Thomas M. Laird, Jr.

Tom is the interim chief executive officer of Gilbane Building Company. A 35-year veteran of Gilbane, Tom joined the company out of college and has worked throughout his career in many leadership roles in multiple regions and services areas across the country.

An executive vice president (EVP) since 2012, Tom is Gilbane’s longest-serving executive leader. Most recently, he was responsible for overseeing the New York Division, which includes New York City, Upstate New York, and New Jersey. He is Gilbane’s champion for our Environmental, Sustainability & Governance (ESG) initiative as well as leading Gilbane’s Technology Group and Innovation Council. Tom’s previous positions at Gilbane include senior vice president/regional manager of the Central region, district manager in the Cleveland office, and regional manager of business development in the Mid-Atlantic region. He earned his Master of Science in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University and his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati.

Tom served as board chairman for the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland and in 2012, was the recipient of the Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Non-Profit Board Executive of the Year for his work with ACE. Tom also serves on the Legacy Board of Providence House and previously served on the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation.