About Our President

F. Todd Renz, LEED AP BD+C

President of O,R&L Construction

Todd Renz founded Owens, Renz & Lee with two partners 30 years ago.  The company has grown into a major real estate firm with three divisions -- construction, facilities and commercial real estate – and has more than 1,000 employees.  As President of O,R&L Construction, Todd is responsible for negotiating and managing multi-million dollar contracts throughout the Northeast in new construction and renovation projects including comprehensive construction management; design build coordination and execution; and complete turnkey development projects.

Todd is a LEED BD+C (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional who is knowledgeable in the practice of sustainable, energy efficient building construction. He was one of the pioneers of Green Building in Connecticut and brought the CTGBC into Charter membership with the USGBC during his term as CTGBC President.

Accreditation, Credentials and Licensure

• LEED Accredited Professional with a specialization in commercial design and construction (BD+C)
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate
• Licensed Real Estate Professional
• USSA Level 2 Ski Coach
• Instrument Rated Pilot/Glider Pilot

Associations

• Chair of Steering Committee - 2005-2016 - Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
• Chair 2009-2010 - Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
• President 2005-2009 - Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
• Member - U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• Member - University of Hartford Construction Institute
• Member - YPO
• Past Board of Directors - Construction Specifications Institute
• Past Technical Director 1997-2002 - Construction Specification Institute
• Past Chairman - Program Committee, ConstructCT 2002
• Past Technical Committee Chairman - University of Hartford, CT
• Past Member - Associated Builders & Contractors
• Past Member - Connecticut Building Congress