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APOPKA, Fla. – (Nov. 13, 2024)
KENPAT and its affiliated companies, award-winning specialty contractors of interior and exterior wall systems, ceiling systems, exterior cladding and glass services, announced today several operational leadership promotions for its portfolio of businesses related to its next-generation succession plan.
Christina Weaver has been promoted to vice president of KENPAT Central Florida, an installer of commercial drywall, interior and exterior wall systems, ceilings, and architectural specialties. Christina was previously director of operations for the company and, before that, a project manager for KENPAT dating back to 2013. Prior to joining the company, Weaver spent eight years as a construction project engineer, project manager and estimator. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.
Yuri Melnichenko has been promoted to vice president of N-RG Cladding, an award-winning commercial specialty contractor focused on the design, fabrication, and installation of engineered architectural cladding for commercial building façades. He has been with N-RG Cladding since 2013 in a series of progressively responsible roles. Prior to joining N-RG, Melnichenko worked at several construction firms in the Orlando area, as well as architecture firms in Beijing, China, and Knoxville, Tenn. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from The University of Tennessee.
Andy Amitrano has been promoted to vice president of Architectural Glass Services (AGS), a commercial glazing contractor. He has been with the company since 2022. Prior to joining AGS, Amitrano was a senior project manager for a local aluminum and glass company in Orlando, a role he held from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he was a tenured operations executive and glazier for Horizon Glass & Glazing and the General Manager for Alliance Glazing Technologies in Denver from 1999-2019. He attended Metropolitan State University of Denver.
APOPKA, Fla. – (Nov. 6, 2024)
KENPAT, a leading Florida specialty contractor specializing in interior and exterior wall systems, announced today that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. Only 525 of the na2on’s elite merit shop construc2on contractors earned the credential in 2023. KENPAT, with loca2ons in Central Florida, Florida’s Gulf Coast and in North Dakota, represent three of those 525. This the fifth consecutive year for the Central Florida location, the second consecutive year for the Gulf Coast loca2on earned the recognition and the first commenda2on for the North Dakota location.
“At KENPAT, we take immense pride in our dedication to safety, continuous education, and fostering a strong company culture. This recognition from ABC further validates the high standards we uphold in every project we deliver,” said Paul Wolmarans, group chief executive officer.
APOPKA, Fla. – (Oct. 28, 2024)
KENPAT, a leading Florida specialty contractor specializing in interior and exterior wall systems, announced today that it has received two Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida Chapter, showcasing the company’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and collaborative project execution. The awards were for the work done on the Gaylord Palms Osceola Ballroom and the Villages Charter High School.
APOPKA, Fla. – (Aug. 27, 2024)
KENPAT, and its affiliated companies, award-winning specialty contractors of interior and exterior wall systems, ceiling systems, exterior cladding and glass services announced today the appointment of Etienne Wolmarans as group president.
Wolmarans steps into this role following the leadership of his father, Paul Wolmarans, who will continue to serve as group CEO. Paul is a co-founder of the company and has dedicated more than four decades to its growth and success. Etienne brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having spent more than nine years in progressively responsible positions at the company, most recently serving as division manager of KENPAT’s Gulf Coast location in Tampa.