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Metro Walls promotes Schulz, Lessard and Rocha

Manchester, NH Metro Walls has promoted three employees to vice president in their respective roles to support the continued success and expansion of Metro Walls.

Carl Schulz, who has over 20 years of industry experience and contributed to the phenomenal growth and development of Metro Walls during the decade he has been with Metro Walls, has been promoted to vice president of estimating and pre-construction.

Don Lessard has been named vice president – Maine. Previously holding the position of general manager, Lessard has been instrumental in Metro Walls’ expansion of their Northern New England portfolio during his seven years with the company.

Jay Rocha, who has been a significant player in the expansion and success of Metro Walls’ South Shore branch since its inception in 2019, has been promoted to vice president – South Shore.

He brings decades of drywall experience, excellent customer service, and an unrivaled passion for the industry that has contributed to Metro Walls’ rapid growth and will serve him greatly as he takes on this new role as Vice President – South Shore.

“We are extremely proud to announce the promotion of Carl, Don, and Jay to these new leadership roles,” said Bryan Hussey, President at Metro Walls. “They have all played a vital role in the company’s enormous growth, have developed outstanding teams within their departments and branches, and are proven leaders across the company. They each bring a unique perspective to Metro’s leadership team that is extremely valuable to our future growth, endeavors, and success, and we are excited to see what the future holds. Congratulations to all three on this outstanding and well-deserved accomplishment.”

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