Alex Hennessy
About Alex Hennessy
Alex Hennessy serves as the Director of Real Estate at Floor & Decor in Boca Raton, FL, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in real estate management and analysis, having previously worked at Office Depot and Lionbridge.
Work at Floor & Decor
Alex Hennessy has served as the Director of Real Estate at Floor & Decor since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing permitting, entitlement, and construction timelines for new store sites in the Northeast. He conducts financial proforma analysis as part of the site selection process for new stores, ensuring that the company makes informed decisions regarding new locations. Additionally, he negotiates letters of intent (LOI) and construction scope of work for these new store locations, contributing to the overall growth strategy of the company.
Previous Experience in Real Estate
Before joining Floor & Decor, Alex Hennessy worked at Office Depot as a Senior Real Estate Manager from 2012 to 2019. His experience in this role spanned seven years and involved overseeing various aspects of real estate management. Prior to Office Depot, he gained experience as a Real Estate Intern at Keystone Realty Group, Inc. in 2011 and as an Engineering Intern at RS&H from 2009 to 2010. These positions provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in the real estate sector.
Education and Expertise
Alex Hennessy earned a Bachelor's Degree in Energy, Business, and Finance from Penn State University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with a solid understanding of the financial and business aspects of real estate, which he applies in his current role. This combination of education and practical experience in real estate management positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the industry.
Early Career Development
Alex Hennessy's early career began with a brief role as a Database Analyst at Lionbridge in 2012, where he worked for three months. This position provided him with analytical skills that would later benefit his real estate career. His internships at Keystone Realty Group, Inc. and RS&H further developed his understanding of the real estate and engineering fields, laying the groundwork for his future roles in real estate management.