Kathleen Rooney

Kathleen Rooney is the President of Rooney Holdings Inc., a diversified investment company based in Naples, Florida. She has held this position since May 2018, following her tenure as Vice President from January 2013 to May 2018.14 Under her leadership, Rooney Holdings specializes in various sectors including commercial and civil construction, energy, and real estate development, particularly focusing on multifamily, office, and industrial projects in the Washington, D.C. area.23

Education and Background

Kathleen Rooney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from the University of Notre Dame (2005-2009) and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business (2011-2013).12

Professional Experience

In addition to her role at Rooney Holdings, she is also the President of Rooney Properties LLC, which focuses on real estate development in the D.C. metro area. Kathleen has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s investment strategies and portfolio management.23 Prior to her current roles, she served as Chairman of OAI Electronics from November 2012 to January 2017.1

Community Involvement

Rooney is actively involved in community initiatives; she serves on the Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame and is a board member of the Washington Jesuit Academy, a tuition-free middle school for young men in Washington, D.C..23

Industry Perspectives

Kathleen has been recognized for her leadership during challenging times, such as navigating her companies through the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of technology in addressing rising costs in commercial real estate and advocates for sustainable development practices.3