MILWAUKEE – La Macchia Group has announced a new president, a new CFO and a long-term succession plan for the design-build company.
Tom Kennedy has been named president, Scott Fulton has joined the firm as CFO, and Benjamin La Macchia and Dave Throndson have been named future ownership successors. Ralph La Macchia has been named chairman of the board, while Mary Lou La Macchia has been named vice chair.
“I love racing and I’m not going to let up on the gas,” said Ralph La Macchia in a statement announcing the changes. “After going full throttle with La Macchia Group for nearly 20 years, it’s the right time to look ahead and determine our future course and how best to navigate it. That strategy development is where my passion lies, and where these changes will enable me to focus my efforts.”
According to Ralph and Mary Lou La Macchia, Tom Kennedy’s leadership, experience and expertise have been invaluable to the organization since he joined La Macchia Group in 2015.
“Tom’s immediate comprehension of La Macchia Group’s business and culture has allowed him to be a cornerstone in its present and future plans,” La Macchia Group said.
Kennedy has more than 30 years of leadership and management experience in the design-build industry, including overseeing Opus North’s design-build operations as well as Epstein Global’s design-build practice.
‘Critical Contributor’
“Tom has been a critical contributor to the success of our company in recent years,” said Ralph La Macchia. “I know he will build on that momentum to drive us toward even greater growth and opportunity.”
Ben La Macchia joined La Macchia Group in 2002 and is the company’s senior vice president. In his current role, Ben is heavily involved in business development along with the company’s marketing efforts. Ben also serves as an important in-house real estate resource having previously led La Macchia Group’s Planning & Real Estate department. Throndson joined La Macchia Group in 2004 and is the company’s senior vice president of sales.
As CFO, Fulton’s “high-level, industry-specific experience makes him a valued member of the executive leadership team, where he will be a key asset to the company and a driver for La Macchia Group’s continued growth,” the company said.
“Tom, Ben, Dave and Scott are committed to the family values our company was founded on,” said Mary Lou La Macchia. “We are proud to have them as the leadership team of our company. Over the years we have seen their growth and passion for our vision to be a top employer and industry leader.”
For info: www.lamacchiagroup.com.