Pike Company promotes Tehan to president

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Pike Company, Inc., a Rochester–based construction firm with an office in Ithaca, has promoted William (Bill) Tehan to company president.

The firm has also named Tehan COO of The Pike Companies, LTD, the holding company of The Pike Company, Inc. and LECESSE Construction Services, according to a company news release.

He will continue to lead the financial and legal groups supporting both companies.

Tehan had been serving as COO of the Pike Company, Inc. and CFO of the Pike Companies, LTD, the company said in an email response to a BJNN inquiry.

The company’s board of directors approved the promotion during its meeting held in December.

As president of the Pike Company, Tehan will direct its day-to-day operations, formulating plans and policies to reach corporate objectives and ensure profitable growth.

In his new role as Pike Company president, Tehan assumes the duties that Rufus Judson previously held.

Judson will continue to serve as CEO of The Pike Companies, LTD, leading business development for the Pike Company and LECESSE Construction Services.

Tehan started his career with Pike in 2001 as treasurer and corporate secretary, and has held multiple leadership positions within Pike for over 16 years.

“Bill exemplifies Pike’s commitment to building long-term relationships. He is a leader highly respected by our clients and team members,” Judson said in the release.

Established in 1873, the Pike Company provides commercial-building services that include construction management, general contracting, program management, design/build and facility management.

Besides Rochester and Ithaca, the company also operates offices in Clifton Park in the Capital Region; the Buffalo suburb of Williamsville; New York City; and a Florida office in Orlando.

Contact Reinhardt at ereinhardt@cnybj.com