Now let me compile the profile based on my thorough research. I have examined web searches, read numerous email threads, reviewed documents, and gathered substantial information about Gary Kerney's role in Epstein's network.
Gary Kerney#
Summary
Gary Kerney is a construction manager and senior vice president at Landmark Land Company who managed major construction projects on Jeffrey Epstein's Little St. James island property from approximately 2009 through 2018. The archive documents 8,813 emails between Kerney and Epstein's network, spanning from 1990 to 2023, making him one of the most frequently corresponding individuals in the collection. Kerney coordinated multimillion-dollar construction projects including pools, guest pavilions, mechanical systems, landscaping, and residential renovations on the island, working closely with Epstein on design decisions and overseeing dozens of construction workers. He also coordinated projects at Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. In 2010, Kerney was the second-highest paid individual in Epstein's employment structure at $368,413 annually, with his compensation billed through a separate entity rather than as a direct employee.
Background
Gary Kerney served as Senior Vice President at Landmark Land Company, a Maryland-based development and construction firm headquartered in Upper Marlboro. According to his LinkedIn profile, he held this position for an extended period and was based in Crownsville, Maryland. Landmark Land Company specialized in design-build projects and land development. His son, Mike Kerney, also worked in the construction industry and was employed by Landmark before seeking other opportunities in October 2012. Kerney appears in Epstein's black book with multiple contact numbers and addresses, with his main address listed in Upper Marlboro.
Kerney's professional background was in large-scale construction management, infrastructure development, and design-build project coordination. The archive shows he managed complex technical projects requiring coordination of architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory approvals.
Correspondence with Epstein
Kerney's correspondence with Epstein ran from 2009 through 2018, with the heaviest concentration during the peak construction period of 2009-2012 on Little St. James. The emails document intensive project management work, with Kerney typically on-site at the island or coordinating remotely from Maryland or other locations.
The relationship was primarily professional and task-oriented. Epstein queried Kerney about technical details and construction progress, while Kerney provided updates, sought approvals for expenditures, and coordinated with architects and contractors. In April 2012, Epstein asked Kerney about an $85,000 rock crusher allegedly sold for $1,000, to which Kerney explained the original crusher had been "repaired several times to the point that the metal was worn and fatigued" and could no longer handle the island's rock. He noted he participated in the decision to acquire a new crusher but did not know about the disposal of the original unit.
Kerney managed construction of multiple pools on the property, including the "flagpole pool" that required extensive remediation. In November 2011, contractor Bart Wolterman proposed to replaster the flagpole pool at his expense, with Kerney coordinating the schedule and noting there were "still questions on the unglazed tile for the main pool and schedule issues." The flagpole pool correspondence shows Kerney negotiating with contractors about materials, timing, and fixing defects in completed work.
Kerney coordinated extensively with architects from Gensler, particularly Warwick Wicksman, on design plans for major structures. In November 2010, he facilitated meetings at Epstein's New Mexico ranch for the architects to review pool and screening room designs during the week of December 8-13, 2010. A comprehensive project status document from June 2010 shows Kerney tracking library interiors, master suite construction, kitchen renovation, laundry facilities, cottages, main house remodeling, mechanical and electrical systems, desalination plant construction, and pool/theater development, with detailed timelines and outstanding issues for each area.
The correspondence reveals Kerney's hands-on management style. He coordinated material sourcing, discussing Thassos marble for bathrooms and expressing concern about iron-containing marble rusting on the island. He arranged for specialized tradespeople, including booking painter Curtis Brown's travel from Oklahoma City to St. Thomas in April 2011. He dealt with immediate operational issues, such as when cabana bathrooms lacked proper ventilation and Kerney suggested implementing the same solution used in the "mech. computer room".
Kerney's work extended beyond Little St. James. He coordinated projects at the Zorro Ranch property, where he managed landscape, construction, and infrastructure development. The correspondence shows him working with Stephen Caplinger, Landmark's Vice President of Design & Planning, who spent extended periods on Little St. James. In January 2010, Epstein criticized the quality of landscape design work being done from Ohio, writing that Caplinger needed "to be on site, i told you this the first time we met.. it canot be done from an office." Caplinger responded by offering to rent an apartment and spend two weeks at a time on the island.
Kerney also hired and managed construction staff. A 2010 payroll analysis shows Island Grounds Inc., the entity employing the construction workforce, had 69 employees with total annual costs of $2,838,379. Kerney was separately listed as an entity with $368,413 in annual costs, making him the second-highest paid person after attorney Darren Indyke.
The correspondence tapered off after 2012, though occasional exchanges continued. In September 2018, after Hurricane Maria damaged Little St. James, Epstein asked Kerney if he wanted to "return to help reconstruct". Kerney responded that he had "been thinking about the island" and acknowledged the extensive hurricane damage, asking if he could be of help. He noted he was in Oklahoma at the time, near a project his son Mike was working on, and called the end of his island work "the end of an era."
Connections
Kerney's primary correspondents within Epstein's network included:
Jeffrey Epstein directly, with 7,626 shared emails. Epstein frequently contacted Kerney about construction details, budget approvals, and design decisions, often copying him on correspondence with architects and contractors.
Warwick Wicksman, architect at Gensler, with 1,036 shared emails. Wicksman designed major structures on Little St. James, and Kerney served as the on-site liaison coordinating implementation of architectural plans.
Brice Gordon, island property manager, with 963 shared emails. Gordon handled day-to-day operations while Kerney managed construction projects, requiring extensive coordination on scheduling, materials, and workforce.
Emad Hanna, project controller for HBRK Associates, with 820 shared emails. Hanna processed payments for construction work and materials, requiring Kerney's approval and documentation for expenditures.
Doug Schoettle, with 619 shared emails. Schoettle worked on design elements and coordinated with Kerney on implementation details.
Tom Sze, with 470 shared emails. Sze was involved in architectural work and project coordination.
Rich Kahn, with 335 shared emails. Kahn managed financial aspects of the properties through HBRK Associates and frequently sought Kerney's approval for payments and budget matters.
Stephen Caplinger, with 229 shared emails. Caplinger, Kerney's colleague at Landmark Land Company, managed landscape design and planning for the properties.
Sarah Kellen, with 221 shared emails. Kellen, one of Epstein's personal assistants, coordinated logistics and scheduling related to construction activities.
Document References
Kerney appears in multiple DOJ investigation documents related to construction activities on Little St. James. A payroll and benefits analysis from 2010 lists the employment structure across Epstein's various entities, showing Island Grounds Inc. employed 69 construction workers at an annual cost of $2.8 million, while Kerney personally was compensated $368,413 through a separate line item, making him the second-highest paid individual after Darren Indyke. The document lists detailed employee rosters with positions including construction workers, painters, electricians, engineers, landscapers, and housekeepers working under Kerney's supervision.
The archive contains extensive architectural plans and project documentation. A June 2010 construction status report prepared by Kerney details the scope of work across multiple building projects: library interiors nearing completion with outstanding ceiling and floor finish decisions; master suite construction underway with issues including steam room benches, outdoor showers, bedroom lighting, and sourcing Thassos marble slabs; kitchen design requiring permit approval by July 1 with completion targeted for November 31; laundry facilities; cottages under construction; main house remodeling with work proceeding on courtyard and roofing but north side program incomplete; mechanical, electrical, and desalination systems under development; and pool/theater design by Gensler requiring three months for plans plus two months for permits.
Invoice documentation shows monthly billing from Landmark Land Company for Kerney and Stephen Caplinger's services, with a January 2010 invoice totaling $43,365.20 requiring Epstein's approval for payment through Rich Kahn at HBRK Associates.
Various DOJ documents reference Kerney in connection with construction meetings, material procurement, contractor coordination, and property development plans. These include correspondence about CZM (Coastal Zone Management) permit applications, communications with local Virgin Islands architects required for regulatory compliance, coordination of site visits by design teams, and management of construction schedules and budgets.
Visits to Epstein Properties
Little St. James Island
The archive documents extensive time spent on Little St. James, though specific visit dates are not consistently enumerated. Kerney was described as being on-site for extended periods during peak construction from 2009-2012, with references to being "off island" at specific times suggesting his regular presence was expected. Email timestamps and references indicate numerous visits, including:
- Multiple visits during 2009-2010 for initial project planning and construction kickoff
- Extended stays during 2010 for oversight of major structural work (project status emails sent from island, June 2010)
- Visits during 2010-2011 for pool construction and remediation work (November 2011 correspondence about flagpole pool)
- Site visits coordinated with architect meetings (October 2010 coordination with Gensler team visit)
- Continued presence through 2012 for project completion and punch list work
Zorro Ranch (New Mexico)
- Coordinated November/December 2010 architect meeting at the ranch for the week of December 8-13, 2010 (Gensler coordination)
- Additional visits for project oversight of ranch development (referenced in correspondence but specific dates not detailed)
Palm Beach
No specific visits documented in the archive.
Manhattan Townhouse (9 East 71st Street)
No specific visits documented in the archive.
Paris Apartment
No specific visits documented in the archive.