Rita Ferguson, Co-Founder and President of G&F Concrete Cutting Contractors, is a trailblazer whose vision and resilience have shaped one of California’s most respected specialty subcontractors. Originally an art gallery owner, Rita entered the construction world during an economic downturn joining forces with her husband, Greg Ferguson, to build G&F from the ground up.

Over the past 45 years, Rita has led with integrity, grit, and a deep belief in inclusion and opportunity. Under her direction, G&F became a certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), earning a reputation for excellence and advocacy across public and private sectors.

Her entrepreneurial spirit also fueled the creation of Merit Saws, a groundbreaking line of concrete cutting equipment she and Greg engineered and later sold to Blount International, now part of the ICS product family.

A respected voice in construction, Rita serves on the United Contractors (UCON) Board and mentors women through Women in Construction (WIC) and the Laborers Training School Apprenticeship Program.

As Principal and Co-Founder of G&F Concrete Cutting Contractors, Greg Ferguson is a pioneer in the industry and the original creator of Merit Saws, a breakthrough line of high-performance cutting equipment later acquired by Blount International and integrated into the ICS brand.

Bringing a rare combination of field expertise and engineering vision to every project, Greg’s deep technical knowledge and hands-on leadership give G&F a unique competitive edge. From equipment optimization and safety innovation to mentoring the next generation of operators, his legacy is one of precision, problem-solving, and raising the bar for what cutting excellence looks like.

Rita Ferguson, Co-Founder and President of G&F Concrete Cutting Contractors, is a trailblazer whose vision and resilience have shaped one of California’s most respected specialty subcontractors. Originally an art gallery owner, Rita entered the construction world during an economic downturn joining forces with her husband, Greg Ferguson, to build G&F from the ground up.

Over the past 45 years, Rita has led with integrity, grit, and a deep belief in inclusion and opportunity. Under her direction, G&F became a certified Woman-Owned Business (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), earning a reputation for excellence and advocacy across public and private sectors.

Her entrepreneurial spirit also fueled the creation of Merit Saws, a groundbreaking line of concrete cutting equipment she and Greg engineered and later sold to Blount International, now part of the ICS product family.

A respected voice in construction, Rita serves on the United Contractors (UCON) Board and mentors women through Women in Construction (WIC) and the Laborers Training School Apprenticeship Program.