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Posted: October 24, 2013
North Branch Const. names Blazon as project manger
Bruce Blazon has moved from his position in field operations for North Branch Construction into a project management and estimating position. Blazon has served as vice president and principal of the firm at North Branch since 2004 and brings with him leadership skills from his experience as a United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran and environmental construction knowledge as a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional. He is currently managing a renovation of Sig Sauer's former headquarters in Exeter. North Branch is happy to welcome him to his new position alongside of the firm's other project managers.
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