently delivering accurate submittals, coordinated hardware schedules, and dependable lead times.

We operate with a long-term mindset. Manufacturers value partners who understand their products technically. Contractors value suppliers who respond quickly, solve problems, and stand behind their commitments. We work hard to be both.

Evolving With The Industry

Construction is changing. Digital bidding platforms, AI-assisted estimating, automated workflows, and real-time schedule coordination are reshaping how projects move from concept to closeout.

West CSI is intentionally building systems that increase clarity and efficiency — from bid tracking and hardware schedule development to keying coordination and submittal management. We believe technology should support craftsmanship, not replace it.

Open Competition, Fair Specifications

We believe projects benefit when specifications are written fairly and competitively.

West CSI has become known for advocating open specifications that allow equal manufacturers to compete based on performance, testing, and value — not restrictive language. When appropriate, we prepare detailed substitution comparisons outlining standards, cycle testing, certifications, warranties, and lifecycle considerations so owners can make informed decisions.

Our goal is not just to win work. It’s to ensure the project receives compliant, high-quality products at a competitive price.

Who We Are Today

Today, Western Construction Specialties, Inc. is:

  • A technical Division 8 & 10 partner

  • A resource for contractors and architects during budgeting and design

  • A competitive advocate for open, compliant specifications

  • A dependable supplier of doors, frames, hardware, and electrified openings

But at our core, we remain what we started as — a company that takes pride in doing things the right way.

Every project is an opportunity to build something lasting — not just with steel and wood, but with reputation and trust.

Our Leadership Team

Matt Yackell

Matt has over three decades of experience in the commercial construction industry, where he has earned a reputation for technical excellence, practical problem‑solving, and an unwavering commitment to delivering results. Throughout his career, he has built deep expertise across doors, frames, hardware, and integrated building systems—knowledge that makes him a trusted partner to general contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders across the region.

Matt’s hands‑on approach and ability to navigate complex design, specification, and installation challenges have guided countless projects to successful completion. His combination of field experience, technical insight, and leadership has made him a recognized expert in his discipline and an essential contributor to every project he touches.

As the President and Owner of Western Construction Specialties, Inc., which he founded in 2008, Matt has grown the company from a small startup to a respected Division 8 and 10 supplier serving a diverse range of commercial clients. Before launching West CSI, he owned and operated a drywall company, gaining valuable entrepreneurial and construction management experience. Matt’s career began even earlier as a union carpenter, where he embraced every opportunity to learn the trade, eventually transitioning into an office role focused on estimating. Matt earned a Construction Management Certificate from Portland Community College.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys unwinding by spending time on his excavator and relaxing with his wife and their Savannah cats.

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Ashley Cline

Ashley began her career with the company in 2015 as an intern through Cascadia Tech Academy’s Office Program, quickly demonstrating her value to the team. As the business has expanded, so has Ashley’s expertise—growing into a highly capable project manager and estimator. Her meticulous attention to detail, strong grasp of project specifications, pricing analysis, and proposal development, along with her dedication to delivering quality products at competitive prices, have made her an essential contributor to the company’s ongoing success.

Recognized for her reliability and follow-through, Ashley takes pride in guiding projects from initial takeoff and budgeting through final closeout. Her skill in coordinating complex details and maintaining accuracy under pressure has earned her a well-deserved reputation for excellence.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys relaxing with a good book and spending quality time with her husband, son, and their three cats. She is also an active volunteer with her son’s baseball team.

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Lucas Cline

Lucas has been a dedicated member of the company since 2018. In his role as Superintendent, he leads our installation field team and manages day‑to‑day field operations. His steady leadership ensures every project is completed safely, delivered on time, and held to the highest quality standards. Highly adaptable and skilled across multiple areas, Lucas has also broadened his impact by contributing to estimating—where his hands‑on field knowledge brings practical accuracy to project assessments.

Outside of work, Lucas enjoys fishing, tackling house projects, and spending meaningful time with his family. He is also Head Coach of his son’s little league baseball team.

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Sarah Hester

Sarah joined the company in 2025. She built her career in human resources, where she developed a strong foundation in people operations, employee support, and organizational development. Today, she applies that expertise in her role managing our office, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and that the workplace remains welcoming, efficient, and well‑coordinated.

She enjoys traveling with friends and family. She is also passionate about giving back and volunteering in the community.