We are renovation professionals with more than two decades of experience working with owners, architects, and interior designers to create distinctive homes. Our staff includes a remarkable team of fine craftsmen, a trained architect (although we don't provide design build services, it's good to speak the language), and project managers. 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.

In addition to our skill as builders, our long experience enables us to serve as a valuable resource for our clients, providing the benefit of our expertise and insight.

John Rusk

President and Founder of Rusk Renovations 

John Rusk is closely involved with every Rusk Renovations project. The author of On Time and On Budget (Doubleday, 1996), Rusk is an acclaimed New York City builder and one of the top construction arbitrators and mediators in the industry.He also teaches Residential Project Management at the graduate level at Columbia University and has lectured extensively on minimizing risk for residential construction.

With John's extensive experience comes the ability to serve as an expert resource and client advocate, evaluating options and alternatives that can best serve the job and the needs of the client.

John Rusk Resume:

Professional Affiliations and Service
American Arbitration Association
Painting and Decorative Contractors of America
Conseil International du Batiment pour la Recherche
Better Business Bureau

Education
Carnegie Mellon University, BFA
Program on Negotiation, Harvard/Radcliffe

Publications
On Time And On Budget, (1996) New York: Doubleday Publishing Group)
Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Elle Décor, Better Homes and Gardens, The Today Show, Good Day New York, Bottom Line Personal, The Taconic Chain of Newspapers (columnist), The New York Times

Mary Kocy
CEO & Partner

Mary Kocy brings years of expertise in operations, human resources, and marketing to her role as CEO of Rusk Renovations. 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.

Mary Kocy Resume:

Professional Affiliations and Service
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
HR/NY
American Marketing Association
American Management Association
Friends of Bard College/Early High School

Education & Professional Certification
MS Education, Bank Street College of Education
BA English, Indiana University
Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO)
Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR)

Matt Lenhard

Project Manager/Business Development

Matt Lenhard has nine 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 Lenhard Resume:

Professional License and Certification
RCS Building License (pending)

Education
BA Economics, Bucknell University
Masters in Business Administration, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

David McCoy

Project Manager

David McCoy brings more than 10 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 two (soon to be 3!) kids.