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Copley Wolff Names New Principal

Boston – Copley Wolff Design Group, Inc. announced it has promoted Christine Wilson, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP to the position of principal.

She will be responsible for providing direction, inspiration, and consistent design quality while also playing a key role in client relations and business development of the firm. Wilson brings 10 years of landscape planning and design experience to her role. She has taken on challenging projects such as a new life sciences campus located in Boston’s Seaport, the redesign of several urban parks and playgrounds with the cities of Boston and Medford, and mixed-use developments in Lawrence and Haverhill.

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Bowdoin Appoints New President

Chris Keeley, Andrew Buckman, and Brendan Wal Needham Heights, MA – Bowdoin Construction announced that the firm’s president, Irwin Yanowitz, has retired. Andrew Buckman has been named as the new president.

Yanowitz began his career at Bowdoin in 1981, initially as a carpenter and then a field supervisor, progressing to project manager, then vice president of preconstruction, and onto his role for the past eight years as president of the firm. He will continue to consult with the firm in an advisory capacity.

Buckman began his career at Bowdoin in 1993 as a co-op student at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He then joined the firm as an estimator, transitioning to project manager in 1996. He was promoted to director of construction in 2004, then to vice president of construction in 2016. Buckman has worked across all of Bowdoin’s market sectors, and representatives say he has been instrumental in the firm’s reputation for customer service, quality, client retention and building lasting relationships Yanowitz with customers and project partners. Buckman will work closely with his partners, Chris Keeley, executive vice president of client development, and Brendan Wall, executive vice president of finance/CFO, as well as other company leaders including Rod Shaffert, vice president of Bowdoin’s Worcester office; Eric Arthur, chief estimator; and Butch Magurn, director of construction.

Willcox Earns Mass. Architecture License

Boxford, MA – Ebbrell Architecture + Design, a certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise, announced that Robin Willcox, M. Arch., AIA, architect, recently earned her Commonwealth of Massachusetts license to practice architecture.

“Achieving licensure is a satisfying recognition of the substantial time, effort, and knowledge required to earn competence in the field,” said Willcox. “It is a later-than-customary

accomplishment, after time spent at home raising children, and I’m proud to inspire others with similar histories,” she added. Willcox has been with Ebbrell since 2016. Her work at the firm is primarily commercial interior fit-out projects. Miika Willcox Ebbrell, principal of Ebbrell

Architecture + Design, said, “We’re so proud of and happy for Robin on achieving this huge accomplishment.”

The Kaydon Group Welcomes Hodges

Canton, MA – The Kaydon Group announced that Stacey Hodges has joined its team as the director of human resources strategy & management at its Canton headquarters.

Hodges brings over 25 years of professional experience in human resources. She is recognized for her attention to detail, and promoting a culture of accountability,

respectful communication, and teamwork. “Stacey is not only a leader in the field of human resources, but she also has expertise in management training. Her skill set is a great addition to our executive management team,” Hodges said Eli Florence, president of

The Kaydon Group.

SLAM Announces Promotions

Top row (l-r): Kathy Bell, Rick Bouchard, Marc Clear, and Fred Godbolt. Bottom row (l-r): Eleana Lynch, John McClure, Karen Parzych, and John Stergakis. / Photo courtesy of SLAM Glastonbury, CT – The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM) announced that 27 team members have been promoted: eight to associate principal, seven to senior associate, and 12 to associate.

Promoted to Associate Principal:

Kathy Bell, AIA, ACHA is a senior healthcare planner and research/ educational coordinator with more than 35 years of professional experience serving the firm’s national healthcare practice.

Roderick L. “Rick” Bouchard, Jr., AIA is a registered architect, and serves as the management and operations lead – healthcare and corporate on the firm’s Studio Core Leadership Team.

Marc Clear, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C is a registered architect with more than 17 years of professional experience across all aspects of the design and construction phases. He was recently named sports practice leader.

Fred Godbolt, AIA, LEED AP is a registered architect with more than 18 years of professional experience serving as project manager, project architect, and construction administrator for programmatic and technically complex higher education and healthcare projects.

Eleana Lynch, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP, WELL AP joined SLAM in 2007, and currently serves as a licensed interior designer, leading projects in the higher education market with a specialization in interiors for medical education facilities nationwide. John McClure, Assoc. AIA joined SLAM in 2008 and currently serves as the director of marketing and communications. He directs the firm’s client development, marketing, brand, and public relations initiatives, and manages a team of marketing professionals. Karen Glass Parzych, AIA, NCARB is a registered architect, joining SLAM in 2013, and serves as the markets lead – education on the firm’s Studio Core Leadership Team. John Stergakis joined SLAM in 2000, and serves as chief information officer, leading a team of IT professionals to solve and overcome business-related challenges through innovation. He brings more than 30 years of experience in information technology. Additionally, Emily Burton and Kimberly Robidoux, Atlanta; Thomas Bronson and Ted Tolis, Glastonbury; Shane Clark and Jessica Mallo, Orlando; and Matthew Nelson, Iowa City; have been promoted to senior associate. Kevin IIaoa and James H. Puckhaber, AIA, Atlanta; Derek Aldrich, Gerard Collette, Brian McClear, Emily Leyland, Meghan Mendes, Katie Packtor, and Owen Swain, Glastonbury; Molly Claxton and Julie Newberry, Orlando; and Chris Brown, Denver; have been promoted to associate.

ReArch Co. Personnel Announcements

South Burlington, VT – ReArch Company announced it recently welcomed Craig de Brigard to the firm in the role of superintendent.

He is responsible for overseeing construction projects in the field and frequently communicates with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve client goals and meet project requirements. He focuses on budgeting appropriately, maintaining project schedules, and creating a safe job site, and is responsible for directly communicating project progress with the architect, subcontractors, project manager, and owners to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to contract documents.

The firm also announced that Trevor Marcy has been promoted from a project engineer to an assistant project manager. With his promotion, Marcy focuses his efforts on training and mentoring all new hires in project engineer and assistant project manager positions and standardizing methodologies for the Project Management staff.

His responsibilities include ensuring assigned project documents are maintained and communicated consistently while working closely with the project manager to maintain the project schedule and controlling the flow of information to and from the field staff to the design team. He is responsible for contract administration, submittal review, and assisting the estimating team with pricing.

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Weston & Sampson Names new CEO

Reading, MA – Weston & Sampson announced that Frank Ricciardi, PE, LSP has assumed the role of chief executive officer, replacing Michael Scipione, PE, who had served in that role since 2005.

Ricciardi has more than 28 years of experience in project management, climate resiliency, environmental consulting, and infrastructure engineering projects. He holds

a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Scipione will continue to stay involved with the firm in a client-facing role, bringing his Ricciardi technical expertise, consulting experience, and problem-solving skills to support clients’ environmental and infrastructure projects.

O’Hanlon Joins TFMoran

Bedford, NH – Paul O’Hanlon has joined TFMoran, Inc. as an environmental permitting specialist in the Bedford office.

Prior to joining TFMoran, O’Hanlon was an environmental specialist for Florida Environmental Health, where he worked to protect local water resources through reviewing and

O’Hanlon inspecting development plans and educating the public.

He is a Professional Soil Scientist, a Certified Health Professional and FEMA certified. He received his bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, soils, and watershed management at the University of New Hampshire.

Pendergrass Named VP/Director

Providence, RI – Jay Pendergrass has joined Gilbane Building Company as vice president and director of supply chain management and equipment.

In this position, he will lead Gilbane’s Supply Chain team, developing and implementing an enterprise-wide strategy for procurement of equipment, materials, and creating cost savings and operational efficiencies. He will be based in Gilbane’s Houston, Texas office with frequent travel to Gilbane’s offices across the country.

Pendergrass has experience in the management and implementation of measurable improvements across integrated supply chain platforms while ensuring strategic alignment with goals such as cost reduction, innovation, risk management, Pendergrass and supplier performance. In addition, he is skilled at leading collaborative progress toward supply chain sustainability objectives and enhancing opportunities for diverse and local market participation.

Homeland Appoints Five to Key Positions

Danvers, MA – Homeland Power & Utility, LLC, a full-service electrical construction company, has appointed five staff members to key executive and operations positions.

As vice president of the Utility Division, Patrick Driscoll manages key projects and oversees estimating, contract management, material purchasing, and equipment procurement. His role includes directing field supervision and managing the utility workforce. Driscoll has more than 35 years of experience in electrical construction and utility transmission, distribution and modernization projects throughout the U.S.

As chief of operations, Brandon Matthews is responsible for overseeing the operations of Homeland’s Utility Division. Matthews has more than 15 years industry experience. He formerly worked in project management and operations capacities on major utility projects for LaBella Associates, United Civil, Inc. and TRC Engineers.

As superintendent, Thomas Raye is responsible for supervising Homeland’s utility construction teams on major utility line distribution projects and storm restoration projects. An IBEW Local 104 journeyman lineman, Raye formerly worked in project superintendent roles for Sargent Electric and E.S. Boulos Company.

As safety director, Steven Gammon is responsible for the management of the company’s safety programs, plans and submittals for commercial electrical construction projects. He also manages training for Utility Division personnel and oversees job site assessments, equipment inspections and weekly safety meetings. As fleet manager, he is responsible for managing Homeland’s fleet to ensure motor vehicle compliance and safety for the Transportation Department.

As senior electrical estimator, Michael Loomis manages the estimating department for Homeland’s Commercial Division, with a focus on large-scale electrical construction projects. His 40 years of industry experience spans major biotech, educational, large-scale residential, and commercial projects throughout Greater Boston.

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Alpine Environmental Promotes Three

Chelmsford, MA – Alpine Environmental announced it recently promoted three team members.

Keith Adams has been promoted from operations coordinator to training superintendent, to expand Adams the firm’s field training program. He has been with Alpine for over 20 years, and will act as the company safety officer, responsible for regular safety update sessions for all crews.

Jim Campbell will advance from project manager to pre-construction manager. In this new position, he will coordinate with both Alpine’s client service representatives and their clients before work even begins to ensure projects

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Bradley are set up for success. Additionally, he will aid in quality control and managing the Alpine fleet, equipment, and inventory.

Tom Bradley will assume the role of site superintendent from site supervisor. He will take on additional responsibilities as he runs and manages the company’s larger projects from start to finish. Bradley has been working in construction and abatement for over 20 years and specializes in finish carpentry.

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