Roger Williams University School of Construction Management recently elected Thomas Comella as chairman of the professional advisory board. Comella is the vice president of construction operations for the New England region at Gilbane Building Company in Providence.

With over 42 years experience in the construction industry, Comella will contribute his knowledge, experience, and leadership to the advisory board to support the School of Construction Management in their mission to "Deliver the highest quality undergraduate professional education experience enabling the graduates to excel in the practice of their professional discipline."

About Gilbane
Gilbane is a full-service construction and real estate development company comprised of Gilbane Building Company and Gilbane Properties, Inc. The company (www.gilbaneco.com) is one of the nation's largest construction and program managers providing a full slate of facilities-related services for clients in the educational, healthcare, life sciences, mission-critical, corporate, sports and recreation, criminal justice and transportation markets.