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Burns, Murray and Schneider join Officeworks

Burlington, MA Peter Burns, Kevin Murray, and Steve Schneider have joined the commercial interiors company, Officeworks.   

Burns brings over 20 years of experience from both the manufacturer and dealership sides to his position as managing director. His main focus will be overseeing the activities and productivity of the furniture sales team, architectural products group and customer service departments.

As senior vice president, Murray’s 25+ years of “in the trenches experience” running office furniture projects are invaluable. He is a proven team leader who has completed projects across the U.S., including some very well known local ventures.

Schneider joins Officeworks as vice president of business development after spending the last 19 years in marketing, development, and sales for a large construction management firm. His responsibilities include creating new project opportunities, marketing the Officeworks brand, managing marketing/business development expenditures, and participating in industry organizations.

“We are extremely proud to welcome Peter, Kevin and Steve to the Officeworks family,” said Officeworks owner, and CEO, Mark Loughlin. “These three bring exactly the level of industry knowledge and experience that we are known for. It positions Officeworks to continue to provide award winning service to our clients, and allows the firm to further develop our growing portfolio of regional and national accounts.”

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