Viking Construction Named New President
Bridgeport-based Viking Construction Inc. has shifted its executive leadership as the firm looks toward long-term growth.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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Viking Construction Inc. has appointed Anthony Gaglio Jr. as president, while the former president, Anthony Gaglio Sr., has assumed the role of chair. The move aims to position the construction company for continued operational success.
Why it matters
Leadership transitions in multi-generational family firms often signal a strategic pivot or a formalization of succession planning, which can impact internal culture and external partnerships. This change follows decades of tenure for the incoming president, who rose through the company ranks.
Anthony Gaglio Jr. has served at the company for 20 years, starting as a field laborer before rising to vice president in 2016. The transition occurs within a company that has operated for 35 years across Connecticut and New York.
The players
Viking Construction Inc.
A construction company headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that operates across Connecticut and New York.
Anthony Gaglio Jr.
The incoming president of Viking Construction Inc. who joined the company as a field laborer in 2006.
Anthony Gaglio Sr.
The new chair of the board for Viking Construction Inc. and former company president.
The details
Anthony Gaglio Jr. joined Viking Construction Inc. as a field laborer in 2006, spending two decades within the firm before this appointment. The transition sees the leadership structure shift from a single executive role to a split between the president and the newly created chair position. This change establishes a oversight role for the departing president while delegating operational authority to the new successor.
Timeline
2006: Anthony Gaglio Jr. joined Viking as a field laborer.
2016: Anthony Gaglio Jr. became vice president.
2021: Anthony Gaglio Sr. was named a Champion of Change.
Early 2026: Gaglio Jr. was appointed to the Connecticut Associated Builders and Contractors board.
October 2026: Anthony Gaglio Jr. officially became president.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the industry trend of family-owned construction firms formalizing governance structures during leadership handoffs. The move follows the 2021 recognition of Anthony Gaglio Sr. as a Champion of Change by the Construction Institute.
Operators looking at succession should analyze how internal promotions affect long-term supplier and labor relationships. Monitor whether this management shift results in changes to the company's regional project bidding strategy in Connecticut and New York.
The takeaway
Family-run firms often benefit from phased leadership handoffs that retain institutional knowledge through a board-level role. Monitor upcoming project filings to see if the new executive team shifts the company's focus toward new market segments or operational efficiencies.
Further reading
For more on industry career shifts, see our coverage of People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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