Business Briefs: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

MarchApril 2008
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Business Briefs: Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott

Boston-based Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbot has promoted Janette Blackburn, AIA, LEED AP, to principal. Blackburn has been with the firm since 1989. Additionally, the firm has named three others to associate principal: Melissa B. Bennett, AIA, NCARB; Katherine W. Faulkner, AIA, LEED AP; and Ann K. Newman. MD

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