Every company has a history, but at Limbach, some of our history is quite literally passed down through generations.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Sacco Jr. has been a cornerstone of Limbach’s operations. Starting as a Project Engineer, he has steadily advanced through a wide range of operational and leadership roles before stepping into his current position as SVP and Regional Manager - Southeast. However, his connection to the company goes back even further, rooted in his father’s work alongside Limbach's early leadership. As we celebrate 125 years of People, Purpose, and Progress, Dennis’s journey offers a unique look into what happens when a company’s core values become a family tradition.
When Dennis reflects on the lessons his father passed down regarding how Limbach operates, it all comes back to a deep, unwavering respect for the craft professionals on the job site.
"My father was always talking about our field teams and how valuable they are to our success," Dennis says. "He frequently visited job sites to ensure they understood that their skills and work were valued by him, our customers, and Limbach."
To celebrate that hard work, his father began hosting the entire company for an annual clambake at the office. It was a time to present special achievement awards, recognize years of service, and bring both office and field team members together. "I repeatedly heard that it was a highlight for them," Dennis recalls.
When Dennis eventually stepped into the role of Branch Manager earlier in his career, he intentionally kept that tradition alive, ensuring Limbach teams continued to have a space to be celebrated.
Over the course of his 40-year career, Dennis has watched Limbach evolve, expand its footprint, and tackle increasingly complex mission-critical facility projects. Yet despite that massive growth, Limbach's core identity has remained intact.
"As big a company as we are, it has always felt like a family-run business," he notes. "We continue to have that cultural feel."
That family-centric culture is perfectly captured in a cherished photo from Dennis’s early career: his father’s retirement luncheon. Unsurprisingly, the send-off was a clambake in the office, recognizing his father's decades of accomplishments and contributions. "I felt this was the right way to send him off into retirement," Dennis says.
Of course, a 40-year career also comes with its fair share of fun. When asked about a project that stands out, Dennis immediately points to the New Boston Garden project that opened in 1995.
"As a longtime Boston sports fan, working on this project was a thrill," he shares. While the new arena was under construction, Limbach also oversaw the service and maintenance of the old facility. "This allowed me to unofficially attend Bruins and Celtics practices and the occasional game to ensure—wink, wink—the equipment was operating properly!"
"We are all about our people," he explains. "Our people foster relationships with customers. Our people help the community. We work on healthcare and pharmaceutical facilities, which make a difference. When you think of the big picture—us installing a system that keeps an operating room or research and development facility for a medication running—it means a lot. Our people make this happen."
Dennis’s four decades with Limbach remind us that a company’s legacy is not just built on the systems we install, but on the traditions we keep, the communities we support, and the people we value. As we look ahead to the next 125 years, it is leaders like Dennis—and the generations before him—who ensure we never lose sight of what matters most.
Explore more about Limbach’s legacy and our 125th-anniversary celebration here.
