Mc Gowan of Mc Gowan Builders honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters for his role in developing the Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation

Patrick Mc Gowan of Mc Gowan Builders, Inc. was honored at the Northern N.J. Big Brothers Big Sisters awards ceremony on May 19 at the Hanover Marriott. Mc Gowan was honored for his role in developing the Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation. In addition to Mc Gowan, the Northern N.J. Big Brothers Big Sisters also honored their corporate and community partners. The Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation, a non-profit organization with 501c3 status, was formed in 2007 to help foster education and research on Down Syndrome. The contributions raised thus far have been put towards bettering the foundation of educating and assistance to persons with Down Syndrome. In addition to creating a scholarship fund for students pursuing Special Education Degrees, some of The Loretta Mc Gowan Foundation efforts have also facilitated the Stepping Stones School of Livingston NJ, the Sisters La Sagesse / Cregg House Services in Sligo, Ireland, and the Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind. For more info, visit www.arcessex.org (Services & Programs Children Services). Mc Gowan Builders is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm based in East Rutherford, N.J., with regional offices in New York, Florida and Chicago. For a decade, Mc Gowan Builders has provided construction services to commercial and institutional clients, delivering projects for some of the most prominent firms and organizations in the nation, including Continental Airlines, Sheraton Hotels, JP Morgan Chase, and Macys. The firm provides assistance throughout all phases of complex construction projects, from the initial consultation to the final closeout. Mc Gowan Builders has earned a reputation for excellence through attention to detail, professionalism and over 30 years of construction experience. The firm's website can be found at www.mcgowanbuilders.com.