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Professional Profile: Kevin French, 2015

Name: Kevin French Title: Vice President Company: Landry/French Construction Company Location: Scarborough, Maine Place of birth: Portsmouth, N.H. Family: Wife Augusta and four children: Maeghan, Cameron, Helen, Noah College: University of Southern Maine First job unrelated to your current field: Police Officer First job in current field: International Paper/Construction Scheduler What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Provides construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. Plans for the future include continued growth and expanding our client base by investing in our employees and providing great value and service to our clients. Hobbies: Snow skiing, fly fishing, snowmobiling, piloting planes Favorite novel / book: "Good to Great" by Jim Collins Favorite film: "Tombstone" Keys to success: Hire talented people / listen to clients' needs Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Ronald Reagan If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Fishing Guide
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