Leadership

Bio coming soon…

Jen wants to live in a world filled with ambitious individuals and innovative businesses, clear and timely communication in the construction industry, and a cure for allergies and traffic.

Jen spent 15 years in the high-tech industry with her last three years as Vice President of Global Business Development for a public communications company. She also held positions at Edgewater Networks, Poly, and N2 Publishing where she managed 3rdparty Technology Partnerships and built a Program Management team from the ground up. Jen began her career at National Instruments where she spent over seven years in multiple roles from Engineering to Product Marketing. On the side, she started a residential general contracting and interior design company with two of her sisters. She has proven it is possible to successfully work with family members and have fun while doing it! Jen holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University.

When she is not running the company, you can find her running – either along the trail or to the store to restock her wine and gummy bears supply.

While Howard technically isn’t a true Austinite, he might as well be. He spent the first seven years of his life less than 50 miles north of Austin in Schwertner, TX until his family made the move to the capital city. Howard loves all things Austin – the Longhorns, year-round golfing weather, and Tex-Mex.

Howard has always loved creating things with his hands – from bookcases to coffee tables to headboards – so a career as a hands-on superintendent was a natural fit for him. He started work as a foreman for a local drywall company in 1976 and quickly took on an additional role doing the millwork on several projects. In 1994, after completing several successful projects for Richard, he joined The Kidd Group, Galbraith Construction at that time. Howard has been with The Kidd Group for over two decades and is the head superintendent overseeing all of the subcontractors. His passion is working on the construction site, managing projects from beginning to end, and making sure they are completed with the highest quality and on time. You will often find Howard with a drill in his hand putting the final touches on a project.

When Howard is not on the jobsite, he enjoys golfing, watching college football, and spending time with his family, often making his daughter’s favorite enchilada recipe. He and his family also support The Christi Center, a local nonprofit that provides grief support for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one.