The Kingston Construction Association has a new executive director — a man born and raised in the city with a family history in construction.
KINGSTON
The Kingston Construction Association has a new executive director — a man born and raised in the city with a family history in construction.
After just over a year without an executive director, the association’s board of directors hired Harry Sullivan. Sullivan started on the job April 20, and spent the first days of his new life learning the ins and outs of the association, even working the front office area as part of his education.
“It’s a challenge. I’ve got a lot to learn,” Sullivan said.
He said he has been speaking to as many members as possible to get an idea of what direction the 59-year-old-association needs to take.
“I’m still formulating that sort of plan,” Sullivan said.
Born and raised in Kingston, Sullivan left the city and worked for more than 20 years in the financial industry in the Greater Toronto Area. He came back to Kingston a decade ago with TD Canada Trust and worked there until he recently retired after 30 years with the company.
“The executive director (position) looked like an exciting new challenge — turn the page and learn more about the industry through the association,” Sullivan said.
While he doesn’t have a background in construction, he does have a family connection.
His great-grandfather started the Kingston construction firm of M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. in 1914. Sullivan, though, said he doesn’t have a business connection to the company today, but listening to his family talk construction over the years has given him some insight into the industry.
Sullivan replaces Amy Colebourne, who was executive director for three years before her contract was not renewed in April 2008.
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