June 25, 2003

Shaila Kennedy Named President of Massachusetts Building Congress

Shaila Kennedy, vice president of Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. in Boston was elected president of the Massachusetts Building Congress (MBC). Founded in 1921, the MBC provides a business and networking forum for companies and individuals in the building industry. Kennedy serves a one-year term as president. Her duties include presiding over all meetings and events, developing policies for the organization and overseeing all matters of administration and operation. She will direct the MBC's numerous committees and foster innovations that reflect the evolution of the building industry.

As vice president of Lee Kennedy Co., Kennedy oversees the Company's marketing endeavors and is responsible for management decisions and business development. Kennedy is a distinguished leader in the real estate and construction community. In addition to her position at the MBC, she is currently vice-chair of the Board of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts.

"I hope my involvement as president of the MBC will inspire greater participation among both present and prospective members," notes Kennedy. Many changes are taking place in the Boston construction industry-the landscape changes as quickly as the regulations. "Organizations like the MBC provide an opportunity for colleagues to come together in a relaxed atmosphere to discuss these changes while learning from one another's experiences," adds Kennedy.