Connico Announces New Estimating Director Amid National Growth

Connico has promoted Michael Feeney to Estimating Director. With his expertise on the senior leadership team, Connico will further elevate its cost estimating, value integration, analysis and field observation capabilities.

Michael Feeney

Feeney has more than seven years of experience as a civil engineer and cost estimator. This promotion recognizes his exceptional leadership and technical expertise on Connico’s aviation and infrastructure projects. In Feeney’s new role, he’ll continue elevating project quality, client trust and team development in the estimating department. 

“Michael has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership and dedication, making him an invaluable asset to Connico,” said Sri Kumar, Connico president and CEO. “His expertise in civil engineering and cost estimating strengthens our ability to deliver excellence on every project. As we continue to grow, we’re proud to have talented professionals like Michael and foster a workplace where our team can thrive and shape what’s next.”

Feeney earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee and his master’s degree from the University of Washington in civil and construction engineering. He is a certified professional engineer in the states of Florida, Kentucky and Colorado. 

Feeney’s promotion follows recent transitions at the firm as team members with decades of experience move up to advisory roles and emerging leaders step up. Connico is committed to developing leaders from within, preserving institutional knowledge while giving rising talent meaningful pathways to grow.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.