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With service and support that is second to none, O'Brien &
Sons sales and support team is knowledgeable, professional and
passionate about what they do. With over 100 years
combined experience we're sure our team will be a great
resource for your next project.
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Eric
W. O'Brien
Chairman
Eric has been in
the leadership role with O'Brien & Sons since 1965 and
became President of the company in 1980. O'Brien
& Sons is a family operated business, for almost 80
years, taking pride in its carefully built reputation
for quality service throughout New England.
Eric
and his staff have been assisting municipalities,
developers, and private organizations in designing and
building park and recreational facilities and urban
streetscapes while meeting new Federal Consumer Product
Safety Commission Guidelines and the requirements of the
American's with Disabilities Act.
Eric's extensive knowledge has lead to a number of
positions such as:
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Director,
City Parks Alliance
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A
World Judge for Nations in Bloom, LTD, an
organization fostering sustainable and livable
communities (1996 to 2001)
- Chairman of
the Board for the National Recreation and Park
Association (1985-1999)
- Trustee and
Advisor to the National Association of Olmsted
Parks (1984-1990)
- Olmsted
Historic Landscape Preservation Program,
Statewide Advisory Committee(1985-1990)
- Governor's
Blue Ribbon Panel on Land Protection (1988)
- Massachusetts
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee.
Eric also serves in an advisory position to
many manufacturers in the industry.
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John
Taylor
Certified
Playground Safety Inspector, CPSI
American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA
Since 2002, John has been assisting clients in developing unique active and passive open spaces. The proper selection of site amenities, playground components, and athletic equipment is essential to any successful design. These elements are needed to maximize play value, encourage social interaction, promote activity, provide function and durability and be harmonious with the design.
His practical expertise as an estimator and project administrator for a landscape firm specializing in park and playground rehabilitation and as Senior Park Planner for the City of Springfield is useful when assisting with your project. This experience helps him understand the concerns and issues of a great design.
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- Wentworth Institute of Technology, CD
- University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, BSLA
- Boston Society of Landscape
Architects Member
- New England Parks
Association Member
- Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction
Supervisors License CSL
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Nancy
White
Vice
President of Sales
Certified Park and Recreational Professional, CPRP
Nancy is the Vice President of Sales and has been with O’Brien & Sons for
14 years. Prior to employment with O’Brien & Sons, Nancy was the Director of Parks and Recreation in Needham, Massachusetts. Her background includes municipal government operations, park and recreation philosophies, park planning, group dynamics with government agencies, cooperative partnerships and group planning for parks and playgrounds.
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- Massachusetts
Park & Recreation Association Member for
30 Years, Past President (1988 - 1990), Vice
President (1984 - 1988), and received two
awards
- Connecticut
Recreation & Park Association Member
- Boston
Society of Landscape Architects Member
- New England
Park Association Member
- Two
published articles - Guest Speaker
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Meghan
O'Brien
President
Certified
Playground Safety Inspector, CPSI
Since 1998, Meghan
has served as a designer, consultant, project manager
and installation expert for many outdoor recreation and
open space areas. Traveling all over Rhode Island,
Eastern Connecticut and South Eastern Massachusetts, she
has worked with a variety of professionals assisting in
the creation of wonderful play spaces and passive
recreation areas.
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- Ohio
Wesleyan University, BA
- New England
Park Association Member
- Connecticut
Recreation & Park Association Member
- Connecticut
Parks Association Member
- Rhode Island
Park & Recreation Association Member
- Massachusetts
Park & Recreation Association Member
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Andrew
C. Berger
Certified
Playground Safety Inspector, CPSI
Andrew has 15 years
experience relating to the manufacture, installation and
design of Landscape Structures play equipment. In
addition, Andrew is a Certified Playground Safety
Inspector (CPSI) registered with the National Recreation
and Parks Association (NRPA). This certification
is critical to the safe design of play equipment.
Andrew's experience working in management has proven to
be an asset to his customer base providing practical advice
and clear detail relating to the products we sell and
service.
In addition, Andrew has a strong background relating to
the installation of playground equipment and related
amenities. He has
managed playground installations from beginning to
end. This experience has enable him to be more
well rounded providing sound technical assistance for
his customers including many successful volunteer
community builds.
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- Boston
Society of Landscape Architects Member
- New England
Park Association Member
- Massachusetts
Park & Recreation Association Member
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Joel
St. Pierre
Certified
Park & Recreation Professional, CPRP
Certified Playground Safety Inspector, CPSI
Joel St. Pierre is a graduate of the University of Maine in Recreation & Park Management. He has a total of 14 years of experience working in municipalities. Joel has been Recreation Director of a small community in Maine and also worked in Portland, Me, the states largest city. This has given him keen insight into the different needs and approaches of various sized/populated communities.
In Joel’s tenure as a municipal employee he has overseen many projects not to mention everyday park and playground maintenance. This enables him to understand the end users needs for attractive, fun, safe and low maintenance items.
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- Maine
Recreation & Park Association Member
- New
Hampshire Recreation & Park Association
Member
- National
Recreation & Park Association Member
- New England
Park Association Member
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Peter
R. Wallace
Certified Playground Safety Inspector, CPSI
Certified Leisure Professional, CLP
Peter, a graduate of Norwich University in
Northfield, VT has had from 1984 to 1996, 12 years of
municipal park and recreation experience. The last
four years were served as Director of Parks and
Recreation for a suburb of Montreal, Quebec. Since
1996 when a family move brought him to the United
States, Peter has been working as a playground
consultant and selling outdoor recreational products.
In 1999, Peter joined the staff of O'Brien and Sons
when he subsequently attained the Certified Leisure
Professional and Certified Playground Safety Inspector
accreditations. His experiences with municipal
recreation, combined with 12 years of experience in the
sales field has given Peter a solid background which
helps him understand the needs and desires of his
customers.
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- New England
Park Association Member
- Connecticut
Parks Association Member since 1997
- Vermont
Recreation & Park Association Member
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