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Tripp appointed business development director at Shawmut Design and Construction

Shawmut Design and Construction has appointed Matthew Tripp business development director in the company's hospitality group. In his role, Tripp will be responsible for cultivating new relationships with national hospitality clients and reinforcing existing partnerships. Tripp joined Shawmut in 1998 and previously held the positions of assistant superintendent, superintendent, and national construction manager. He has worked with many of Shawmut's hospitality clients, including Joe's Crab Shack, Yard House Restaurants, Shake Shack, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, and California Pizza Kitchen. "With 14 years of job site experience, Matt brings a unique understanding and skill set to his new role," said Paul Doherty, Shawmut's vice president of hospitality. "Matt's technical knowledge and ability to build long lasting relationships in a highly competitive environment make him an exciting addition to our business development team." Tripp is OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour certified; a Licensed Builder / Qualifier in 10 states; and a member of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Tripp holds a B.S. in Construction Management and an Associate's Degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Shawmut Design and Construction is a construction management firm that builds exciting projects for distinguished clients. As an ESOP (employee-owned) company, Shawmut's main objective is delivering exceptional, personalized service to clients. Project teams take the time to truly listen to clients' goals and concerns while implementing comprehensive tools and services. Shawmut's unique business model allows project teams to better service clients by focusing their specialized expertise within one of the following areas: academic, commercial, corporate interiors, cultural and historic, gaming, healthcare and science, hotels, restaurants, retail, and spas and health clubs. Shawmut has offices located in Boston, New York, Providence, New Haven, and Las Vegas.
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