A graduate of Emory University School of Law, Joe first joined the firm as General Counsel in 1989. Since 1998, he has served as its President and sole shareholder. As a LEED-AP, Mr. Kokolakis has spearheaded his company's commitment to environmentally conscious design and construction. He is a licensed General, Building, Roofing and Plumbing Contractor. Joe's proactive and hands-on approach has helped define J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc for over 20 years.

Nick joined the firm in 1980 after studying Architecture at NY Institute of Technology. During the early years of his career he worked side by side with the founder of the company, John Kokolakis, developing a greater understanding of the Public Sector market. Nick has held various management positions over the years and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 1999. Nick manages the day to day operations of the New York office as well as being involved in corporate decisions. Through his commitment, experience and expert knowledge he has propelled this firm from a small business concern to a trusted construction partner.

Roderick has been with the company since 1996. He has over 20 years of construction experience that started with hands-on field work that evolved into positions such as Project Manager, Estimator, Senior Project Manager and Purchasing Agent. Roderick was promoted to Vice President in 2007 he currently oversees the Florida operations and has been instrumental in establishing the corporate framework necessary for future growth. Roderick holds a Civil Engineering Technology degree from Farmingdale New York as well as a bachelors of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida.

Artie is a 20 plus year veteran to the construction industry and has diversified experience in construction operations, cost accounting, and estimating and project management. He has been with our company since 2000, and was instrumental in completing some of the highest profile projects in our company's history, including the Thomas Jefferson Hall Library and Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center for the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. He was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2008. Artie earned a Bachelors of Arts in Business from Lafayette College and a Master of Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology. 

Machell joined the company in 1995 with an accounting background in construction. Her main focus is to develop and implement the processes and procedures that insure accuracy, organization and compliance of corporate policies. She was promoted to the Controller position in 2007. As Controller she is responsible for company finances to include financial accounting, forecasting and budgeting. Machell also manages the corporate insurance programs, 401k plan and employee benefits.

Bob joined the company in 1992 and is a 20 plus year veteran of the construction industry. Bob is credited with project management involvement in complex projects for the State University of New York, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY and the Department of Veteran Affairs to name a few. Bob is in charge of Construction operations and in that role ensures that all construction operations meet and exceed company objectives. Bob received an Associate's in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelors of Science in Construction from Utica College of Syracuse.

Kathy joined the company in 1996 as Contracts Administrator and has worked her way up to her current position.  She is directly responsible for the completion of corporate pre-qualification packages and bid documents, management reporting and contract compliance. Kathy is also responsible for the supervision of the accounts payable, payroll, human resources, and administration departments.

Chris joined our firm in 1998 as a Project Manager where he successfully completed many buildings for the State University of New York. He has held positions of Project Superintendent and Technical Consultant.  Chris is now responsible for all material, labor and equipment purchases for all projects run out of the New York Office.

Paul has over 12 years experience in the management of commercial construction projects throughout New York. In 2004, Paul earned his Bachelor's of Science in Construction Management and Engineering from the State University of New York at Farmingdale and now manages the estimating department at our New York office. Paul is responsible for all bid proposals, estimates, value engineering and pre-construction budgeting.