Kitchell proudly announces the appointment of Phil Glenn as President of Kitchell Contractors, the company’s general contracting business.

Glenn, a 17-year Kitchell veteran and Arizona State University graduate, brings deep operational expertise and a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects. Over the course of his career, he has led major projects for clients across the Southwest, including Valleywise Health, Banner Health and CommonSpirit Health.

“Phil is a thoughtful, steady leader who understands our business, our clients, and what it takes to deliver exceptional work,” said Wendy Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Kitchell. “I have great confidence in his leadership, his vision for the future and the continued momentum of our general contracting business under his direction.”

Most recently, Glenn served as Vice President of Operations, where he oversaw operations for the construction company nationwide, helping drive performance and strengthen teams across the business.

Throughout his tenure at Kitchell, Glenn has played a key role in delivering complex projects, fostering strong client relationships and contributing to the company’s continued growth and success.

In his new role as President, Glenn will oversee all aspects of Kitchell Contractors’ business, with a continued focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients, supporting teams and advancing the company’s strategic priorities.

“I’m honored to step into this role and grateful for the opportunity to continue building on the strong foundation of this team,” said Glenn. “We have an aligned leadership group and a clear sense of purpose. As we build on Kitchell’s 75-year legacy, we will continue to invest in our people, strengthen our culture, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.”

With strong momentum across the business, Kitchell Contractors is well positioned to continue delivering high-quality work and building on its long-standing client relationships.

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Strategic transaction positions Kitchell to invest more deeply in its construction, consulting, and development enterprises

PHOENIX — Kitchell, a leading builder, construction manager, capital program manager, and real estate developer, has completed the sale of American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc. (ARS), its HVAC-R wholesale distribution business, to Hajoca, one of the largest privately held wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, pool, and industrial supplies. The transaction closed on January 30.

The transaction reflects Kitchell’s long-term strategy to focus its resources where the company delivers the greatest value across the built environment.

“The HVAC-R distribution market has continued to evolve, and we determined the timing was right to transition ARS to an owner whose core focus is distribution,” said Wendy Cohen, president and CEO of Kitchell. “This decision allows Kitchell to invest more deeply in growing our core construction, consulting, and development enterprises, while positioning ARS to continue building on its strong legacy.”

Since acquiring ARS in 1970, Kitchell has supported the 85-year-old company through decades of growth, expanding its footprint to 34 branches and two distribution centers across seven states.

“ARS has built a strong reputation through its people, relationships, and service,” Cohen added. “We’re proud of what the team has accomplished and confident Hajoca is the right long-term home to support the next chapter of the business.”

Consistent with Hajoca’s people-focused operating philosophy, ARS will continue to operate under its established brand and be led by its local leadership team.

“ARS is a natural fit with Hajoca,” said Rick Fantham, president and CEO of Hajoca. “We look forward to supporting the team’s continued success and see them thrive for decades to come.”

About Kitchell
Founded in 1950, Kitchell Corporation is a privately held company specializing in construction, real estate development and related services. For 75 years, Kitchell has been a leader in the industry, delivering innovative solutions across the built environment. Kitchell provides a broad range of services nationwide, including general contracting, capital program and project management, facilities consulting, development, property management and more. The company is consistently ranked among the top firms both regionally and nationally. For more information, please visit www.kitchell.com.

About Hajoca
Founded in 1858, Hajoca currently consists of 450+ locally-managed locations operating under 60+ different regionally established trade names all committed to serving our customers with a best-in-class experience. Hajoca combines the scale and resources of a national company with the relationships and local decision-making of independent businesses. For more information, please visit www.hajoca.com.