Shawmut Design and Construction, located at 560 Harrison Avenue in Boston, has announced the promotion of Randy Shelly to Vice President of the company’s Hospitality Group. Shelly will replace veteran Paul Doherty, who has accepted a new position within Shawmut.
“Randy has been a staple in our Hospitality Group for nearly a decade and has an exceptional understanding of the unique needs of our hospitality clients,” said Les Hiscoe, Executive Vice President and COO of Shawmut Design and Construction. “We look forward to his continued leadership to grow our Hospitality Group in 2013 and beyond.”
Shelly’s promotion to Vice President of Hospitality comes on the heels of the Company’s expansion into the Los Angeles market, establishing an office on the West Coast to better serve its growing client base in the hospitality and retail markets. In addition, he will oversee hospitality operations in the New York and Las Vegas offices.
Shelly has spent eight out of his 10 years at Shawmut in leadership positions within this group. He first joined Shawmut in 2002 as a Project Executive on Apple and Louis Vuitton, then moved to Hospitality where he served as Director of Construction Operations. Most recently, Shelly launched Shawmut’s Sports Venues Group which will continue under his leadership within the Hospitality Group.
Over the course of his 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Shelly has cultivated relationships and led project teams for some of the most prestigious names in the industry including Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, Nobu, Union Square Hospitality Group, MetLife Stadium, and Delaware North Companies.
Shelly holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
About Shawmut Design and Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction is a national construction management firm that builds exciting projects for distinguished clients. As an ESOP (employee-owned) company, Shawmut’s main objective is delivering exceptional, personalized service to clients. Project teams take the time to truly listen to clients’ goals and concerns while implementing comprehensive tools and services. Shawmut’s unique business model allows project teams to better service clients by focusing their specialized expertise within one of the following areas: academic, commercial, corporate interiors, cultural and historic, gaming, healthcare and science, hotels, restaurants, retail, spas and health clubs, and sports venues. Shawmut has offices located in Boston, Providence, New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.shawmut.com.
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