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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.
