Barbara Kelly, President

As President of Russ Kelly Inc., Barbara is responsible for overseeing the financial and management structure of the firm. She works closely with the owners, franchisers, banks, credit companies, subcontractors, building inspectors, license and inspection agencies, Union Labor and employees. Her duties include on-site construction management, permitting and client contact.

Barbara earned a BA in Accounting from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance from LaSalle University, as well as curriculum courses at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

She is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Past President, NNCREW, Past National Board Member and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

 

Russ Kelly, Vice President

Russ is responsible for overseeing new sales and the coordination of existing business. He works closely with the owners, franchisers, franchisees, subcontractors, Union Labor and employees. He coordinates project job schedules with the owners, supervisors and subcontractors. Russ is in charge of all negotiations with the subcontractors and vendors. Russ has a direct involvement with all projects and keeps in constant touch with the Project Managers, superintendents and owners.

Russ' strength is helping each individual client understand the construction process, a knowledge that he has gained through 30 years in the business. He enlightens our clients in all phases of construction and solves problems in advance to help the construction proceed according to schedule. Clients refer Russ to friends and associates because they appreciate his common sense and approach to their needs.

Russ is a member of the Carpenters Union Local 8, and a member of the New Jersey Better Business Bureau.