Hanson General Contracting, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Hanson General Contracting, Inc.
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Christopher M. Hanson 's Bio
Chris acts as Principal in Charge of many of our large projects and is our resident Sustainability specialist. He works with our clients, architects, Hanson Fine Building project managers, and trade contractors to ensure that every job is estimated and executed in accordance to its design and specifications. After earning his Bachelors in American Studies from Hobart and William Smith College, Chris obtained a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a LEED accredited professional through the US Green Building Council, a PHIUS Certified Builder through the Passive House Institute US, and a Green Advantage certified practitioner through the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC). Chris also participates in the Residential Circle of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council and is a board member of the Delaware Valley chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology. He lives with his wife and two children in Gladwyne PA. He has been observed sneaking out of the office early to satisfy his passion for fly fishing.
John M. Hanson's Bio
John primarily handles Hanson Fine Building’s business development and financial management. He is responsible for ensuring that issues are sufficiently addressed at the early stages of a project to create a seamless hand-off to the production staff. He also monitors projects in production to ensure that our clients’ expectations about their project’s scope, budget, and schedule are properly aligned. John received his Bachelors in American Studies and a certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Facilities Committee of historic Bartram’s Gardens, and has served on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Preservation Alliance since 2014. John was elected as a member of the Carpenter’s Company of Philadelphia in 2010. He lives with his wife and two of his three children in University City. In a former life he was an avid Ultimate player and won the World Club Ultimate Championship in 1989.
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Kevin Mcdonnell's Bio
Kevin has been with Hanson Fine Building since 2007. He has worked in both the construction and architectural communities for more than thirty-five years. As a Project Manager, Kevin communicates with Project owners, architects, sub-contractors and workers, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations on our larger remodeling and preservation projects. Besides managing his specific projects, he also assists with estimating and design throughout the company. Kevin earned a B.S. in Architecture through Temple University. He is a certified green practitioner through the DVGBC and holds a Master Composter certificate from Penn State University. Kevin’s extensive skills in photography are put to good use on a daily basis at his job sites. He is happily married (38 years in 2015), has four children and two grandsons, and loves gardening.