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Electric Supply Center names Girouard as director of business development

James Girouard

Burlington, MA Electric Supply Center (ESC), the industry leader in the electrical distribution in the New England region, has named James Girouard as the new director of business development. With a remarkable entrepreneurial journey and a proven track record of driving business growth, Girouard brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ESC’s expanding team.

With Girouard’s extensive experience, unwavering dedication, and innate ability to drive growth, ESC is poised for exceptional achievements in the coming years. The company eagerly anticipates the positive impact Girouard will make in expanding its reach, nurturing new relationships, and cementing ESC’s position as an industry leader.

“I am honored and thrilled to bejoining the ESC team as the Director of Business Development,” said Girouard. “ESC’s rapid growth, coupled with the young, passionate, and supportive team, hastruly impressed me. I am excited to leverage my expertise and forge new partnerships that will solidify ESC’s position asthe go-to distributor in the New England region.”

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