A Special Thank You from Garry Prevedini, U.S. Lumber Co.
"To the many builders, remodelers, dealer personnel, architects and manufacturers reps I have worked with over the 42 years I have covered the Cape Cod and S.E. Mass market, I want to say 'THANK YOU!'  After 47 years in our industry, I’ll be retiring at the end of February. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with so many outstanding professionals.
I started out working for the Andersen Corporation in September 1977 and after 2.5 years went to a Ct. distributor, Cleary Millwork. I then had a great opportunity to join the Brockway-Smith Co. (Brosco) That was my home for 29 years. In 2010 I decided to make a change and had the good fortune to go to work for Boston Cedar. We were acquired in 2016 by U.S. Lumber. Co. They have been excellent to work for ever since.
The HBRACC is a great organization, but it’s the membership that makes it great. Thank you all for your professionalism and your friendship. I wish you good health and prosperity.
All the best,
Garry Prevedini"
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