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Landry/French Construction promotes Mitchell to vice president of operations

Geoff Mitchell

Scarborough, ME Landry/French Construction has promoted Geoff Mitchell to vice president of operations. Mitchell previously served as director of project management.

Mitchell joined Landry/French as project manager in 2014 and advanced to his latest role of director of project management in 2016. In his new role as VP of operations, he will provide oversight of field activities, focus on staffing resources, and oversee financial performance of projects.

Mitchell has over 20 years of experience in construction management and spent several years working for Turner Construction and William Berry & Sons. 

Landry/French is a leading commercial construction management company in Northern New England. The company’s experience includes a range of projects including housing, education, healthcare, commercial, corporate, manufacturing/industrial, research and development, and financial. In 2020, Landry/French was recognized as a Top New England Contractor by Engineering News Record. Other awards and recognition include three AGC Build Maine Awards; Best Places to Work in Maine for the past six consecutive years; and the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence in 2016. 

In addition, Landry/French was named to the Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2017 and 2016. Landry/French is a 100% Employee-Owned Company. 

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