News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 19, 2019
Leonard joins Elaine Construction as project executive
Elaine Construction Co.
Newton, MA Tony Leonard has joined Elaine Construction Co. as a project executive.
Leonard brings three decades of experience, drawing from a background which includes serving in the U.S. Army Reserves, and nearly two decades on the owner’s side, for Liberty Mutual Insurance. His experience with, infrastructure, major capital improvements, utilities and MEP projects, and the management of a large team of professionals, makes him well suited for his role as project executive.
“Tony’s deep understanding of the client’s perspective, coupled with his hands-on knowledge of the inner workings of construction, makes him a valuable addition to our team. It has been my privilege to know Tony, both personally and professionally, for 20 years. It is with great pride that I welcome him to Elaine,” said Lisa Wexler, president of Elaine Const.
Leonard holds a BS in Marketing from UMass. Boston and an MBA from SNHU. He is a past board member of IFMA Boston, a past president and current board member of The Women’s Lunch Place, and is a member of CoreNet Global New England chapter.
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