Kennedy's workers possess talents unmatched in today's construction industry. When a Kennedy sign is on a project, you know that the job is expertly managed and staffed with longtime Kennedy employees and trusted subcontractors, and that the project will be professionally and successfully completed. The choice of those looking for the best in construction is the Lee Kennedy Co., Inc.

Lee M. Kennedy
Chairman

Lee Kennedy was introduced to architecture at an early age in his family’s office, the nationally-recognized firm of Maginnis, Walsh & Kennedy. Working as an architectural draftsman during summer vacations, and full time while attending the Boston Architectural Center, he acquired an appreciation and working knowledge of the many details associated with construction. He then worked in the field for a number of years as a construction laborer, crane operator, and ironworker.

Mr. Kennedy founded Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. because he perceived the need for a quality general contractor experienced in the construction field, and one that actually performed the tasks with its own full-time employees. Since its formation in 1978, Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. has been involved in thousands of projects, ranging from small office renovations and data processing facilities to major reconstruction of large commercial buildings, new multistoried office buildings, and renovations and restorations to major New England schools, colleges, and medical facilities. For all Lee Kennedy Co. projects, Mr. Kennedy’s philosophy of service and team work with the client and project professionals has resulted in an outstanding company reputation for on-time, on-budget, quality projects. This has led to valuable long-term relationships with team members and clients.

Much of Mr. Kennedy’s talents have been used for the betterment of the community. The company has been and continues to be committed to providing construction services pro bono for many nonprofit organizations. Mr. Kennedy serves on the boards of several area groups including:

• The Franciscan Children’s Hospital retired Chairman of the Development Committee
• The Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club of Boston as a director
• The Francis Quimet Scholarship Fund and Society
• The City of Boston Back Streets Program as a committee member
• Atlantic Data Services
• Poseidon Enterprises, LLC
• Samovar Corp., LLP
• Transit Realty Partners
• Tournament LLC

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Lee Michael Kennedy
President & CEO

Lee Michael Kennedy, President & CEO, began working with Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. in 1980. Lee commenced as a field laborer, a position he held throughout high school and over college breaks. During this time, Lee acquainted himself with the intricacies of field operations and project management. Upon graduation in 1986 from St. Joseph's College in Maine, Lee began working as a project manager. Concurrently, he attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and graduated from the Construction Management Program in 1991. Lee has since held positions as estimator, senior project manager, project executive, vice president - administration, executive vice president, and in 2002 was promoted to President & CEO.

As President & CEO, Lee oversees the administration and operations of all Lee Kennedy Co. projects. He leads the daily operations of the Company while evaluating and negotiating new opportunities. He assists in fostering Lee Kennedy Co.'s growth and direction. Lee propels our mission "to be the premier provider of client focused, quality solutions in the construction industry."

Lee's project experience includes management of the $62 million renovation to Widener Library at Harvard University; the $20 million historic restoration and renovation of the award winning Boston Public Library's McKim Building; the detailed and award-winning renovation of Memorial Hall's Sanders Theater on the Harvard University campus; interior construction at the TD Bank North Garden (formerly the Fleet Center) for the Legends Club, Premium/Banner Clubs, and offices for the Bruins & Celtics organizations; the $12 million renovation of and addition to Northeastern University's Student Center; and numerous other projects.

Involvement in charitable projects is important to Lee. He has been involved in several worthy endeavors including the construction of the South Boston Neighborhood House, the South Boston Intervention Center and the construction management of the Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center for the Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester where he serves on the Board of Directors.

As a long-standing member of the Boston business community, Lee endeavors to participate in the responsible shaping of the City's future. He was selected as one of the Boston Business Journal's Fifth Annual "Forty under 40." The list is a collection of Boston-area business people chosen for their professional and civic contributions to the community.

Lee's intimate knowledge of the construction process, coordination skills, administrative policies and practices, and his over 20 years of construction experience combine to make him an essential leader of the Lee Kennedy Co. team.

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Michael Heath
Chief Financial Officer

Michael Heath oversees all of the Company’s financial and administrative functions. Mike is responsible for company banking relationships, including effective cash management and the establishment of required lines of credit. He supervises, on a day-to-day basis, all accounting and bookkeeping functions of the Company, as well as credit and collection, legal and taxation matters and risk management.

Before joining Lee Kennedy Co., Mike served as CFO for a $180 million construction company in Massachusetts. Prior to that, he held positions at two different Certified Public Accounting firms in Massachusetts.

Mike graduated from Bentley College with a BS in Accountancy and is a CPA. Mike's philosophy is that the finance department is a critical link of support for construction operations and he believes in a high level of open communication between finance and all other departments of the company.

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Shaila Kennedy Garland
Vice President

Shaila Kennedy Garland brings a refined understanding of both image-promotion and relationship-building to her position as Vice President of Lee Kennedy Company. Having acted as Marketing Coordinator for the company from 1994 to 1997, and subsequently as Director of Marketing from 1997-2003, she is highly familiar with the art of shaping and maintaining a public image. She has overseen the development of the company's promotional materials and has controlled the dispersal of these materials, both through the media and through direct contact with clients. She has coordinated the company's proposal output and, most importantly, she has forged and maintained the sorts of relationships with other members of the building industry that are crucial to business growth.

As Vice President, Shaila continues her direct involvement in image-promotion, public relations and communications while increasing her growing stature in the real estate and construction community. Her role has expanded to include guidance with company operations, and evaluation of work-in-place, and business development processes.

An active and visible member of numerous entrepreneurial organizations, Shaila is tireless in her drive to share the knowledge she has gained from her own business experience, and to learn from the experience of others. Her efforts and motivation in this area have gained her leadership positions in influential groups such as the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC), chairperson 2004-2005, and the Massachusetts Building Congress, president 2003 - 2004. In 2001, she became the first woman ever to be elected as an officer of the AGC. She chaired the AGC's Image and Identity Task Force, and is a member of many industry organizations and committees including the National Association of Office Properties (NAIOP) where she has served on the Executive Committee. Shaila has also worked to broaden opportunities for women in the construction industry - an issue of particular importance to her - by serving on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Women in Construction, and has worked to better the community at large by lending her enthusiasm and organizational expertise to numerous charitable endeavors.

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Eugene Kennedy
Vice President - Business Development

Gene Kennedy started working with LKCo in 1987 as a laborer. Upon graduation from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island he developed professionally through the ranks as an Assistant Estimator, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and Project Executive. In 2003 Gene was named LKCo’s Director of Client Services and oversees LKCo’s Corporate Interiors Group.

Gene has built a trustworthy relationship with many building owners and managers, architects and engineers, commercial brokers and tenants throughout New England.  He has worked to establish many preferred contractor agreements with some of the industry’s most notable companies.  His ability to focus on client satisfaction and maintain respectful business relationships helps LKCo be the front-runner of construction management and general contracting services.

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Richard M. Robbins
Vice President - Estimating

Dick Robbins has been with Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. since 1995. Prior to joining Lee Kennedy Co., Dick worked as a Senior Project Manager with Walsh Brothers, Inc. from 1993-1995 and as Senior Project Manager for Tocci Building Corporation from 1989-1993. Dick began his career in 1964 with Vappi & Company, Inc. where he worked as a Project Manager until 1989.

As Vice President - Estimating, Dick provides estimating, value engineering, purchasing, and constructability input. He works both with subcontractors to receive professional input from all trades with respect to each project and with the Lee Kennedy Co. estimating staff to create internal quantity takeoffs to provide accurate preliminary budget information. Dick manages the Estimating Department and is the Principle in Charge on all projects involving preconstruction services.

Value-added services are an important aspect of estimating and preconstruction services. From initial contact with a client, Dick and the Estimating Department work with the entire Project Team to understand fully the client’s needs and goals for the end result. By attaining this client and customer synthesis, preconstruction services become more efficient and targeted. The Owner-Architect-Contractor relationship is strengthened throughout project duration, ensuring the highest quality end result.

Under Dick’s leadership, Lee Kennedy Co. has conducted estimating, value engineering, and other preconstruction services for countless clients in several market niches. Dick’s experience with projects of various sizes and complexities combine to provide Lee Kennedy Co. with an invaluable resource for major historical restorations, renovations, and new construction for the retail, commercial, and institutional markets.

Dick is a graduate of the Building Construction Program at Wentworth Institute of Technology of Boston, Massachusetts.

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Blair Banker
Director of Preconstruction Services

Blair Banker has been with the Lee Kennedy Company since 1998. Prior to joining the Lee Kennedy Co., Blair worked as Chief Estimator for the John A. Russell Corporation from 1990 - 1998 and Senior Estimator and Project Manager from 1985-1990. Prior to 1985 Blair's work history includes the role of Project Superintendent for Trumbull Nelson Construction Co., and owner of his own construction company. Blair is a graduate of the Wentworth Institute of Technology of Boston, Massachusetts, Building Construction Program.

As Director of Preconstruction Services, Blair manages the critical preconstruction phase of each Lee Kennedy Company project requiring planning prior to construction. Blair's approach is to develop a project culture that explores every issue by encouraging input from all the Project Team members as it relates to the overall project objectives. Our disciplined, detailed and professional approach to communications allows the Project Team relationship to move forward in a positive manner. By fully understanding the client's needs and goals the preconstruction effort becomes more efficient and focused.

Value-added services are the primary characteristic of Lee Kennedy Co.’s Preconstruction Services. The Preconstruction Team will provide professional evaluation as to constructability, logistics, site analysis, schedule impacts and construction costs. Blair provides accurate budgeting and value engineering by working with subcontractors to receive professional input on various trades and with the Lee Kennedy Co. estimating staff to create detailed internal quantity take-offs.

Blair's experience and abilities have provided Lee Kennedy Co. with the resources to perform Preconstruction Services for a variety of clients in the institutional, commercial and retail markets, on projects ranging from new construction to detailed historical restorations.

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Bob O'Leary
Vice President - Academic/Institutional

With over 30 year’s of experience, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to LKCo’s institutional division.  He began his career in the building industry as electrical designer in 1978, continued in varying project management roles, and currently serves as Vice President of the Academic / Institutial division. 

Bob works personally with the client to define the project objectives, identify any possible risks and establishes a plan of action to attain a successful project completion.  Knowing the importance of building a strong relationship with the client Bob and the LKCo team goes above and beyond to gain the trust and honor that they pride themselves in with each individual client attaining to their needs specifically.  He serves as a team leader to forge a harmonious relationship between the owner, architect, LKCo project team, and subcontractors and drives the overall execution of the project plan.  He will monitor and measure the projects progress and take corrective action when necessary to ensure that the project is done on time and within budget.  He manages a team of project executives, project managers and assistant project managers within the institutional division of LKCo.

Being fluent in the institutional field, Bob has worked on every aspect of a project large and/or small.  He is finishing up the first phase on a two-phase project, restoring the Old State House in Boston and is currently running two new ground-up projects in for Kennett High School and Middle School in Conway, NH, which will open for the 07-08 academic school year.  He also worked on numerous college dorms, libraries, science labs, and theaters.  Bob is active in various industry associations and has donated his time and talents to his hometown’s building committee.

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Michael E. Boyle
Vice President - Safety

Mike Boyle has been with Lee Kennedy Co., Inc since 1998. Prior to joining LKCo, Mike worked as a Safety Consultant for Sedgwick James of New England, 1995 -1998 and as Safety Director for Jackson Construction Company, 1986-1995.

As Vice President - Safety, Mike is responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Company's Loss Control Program. His primary function and objective is to provide a "safe and healthy work environment" for all on site. Mike is committed both professionally and personally to providing Safety on all projects. He becomes actively involved in the project through pre-job safety planning with the project team. It is through this planning, specific loss potential exposures can be discussed and control measures can be planned for and agreed upon. Furthermore, through this meeting, a site-specific Safety and Health Plan is created. Once the project is underway, he becomes actively involved through safety meetings with both labor and management.

With over twenty-five years in the industry, Mike has been involved in many projects ranging from small office build-outs to major historical restoration and renovation projects, as well as medical facilities, high rise construction and institutional work.

Mike is past Chairman of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Massachusetts Safety Committee; member of the National Safety Council, Construction Division; member of the Labor-Management Construction Safety Alliance; member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and an Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor. He is the recipient of the 2005 Patrick Volpe Construction Safety Award from the Labor-Management Construction Safety Alliance. This prestigious award recognizes Mike for his dedication to advancing safety and health in the construction industry.

Mike worked closely with the AGC of Massachusetts and Region I OSHA Area Directors (task force) to formalize a partnering program. The Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) program recognizes and advances the importance of providing a safe, healthful and productive work environment for the construction industry.

Mike received an Associates Degree in Applied Science, Building Construction Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

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Advisor to The Company

Edward A. Hines

The overwhelming experience Ed Hines offers Lee Kennedy Co. is an insurmountable asset. Ed's construction career spans over four decades. He possesses a strong background not only in building, but architecture and construction law as well.

Ed graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1957 with a degree in Building Construction. He also attended the Boston Architectural Center. At the launch of his career, Ed worked for architectural firms in the area including the renown Maginnis, Walsh & Kennedy and Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott.

In 1967, Ed joined the general contracting firm of Vappi & Company, Inc. as an assistant superintendent. He spent over 20 years there and was President and COO at the time of his departure. He left Vappi to form his own construction consulting business, Edward A. Hines & Associates, Inc. Ed joined Lee Kennedy Co. in 1997 as a project executive. For the next five years, Ed oversaw several of the Company's largest projects and was offered the position of executive vice president in 2002.

As executive vice president, Ed coordinated and managed the project executive and project management staff and developed and implemented management systems within Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. Ed was an instrumental part of preconstruction and construction services. He provided guidance to the project management staff and forecasted and resolved critical management issues. Ed also made key decisions with regards to company operations and policies.

Although Ed retired from the day-to-day functions of Lee Kennedy Co. in the spring of 2004, he still provides the company with insight on construction projects and management issues on a regular basis.

Ed's project experience boasts the 570,000 square-foot rehabilitation of International Cargo Port, the historic restoration of New England College of Optometry's Library in Boston's Back Bay, the new luxurious Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square, and the ground-up construction of 60,000 square feet at One Palace Road for Simmons College.