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Arruda named project executive at Bond Bros.

Bond Brothers has appointed Wayne Arruda as project executive within the company's building division. Arruda, a former associate vice president of construction at Walsh Brothers and most recently, senior project manager of Greene Construction, brings over 30 years of industry experience. Arruda has extensive experience in all facets of construction, overseeing medical, educational, and other institutional construction projects throughout New England. Arruda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Southeastern Mass. University. Arruda's first assignment will be overseeing an expansion of the Lynn Community Health Center. "BOND's work has left a lasting impression throughout the region. They are an established and well respected company, having completed some of the most notable projects in the region. I look forward to contributing to that effort while helping to expand their healthcare division," said Arruda. "Wayne is an industry veteran, and someone whose skills will be a great complement as we continue to grow our company," said BOND president Robert Murray. "We are very excited to have him join our team."
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