New England Construction Announces New Leadership Team; Matt Sluter Named President of Construction Management Firm

Matt Sluter

COHASSET, MA, July 24, 2014--–New England Construction announced the formation of a new leadership team to support the firm’s steady growth and ambitious goals moving forward.

 The move also marks a transition to the next generation of family owned leadership for the company.

Matt Sluter, son of founder and chief executive officer David Sluter, has been promoted to president of New England Construction.  He will assume decision-making authority over all aspects of the family-owned construction management firm.

George Malakidis

Matt Sluter has worked in the construction industry since graduating Bucknell University in 2001. His work for other firms moved him out of state for several years, and he returned home and joined New England Construction in 2005.

He began his career with the firm as an Assistant Project Manager and has held a number of different positions, most recently serving as Vice President.  His tireless contributions to every aspect of the company have continued to be recognized.

“Matt’s appointment is recognition of his ability to manage all key functional areas of the business,” said chief executive officer David Sluter.  “On a personal level, I am very proud of my son.  Everything that he’s accomplished he has earned, and his work ethic and leadership abilities are the right fit to guide the company moving forward.”

New England Construction is a reputable real estate and construction management firm that has nearly a 30-year history built on integrity, commitment and excellence.    Founded in 1985, the firm has continually earned their clients’ business by offering hands-on dedicated service that has ultimately resulted in strengthened client relationships, repeat business, and the delivery of high quality projects. The firm has grown from $10 million to $60m in sales annually. 

Wayne Grenon

Matt Sluter, 35, is the youngest of three sons that work for New England Construction. 

Steve Sluter is an estimator who has worked for the company for nine years, and Ethan Sluter joined the company six years ago after working for Peregrine Group, a real estate development company in Rumford, RI.  Ethan supports the real estate development side of the business.

“My brother Steve and I are very happy for Matt as he takes on this new leadership role,” said Ethan Sluter.  “Matt is a very bright man with the intelligence and passion to keep the company moving in the right direction.”

In addition to the elevation of Matt Sluter, the leadership team also added George Malakidis as Director of Operations and Wayne Grenon as Vice President of Finance.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Matt Watkins                                             

Watkins Strategies                               

617-571-4582                                      

Mwatkins@watkinsstrategies.com