BIG ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE, SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE. ® “IT’S ABOUT OUR PEOPLE.” – Scott W. Pray WHO WE ARE D.F. Pray is a single-source contractor providing a wide range of services that include design build, preconstruction, construction management and general contracting. Our portfolio includes ground up, new construction, renovation of retail projects, including roll-outs, tenant fit-outs, commercial/industrial facilities as well as educational, public, and occupied renovations executed through our six offices: Main Office & Corporate, Seekonk, MA; Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Raleigh, NC; Nashville, TN; Toronto, ON. READ MORE OUR TEAM SCOTT W. PRAY PRESIDENT Scott Pray's lineage in the D.F. Pray tradition, traces back to the company's founding, when his father, C. Edward Pray and his partners, founded the company in 1959. He was first initiated to the industry as an apprentice carpenter in 1974, working his way through the field ranks as lead man, foreman, superintendent, and project manager. In 1982, Scott left Bentley College due to a family illness (uncle Charlie Dermody, the 'D' in D.F. Pray), and joined the management staff as a Sales Representative for CT and RI. In 1985, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations and subsequently, as Executive Vice President of Sales in 1986. In 1987, Scott succeeded his father as President of D.F. Pray, continuing a tradition of quality field operations. A devoted philanthropist, Pray is passionate about expending his time and energy on causes that mean the most to him, through the Pray Family Foundation. READ MORE MICHAEL BURKE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT A longtime employee of D.F. Pray, Burke brings three decades of experience in all facets of the firm, including estimating, business development, and construction operations, with a focus on large projects. He has helped to grow D.F. Pray's business and establish long-lasting relationships with the firm's largest clients nationwide. Some of Burke's national clients include CVS, Titleist, Chic-fil-A, Atria, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. READ MORE RONALD H. LAPRISE JR. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Ronald is D.F. Pray's Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations Management, focusing on safety and health. Laprise is responsible for managing, implementing, and promoting D.F. Pray's Safety and Health Program to all field operations and corporate staff. READ MORE GARY SMITH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Smith began his career at D.F. Pray in 1986, working his way up to the position of Senior Vice President of Special Projects. His understanding and involvement with local and state licensing requirements has helped to grow D.F. Pray's reputation as an experienced national general contractor. Smith holds and maintains licenses in 39 states. A LEED accredited professional, Smith is responsible for overseeing D.F. Pray's many energy conservation and green initiatives. READ MORE MATTHEW DETHOMAS VICE PRESIDENT DeThomas joined D.F. Pray in 2012 as Manager of Strategic Projects and Planning, responsible for the creation of D.F. Pray's strategic plan and the implementation of new D.F. Pray startup ventures. In this role, he expanded D.F. Pray's Higher Education Platform by implementing a building program that was utilized at five community college projects throughout New England and Ohio. An experienced motivator with a passion for inspiring and training people, DeThomas has been promoted to Vice President. READ MORE JARED RAPOSA VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE Jared joined D.F. Pray in 2014, as the Vice President of Finance. Jared is responsible for managing the financial operations of the company. Jared is intimately involved in financial planning, budgeting and reporting to the CEO and the Vice Presidents of the company. His construction experience is well diversified, ranging from small residential projects in the early onset of his to career and extending to large commercial projects, while employed for one the major general contractors in the Northeast. READ MORE PHIL MORAN CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER As CIO for D.F. Pray, Phil is responsible for all technology across the entire company, which includes the operation and training of all software, computer and communication systems. Phil brings a unique perspective to construction and technology by having served 25 years as a Steelworker in the US Navy Seabees. As a technology professional he understands the challenges of field operations and utilizes his strengths in managing and coordinating technology aspects of a project has proven to be a valuable asset to the D.F. Pray team. READ MORE OUR HISTORY Since its founding in 1959 by C. Edward Pray, D.F. Pray has been building excellence by specializing in hands-on, design build, general contracting services, regionally and nationally. Edward’s son, Scott W. Pray, continues the family tradition of building excellence started by his father. D.F. Pray currently employs over 86 industry professionals. TESTIMONIALS I have worked over the last 10 years on numerous projects with D.F. Pray and have been impressed by their professionalism and focus on the customer. They are on our bid list for all upcoming projects and we look forward to a continuing relationship. Philip G. Kominsky VP of Construction, Saks Fifth Avenue The job was extremely professional in nature and expedited in an amazing fashion. We are grateful to the team of D.F. Pray for the results from our renovation. It is truly remarkable how beautiful our branch has become! Lisa M. Russo Seekonk Branch Manager, Rockland Trust D.F. Pray?s dedication, hard work and commitment to the various projects that we have completed together is both impressive and beyond expectation. Working with D.F. Pray has been a wonderful experience. Mark E. Conley, P.E. VP of Construction & Development, Linear Retail PRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION WWW.PRAYFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG The PF Foundation is supported by D.F. Pray General Contractors. We had been donating to various charities for many years, when one of our own, Ron Carr, was struck with Leukemia. The PF Foundation was created in Ron’s memory and continues with him in mind as we raise funds in support of finding a cure. The “419” Sail is a reminder of Ron and his passion for sailing. The mission of The PF Foundation (PFF) continues in its endeavors to fund research to help eradicate Leukemia and Lymphoma, Neuroblastoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and fund research for Southcoast Health. 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