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DAN HANSCOM:
Dan Hanscom started in the woodworking trades in 1976. Having gained a broad range of experience from boatbuilding to fine cabinetmaking, his contracting experience covers historical renovations, remodeling, and building custom homes. While employed by H.D.Haynes Builders for ten years his projects ranged from the restoration of Colonial-era houses to the construction of prestigious new custom homes. After becoming self-employed doing remodeling and new construction for another ten years, Dan then assumed the role of supervisor and lead carpenter with a North Shore private building company where he continued building elaborate custom homes for four years. A recent construction technology course and building supervisor course keep Dan on top of the most recent industry standards.

When not working on residences Dan keeps his hands steady building wooden kayaks and restoring motorcycles. He "considers Meadowview Construction to be one of the top remodeling construction companies in the area;" we consider Dan an enthusiastic and skilled asset.

WILLIAM CAMPBELL:
Soldier, sailor mechanic, farmer, recruiter, shift supervisor, kung fu teacher. Bill has done a good many things. His interest in construction dates back to his high school shop class where he enjoyed ‘making things’ and seemed to have a natural talent for it. After high school he found employment at the New York based construction firm of Northland Enterprises doing general labor. Though he took to the work and showed promise he decided to further his education and enlisted in the Navy.

After 4 years of traveling the world on the USS Roosevelt, Bill decided to settle down with his wife and young son, though continued serving his country by becoming a National Guardsman. His reprieve didn’t last long, within 9 months his Guard Unit was called up and he served another 4 years, one of them in Kuwait during the Gulf War. After returning home he was a Recruiter and a military policeman for a while until he was honorably discharged and he turned his attention back to his family.

Family life took Bill to Western Massachusetts and a supervisory position with UPS. While working nights at UPS he enrolled in day classes at the Kung Fu studio in Easthampton and quickly established himself as a top ranking student. Before long he found himself teaching the children’s classes, and a father for the second time.

The death of his father in 1997 was a time of change for Bill and it brought him to Eastern Massachusetts and a position at Green Meadows Farm where he made his way through the ranks to Farm Manager. It was through this position that Bill was first introduced to Dave and the crew of Meadowview Construction.

Bill found his way back to construction 20 years later when he became a Meadowview employee in the fall of 2001, and he hasn’t looked back since. He feels that he didn’t choose construction, rather it chose him. His current position incorporates many aspects of the other work he’s done as well as teaching him more about woodworking and carpentry every day. It’s Meadowview’s attention to detail that Bill takes pride in the most. “It’s the little things that matter most”, he says, “And people really take notice of it.”

In his spare time Bill dedicates himself to his family and community. He’s currently teaching his oldest son to drive and continues to coach his youngest son’s Little League Teams, as well as serving on the Little League Board of Directors. He’s also been part of a Sunday morning softball league for the last twelve years and is a diehard Nascar fan.

RICHARD MIDDLETON:
Rick Middleton got bit by the building bug young, after hanging around jobsites with his friend's grandfather. As he got older his summers, vacations and holidays were spent working in construction, where he found there was always something more to learn.

After graduating at the top of his class from trade school, his first job was running two large crews out of Stoneham; one crew did turn key new homes, the other crew worked only on historical homes. A couple of years later Rick started his own business, doing mostly custom woodwork and cabinets but handling any size job that needed to be done. Upon getting married he "settled down", sold his business and went to work for a company out of Georgetown which did mostly ocean front homes and custom finish work. Now, he works for Meadowview: he likes that it "is more a family work crew; everyone is friends and colleagues, and that makes communication very easy. We all work together as a team."

Rick is father to terrific son whom he can't praise enough. They love to put on safety harnesses and climb the rocks in the woods behind their home in Saugus.

MIKE GAUDET:
When Mike Gaudet developed a strong liking for woodworking during his High School years, he entered trade school to learn about the cabinet making trade. While there, he found he loved furniture making.

His early work experience includes an apprenticeship and then becoming the Exhibits Engineer at the Peabody Essex Museum. There, he ran the shop and built museum-quality exhibits, which needs very precise woodwork and the ability to work with some of the best exhibit designers. He did this for seven years.

After the birth of his second child, Mike opened up his own business for six years. He took his craftsmanship to another level working with his own clients and designing quality pieces of furniture and cabinetry. He ran jobs from start to finish and liked the diversity of being able to work in both the shop and the field. He then moved on to become a lead carpenter for a remodeling company. From there he continued his professional education, become a Certified Lead Carpenter. In 2006 Mike joined Meadowview Construction, and is happy to be part of this experienced team.

Michael has been married for 17 years and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also has a passion for culinary arts and loves to cook in his spare time.

TIM GERRAUGHTY:
Tim Gerraughty was born in Lawrence, the youngest of five, and moved to North Andover at an early age. After graduating from North Andover High he went on to Norwich University in Vermont. After leaving Norwich we went to work for Microwave Development Company, Inc. for 11 year, first as Production manger and working his way up to International Sales Manager.

Having never lost his love for woodworking, a trade he learned summers and between semesters, he started his own business in 2000 full time. After deciding that the security of permanent employment was a better option, Tim came to Meadowview after being impressed by the quality of work produced by Meadowview.

He now resides in Georgetown with his wife, Sandy, and English Spring Spaniel, Clyde. When not working on site he is working to restore his circa 1760 home or at their "escape" in Farmington Maine.

RICK MCMANUS:
Rick McManus began working in carpentry during summer vacations when he was 17. His first job was working as a carpenter's helper with a small general carpentry company. The following summer he worked for a framer with a Danvers firm.

Finding he loved carpentry he entered a program in Building Construction Technology at the New Hampshire Technical Community College in 2006. He worked a part-time general laborer internship with two large North Shore companies. After finishing college Rick started working as a full-time Apprentice Carpenter for a custom builder. He soon moved up to a position of General Carpenter. Rick started with Meadowview construction in September 2007

He has worked in all phases of carpentry and residential remodeling including demolition, excavation, rough framing, roofing, siding, exterior trim, porches & decks and interior carpentry. He has also done some work in cabinet shops as well.

When not swinging a hammer, Rick enjoys riding his Harley and ATV, boating, fishing and outdoor activities, as well as getting together with friends and family.

BRYAN PALOMBO:
Bryan Palombo brings to Meadowview experiences from a very diverse background. As a student at Ipswich High School his course list included engineering technology, giving him the opportunity to work on a hovercraft project. For side work both during and after high school he took various carpentry, construction, bicycle repair and building jobs. Bryan then spent one winter at the Grand Canyon National Park working for the Park Service concessions.

Back in the North Shore Bryan continued working in the construction field, earning himself both a Hydraulics License and a Title V Septic Inspectors' License. Then he took a sabbatical, exploring and hiking the Hawaiian Islands for one year. Finding travel to his liking, Bryan then found work rewinding turbine generators around North America. This allowed him to visit 46 states and a good portion of Canada.

Once again returning to the Ipswich/Rowley area, Bryan continued in the construction/carpentry trade as a cabinet maker for two companies before he came to work for Meadowview. His skills as a craftsman and artist can be seen in some of Meadowview's custom kitchens, countertops, custom doors, and display cabinetry.