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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: August 15, 2025
Tecta New England promotes three
Billerica, MA Tecta New England has completed the following promotions:
• Jen Joudrey has been promoted to assistant controller for Tecta New England, WeatherGuard and Eagle Cornice. She joined the New England team in 2014 where she held the positions of production coordinator and office manager in the Brockton office; in 2022 she joined the accounting team as staff accountant and quickly made a significant impact on the department.
• Kiley Barrett has been promoted to human resources coordinator for Tecta America New England, WeatherGuard and Eagle Cornice. Barrett has been Billerica’s office administrator since April 2023 and has been an integral part of the team’s success.
• Zack Rotkiewicz has been promoted to risk and safety manager for Tecta America New England, WeatherGuard and Eagle Cornice. Joining the Tecta team nine years ago, his dedication to the company has been steadfast. Rotkiewicz worked with former risk and safety manager Paul on the transition for the past year, and know he will excel in his new role.
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