Leadership

Kevin French

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer

Kevin French serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Landry/French Construction and MH Williams Construction Group and brings more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry.

In 2010, Kevin co-founded Landry/French Construction, a full-service commercial construction firm providing construction management, design/build, and general contracting services throughout Maine and the Northeast. Under his leadership, Landry/French has grown into one of the largest construction firms in Northern New England, earning national recognition with inclusion on the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 400 Contractors list. The firm has also been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies four times. In 2016, Kevin transitioned the company to a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

In 2024, Kevin led the expansion of Landry/French’s geographic footprint through the acquisition of Melbourne, Florida-based MH Williams Construction. In 2025, the company further strengthened its presence in Florida with the opening of a St. Petersburg office, underscoring Kevin’s long-term vision for strategic growth and continued investment in high-quality construction services.

Kevin serves as a Trustee on the Board of Governors for the St. Petersburg Economic Development Corporation.

Denis Garriepy

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer at Landry/French, Denis Garriepy is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and providing leadership to ensure the operating requirements and financial goals are met. Denis possesses a wealth of knowledge in the construction industry and brings a solution-centered mindset.

Before joining Landry/French, Denis spent nearly a decade at Suffolk Construction in Boston as Vice President of Operations. At Suffolk, he oversaw large-scale education, healthcare, and life-sciences projects, including Northeastern University’s $330 million EXP facility and major capital projects for Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and Boston Medical Center.

Denis has a Master of Science in Construction Management from Northeastern University’s Graduate School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan.

Marta Peters

Chief Financial Officer

Marta Peters serves as Chief Financial Officer at Landry/French, bringing more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting. She provides financial leadership and strategic insight that supports the company’s continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term success.

Prior to joining Landry/French, Marta held senior financial leadership roles where she strengthened financial reporting and forecasting, enhanced internal controls, and partnered closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth and operational excellence. Her experience spans financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, and operational planning, giving her a broad perspective on the financial and business decisions that support a growing organization.

Marta holds an Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and an MBA with a concentration in Finance. She is also a member of Delta Mu Delta, the international business honor society recognizing academic excellence in business.

Mason Rowell

Senior Vice President of Operations

As Senior Vice President of Operations at Landry/French Construction, Mason Rowell provides leadership across the firm’s operations, supporting projects from inception through completion. In this role, Mason also continues to lead the preconstruction and estimating department, ensuring alignment and continuity across all phases of project delivery.

Mason joined Landry/French in 2011 as an Assistant Project Manager and has advanced through progressively senior roles, including Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director of Preconstruction, and Vice President of Preconstruction. His experience spans preconstruction planning, operations, and team leadership, with a focus on delivering complex projects efficiently and collaboratively.

Mason holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and served as a Captain in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He currently serves on the board of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Maine.

Scott Hutchison

Regional Executive Vice President, Southeast

As Regional Executive Vice President, Southeast, at Landry/French Construction, Scott Hutchison is responsible for leading the firm’s growth and operations throughout Florida and the broader Southeast. Scott provides regional leadership to support business development, client relationships, and project delivery while leading a strong local team.

Scott brings more than 30 years of construction industry experience, having progressed from the field into executive leadership roles overseeing regional operations and complex project delivery. His background spans healthcare and commercial construction, with recent project experience including ground-up cancer treatment facilities and medical office buildings across Florida, as well as high-profile commercial projects such as a luxury retail flagship in Miami and a major event center in Tampa.

Mike Williams Jr

Senior Vice President, Florida

Mike Williams Jr. serves as Senior Vice President, Florida, and Managing Director of Landry/French’s Melbourne office. He provides executive leadership for the company’s Florida operations while guiding the Melbourne team’s strategy, project delivery, client relationships, and continued growth.

Inspired by watching his father build MH Williams into a successful construction company, Mike pursued a career in the industry while first establishing his own professional experience outside the family business. After spending several years with a construction firm in Jacksonville, he joined MH Williams as a project manager in 2008.

Over the years, Mike gained experience across every aspect of the business and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility before being named president in 2020. His comprehensive understanding of the company and the Florida construction market continues to inform his collaborative, relationship-focused approach to leadership.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management.

Marcus Ingeldsen

Vice President, Florida

Marcus Ingeldsen serves as Vice President in Landry/French’s Melbourne, Florida office, bringing 26 years of construction industry experience to his role.

He provides leadership and supports the successful delivery of projects throughout the region, working closely with project teams, clients, and industry partners to maintain strong collaboration and uphold the company’s standards for quality, service, and performance.

Marcus holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida.

Richard Wentworth

President, T Buck Construction

Richard Wentworth serves as President of T Buck Construction, a Landry/French company, providing executive leadership for the Turner-based team. He guides project delivery, client relationships, and the company’s continued growth across water and wastewater treatment, bridge, heavy civil, and building construction throughout Northern New England.

With more than 37 years of construction experience, Richard has been part of T Buck since its earliest days. As one of the company’s first employees and its first laborer, he built his career from the ground up, advancing through roles as carpenter, superintendent, project manager, and estimator before becoming President.

Richard’s experience across field operations and company leadership gives him a comprehensive understanding of the business and every phase of construction. His practical, collaborative approach emphasizes safety, quality, open communication, and strong relationships. He has overseen complex projects throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, including treatment facilities, bridges, educational buildings, and specialized construction projects atop Mount Washington.

Richard studied Building Construction at Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine, where he completed two years of technical coursework.

Brian Emmons

Vice President, Bridge Division, T Buck Construction

Brian serves as Vice President of T Buck Construction’s Bridge Division, a Landry/French company. He brings more than 20 years of construction experience, with expertise in bridge construction and civil infrastructure. His approach emphasizes integrity, strong relationships, and collaboration throughout project delivery.

Since joining T Buck in 2008, Brian has managed more than 100 projects across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. His leadership has helped strengthen the company’s reputation in bridge construction while successfully delivering some of its most challenging and significant projects.

Brian holds a degree in construction management. Beyond his project responsibilities, he plays an important role in shaping a company culture built on strong relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to its people.