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Posted: February 17, 2017
Dion of Metro Walls elected chairman of ABC NH/VT Chapter
Mike Dion, Metro Walls and Exterior DesignsBedford, NH The Associated Builders and Contractors New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter elected Mike Dion to serve as chairman of the board for 2017, he will replace the 2016 chairman Mark Hodsdon, president of Palmer & Sicard, Inc of Exeter. Dion is the president and owner of Metro Walls and Exterior Designs based in Manchester and also Atlantic PreFab located in Nashua. The annual reception was held at the Manchester County Club on January 27.
“I’m proud to help lead an organization that ensures Merit Shop companies can compete every day. My goal this year is to represent ABC as a model of the success that can come from this organization when you invest yourself and employees in ABC.” Dion said, in his succession speech to a group of nearly 200 members.
As chairman, Dion will lead the board of directors in their mission to continue ensuring ABC provides its members with the opportunity to promote their shared values and positions on industry-wide issues, while also maintaining a support system which includes educational benefits, legal advice, political action on industry related legislation, as well as networking events to help build relationships among members.
About ABCAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Metro Walls, Inc., is a provider of metal stud framing, drywall installation and finishing, rough carpentry, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, cold formed metal trusses, and more. Metro Walls is committed to delivering projects on-time and on-budget and pride themselves on their focus on safety and experienced staff.
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