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Modest Beginning Burns Construction was founded by Edward T. Burns Jr. in 1957. Like many With their recently purchased Volvo excavator (L-R) are Ken Burns Jr.; veterans, when Burns returned home from Joe Burns; Ken Burns Sr.; and Matt Tyler, sales representative of Tyler serving in the Korean War, he sought stabil- Equipment. ity and purpose after his service. His ambition took the form of a small construction company focused quality and build a team that shared his dedication. Over the initially on residential driveways and sidewalks. This hum- years, his commitment to excellence became the cornerstone of the Burns Construction philosophy. ble start laid the foundation for a thriving enterprise. Burns’ approach was simple but effective — focus on see BURNS page 4
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After working in the landscape industry for a number of years, Greg Cunningham decided it was time to hang his own shingle; he started Ground Care Landscaping, located in North Andover, Mass., in 2002. Over time, as the company became more diverse, the name was changed to Ground Care Landscaping and Snow Professionals. Today, the company has grown to a significant size, has
a large fleet of lawn care, excavating and snow removal equipment and an ever-growing staff of trained professionals. Over the years, experiencing a steady growth curve, the company has achieved many milestones, but according to Cunningham the most significant milestone in his view is the hiring of each new team member. see GROWTH page 12