About KEMS
Smart development,
start to finish.
What Drives Us
Development that responds to both place and purpose.
KEMS Development Corp is a Greater Boston real estate development firm, building in Massachusetts for 27 years. We specialize in high-quality residential living, from single-family homes to large multifamily communities, across Greater Boston.
What sets us apart is a hands-on approach at every stage, from site acquisition and permitting to construction and final delivery. Our in-house general contractor, KEMS Construction LLC, builds what we develop. Our mission is simple: to create lasting value for homeowners, investors, and the communities we serve.
At a Glance
Leadership
Led with vision.
Driven by grit.
Our people are the backbone of our business. We are committed to a company culture that supports and rewards employee growth.
Edward Doherty
PresidentWith 27 years of experience in real estate and construction, Edward Doherty leads KEMS with a focus on quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. As a hands-on developer, he is involved in every phase of a project: site selection and budgeting, construction oversight, and client relations.
Edward works closely with the architects, engineers, and legal teams on every project. His leadership has delivered residential and mixed-use properties across Greater Boston, and he prioritizes community engagement and safety on every site.
Kurt Hansen
Senior SuperintendentKurt brings more than 30 years of construction experience to his role as Senior Superintendent at KEMS. His background includes managing a $27 million prison power plant and overseeing numerous laboratory build-outs ranging from $7–10 million. He has also served as Operations Manager at a mechanical firm, supervising both project managers and field staff.
At KEMS, Kurt leads the 25 Isabella Street project, where he oversees daily operations, site logistics, and field coordination.
JJ LaRiccia
Project ManagerJJ brings a strong foundation in ground-up construction and multifamily developments. Before joining KEMS in 2023, he served as Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager at Waypoint General Contracting, where he worked on several large residential projects, including:
- 90 Ocean Ave, Revere (75 units)
- 11 Walley St, East Boston (36 units)
- 21–35 West 2nd St, South Boston (55 units)
- 301 Border St, East Boston (68 units)
At KEMS, JJ is project manager for 25 Isabella Street, an 18-unit luxury condominium project in Boston, and Bolton Grove, eight condominiums in Somerville. His work covers permitting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, budgeting, documentation, and site inspections.
Todd Stringer
Owner’s Project ManagerTodd Stringer of Stringer Project Management is the owner’s project manager for KEMS’s two new apartment buildings near Harvard Square: 34 Wendell Street and 100 Banks Street in Cambridge. He represents KEMS as owner through design and construction.
Development and Construction
Start-to-finish expertise
Building with Purpose
KEMS Development Corp leads the strategic vision behind every project. Our team brings together finance, design, marketing, leasing, and management, so each phase of the development process sits under one roof.
This integrated approach supports collaboration, problem-solving, and proactive risk management for our investors, partners, and the communities we help shape.
Our In-House General Contractor
KEMS Construction LLC is our in-house general contractor. It builds the projects KEMS Development Corp develops, so the people who plan a building are the same people accountable for putting it up. The team works on craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for our clients’ goals.
Custom homes, multifamily residences, and complex urban structures: we approach every project with the same integrity and precision.
Build With KEMS
Let’s build something better together.
Whether you’re a subcontractor-partner, an investor, or a landowner with a site worth developing, we’d like to hear from you.