We are renovation professionals with twenty five years of experience working with owners, architects, and interior designers to create distinctive homes. Our staff includes a remarkable team of carpenters, laborers, jobsite supervisors, project managers and administrators. We also work with some of the most talented and skilled subcontractors in the New York area.

At Rusk, we pride ourselves on being the conscientious craftsmen you want working on your home, as well as the responsible individuals you'd be happy to have in your home.  It is our nature to work collaboratively.  We work to anticipate issues and create solutions that meet the design goals of the project.

In addition to our skill as builders, our deep relationships with many of the buildings and their resident managers, managing agents and architects often help make the seemingly impossible, possible. 

John Rusk
President and Founder of Rusk Renovations 

John Rusk is closely involved with every Rusk Renovations project and takes great pleasure working with some of the industry’s most talented architects and designers to create beautiful homes for interesting people.  The author of On Time and On Budget (Doubleday, 1996), Rusk also teaches Residential Project Management at the graduate level at Columbia University.  In addition he speaks to groups of real estate professionals, architects and designers on the topics of minimizing risk for residential construction.

With John's broad scope of experience comes the ability to serve as an expert resource and client advocate, evaluating options and alternatives that can best serve the needs of the client.  He starts each project by immersing himself in a preconstruction process to discover and find solutions to the most difficult details of the project, including mechanical and protocol.  At the end of the project, he can often be found on site shoulder to shoulder with the crew to celebrate the completion of a unique and successful work.

Painting and Decorative Contractors of America

Conseil International du Batiment pour la Recherche

Better Business Bureau

Education

Carnegie Mellon University, BFA

Publications

On Time And On Budget, (Doubleday Publishing Group), Luxe, Dwell, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Elle Décor, Better Homes and Gardens,  Bottom Line Personal, The Taconic Chain of Newspapers (columnist), The New York Times, The Today Show, Good Day New York

Mary Kocy
CEO & Partner

Mary Kocy brings years of expertise in organizational development, human resources, and marketing to her role as CEO of Rusk Renovations. With a BA from Indiana University and an MS from Bank Street College of Education, Mary takes the lead in ensuring that Rusk Renovations can deliver excellent customer service and award-winning renovation work by attracting and retaining the most talented professionals in the industry.  She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR/NY and the American Management Association.  In addition she volunteers as a guest presenter speaking to new business owners for the Workshop in Business Opportunities.

Matt Lenhard
Project Manager/Business Development

Matt Lenhard has eleven years of experience in the construction industry, which includes budgeting, bidding, supervision and project management. At Rusk Renovations, Matt is responsible for overseeing all elements of renovation projects and working closely with clients and architects to ensure that goals are met throughout all phases of the design and construction process.

Matt delivers results for his clients due to his extraordinary attention to detail and his ability to keep the big picture in mind while focusing on the smallest details. Before joining Rusk Renovations, Matt was part of another Big 50 remodeler, where he served as construction/project manager for all construction projects. Matt currently resides in Monmouth County, New Jersey with his wife and three boys.  Matt has an MS in Business administration.

David McCoy
Project Manager

David McCoy brings more than 12 years of real-world construction experience to the Rusk Renovations project management team He has worked as a high-end remodeler, carpenter, foreman and project manager. His understanding of the construction process and sequencing of work allows him to fully interpret complex designs and find the most efficient way to execute plans.

David's experience in kitchen design and layout, combined with his training as a professional chef, gives him special insight into the elements of a functional and beautiful kitchen layout. He has managed numerous luxury remodeling projects throughout Westchester and Manhattan. David lives in Orange County, New York with his wife and three young children.

Chris Countey
Estimation and Project Development 

Chris Countey is one of the most respected estimators in New York City. His range of contacts includes a diverse group of top notch subcontractors. Chris is revered among industry professionals for his knowledge of construction methods and costs. He is likewise prized for his high ethical standards. Happiest when developing a project, Chris applies his artistic eye setting baseline standards for each project. With more than 25 years of experience estimating high end residential projects and an artist in his own right, Chris anchors the Rusk project management department. Chris has a BFA from Stony Brook University, was the head coach of the West Side Soccer League, a member of the Art Student's league and has an honorable discharge fromt he US Army.