Gilbane Will Elevate Ex-CH2M Exec to Be First Non-Family CEO
Gilbane Building Co., the Providence, R.I.-based global builder, has elevated President Michael McKelvy to the additional role of CEO, effective on Jan. 1, the firm said on July 6. Now chief operating officer, he will succeed Thomas F. Gilbane Jr. in that role, which he has occupied since 2008. Gilbane remains chairman of the building company and CEO of Gilbane Inc., a holding company for that unit and Gilbane Development Co.
McKelvy joined Gilbane as president and COO in 2014, following a 26-year career with CH2M. He was the 142-year-old contractor's first non-family member—who also is a company outsider—in those leadership roles.