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• Where do you fit in?
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• Lori Baker, apprentice framer
• Tim Chandler, journeyperson heavy equipment operator
• Chris Gareau, apprentice welder
• Martha George, general manager, stone and brick mason
• Margaret Horne, journeyperson ironworker
• George Kardaras, Apprentice Electrician