John Keno Vignocchi

With over 50 years of expertise in excavation, earthworks and grading, site utility construction, commercial demolition, and shoreline restoration, development and preservation, John has become an invaluable resource to countless Chicago-area contractors, and has played an integral role in the success of several noteworthy projects that have reshaped Chicago’s skyline and shoreline.

As the president of John Keno & Company (JKC), John ensures that each project his team embarks on is carefully planned and executed with precision and professionalism. His motto of “Can Do, Will Do” embodies his value-driven approach to his work: he encourages each member of the JKC team to work collaboratively and transparently and to solve challenges with open-minded enthusiasm. When he is not managing company operations or his project managers, he oversees jobsite safety, quality control, and resource management.

John is a proud U.S. Army veteran. His time in service taught him about the importance of service, responsibility, and diligence. As the founder of his family-owned business, John understands the value of relationships – with site owners, contractors and subcontractors – and strives to make each client feel as though the JKC team is part of their own.

About John Keno & Company

Since 1973, John Keno & Company (JKC) has provided superlative shoreline restoration, development and preservation, site utility construction, commercial demolition contractor, and excavation, earthworks and grading contractor services to top contractors, government agencies, building and property owners and shoreline homeowners in the Chicago area. JKC’s meticulous processes, state-of-the-art equipment, and commitment to honoring deadlines, have made them the contractor of choice for some of the area’s most high-profile projects at the University of Chicago, O’Hare International Airport, the Obama Presidential Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Contact us to learn more.