Gilbane Building Co.

As CFO, John leads all financial operations of Gilbane Building Company. In addition, he directs several departments including risk management, internal audit, treasury, budgeting and tax. He is a leader and team motivator with the ability to identify and solve problems. He also has an executive role in evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions. His background covers international operations, business and finance. John is a Certified Public Accountant. He holds a Master of Science in Finance from Boston College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bryant University.

John is an active participant in the company’s Executive Exchange sessions as well as the Finance & Accounting Mentorship Program. He is a dedicated member of the Rhode Island Commodores, a non-profit, non-partisan organization with the purpose “to assist and stimulate economic enterprise within Rhode Island by direct action through education, economic promotion and hospitality.”

Paul oversees all business and sales strategies for the Mid-Atlantic region including Washington, D.C., Maryland and Pennsylvania. In addition, Paul is responsible for our Transition Planning & Management (TPM) and Facilities Management Service (FMS) consulting services and leads our national strategy around public private partnerships. A fifth-generation Gilbane family member, he is an active participant in the community and industry organizations. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University.

Paul serves as chairman for the ACE Mentor Program of Washington, D.C., and is the executive sponsor of Gilbane’s company-wide Black/African American Employee Resource Group. He is on multiple boards and serves on the Executive Board of the Federal City Council. Paul supports an innovative and inclusive culture so that teams have a safe space to explore new ideas and tools to increase productivity and efficiency. Paul believes business transformations happen when teams feel comfortable leaning into responsible risks and being solutions-driven.

Tom is a fourth-generation Gilbane family member and the seventh to lead the company since its start in 1870. Tom sets the strategy and goals for Gilbane, Inc. in collaboration with the board of directors and directs the organization’s growth through acquisitions or investments. He has been the driving force behind Gilbane Building Company’s expansion in the U.S. and internationally. Under his guidance, Gilbane operates with a “one company” philosophy that maximizes resources and expertise for our clients. He exemplifies an inclusive family culture and commitment to our core values and safety. A graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Business’ Advanced Management Program, he earned a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in civil engineering while majoring in project management. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Babson College and a Certificate in Building Construction from the Rhode Island School of Design. He attended Brown University for three years studying liberal arts and served six years in the Army National Guard’s Engineer Battalion as a 2nd Lieutenant.

Tom supports the ACE Mentor Program of America, serving for six years as chairman and now a member of its Executive Committee. His pledge is to ensure ACE programs continue to successfully prepare students for college and careers in the fields of architecture, construction and engineering, while building diversity and inclusion across the industry.

Mike is responsible for maintaining the quality and timeliness of the internal reporting and controls, monthly financial reports with forecast data, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost, payroll and joint venture accounting. He is also responsible for the administration and internal maintenance and development of all national accounts for office equipment, office supplies, travel and travel-related services. A Certified Public Accountant, Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Psychology from California State University and his Master of Business Administration/Finance from California Polytechnic University.

Mike has a proven track record of delivering top and bottom-line growth for both large and small companies in the U.S. and overseas.