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April 1-3, 2025
Hilton University of Houston
Houston, TX

Steve Kelly

Stephen Kelly

President of Sales and Business Development
Carver Companies


Stephen Kelly is a Native of Northern Ireland, and Certified Port Executive.

Stephen joined Carver Companies in 2008 as the Vice President of Sales and Business Development. In 2019, Stephen was promoted to President of Sales and Business Development. Prior to coming to Carver Companies, Stephen owned and operated a heavy equipment company. This experience has been significant in taking Carver Companies from a site contractor to a world class operator of ports.

During Stephen’s tenure, he has been instrumental in the logistical planning of serval large bridge projects including the 45th Avenue, Willis Avenue, and the Tappan Zee replacement. Stephen’s experience has helped modularize power plant projects as well. Starting with building several air-cooled condensers weighing 350 Tons at the Port of Coeymans and barged to Astoria, NY. This project led to two 4000 Ton PSEG owned heat recovery steam generators also being assembled at Port of Coeymans and barged to Sewaren, NJ and Bridgeport, CT.

Stephen and the team are currently working diligently on multiple phases of the Gateway Program, including the Portal North Bridge project and the Hudson River Ground Stabilization project. They are also involved in offshore wind projects along the East Coast, collaborating with a range of offshore wind partners, OEMs, supply chain manufacturers, and logistics providers.

Stephen is continuously looking for port opportunities to enhance existing ports and fulfill Caver Companies vision.