With great sadness, we share the passing of Joanne Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer and President Of the John W. Kennedy Company.
Joanne Loved the John W. Kennedy Company, the customers and the industries we have served for nearly a century. Among her many achievements, she guided the through three decades of growth, expanding from a ingle distribution headquarters in East Providence, Rhode Island to five locations, including Maine, Vermont, New Jersey and Florida.
Joanne gave us a strong business foundation; her leadership and vision will be missed. The current leadership team of John Conaty, Acting President and Chief Financial Officer, John Nolan, Vice President and William Stringfellow , Company Secretary and Sales Manager will continue to lead the business. Board members Kim and Kristen Kennedy will continue their roles and take on expanded responsibilities.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with our valued partners in the future.
Sincerely,
John Conaty, Acting President and Chief Financial Officer
John Nolan, Vice President
William Stringfellow, Company Secretary and Sales Manager
I am very sorry to hear about Mrs. Kennedy passing. She and Jack were great people and a pleasure to do business with.
Gary Wood (previous Wood’s Service)
On behalf of Island Pump and Tank and me, please accept our condolences for the loss of a great person and business. Leader.
Joanne and John were truly great individuals. I am a hockey parent and spent many years with the two of them. They will be missed. My prayers are with your family.