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Vallee, Miller, and Jefferson promoted at North Branch Construction

Concord, NH North Branch Construction has promoted three field employees. 

Gregg Vallee, with North Branch since 2014, has been promoted from master carpenter to assistant superintendent. Vallee is OSHA 30-Hour certified and holds a Superintendent Certification from Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT. 

Kevin Miller joined the company in 2020 and has been promoted from lead carpenter to assistant superintendent. Miller is OSHA 30-Hour certified and holds a Massachusetts Superintendent License. 

Jeremy Jefferson, a lead carpenter with North Branch since 2013, has been promoted to foreman. Jefferson is OSHA 30-Hour certified, holds an ABC NH/VT Superintendent Certificate and is a Graduate of the ABC NH/VT Future Leaders in Construction program.

“North Branch Construction looks for every opportunity to offer education, training, and career advancement opportunities for all of our employees,” said Bruce Blazon, general manager of North Branch Construction. “Gregg, Kevin, and Jeremy have each continued to build on their professional skills leading to these promotions of increased responsibility. We are very proud of their efforts and congratulate them on this latest achievement.” 

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