Elizabeth Clarke

Elizabeth Clarke is Founder and President of Structure Groups which is a woman owned small business certified professional engineering firm specializing in construction observations and material testing services. With more than 30 years’ experience, she opened her business in 2013 serving northern California and oversees all management and financial operations while staying actively involved in day-to-day operations. With direct knowledge of managing special inspection and materials testing services personnel, including certification, accreditation, and recognition requirements, she continues to provide project management and oversight for private and public projects. Bringing practicality to the technical side, she is known for her ability to build strong relationships with her clients, bringing proactive solutions to the team to keep the project moving forward.

Elizabeth has been involved with GBA since 2008 and actively involved with the CoMET Business Committee where she currently served as the chairperson. She holds a B.S. in Administration of Justice along with a A.A. in Education and holds a part-time teaching credential to teach CAD/Design Drafting in the community colleges. She serves on the Boards of Kaleidoscope, Lions, the Discovery Bay Chamber, and the California Council of Testing and Inspection Agencies. Elizabeth leads her firm’s focus in giving back to the community involving her employees in volunteering and donating to events with Lions and the local food pantries. She is certified to provide vision screening to Preschool and K-12 children through Lions International.
Elizabeth and her husband Mike have two adult sons and a teenage grandson. They enjoy living on the golf course in Discovery Bay where they share their home with two rescue dogs from Tijuana.