Principals
Thad is President and has been with the company since 1990. He has a B.A in Economics and English from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Babson College. Prior to joining Henderson-Johnson Thad worked for Security Pacific Bank’s automated bond trading division in NYC and worked for a Venture Capitalist who owned companies in CT and RI. Thad oversees the company’s Accounting and Legal functions as well as the Drywall and Spacesaver/Access Flooring Divisions. Thad is a member of the Association of Walls Ceilings and Interiors Business Forum Council. Thad enjoys skiing and playing golf.
Todd is Vice President and has been with the company since 2002. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from University of Illinois, and is a registered Professional Engineer in New York and California. Prior to joining Henderson-Johnson, he designed water and wastewater treatment plants in California for 11 years. Todd oversees the Gyp-Crete, Building Envelope, and Project Management/Purchasing/Safety/Warehouse Divisions, as well as the field. Todd is a board member of the Construction Employers Association, chairman of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Annual Conference, and past board member of the Father Champlin Guardian Angel Society. Todd enjoys watching his boys play hockey and lacrosse, and playing golf.
Gyp-Crete Division
Terry Whyte
Terry joined the company in 2001 and works in the Gyp-Crete Division. He works with Floor Underlayment’s and Lightweight Concrete as an Estimator/PM/Salesperson. He is a graduate of SUNY Cortland with a Sports Management degree. Terry is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys the Adirondacks.
Brian Jipson
Brian (Jimmy) Jipson joined the company in 1984. He is the Superintendent for the Gyp-Crete Division, which includes Floor Underlayment, Lightweight Concrete and Loadmaster Systems. He has additional experience in the Urethane Division. Brian served in the US Army for 6 years, specializing in Cargo Handling and Equipment Operation. He enjoys NASCAR and snowmobiling.
Colin Weeks
Project Management, Purchasing, Safety, Warehouse
Dave is the HJ Safety Field Officer and joined the company in 2014. He handles site inspections as well as the DOT program for our fleet. He is HAZWOPER trained, has ASP certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and OSHA 10 and 30 certification. Dave has a BS in Chemistry from St. Bonaventure University and a MS in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland University College. Dave enjoys skating, boating and adventuring with his family.
Brennan Binsack
Paul Renaud
Paul joined the company in 2014. He is a CDL Truck Driver and Mechanic for all HJ vehicles and equipment. Paul has over 20 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Crew Leader. In addition to these responsibilities, Paul assists in the Warehouse. He enjoys motorcycling.
Nora McLaughlin-Lantry
Nora joined the company in 1987, and began as a drywall estimator. Today, in addition to her responsibility as Manager of the Project Management Division where she works with the field foremen and superintendent she also oversees purchasing, safety, warehouse and trucking, and the overall facility. Nora is a graduate of Clarkson University with a degree in Industrial Distribution with a study in engineering, management and marketing. Nora enjoys running and has participated in the Freeze-out 5K a fundraiser for the Rescue Mission to help end homelessness, and the Corporate Challenge Race.
Interiors Division
Matt joined the company in 2006. Prior to moving to Syracuse, Matt was a Project Manager for a GC in Atlanta GA. As an Estimator in the Interiors Division Matt is responsible for drywall, light gauge metal framing, sheathing, interior framing, insulation, finishes and ceiling bid work. He attended Clarkson University and Broome Community College where he majored in engineering. When time and weather allows, Matt enjoys playing golf.
Nate Archer
Nate is a Project Manager in the Interiors Division and joined the company in 2016.Nate graduated from the State University of New York at Canton with a degree in Industrial Technology Management.Nate enjoys winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, which makes upstate New York a great place to call home.
Shawn Fusillo
Shawn joined the company in 1994. He was a Union Carpenter and Foreman in the field on a variety of projects throughout Central NY. His vast experience in the field has brought a valuable skill set to his current position as Project Manager in the Interiors Division.
Building Envelope Division
EJ joined the company in 2008. As a Project Manager for the Building Envelope Division, EJ works with Metal Roof and Wall Panel Systems, Air and Vapor Barriers, Sprayed Polyurethane Foam, Terra Cotta and other specialty roofing materials. He has a degree in Business Management from SUNY Oswego. He enjoys golf and is an outdoor sportsman.
Jon joined the company in 2011 and works as a Project Manager/Estimator for the Building Envelope Division. Prior to this, he spent two years as a Union Carpenter in the field. His broad experience includes Single Ply, Shingles, Slate and Metal Roofs as well as Exterior Wall Claddings including Insulated Metal Wall Panels, Aluminum Composite, Single (Skin) and Terra Cotta. He is a graduate of Hartwick College with a degree in economics. Jon had over seven years of experience in the roofing and carpentry field before joining HJ. Jon enjoys the outdoors and hunting.
Jack Clarke
Jack has been with the company since 1979. He started as a Union Carpenter followed by 10 years as a Field Foreman. Jack became Superintendent in 1999. He is responsible for the field management of Drywall and Building Envelope projects. He is a past recipient of the Syracuse Builders Exchange Craftsmanship Award for Excellence. Jack Clarke enjoys the outdoors.
Spacesaver, Raised Access Flooring, Operable Walls
Chris is the Manager of the Spacesaver Storage Solutions and Raised Access Floor Divisions. He has been with the company since 1982 and has over 30 years and 5 million square feet of Access Floor applications and installation experience in New York State. Consistently recognized as an award winning top sales consultant in the storage solutions industry, Chris has a broad range of market experience, including Academic’s , Athletics, Military and Museum’s. Chris has a degree in Economics and Political Science from Syracuse University and enjoys outdoor activities.
Mike joined the company in 2012. He is Estimator/Project Manager/Sales in the Spacesaver Storage Solutions and Operable Partition Divisions. Mike has a background in business development and account management. Mike’s excellent communication and follow through make him the perfect fit for the complex projects at Henderson-Johnson. Mike is a current Board Member with the CNY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is an active participant in their annual fundraising events such as Great Strides, 65 Roses and The Extreme Hike in the Adirondacks. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Oswego State University.
Jim Ruszczak
Jim is the Designer/Project Manager in the Spacesaver Storage Solutions and Operable Partition Divisions.
Acccounting
Casey joined the company in 2017. He graduated from Le Moyne College with a degree in Accounting. Casey is the Manager of the Accounting Department. He supervises all financial and compliance aspects of the company. The previous 9 years he worked for a local CPA firm.
Christine joined the company in 2001. She has a BS in Accounting from Syracuse University and a degree in Business Administration from Onondaga Community College. Christine oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for AR-AIA progress billings, Lien Waivers, weekly payrolls, union remittances, certified payroll reports and minority reporting.
Erika Buck
Administrative
Susan Jufko
Liz Race
Jennifer Bunnell
Jen is the Paralegal that administers Henderson-Johnson’s contracts and insurance. She joined the company in 2015. Her background includes 17 years as a Senior Corporate Paralegal handling all corporate matters, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, transactional work, and regulatory issues. Jen is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam. Jen enjoys spending time with her family, golfing and volunteers for The Children’s Consortium, On Point for College, Go Red for Women and Say Yes to Education’s Legal Clinic.
