Robak promoted to vice president at J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.
J. Calnan & Associates, Inc. has promoted Stephen Robak to vice president. Robak has been with J. Calnan for 10 years and has worked on many high-profile projects including Thayer Academy, Viega, NESN Studios, The Wood Mill, The Park School, Puma, Converse, Shire, Children's Hospital, Joule, and A123 to name a few.
J. Calnan chief operating officer, Michael Crowther said, "Steve is an extremely focused and collaborative individual who takes great pride in his work. He has been instrumental in the continual development of our procedures, particularly with budget pricing presentation, sub-contractor buyout, and financial controls. His detailed and analytical approach to complex challenges has resulted in extremely strong client relationships, and overall project successes. Steve's new title reflects his achievement, contributions, and accomplishments within our organization, as well as the industry as a whole."
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