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Messer Announces Promotions for 10 Employees

(June 02, 2009)  Cincinnati, Ohio – Messer Construction Co. announces the promotion of 10 employees to new positions.

Two promotions were announced in the Cost Planning & Estimating Department:

• Tim Trucco to Senior Estimator – Full-time at Messer since 2000, Trucco graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Civil Engineering.

• Lee Owens to Estimating Manager - Owens began his career with Messer in 2005 and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

The following eight individuals were promoted to Project Manager:

• David Habel – Habel began his career with Messer in 2007 and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Civil Engineering.

• Lou Horn – Horn joined Messer full time in 2007 after graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Construction Management degree.

• Josh Jacobs – Jacobs has been with Messer full time since 2006, having graduated from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a Civil Engineering degree.

• Chad Lynch – Lynch earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Management and his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. He joined Messer full-time in 2007.

• Steve Mallin – Mallin started with Messer in 2005 after graduating from Miami University with a Master’s degree in Economics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in Civil Engineering.

• Alison Purdon – An Ohio State University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Purdon began at Messer in 2005.

• Andy Schultz – Schultz joined Messer full time in 2006. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Construction Management.

• Kenny Weisker – Weisker joined Messer full-time in 2005 after graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Civil Engineering degree and has earned LEED accreditation from the US Green Building Council.

About Messer Construction Co.
Messer Construction Co. is a regional construction manager and general contractor providing leadership for complex commercial building projects in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Founded in 1932, Messer has built a premier reputation through outstanding construction experiences and value with a focus on healthcare, higher education, and senior living. An employee-owned company, Messer ranks nationally as one of the Top 100 largest contractors as well as a Top 40 green contractor. Messer was honored with the 2009 International Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence by the Council of Better Business Bureaus for superior commitment to exceptional standards that benefit customers, employees, suppliers and surrounding communities. In 2008, Messer put in place approximately $670 million in commercial construction.

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