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TFMoran Welcomes Two
Bedford, NH – TFMoran, Inc. announced that Matthew Bean has joined the company as a structural project engineer, and Robin Carter has been hired as an accounting assistant. Both join the firm’s Bedford office.
Bean obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in structural engineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). During his undergrad at UNH, he worked as a summer research fellow, conducting research on the effect of freeze-thaw cycles on asphalt performance. Bean also worked as a teaching assistant with the UNH Civil Engineering department, tutoring students and assisting faculty.
Carter has extensive experience in office management duties and customer service. Her new position involves processing payroll, client invoicing/ accounts payable, and some general ledger entries and reconciliations.
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Copley Wolff Promotes Louw
Boston – Copley Wolff Design Group, Inc. announced it promoted Andrew Louw, ASLA, PLA, LEED AP, SITES AP to the position of associate.
He will be responsible for project management, staff mentoring, and business development at the firm.
Louw brings an in-depth knowledge to land development, urban design, and site planning projects throughout New England. His eight years of experience includes working for design firms in Massachusetts and more recently, the City of Somerville.
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W.L. French Names Shannon CFO
North Billerica, MA – W.L. French Excavating Corporation announced that Michael Shannon has joined its team as chief financial officer.
He brings 20 years of construction and accounting experience, rising through the ranks at Suffolk Construction where he most recently served in a senior
Shannon role, overseeing the finances for Suffolk’s Northeast region.
Shannon’s direct experience in the construction finance industry, coupled with his strong mentoring and leadership skills, will help to drive W.L. French’s future growth initiatives and overall profitability, according to representatives of the company.
W.T. Kenney Hires Benoit
Arlington, MA – W.T. Kenney & Co. Inc. announced the hiring of Amy Benoit to the newly created director of business development position.
Benoit brings 14 years of service and relationship building in commercial real estate to her new role.
W.T. Kenney’s senior vice president, Brian F. Jurgens, spoke on behalf of leadership saying, “I am especially excited to work closely with Amy to grow and expand our direct to owner services. Amy’s outgoing personality, enthusiasm and strong business relationships will undoubtedly make a huge impact in our future success.”
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Margulies Perruzzi Promotes Five
Boston – Margulies Perruzzi (MP) recently announced the promotions of Tim Bailey, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Derek D’Amico, AIA, LEED AP; Cynthia Gibson Murphy, AIA; Paul McIntire, AIA; and Nathan Turner, AIA, LEED AP to associate principal within the firm.
Bailey is an architect whose leadership plays a critical role in the design of real estate and workplace projects across the firm, according to representatives of MP. An advocate for high-performance office and life science buildings, repositioning, creative office space, experiential design, brand awareness and sustainable development, he leads large and integrated projects, providing expertise on the design of the building and the interiors.
D’Amico is responsible for daily interaction with clients and daily supervision of large design projects. He has more than 25 years of experience and specializes in solving design and technical problems to keep projects on schedule and budget. He provides design services for all phases of a project from schematic design to construction administration for large corporate and life science clients.
As an architect and project manager with over 20 years of experience, Murphy’s personal project portfolio spans all four of the firm’s design studios and encompasses projects of all scales. She has designed and specified lighting on multiple large-scale projects, producing well-lit spaces with energy consumption below code requirements.
McIntire has more than 30 years
Bailey of architectural experience working on commercial, office, institutional, and multi-family projects. As a senior architect, he is responsible for leading teams in developing the design direction of projects, from the early conceptual stages through construction documentation. He is facile in utilizing multiple visualization techniques, such as 3D model building, realistic renderings, virtual reality, rendering videos, and post-production.
With over 20 years of experience, Turner has been involved with the planning, design, and construction of projects ranging in complexity across multiple sectors. His experience within the Real Estate Development, Workplace, Science, and Healthcare studios at Margulies Perruzzi has contributed to award-winning projects centered on client needs. He says he takes great pride in capturing a project’s essence from its initial conceptualization and implementing a workable design solution.
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Kolhonen Joins JM Electrical
Lynnfield, MA – JM Electrical, Inc. (JME) announced that Kevin Kolhonen has been named health and safety manager at the firm.
He brings significant experience in employee health and safety, loss prevention, and risk management in the insurance, transportation, and energy sectors to his new role at JME.
Kolhonen will be responsible for
wide-ranging assignments including the implementation, management, and maintenance of the company’s safety policies, procedures, compliance plans, and improvement initiatives. He will also monitor industry regulations, visit construction sites to ensure the safety of the JME Kolhonen team, and establish communications with field supervisors and field staff among other stakeholders.
RE Firm Expands Leadership Team
Boston – Real estate development firm The Fallon Company announced several personnel moves designed to continue the company’s growth and expansion into new markets. Founder Joseph (Joe) Fallon has been elevated from CEO to chairman; President Michael Fallon was promoted to CEO; and Brian Awe was named partner and new company president.
As chairman, Joe Fallon will play a pivotal role in the development and determination of The Fallon Company’s strategy and business objectives, and will counsel the leadership team in alignment with his founding vision.
As CEO, Michael Fallon will be responsible for creating, communicating and implementing The Fallon Company’s
Joe Fallon Michael Fallon Brian Awe vision, mission and strategic direction. He will also be charged with managing growth as the firm continues to expand its U.S. footprint, leading the executive team and managing its real estate investment portfolio. As president, Awe will play a pivotal role in creating and implementing the company’s mission and strategic direction. He will also lead the company’s business units and management team and assume responsibility for the company’s performance.
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Warner Larson Promotes Hunt
Boston – Warner Larson Landscape Architects announced that Emily Hunt has been promoted to project manager.
Representatives of the firm say, in her three years at Warner Larson, Hunt has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and initiative to develop her capabiliHunt ties as well as the firm’s as a whole, adding that Hunt has great attention to detail while keeping the big picture in view, and her efficiency in responding with timely, complete and accurate information, and her collaborative team spirit, makes Warner Larson projects shine. Hunt achieved registration as a landscape architect and became a Certified Playground Safety Inspector last year.
North Branch Promotes Two, Hires One
Concord, NH – North Branch Construction recently promoted Sandra McNeff, SHRM-CP to human resources manager, and Rick Williams to assistant superintendent. The firm also welcomed Eli Wilson as a project superintendent.
Since joining the company in 2018 as a human resources generalist, McNeff has grown the department and the services it provides to the employees of North Branch Construction. In 2019, she completed the requirements for and received the Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional credential.
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Rick Williams joined the company in 2020 and previously held the role of commercial carpenter.
Wilson brings over seven years of experience in the construction industry, including supervising the construction of custom homes, designing floor plans, managing remodels, and overseeing site development.
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JM Coull Promotes Croteau
Maynard, MA – JM Coull announced that Craig Croteau was promoted from carpenter to assistant superintendent.
Croteau has been a member of the field team at JM Coull since 2017, earning his Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License in 2019. The firm’s representatives say he has worked on some
Croteau of JM Coull’s most exceptional award-winning projects and has excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; expertise working with a wide range of construction materials and equipment; and an earned reputation as a respected, dependable, and results-oriented member of the team.
Norwell, MA – Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy program honored the retirement of longtime friend and business colleague Michael Prendergast, president of Burgin Platner and Company, with funding for 50 individuals with developmental disabilities to attend social recreational programs at Friendship Home, Inc. in Norwell.
“We offer social programs five nights per week, none of which are supported by state funding. As a result, 50% of our budget is reliant upon the generous support we receive from the community. This funding helps to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities ages 12 and older of all income levels and social demographic backgrounds in our community have access to life-enriching experiences that help them learn social skills, achieve a sense of accomplishment, and have fun,” explains Andrea Pyke, executive director at Friendship Home. “Michael and his team have long been involved with us, and we are delighted to see his generous spirit honored in this way.”
Friendship Home offers cooking nights, art lessons, dancing, outdoor recreation, exercise classes, and community outings to more than 200 members. Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy initiative seeks to acknowledge, encourage and highlight the work of organizations that create measurable change.
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