Brendan Murray
By Joshua Burd
Longtime construction industry executive Brendan Murray has taken the reins as CEO of Vollers Inc., the family-owned firm based in Somerset County.
The company said Murray, who has more than two decades of leadership experience in the sector, most recently was president of Vollers Excavating and Construction Inc., HVI Services LLC and Layout Inc. He’s now aiming to expand Vollers’ reach in each wing of its business while strengthening its position of leadership in the industry.
“I am truly honored to step into the role of CEO at Vollers Inc.,” Murray said in the firm’s announcement in early July. “As we celebrate our 75th year in business, I am excited to usher the company into a new era of growth and innovation.”
Based in the North Branch section of Branchburg, Vollers Inc. is a management and holdings company that invests in and provides corporate services to a portfolio of partner and owned entities, including Vollers Excavating and Construction, HVI Services, Aspen Landscaping and Construction Inc., Assuncao Brothers Inc. and Layout Inc. Murray, meantime, has retained the position of president while rising to the CEO post.
“Working with Brendan over the last five years has given him many opportunities to demonstrate to the board of directors his diverse talents and leadership abilities,” said Rob Vollers, board chairman. “The board is confident in Brendan’s ability to continue leading Vollers into the future on a path of sustainable growth, delivering successful outcomes for our clients and shareholders.”
