CEO at Cotney Consulting Group

John Kenney is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Cotney Consulting Group, a leading advisory firm supporting growth, efficiency and operational excellence across the construction industry. With over 45 years of experience, John began his career as an apprentice in a family-run construction business in the Northeast. He steadily advanced through the ranks — from laborer to foreman, estimator, executive leadership and eventually COO of a significant commercial contracting firm.

John has led successful construction operations across diverse markets, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida. His career spans managing large-scale commercial projects, overseeing field operations, refining estimating systems and building high-performance teams. His leadership roles have included responsibility for company-wide operations, project delivery, financial performance and client satisfaction.

A Florida-licensed contractor, John brings field experience and executive insight to his consulting work. He serves on multiple national and international technical committees and construction associations, including leadership roles in organizations dedicated to advancing education, innovation and workforce development in the built environment. He also sits on the Board of Directors for RT3 (Roofing Technology Think Tank) and is an active member of National Women in Roofing’s Membership Committee.

John is based in Florida with his wife of 39 years and enjoys construction history, classic muscle cars, reading and writing.

Latest Spanish Content

Cotney Consulting ahora ofrece capacitación en estimación en español

By Jessica Bravo. Aprende a mejorar la eficiencia del equipo, dominar el seguimiento de la mano de obra y monitorear los costos del trabajo, todo en español. Cotney Consulting es una firma de consultoría especializada en techado, que ofrece SOPs personalizados, sistemas y estrategias de crecimiento. Además de la consultoría ...
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Cotney Consulting is now offering an estimate training in Spanish

By Jessica Bravo. Learn how to improve crew efficiency, master labor tracking and monitor job costs all in Spanish. Cotney Consulting is a consulting firm that specializes in roofing, offering tailored SOPs, systems and growth strategies. In addition to operations and performance consulting, they provide Smartsheet solutions and ...
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The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2025 Influencers

Our Influencers program celebrates its ninth year of giving back to the industries it serves. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS), MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS), CoatingsCoffeeShop® (CCS) and RCS en Español. Each month, ...
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Latest International Content

¡Celébralo con Nosotros! Learn About Latino Culture This Hispanic Heritage Month

By Dani Sheehan. Building cross-cultural connections starts by entering the conversation. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning something new about your Latino coworkers. September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month each year in the United States. Its purpose is to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of ...
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Latest Podcasts

Beware of Asbestos Before a Demo

In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss asbestos testing in older homes and buildings. Many roofing projects on structures built before the 1980s were potentially exposed to these hazardous materials, making proper testing a top priority for ...
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Beware of Asbestos Before a Demo

In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth sits down with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group to discuss asbestos testing in older homes and buildings. Many roofing projects on structures built before the 1980s were potentially exposed to these hazardous materials, making proper testing a top priority for ...
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Sam Beiler, John Kenney & Jason Reisman - Using Equipment in Recruiting

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Sam Beiler from Equipter, John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group and Jason Reisman of Eustis Roofing to discuss how investments in equipment can be used to recruit top talent in the roofing industry. Our panel lays out the ...
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Latest Webinars

Affinity Webinar - Gen Z – A New Way of Marketing

Looking at a recent report from Redfin, John Kenney, Karen Edwards and Heidi Ellsworth talk about marketing for the new generation of homeowners. With special guests, Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop, both are GenZ with one a first-time homeowner and the other looking for that first home. ...
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Issues Facing Roofing Contractors and Understanding Construction Contracts

In this session, we will discuss the challenges faced by roofing contractors, emphasizing the specific risks associated with personal guarantees. Participants will clearly understand potential pitfalls in bonding, indemnity agreements, credit arrangements, and other documents that might entail personal commitments. We will also address the intricacies of risk and liability ...
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Affinity Webinar - Training for Success

Join John Kenney, Karen Edwards and Heidi J. Ellsworth for another Affinity Webinar where they discuss the importance of training for your entire company. Many office staff and especially marketing, do not receive product training that can help them be strong brand ambassadors for your company. Join us for ideas ...
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Scaling up With BI: Business Strategies for Roofing Companies

In this RoofersCoffeeShop RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with experts in customer service, estimating, service, safety, regulations and legal issues. Eugene Zukowski of Jobba, John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group and Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese join the conversation to share their 2023 insights on how business intelligence ...
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Latest Videos

The Weekly Blend - Episode 141

Join us every Friday to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal and coatings industry. The 141st episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. This week, Heidi ...
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Episode 68 - Celebrate Pride Month, Check Out Our Newsroom Sponsor, Get Ready for Upcoming Expos

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday for The Weekly Blend to stay up-to-date on the latest news in the roofing industry. Episode 68 of The Weekly Blend is here! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for the newest episode of this Coffee Shop original ...
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Episode 29 - Coffee Conversations on Demand, METALCON Live and Why Contractors Need to Join the R-Club!

Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear what they have to say about all the happenings within the roofing industry. The 29th episode of our Weekly Blend series is here! Join President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for another exciting installment of this RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) original ...
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