About Us

Our Leadership

Pamela Jennings

President and Owner

In December of 2021, Pamela Jennings joined our firm and assumed the role of president and majority shareholder. As noted in our history, the Jennings family has been in commercial construction for well over 100 years. As the world evolves so does the real estate landscape. The current management team concluded that it was time for JAJ to expand its horizon and venture into residential real estate. Pamela has been involved in this forum for over 20 years as an interior design consultant and brings a unique perspective to JAJ. Pamela’s array of contacts, coupled with her proven leadership expertise will add to our depth of resources.

Complimenting Pamela’s career, she has served on various Boards including Iona Grammar School, Iona Preparatory School, Fordham Preparatory School Parents Council, and as both Co-President and Co-Vice President at St. Vincent Hospital for Behavioral Health.

James A. Jennings, III

Chief Operating Officer and Owner

J.A. Jennings, Inc. was founded by James A. Jennings, III. Mr. Jennings has worked in a variety of capacities since 1971, including, estimator, project superintendent manager, business development, vice-president and president. As Chief Operating Officer and Owner, he will continue to have a key role in managing the day-to-day business operations of J.A. Jennings Inc., while providing principal leadership on some of the firm’s most sophisticated and challenging ventures, including a wide range of institutional and educational projects.

James’ command of construction scheduling and cost estimating methods, as well as his wealth of hands-on project management experience, provide J.A.J’s clients with expert leadership. James has instilled in his team a passion for the business, but more importantly for integrity, mutual respect, customer service and doing the right thing, creating a forward-looking, dynamic culture that is second-to-none in the industry.

Mr. Jennings is a member and former past president of The Union League Club and has served on a variety of boards, including the Building Trades Employer’s Association (BTEA), Advisory Board for the Association to Benefit Children, Cardinal Spellman High School, Iona Grammar School, President of the Father’s Club for Iona Preparatory School, and is a philanthropic supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Robert Hession

Executive Vice President

With a deep expertise in restorations and new buildings, Rob has 20+ years of construction leadership experience as a member of the J.A. Jennings, Inc. team. He has managed an extensive portfolio of multi-million dollar commercial, healthcare, and institutional building projects in the United States and overseas throughout his career.

In his current role as Executive Vice President, Rob oversees all aspects of J.A. Jennings’ construction operations, including job schedules, project budgets and estimates, as well as a team of project managers and superintendents.

Rob lives in Connecticut with his wife. When he’s not on the construction site, he enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking. He was a competitive skier in high school and college, ranked in New York State for Giant Slalom and Slalom racing.

James A. Jennings, IV

Managing Director

Jay is no stranger to building close-knit relationships and driving business growth. With over 20 years of managerial sales and trading experience in the financial industry, he now applies these skills to J.A. Jennings, Inc. in his role as Managing Director.

A fourth-generation leader of J.A. Jennings, Inc., Jay plays a vital role helping to establish and enhance partnerships that enable future growth for the firm. He credits his time with mid- to large-size Wall Street firms as setting the foundation for his current position and is passionate about taking on new challenges.

Jay is a proud father of three sons and a travel enthusiast with a deep appreciation for sports, music, food, and the arts.

Jeff Cohen

Controller

Jeff brings a unique perspective to J.A. Jennings, Inc. as both a certified public accountant (CPA) and former construction company owner. In his day-to-day role as Controller since 2018, Jeff oversees the Financial and Human Resources function of J.A. Jennings, Inc., including maintaining company books and records, monitoring client job costs, and managing payroll and benefit programs for employees.

Outside of work, Jeff can often be found with a pair of drumsticks, having 30+ years of experience as a professional musician. He also enjoys woodworking, restoring his 110-year-old home and using his construction skills on Habitat for Humanity builds to help others.

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