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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: June 18, 2021
North Branch Const. welcomes LeVinus, Salmonson, and St. Jean to the company
Concord, NH North Branch Construction has hired Richard LeVinus, Daniel Salmonson, and Katie St. Jean.
LeVinus, joining North Branch in the role of safety director, comes to North Branch Construction with a background in construction safety and holds extensive OSHA Safety and Health Certifications relevant to the construction and industrial sectors. LeVinus will be responsible for managing all aspects of North Branch Construction’s safety program, including weekly jobsite visits, establishing worksite safety plans, and employee training.
Salmonson, project superintendent, comes to North Branch Construction with over 20 years of experience as a project superintendent throughout Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and upstate New York. Salmonson has experience in the educational, hospitality, manufacturing, commercial and retail, medical, municipal, and multi-unit housing sectors.
St. Jean, receptionist, comes to North Branch Construction from the hospitality industry, having worked in a variety of public facing, management, and administrative roles. St. Jean will provide administrative assistance to a variety of departments across the North Branch Construction organization as well as acting as the first point of contact for visitors to the North Branch headquarters in Concord, NH.
“North Branch Construction is very pleased to welcome Richard, Daniel, and Katie to our team,” said Joseph Campbell, North Branch Construction president. “They each bring valuable experience and passion for their work to their new roles, enabling North Branch to continue the pursuit of our mission to provide unrivaled value, quality, and service in the construction industry.”
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