About Ricon
A respected
& trusted name
RICON was founded in 2014 as a small residential driveway paving company that had four employees and a few pieces of equipment, we focused on safely executing quality work with exemplary customer service. Over the last several years, RICON has grown to over 30 employees and provides a wide range of construction services to many clients throughout Southern New England.
RICON is a respected and trusted name in the construction industry as a result of our personalized dedication to every project from start to finish.
Fully licensed, insured
and bonded
Qualified MassDOT (Massachusetts) Contractor
ISN Certified
Contractor
Qualified RIDOT
(Rhode Island) Contractor
The key to our success has been our relationships with our clients, whether they are property managers, developers, construction managers, state departments or municipalities. Our dedicated team of trade professionals are committed to making every project a success and our leadership team is always accessible and present.
Executive Team
James Hathaway
President
As founder and President of RICON, Jimmy oversees all aspects of the company’s strategic growth and operational success. With over 30 years of experience in the site utility sectors, Jim has managed projects for both private and public agencies. The company has grown under his control from a residential paving operation to a full service firm that handles some of the most complex site & utility projects for developers and state agencies alike.
RICON continues to work extensively on its operational efficiencies and further expand not only its footprint but also the positive reputation throughout the regions we work in. Jimmy credits the growth of the company largely due to the skilled trade professionals and their operational focus on safety, project management, logistical coordination, resource planning and scheduling, detailed cost analysis and budget management, as well as improving its site supervision during the construction phase to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Matt LaFazia
Vice President
Matt brings more than 18 years of experience in site, civil, and utility construction to his role as Vice President at RICON. He has successfully managed projects ranging in size from $1 million to $15 million; effectively directing the field operations, quality execution and on-site safety. On a day-to-day basis, Matt oversees operations within the field and the office.
Kendall McGrath
Director of Operations
Kendall joined RICON as a Project Manager and quickly became a valuable team member and was promoted to her current role as Director of Operations. In this role, she is focused on process improvement and driving operational excellence. Additionally, Kendall supports market outreach and is responsible for fostering a quality improvement and safety mindset among team members.
Kendall holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science and participated in Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program.
Bringing Vision to Complex Development Projects.
The key to our success has been our relationships with our clients, whether they are property managers, developers, construction managers, state departments or municipalities. Our dedicated team of trade professionals are committed to making every project a success and our leadership team is always accessible and present.