Founded in 1919, the company represents a legacy that spans three generations of Holt family leadership. The company has stood the test of time and has managed to survive and thrive through two global pandemics, two World Wars, a Great Depression, and Great Recession. Holt provides services to clients in the aviation, health care, retail, education, and pharmaceutical industries.
“Turning the CEO position over to Patricia Zugibe feels like shifting a performance sports car into high gear,” Holt said. “With her ability, knowledge, experience, and drive, she will be guiding the Holt organization to the next level. We look forward to her striking an essential balance in this male-dominated construction industry.”
Zugibe has had leadership roles spanning over three decades as a Principal Owner of development and construction companies, Acting County Executive, and an Attorney. As CEO, she provides executive guidance for all corporate concerns, while establishing and monitoring overall strategic goals. Her primary focus is to preserve the company’s 100-year-plus legacy as a construction leader, while setting a course for continued growth in the future. She started her tenure at Holt Construction in 2014 as in-house Counsel overseeing all transactional legal matters including litigation, ethics and compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
“I’m proud to take on the stewardship of Holt’s incredible legacy, reflecting on its resolve and tenacity to successfully navigate and persevere over 100 years in the construction industry by mitigating risk, staying the course, and delivering exceptional client service,” Zugibe said.
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Zugibe’s expertise in corporate governance, with a background in risk management, building policies, and construction practices allows her to deliver on client needs. She is a champion of placing safety as a cornerstone of the company’s practices, promoting a zero-incident philosophy. She encourages consensus among executives, partners, staff, and clients, and is committed to cultivating a diverse family culture with an emphasis on community involvement.
“When the world was turned upside down by COVID-19, Patricia Zugibe was instrumental in developing a game plan that safeguarded the care and wellbeing of our employees and their families, while continuing to perform business on behalf of clients safely and efficiently,” Asaro said.
Holt has represented clients in airports, infrastructure, health care, retail, and education. The company has built over 30 million square feet of retail spaces including the development of Woodbury Commons; airport lounges including the United Airlines Polaris club and American Express Centurion lounge; SUNY Rockland Technology Center, Montefiore St. Luke Cornwall comprehensive chronic care center, Pfizer's Rockland County, New York, campus; and the building of a temporary hospital at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey.
Prior to joining Holt Construction, Zugibe was a Partner in PVZ Development, a residential rental property company, and Owner of North Rockland Developers Inc. and Zugibe Construction, Inc. Some of her previously held positions and career highlights include County Attorney and Acting County Executive for the County of Rockland, New York; Attorney for the Town of Stony Point, New York; Southern CA Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Board of Directors; and President of the NYS County Attorney’s Association.
