News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 17, 2014
Gates joins Methuen Construction as CFO
Methuen Construction hired Joseph Gates as the company's chief financial officer. Gates has more than 30 years experience in the architecture, engineering, real estate development and construction industries.
"We are thrilled to add Joseph Gates to our team," said president Joseph Barbone. "Methuen is about excellence and Joseph's addition demonstrates that excellence isn't just limited to the job site."
Gates is the current president of the Mass. Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association. He is a certified public accountant and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Mass. Society of Certified Public Accountants.
"After more than 30 years in the construction and related industries, I am thrilled to be associated with one of the industry's unquestioned leaders," said Gates.
In addition to being active in organizations related to his profession, Gates has also served on the boards of numerous non-profit entities.
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