JoAnne C. Kennedy: Jul. 1942 – Jan. 2024

JoAnne C. Kennedy: July 1942 - January 2024

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