Natick, Mass. – November 05, 2026 -- DACON Corporation has named Josh Brandt Chief Operating Officer, the first of several leadership transitions the New England design-build firm will announce over the coming year as its founding leaders retire.
Brandt joins Quinn and Laskey in a three-person executive team
Brandt will work with President and CEO Kevin Quinn and Chief Financial Officer Renee Laskey to lead the firm's next growth phase. DACON describes the plan as a deliberate, multi-year succession designed to protect the culture, client relationships and standards it has built since 1985.
Quinn said clients should see no change in mission, only a more technical and innovative approach.
DACON has completed more than $1.5 billion in New England construction contracts
The firm serves commercial, industrial and institutional clients and focuses primarily on design-build. It takes responsibility for projects from inception to completion, and it also offers project planning and construction management on a stand-alone basis.
In-house architecture unit PDA anchors the integrated delivery model
PDA, DACON's in-house architecture and design team, has been part of the company since its founding. Its designers work alongside planning and construction teams from day one, so designs account for schedule, cost, and construction means and methods. DACON says this reduces surprises during projects and expects PDA to become a more visible part of its brand as it continues to invest in its brand and people.
Brandt said DACON views itself as a "41-year-old start-up" and aims to set the benchmark for integration, efficiency and creativity in design-build.