Ricardo Díaz – Founder & CEO of Sunland Truss
Ricardo Díaz is a foreign-trained architect with a master’s specialization in healthcare design and the author of two books on hospital architecture published in Colombia (South America). His academic and professional background has equipped him with deep expertise in design precision, structural safety, and complex technical standards.
In addition to his architectural credentials, Ricardo is a licensed general contractor with over 28 years of experience in the construction industry. Throughout his career, he has been involved in a wide range of large-scale projects, including schools, libraries, transportation stations, water treatment plants, residential developments, and data processing centers.
He is fully licensed in multiple disciplines, holding active certifications in: General Contracting (CGC), Roofing (CCC), Plumbing (CFC), Air Conditioning (CAC), Residential Pools (CPC), Underground Utilities (CUC)
Ricardo is the founder and owner of Sunland Truss, a company dedicated to manufacturing high-quality wooden trusses for both residential and commercial construction projects. Under his leadership, the company has earned a strong reputation for reliability, precision, and exceptional customer service
Thanks to his multidisciplinary background, Ricardo approaches each project with a comprehensive vision—balancing architectural aesthetics, structural performance, and strict code compliance. His mission is clear: to deliver truss systems that are not only structurally sound and durable, but also safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
Ricardo is a family-oriented leader who believes that strong values and meaningful relationships are at the heart of every successful company. He considers the human factor one of the most important assets in business—prioritizing team development, collaboration, and mutual respect. At Sunland Truss, people matter as much as the product.
With a reputation built on trust, technical excellence, and integrity, Ricardo Díaz leads Sunland Truss with a clear commitment: to help builders, developers, and homeowners achieve long-lasting results through dependable, high-performance structural solutions.