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Meade and Kendall join Bierbrier Development

Lexington, MA Bierbrier Development, Inc., owner and manager of shopping centers across Eastern Massachusetts, has appointed Lori Meade as real estate accountant and Diane Kendall as executive assistant. Meade will report to the CFO and will assist in general ledger posting, maintenance and month-end closings, as well as, lease maintenance. Kendall will report directly to the president and assist in a broad scope of administrative and marketing support for the company.

“As we continue to grow our portfolio, we are delighted to have Meade and Kendall join us to strengthen the infrastructure in administration, management, and marketing of Bierbrier Development,” said the company’s president, Len Bierbrier.

Meade joins the Bierbrier team with over 20 years of accounting experience with various real estate firms including Equity International, Cambridge St. Realty, and Boyd/Smith.

Kendall, having previously served as an executive assistant at BMEGatewaty, she brings high level administrative and design experience.

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