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on construction operations across Cianbro Corporation’s three regions and expanding those three regions as the markets permit. I think we’ve got a great opportunity for a lot of growth.” One reason for Earle’s optimism regarding future growth is the talented lineup within Cianbro’s management team. Earle’s own extensive experience in the field will serve him well as he joins that lineup. “I’ll be working with George Bell,
ver the last six years, three executives have served as Senior Vice President of Operations within Cianbro Corporation. From 2002 until 2005, Mac Cianchette filled the job. Andi Vigue rose to the posiMike Bennett, Charlie Cianchette, Mike Hart, Linc tion after Mac made the Dennison, Andi Vigue, and decision to move toward a their teams.” says Earle. more specialized role as “It’s a great organization point person for joint venEarle Cianchette and we’ve really got a lot tures, and as an all-around of potential.” mobile troubleshooter for the compaThe importance of team members ny. In 2008, Andi became President at all levels is also on Earle’s mind and Chief Operating Officer of Cianbro Corporation. That left the office of these days. He says the biggest challenges that the company faces are the Senior Vice President of Operations same as they’ve been for generations, vacant once again. But a new candinamely resources, and primarily, date has stepped into the role. He is human resources. According to Earle Cianchette, formerly Cianbro’s Cianchette, the company’s greatest Project Manager at Ricker’s Wharf in asset is its people, and the secret of Portland, Maine. success is to make every effort to “I’m very passionate about operabring good people into the company. tions,” says Earle. “My vision is obviously aligned with the rest of the com- “Our goal is to train them to be productive and safe, to grow, and to be pany’s vision as far as growth, profitability, and safety. I’m going to focus part of this Cianbro family.” Earle
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Team members who walked in the fourteenth annual event included: Michelle Godsoe (and baby Levi), Elizabeth Kennedy (and sons Braeden and Caleb), Megan Godfrey, Vickie Weaver, Kayla Pomroy, Kristin McCormick, Christine Nadeau, Debbie Collins, Kris Worster, Dan Cline, Charlene Dodge, Jeremy Braley, Bev Rollins, Gary Rollins, and Valory Slymon 6
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dusts off a quote from Cianbro Chairman of the Board Peter Vigue during the discussion. “Pete has said many times that the company that has the people will get the work. And that’s a true statement. When we have good, solid employees, and we can train them and give them an opportunity to grow in the company, it’s a win-win for everybody.” As for the tough economic times the nation has seen in recent months, Earle says it should never take a recession to convince a company like Cianbro to be lean and efficient. “We should continually strive to be the best, and to be very economical across all aspects of the company. There are plenty of opportunities out there for companies that operate economically and efficiently. And as long as we continue to do that, we’ll continue our growth and we’ll be just fine.” Cianchette couldn’t take leave of his old job at Ricker’s without a final salute to his former team. “I can’t thank the team enough that I’ve worked with here since 2001, for all the hard work and everything they’ve done. They’ve really stepped up to the plate,” Earle says. “They‘re a first class show, focused on safe, profitable projects, and on having fun. And they do a lot of things right, here. I know I would not be successful without that team. Thank you all!”
By Dawn Lewis
On October 18, 2008, the Cianbro team in Pittsfield, Maine, went the extra mile on behalf of the Annual Sebasticook Valley Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The team, with the support of the Corporate Safety Health Awareness Raises Excellence (SHARE) committee and other Cianbro team members, put on a successful chili lunch on October 15, 2008, at the corporate office. Organizers also held a theme raffle drawing to raise money for the team. The Cianbro walkers, backed by a donation from the Cianbro Companies, raised more than $2,800 for this event. The total amount raised by the public during the Pittsfield walk this year was more than $21,000! Proceeds from the walk will go to the Sebasticook Valley Hospital Women’s Center to provide breast cancer screening, stereotactic breast biopsies, prosthetics services, education to area women, equipment, and many other services. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event a successful fundraiser for this worthy cause.