Robert Harris JH Kelly

Robert Harris is Executive Vice President of Business Development at JH Kelly, a leading MEP and specialty industrial contractor based in Longview, Washington. His role is pivotal at JH Kelly, which boasts over 1,200 employees and regularly posts revenues exceeding $500 million. With an impressive career spanning over 35 years in the construction industry, he is critical in steering the company's growth and development across various sectors.

Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1966, he relocated to the United States with his family in 1975, where his father began a new chapter in engineering. This move sparked his lifelong interest in construction and engineering, a field in which he has excelled remarkably. His early engagement with sports, particularly hockey, shaped his competitive spirit, which he carried into his professional life. After starting his college education at Iowa State University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Humanities from Seattle University.