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Kaufman Lynn Construction Adds Industry Veterans to Leadership Team

Kaufman Lynn Construction recently made significant changes to its executive team by promoting its Chief Operating Officer, Chris Long, to the role of president to guide the company. It also named Christopher Christy to its leadership team as Vice President of Preconstruction. Long will oversee the staff, lead estimating efforts on all Florida and North Carolina projects, and evaluate department employee training and budget controls. Long has over 35 years of experience overseeing multimillion-dollar projects in various market sectors, including education, hospitality, office, retail and multi-family.

“Chris is a key member of our growth and leadership team, and we’re proud to elevate him to this position,” Michael Kaufman says, founder and CEO of Kaufman Lynn Construction. “As Chief Operating Officer, he has led our efforts to enhance service excellence to our clients and partners, which will continue to be a focus as he steps up as president. Additionally, Chris’ intense work effort, focused sense of urgency and loyalty to our clients and KL Family has uniquely positioned him to lead Kaufman Lynn Construction into the future.”

Long joined Kaufman Lynn Construction in January 2013 as Vice President of Operations and has led several projects for key clients, including Florida Atlantic University and Broward College. 

“I’m honored to take on this new role, especially at this exciting time for our company,” Long says. “We’re experiencing robust project growth throughout the region, and I look forward to leading our team as we continue on this path.”

Chris Christy

Christy brings over 30 years of experience in the building industry, having worked with multiple development firms across various markets and sectors. An expert in rough order of magnitude estimating, guaranteed maximum pricing and construction management, Christy has worked on all facets of the preconstruction process. He collaborates with design professionals, specialty engineers, subcontractors, and developers to provide a complete and comprehensive product. 

“Chris is joining our firm at an exciting time as we continue to grow at a robust rate with new and exciting projects throughout the region,” Kaufman says. “His extensive experience paired with the strong relationships he’s built throughout the South Florida community will truly complement our team.” 

In his most recent role as Vice President of Preconstruction at Coastal Construction Company, Christy spearheaded projects in the residential, hospitality, entertainment, and Class A office building sectors. Notable projects he contracted during his tenure include the Porsche Design Tower and Oceana Bal Harbor, totaling over 10 million Gross Square Feet and $4 billion. 

“I’m excited to join the Kaufman Lynn Construction team,” Christy says. “I look forward to collaborating with their talented group of building professionals and being a part of one of the best construction firms in Florida.” 

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Drew Limsky

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Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.