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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 21, 2022
Landry/French hires Freeman as director of business development
Scarborough, ME Landry/French Construction has hired Kevin Freeman as director of business development. Freeman will lead the company’s business development efforts throughout northern New England. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the construction industry, managing the business development efforts, client relations and strategic positioning for a number of leading regional general contractors.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in assisting firms to achieve significant growth and market diversification.
In his role at Landry/French, Freeman will be responsible for maintaining relationships, developing new clients, and working closely with the company’s management team on strategic business planning and identifying new markets.
Freeman serves on the Board of the USM Alumni Council, Scarborough Economic Development Corporation, and Day One. He has also served as a member of the USM Advocacy Panel, Cumberland County Comprehensive Plan Visioning Committee, and the Town of Scarborough Comprehensive Plan Visioning Committee.
A native of Millinocket, Freeman earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine. He also completed the Maine Development Foundation, Leadership Maine Omicron Class of 2008.
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