James K. (jim) Donaghy

Biography

 James K. (Jim) Donaghy is Executive Chairman of the Structure Tone Organization, a $3.25 billion construction services firm headquartered in New York City. In 2014, the company was ranked no.19 worldwide on Engineering News Record’s (ENR’s) Top 400 Contractors List. The Structure Tone Organization includes Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Structure Tone (UK), Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, and L.F. Driscoll Company. These companies collectively employ over 1,600 professionals and have offices throughout the US, England, Ireland and Asia. Jim learned the business from the bottom up, holding various positions in operations, estimating, and management of the STI regional offices, and leadership of the executive team for the past 16 years. In 2014 Jim spearheaded a new Board of Directors to ensure the right governance, audit, compliance systems, and reporting were in place throughout the global organization. A dynamic and creative leader, Jim personifies the entrepreneurial spirit that is a hallmark of Structure Tone. He plays a key leadership role in setting the strategic direction of this international organization and spearheads innovation within the firm to both better serve his clients and provide an enhanced workplace for Structure Tone employees. When he is not taking on the role of Project Principal for some of our high profile pursuits, projects and accounts, he is typically working alongside the management teams and working on strategic plans to ensure a sustainable growth plan for STO. One of Jim’s passions is developing future leaders. He has championed the implementation of development and training programs, and is also the driving force behind Structure Tone University (STU). STU is a dynamic internal education and development resource to help define STO career paths and hone both technical and soft skills. Not solely internally focused, Jim is chairman of Explorers, an affiliate organization of the Boy Scouts of America-Greater NY Council. Explorers focuses on introducing high school students to practical skills in our industry, and, with Jim’s guidance and support, Structure Tone leads a fall and spring mentorship program each year. Jim was also the Chair of the Planning Committee for the Board of Trustees of St. Thomas Aquinas College from 2004 through 2010, and sits on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Engineering School of Hofstra University. As Executive Chairman, he ensures the firm’s unwavering commitment to community. He leads by example. He sits on the Board of Directors for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-NYC Chapter and the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity, among numerous other charitable organizations. Jim is also a Trustee of St. Thomas Aquinas College. Jim is a graduate of Hofstra University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and has completed the Columbia Business School Senior Executive Program (CSEP). Jim resides in Old Tappan, NJ, with his wife and son.

Research Interest

 Business Administration