DEW Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Wynter Edwards from Business Development Manager to Marketing Director. Wynter has been with DEW for over seven years and possesses the ultimate “can do” attitude while taking on all tasks with positive energy and a smile. She is a hard worker and cares deeply about our company’s success. “It is not a surprise to anyone who has worked with Wynter that she’s capable and ready for the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities the position brings, and the management team knows she’s going to improve us!” – Matt Wheaton, Executive Vice President. In her new role, Wynter will manage the development and implementation of our integrated marketing and communications strategy. From brand management to the art of storytelling and creating engaging social content and marketing collateral, Wynter will ensure that DEW is positioned as a leader in the marketplace across all channels. Wynter will also continue overseeing the development of all Business Development proposals and qualification material. Wynter graduated in 2010 from Castleton University with a B.S. in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing.
Our People
After 18 Years with DEW & DEW Properties, Laurie Robistow Retires
After 18 years with DEW Construction and DEW Properties, we sadly bid farewell to Laurie Robistow, Property Manager & Development Coordinator, as she heads off into retirement with her husband! Eighteen years ago, Laurie started her career with DEW as a Project Administrator before transitioning to her current role. She has been instrumental to the success of our operations and is well respected by her colleagues, our tenants, and our clients. All will miss her wealth of knowledge, expertise, and positive attitude! Laurie is a gardener extraordinaire, a talented artist, and a lover of dogs, or really anything with four legs! She looks forward to spending more time doing what she loves and traveling with her husband. Thank you for your many years of dedication and hard work! We wish you and David all the best in your retirement!
DEW Welcomes Russell Hodgkins and Herbert Hancock
We are excited to announce that Russell (Russ) Hodgkins has joined our team as Project Manager. Russ will manage the business side of projects, including preparing budgets, creating schedules, responding to unique project demands, collaborating with engineers and architects, and communicating with our clients about progress. Russ has over 30 years of industry experience on a wide range of projects and an extensive background in sitework. For the last nine years, Russ has served in the public sector, managing multiple departments, developing and managing annual budgets, and leading and supporting the community he served. With over 30 years of commercial and residential construction experience, Herbert (Herb) Hancock joins our team as Senior Superintendent. Herb will bring his exceptional communication and leadership skills as he manages, coordinates, and oversees the work of the DEW field staff and subcontractors on projects. Herb will be responsible for all production aspects of the work in a timely and cost-effective manner and for maintaining a work environment that is safe and orderly. Herb started his career as a carpenter with the Civil Engineering Squadron in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, Herb began working on high-end residential construction projects, where he managed both preconstruction and construction. He eventually transitioned to supervising multiple projects within the commercial construction industry throughout New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts.
DEW Construction announces several promotions and a new hire.
Taylor Woodward has been promoted to Executive Vice President. In his new role, Woodward will lead our efforts to integrate services and streamline processes. “This is an exciting opportunity for both DEW and Taylor. Taylor brings a wealth of experience, passion commitment and respectfulness to DEW leadership. His influence will have positive impact on DEW’s continued strong presence in the marketplace,” said Mike Smith, COO. In his position as project manager, Woodward was responsible for and excelled at controlling the cost and quality of projects and meeting clients’ expectations. Woodward brings with him over 14 years’ experience in construction management, where he has held various positions in the field and internally. He holds a B.S. degree in Construction Management from Vermont Technical College. Matthew Wheaton has been named Vice President of Preconstruction and is responsible for the coordination and delivery of preconstruction services. His background in design, estimating, and project management provide him with the skills to be a valuable resource for our clients as well as the entire team at DEW. As a vice president of business development, Wheaton built lasting relationships with clients and expanded opportunities throughout our market place. Wheaton holds a Master of Architecture degree from Norwich University. He is a board member with Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT. Mike Farhm has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development. Farhm will maintain existing client relationships as well as cultivate new […]
Grass Fire Doused by DEW Employees
A roadside grass fire halted construction of DEW’s new U.S. Port of Entry project on Tuesday, April 12th. Thanks to their quick actions, DEW employees doused the fire before any damage could happen. A small fire started on the grassy edge off I-91 but winds pushed the flames down the embankment and into several small trees and bushes. Subcontractor Dalton Lefevre (SD Ireland) was first to discover the fire and immediately notified DEW and fire authorities. DEW foreman Tom Langlois and carpenter Tim Menard grabbed fire extinguishers and were able to douse the flames before they spread to the project. The fire was almost out by the time the fire department arrived.
