Our Company
Since 1980, Flannery Construction’s team has brought versatile, award-winning craftsmanship, a collaborative spirit, and civic leadership to our work. As our company and portfolio of projects has grown, we have taken care to evolve in step with the needs and goals of our community. Our community connections are reflected in the rich range of our projects: multifamily, large and small businesses, historic landmarks, nonprofits, and more.
As a company with a strong family legacy, we value clear communication and strong relationships, a philosophy that will guide our work with you. We take pride in our high ethical standards, realistic estimates, and versatile, diverse team. We are committed to efficiently managing resources to deliver your product on budget and on time.
Flannery Construction is committed to:
- Making the construction industry more accessible to people of color and women
- Incorporating diversity and inclusion practices into our operations, with the associated mixture of ideas, talent, and competency
- Supporting the building and business needs of organizations and individuals that work to revitalize neighborhoods and enhance our communities.
- Delivering professional, high-quality craftsmanship, on budget and on time
- Working as a team with owners, architects, government, community members, and all others involved in the project
- Making the building process easy to understand
- Being flexible and responsive to changing needs
- Being faithful to sustainable construction practices
- Maintaining a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA
Our Leadership
Jamey Flannery, LEED AP, President and Owner, As the owner and President of Flannery Construction, Jamey Flannery oversees and guides the direction of all aspects of Flannery Construction’s business. Having spent her entire career in the industry, she has experience in nearly every role of construction development which allows her to deliver on her clients’ vision and goals while carefully managing the details of every project. Jamey excels at assembling the best team for every project, and is proud that 90% of Flannery Construction’s work comes from referrals and repeat customers. Jamey has been recognized as both a Top Woman in Construction by Finance & Commerce and Top Woman in Business by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, and serves on the Boards of The Midway Chamber of Commerce and the St. Paul Central Scholarship Foundation.
Mark Hennessey, LEED AP, Vice President, Mark Hennessey brings 30 years of construction experience to his role as Vice President of Flannery Construction. His passion for and skills in creating, building and problem solving have fueled his success in the industry. He has a broad base of knowledge that helps him run day-to-day operations at the firm, having worked in nearly every aspect of the business. Mark’s experience spans residential, multifamily, and commercial construction, and he has managed more than $1.5 billion in preconstruction and estimating, resulting in nearly $400 million in completed projects. His patience, persistence and strong communication skills make him an invaluable part of project teams, as he works with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to bring projects from concept to completion. Outside of work Mark enjoys home remodeling projects and spending time with his family boating on the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers.
Nate Hildebrand, Director of Operations / Senior Project Manager, Nate Hildebrand brings 35 years of diversified construction experience to his role as the Director of Operations and Senior Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Nate began his career in masonry, founding a successful business before moving into project management and leadership roles. His strong work ethic and varied background have driven his success in the industry, and he appreciates the diverse types of projects he leads at Flannery Construction. Nate delivers projects on budget and on schedule, and is especially proud when there are no surprises along the way. His drive to succeed extends to his personal interests – competing in outrigger canoe races and mountain biking adventures in his free time. He especially loves spending time at the lake with his family as often as possible.
Ia Thao, Controller, Ia Thao is a hands-on accounting leader with more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry. As the Controller at Flannery Construction, her focus is providing stakeholders with accurate and timely financial data to enable informed business decisions. Ia takes a big-picture view of all of her work, advocating for and implementing internal controls and accounting systems to streamline workflows, improve productivity and increase employee satisfaction. While she has been involved with nearly every Flannery Construction project during her tenure, Ia takes special pride in the firm’s work for area nonprofits providing housing for low-income citizens and those experiencing homelessness. Ia loves fresh air and greenery – camping with friends and her daughters during the warmer months, and tending to her many indoor houseplants during the winter.
Gerry Flannery, Founder Emeritus, Gerry Flannery founded Flannery Construction in 1980 on the belief that a construction company can and should build working and living spaces where people and the environment are treated well. Gerry formed strong connections in the community – committing a significant portion of the firm’s work to local nonprofits throughout its history, and serving on the boards of many neighborhood organizations. After 35 successful years, Gerry sold and transitioned the business to his daughter, Jamey Flannery, who carries forward his legacy of doing right by the firm’s employees, its customers and the communities it serves.
Certifications
- Woman-Owned Business
- CERT Vendor – City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Hennepin County
- Minnesota Department of Administration (WBE)
- Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- LEAD-Certified Firm – Environmental Protection Agency & MN Department of Health