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Landry/French Construction promotes five

Scarbrough, ME Landry/French Construction Company, one of Maine’s leading commercial contractors, has promoted the following:

Mason Rowell has been promoted to director of pre-construction services. Rowell has 15 years of construction experience, and most recently served as senior project manager at Landry/French. In this new role, he will be responsible for the planning and management of the company’s preconstruction services, and working closely with the company’s estimating department.

Geoff Mitchell has been promoted from his current position of senior project manager to director of project management. Mitchell has 15 years of experience, including several years with national contractors. At Landry/French he has managed some of the company’s largest, most challenging construction projects.

Scott Cristina and Brian Jacobs, both formerly project superintendents, have been promoted to senior superintendents. Cristina has nearly 30 years of experience. Jacobs has nearly 15 years of experience.

Ryan Landry, who previously served as assistant project manager, has been promoted to project manager.

“All of these individuals have made great contributions to Landry/French over the years, and we are proud to recognize them for their dedication and commitment,” said CEO Kevin French.  “These promotions and new positions will allow the company to grow and further strengthen our reputation as one of Maine’s premier contactors.”

Landry/French provides construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. Their experience includes a diverse range of projects including healthcare, commercial, corporate, financial, housing, and education.

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