Introducing
B&I’s Executive Team

Meet our executive team members who head up B&I, where more than 750 people are employed.

Gary H. Griffin, BSME, PE

Chief Executive Officer

Over 36 years of experience in engineering, estimating and project management, 27 years as President and CEO for B&I Contractors, Inc., an employee owned mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing contracting firm with 2021 revenues of $166 million.

Professional B&I Experience:

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida, Graduated 1986
Fort Myers High School Graduate

State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor
Professional Engineer in the state of Florida since 1991

Chair of Healthy Lee Steering and Executive Committees
2022 FGCU President’s Advisors Circle
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools – 2019 Past Chair & Board Member since 2010
Trustee for Collaboratory (f/k/a Southwest Florida Community Foundation)
Habitat for Humanity – Board Member
United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades Counties – Executive Committee & Board Member since 2007
FutureMakers Coalition
FL Building Commission-Mechanical TAC, Member since 2005 (Chairman 2008 – 09)
2021 Executive Leadership Team & 2020 Chair – American Heart Association – Lee/Collier Co.
Edison Festival of Light – Board of Directors, President 2000 – 2001

FGCU Construction Industry Advisory Board – Chair 2020 – 2022
Lee County Ad Hoc BH-SUD Steering Committee Member
The Unified Group, Member since 2016
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Chair-Elect 2021; BOD 2010-present, Member since 1997
Horizon Council – Member at Large, Past President 2018 & Standing Member
The Chamber of Southwest Florida, Board Member since 2011
Tri County Apprenticeship Academy (TCAA), President 2005 & Current Board Member
ASHRAE SWF Chapter, Past President; Member since 1984
State of Florida – Commissioner Florida Building Commission 2005-2008
Southwest FL Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc. (SWACCA) (President 2006)

Jason Grabowski, BSME

President / Chief Operating Officer

Jason has more than 25 years’ experience in mechanical estimation, construction and operations, and has been employed with B&I Contractors, Inc. since 1991. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Duke University.

Jason is currently associated with the following organizations:

Brian Kelly

Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

Brian has more than 30 years of experience in accounting, financial management and information system applications. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 15 years’ experience in manufacturing business systems and 16 years in the construction industry. Brian also has extensive experience in risk and insurance management and is OSHA-certified. He also holds numerous certifications in technology and software applications. Brian started his career with B&I Contractors, Inc. in July 2001.

Brian is currently associated with the following organizations:

Mike Novo

Director of Operations

Mike has over 35 years’ experience in commercial and industrial piping. He is responsible for all B&I Contractors, Inc. trade department operations and profitability including HVAC piping, sheet metal, plumbing, electrical, controls, and service. Duties also include coordination of support groups including accounting, purchasing, human resources, safety, shipping and receiving. Mike started his career with B&I Contractors, Inc. in 2000.

Additional B&I Experience:

Mike managed and supervised all aspects of the HVAC and pipe-fitting department. He was responsible for monitoring and controlling job costs and budgets, as well as achieving departmental budgetary goals and company objectives.

Mike worked with the job foreman on planning, scheduling and tracking job progress through completion.

Mike planned and executed installation and fabrication of HVAC systems with craftsmanship and safety.

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River, Mass.

Mike is currently associated with the following organization:

Jeff Zenoniani

Vice President of Service

Jeff has over 36 years’ experience in mechanical, electrical and plumbing design, construction and operation. He holds a B.S.M.E from the University of South Florida and has been registered with the state of Florida since 1992 as a certified mechanical, plumbing and general contractor. Also holds the state of Florida LP Gas License for B&I Contractors, Inc. and is LEED-certified in new construction. Jeff started his career with B&I in 1995.

Professional B&I Experience:

Oversees the 24-hour HVAC service, refrigeration department, and special projects.

Jeff performed estimating and project management of mechanical, plumbing and electrical projects including schools, hospitals, government office buildings, nursing homes, office buildings, etc. Jeff also provided supervision of project managers.

B.S.M.E. University of South Florida, Graduated 1984

State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CM -C057019
State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CF -C057484
State of Florida Certified General Contractor CG-C1507478
State of Florida Professional Engineer 44208

Jeff is currently associated with the following organization:

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Introducing B&I’s Executive Team

Introducing
B&I’s Executive Team