Lex Kessler, Chairman
Lex Kessler, Chairman and Owner of ICA, Inc., founded the company in 1983. As such, he has been involved in the design, construction and renovation of more than 500 indoor sports and other facilities in more than 39 states and seven countries. Among his other interests are Sport & Wellness, a group of tennis clubs located in Connecticut. Sport & Wellness clubs are among the first to offer fitness, multi-sport, and indoor and outdoor tennis within one facility.
Lex has patented two insulation systems for indoor facilities. He also has registered various trade names for the specialty components developed and used in Indoor Courts of America’s projects. These include the TurboCaindle, Energy Miser, SportsFrame, and SportsFlex.
He is a long-standing member of the USTA and served as chair of its technical committee from 2000-2002. He was recently recognized by the USTA for ten consecutive years of service and continues to actively serve the organization as a National Volunteer and as vice chair of its Technical Committee. He has been published in several sports industry publications and spoken nationally about facility management and construction issues.
Russ Cain, President
Russ, President, has been with the firm since 1983. He began his career as an installer of insulation systems for various facilities. As the firm expanded into the tennis industry, he continued to provide oversight for renovation projects in all facilities. He currently directs all activities associated with ICA, including design-build, construction, and renovation projects. He is a lifetime member of the USTA.
Fred Volpacchio, Principal, New Construction
Fred, a Principal in ICA's New York office, provides oversight to all new construction projects in the northeast. He brings nearly 25 years of construction and management experience. His projects have ranged from offices, laboratories, municipal projects and warehouses to renovations, self-storage facilities, retail, and educational structures. He is a member of the Design-Build Institute of America, the Dutchess County Economic Development Corp., Putnam County Economic Development Council and the USTA.
John Conti, Principal, Renovations
John, Principal, ICA New York construction, joined ICA in 2002 and currently oversees sports-related renovation projects in the greater New York area. Prior to joining ICA, he ran his own residential construction firm in Westchester, Co., NY. He also worked in the golf industry in Hilton Head, SC. He studied golf course management at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. He is a member of the USTA.
Mike Thomas, Construction Manager
Mike's tenure in construction includes renovation of numerous sports clubs throughout the U.S. and currently serves as project manager for design/build projects, air structure construction and facility renovations. Mike has a degree in Construction Management and several certificates in specialized training. Mike was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after six years of service.
Dan Carlson, Project Manager
Dan joined ICA in 1998 as a project manager. He works with ICA's clients to cost-effectively renovate their sports facilities. He provides photometric analyses, facility lighting design, and designs and manages the installation of insulated ceiling & wall systems in sports facilities across the country. Prior to joining ICA, Dan worked for a regional hardware and lumber company. He is a member of the USTA.
Meghan Richards, Systems Sales Manager
Meghan joined ICA in 2006. Meghan brings with her 12 years of experience of insulation sales in the metal building industry. She has a B.S./B.A. in Marketing.
Jeff Dunn, Director of Sales and Construction
Jeff Dunn is our newest team member, but not new to ICA. Jeff initially worked for ICA from 1993 thru 1998,performing project management and sales duties. He rejoined us in June 2008. Jeff has over 20 years of facilities management, construction and sales experience. Jeff earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Debbie Davis, A/P - A/R Manager
Debbie joined ICA in 2006. She has over 25 years of experience in the accounting field, primarily in credit and collections. Before joining ICA, she was Credit Manager for Banta Foods in Springfield, MO.
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