Project Construction

AARON BROTSKY

**** ******** **** 734-***-****

Grass Lake, MI 49240 abngjt@r.postjobfree.com

Construction Project Manager / Quality Manager

Engineering • Consulting • Supervision • Inspection • Process Improvement • Materials • QA/QC

Resourceful and versatile engineering-professional with 10-years of successful project and quality management experience

delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions and mission-critical results on multimillion-dollar undertakings. Adept in

materials, mechanical, civil and environmental engineering and recognized for key achievements on over 200 industrial,

commercial, municipal and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients. Leverage hands-on construction

expertise and exceptional blend of problem solving, consulting and communication skills to overcome design, execution,

engineering and business complexities while assuring superior project quality. Apply mature, experience-backed judgment

and will-not-fail attitude to effectively align resources, influence timelines, reduce costs, streamline processes, assert safety,

and enhance productivity. Manage, supervise and coordinate crews and procedures on multiple projects, with a proven

history of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project completions. Possess the technical insight, business acumen and keen

client needs and assessment aptitude to perpetuate first-class service and fortify crucial business alliances. Inspire trust,

loyalty and respect. Key Skills & Knowledge Areas:

Project Management / Supervision Physics & Mechanics Construction Safety

Consulting & Tech Support

QA/QC, QMS & ISO 9000 Civil & Structural Engineering Document Control Analytic Problem Solving

Leadership & Team Building Geotechnical Investigation Technical Writing Communication & Speaking

Client / Business Development Environmental Remediation Software & Instrumentation

Specifications & Codes

Planning & Scheduling Materials Science Inspection & Testing

Contract Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NTH CONSULTANTS, Ltd., Northville, MI, 01/2002-present

Nationally regarded infrastructure and environmental-engineering firm, deemed one of Michigan’s ‘101 Best & Brightest’

companies (2002-2009).

Senior Engineering Technician, Project Lead

Key Functions & Selected Accomplishments:

LEADERSHIP As a member of a team of industry leaders and trendsetters, achieve excellence through listening,

communicating and understanding client needs and helping clients achieve their goals. Commit to providing high quality

engineering, project management, quality management and technical services across a wide variety of projects. Lead,

coordinate and train cross-functional teams of engineers, technical-professionals and craftsmen, while engaging progressive

roles in site-supervision, project controls, contract administration, consulting, inspection, testing, technology and

engineering. Plan and prepare for day-to-day and long-term project, corporate and laboratory operations, while balancing

competing priorities and evolving requirements. Collaborate with management and project teams to tackle complex

engineering problems, surmount industry challenges and achieve department utilization and revenue goals.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISION Work with internal and external project managers to provide management and

oversight for all phases of large, involved construction projects, with focus on execution and delivery. Estimate and forecast

project needs and control or influence resources, operations, costs, schedules, materials, workforce, suppliers and equipment.

Promote active communication and safe, organized work practices. Exhaustively dissect contract documents, specifications

and technical drawings to aid in preparation, review and implementation of work proposals, purchase orders, contracts,

schedules, budgets and cost estimates. Define and monitor project variables and construct work-breakdown structures with

industry software. Meet budgets, deadlines and quality standards while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction. Inspect

work and ensure appropriate processes, equipment, materials, tests and quality standards are employed by contractors and

that work is performed according to specifications. Seasoned in documentation and document control; track, prepare and

review reports, invoices, RFIs, meeting minutes, submittals, change-orders, pay-items, design-modifications, as-built

drawings and punch-list items. Ensure contracts, legal documents and permits are satisfied. Complete projects in MI, NJ, PA,

IN, DE, IL, OH and KY. Highlight projects include:

Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Project, Phase I-$2.2B Dearborn CSO Control, Phase A-$87MM

Rachel Upjohn Building, Ann Arbor -$41MM

58 MMSCFD Hydrogen Plant (civil), Detroit-$330MM Ambulatory Surgery Center, Ann Arbor-

$75MM Student Center, Eastern Michigan University-$40MM

Biomedical Science Research Bldg., U of M-$220MM Dearborn Town Center (LEED)-$70MM

MDOT I-96 & US-23 Improvements, Brighton- $28MM

Center for Digestive Care, St. Joseph Mercy, Ypsilanti Home Depot, Altoona & Hermitage, PA

City View Landfill Development, Garfield Heights, OH

GM Assembly & Stamping, Fort Wayne & Marian, IN MOC WWTP, Clarifier & Effluent Filter, Detroit

Steeplechase Residential Development, Northville

Supervise coinciding development and construction of two multimillion-dollar facilities for medical campus.

Perform inspections, resolve site issues and improve quality and productivity. Vital in completing facilities on

time and within budget. Cost-control triumph refuting $100K+ in contractor submittals.

Supervise 5 industrial and 3 commercial projects in parallel. Oversee sites during peak operations; coordinate multiple crafts,

contractors, vendors and agencies; 10+ crews, 100+ crew-members. Review time, cost, labor, equipment and material invoices. Maintain

positive rapport with clients and owners.

Manage General Motors projects; facility additions, upgrades and Pavement Program. Accountable for budgets, timelines, materials,

man-hours and quality of operations. Schedule & coordinate contractors, engineering staff and outsourced agencies. Complete all

projects on-time and within budget.

Manage multiple MDOT projects. Supervise 9+ crews and operations; materials, equipment and man-hours. Enforce contract, schedule,

design and quality compliance for bridge and highway construction. Inspect work and track resources and pay-items with FieldBook.

Regularly issue paving permits.

Handle correspondence, coordination and customer service needs for several coinciding projects: 8 school-

additions for the cities of Troy and Northville, 5 municipal projects for the city of Warren, 3 university-additions

for the University of Michigan, and 4 retail outlets for developer, McGill Properties.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Understand broad corporate policy and business objectives, including project scope, team and

client development. Perform reconnaissance, generate leads and secure new and prospective projects. Cultivate and solidify

critical-partnerships with high-level industry leaders. Negotiate services, penetrate new markets and expand client base.

Implement superior client-service initiatives and consistently generate repeat business.

Autonomously secure new projects, including DTE Product Tanks, Marathon Pipe Channel, Bridge Foundation and

Shell Aviation Fuel Terminal (2008-09). Elicit additional scope of work for Hydrogen Plant, Dearborn Medical Office

Center, DHOUP, and multiple WWTP and General Motors projects.

RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY Collect data for feasibility and constructability reviews. Verify design and regulatory

compliance during due-diligence and asset management inspections, audits and long-term structural studies. Interact with

clients to determine cost-effective testing and analysis methods.

Support operations for four AASHTO AMRL / CCRL Accredited laboratories. Proficient in tests for composition, density,

grain-size, Atterberg Limits, plasticity, LOI, permeability, specific-gravity, consolidation, strength, extraction and

admixtures; NDT. Interface with LIMS. Train field and laboratory staff.

Operate civil, environmental and scientific field and lab instrumentation for data acquisition. Measure seismic activity, noise,

topography, gas-levels; in-situ soil, concrete, asphalt, metals and materials properties; bond-adhesion, emissions and related processes .

Troubleshoot and maintain all equipment.

Advanced computer skills. Utilize broad range of industry software and technical programs on Windows and Mac OS

platforms to meet project and data needs. Skilled with MS Office, scheduling and data analysis software. Write Monte

Carlo and event-generation programs in C++. Knowledge of AutoCad.

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QUALITY MANAGEMENT Construction processes, codes and materials expert, r etained as ‘go-to-guy’ for key accounts and

large projects. Implement comprehensive and project-specific quality management strategies to control and assure quality

during all stages of construction. Develop approaches and metrics to stabilize and continuously improve methods and

fabrication processes and maintain acceptable levels of productivity, cost-effectiveness and quality for all operations. Resolve

incongruities in project documents. Perform technical audits to mediate conflicts and prevent mistakes in execution.

Spearhead coordination meetings with contractors and project team. Perform consulting duties. Competently dispense

technical guidance and recommendations, answer RFIs and advise cost-effective, best-option solutions to complex issues.

Provide ongoing technical support and ensure optimal resource utilization. Reconcile client-contractor stalemates and redeem

projects plagued with design and regulatory obstacles. Extensive knowledge of ISO 9000, AASHTO, ASTM, AIA, ACI, ASCE,

AWS, ANSI, DEQ and DOT standards, specifications and practices and federal, state and local construction codes for all

operations involving, concrete, admixtures, asphalt, masonry, soils, steel and building materials. Well-versed in vendor and

manufacturer-supplied construction products and technology.

MECHANICAL Inspect and assess pumps, piping, precision machinery, processing and rotating equipment, instrumentation

and vessels. Consult on a wide variety of physical, mechanical and chemical processes. Review mechanical, electrical and

plumbing (MEP) installations; transformers, HVAC and AHUs.

Consultant for WWTP and industrial tank-farm projects; surmount construction hurdles by devising viable

pipeline relocation and truncation schematics.

Consultant for Gas-Oil Hydro-Treater (GOHT); enforce engineering stipulations for installation of piping,

equipment and 30+ pumps and supports.

CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE Oversee development, installation, renovation and maintenance of facilities; transportation,

communication, energy, security, refinery and water and waste-management systems; road, bridge, airport, dam and tunnel

projects. Inspect electrical, gas, water and sewer utilities.

Oversee coinciding residential developments. Direct site balancing for 200+ lots. Inspect

utility, road, house-foundation and superstructure installation.

Perform comprehensive pavement-evaluation for municipal roadway asset-management program. Determine composition and

deterioration factors.

Perform inspection, testing and QA/QC for all phases of Greenfield and Brownfield projects. Conduct building condition assessments for

commissioning.

Oversee construction of classified defense system towers for Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant in

the presence of armed guards. Pass background checks and security clearances. Inspect

installation of transmission and communication towers for ITC Transmission Company and

Marathon Oil Company.

Supervise emergency repairs, CIPP rehabilitation and installation of diversion system for 11-

foot diameter active-sewer for DWSD Macomb Interceptor.

Inspect installation of monolithic capture-shaft ring-walls, cast-in-place tunnels and detention-

systems for combined-sewer overflow (CSO) projects.

STRUCTURAL Troubleshoot installation of shallow, deep and alternative foundation systems, superstructure, supports,

underpinnings, caissons and piles. Investigate structural distress and settlement issues. Measure FF/FL, slab curl and failure,

and direct corrective actions. Drill & core assorted mediums. Inspect masonry, reinforcing steel, shotcrete, concrete and post-

tensioning; structural steel, welds, bolts and framing; fireproofing, waterproofing, EIFS and roofing.

Saved client $50K advising soil-slurry displacement method during problematic caisson

installation; allowed project to advance from contractor gridlock.

Review concrete PS and un-bonded PT operations during parking deck, bridge and high-rise construction. Inspect / test tendons and

correct deficiencies.

Inspect steel column, beam, weld, slip-critical, diaphragm and moment-connections during facility and bridge construction. Verify design

/ safety criteria.

Earned accolades for conceiving and directing cost-effective ‘re-bonding’ solution, salvaging delaminated million-dollar ‘super-flat’

warehouse floor-slab.

Assess integrity of failing concrete columns for rehabilitation of historical buildings. Assure contractor due-care installation of

underpinnings and repairs.

Inspect involved masonry for many projects, including 2 prominent mausoleums. Actively

identify and correct flashing, block and veneer installation errors.

ENVIRONMENTAL Enforce EPA, DEQ and safety standards; supervise landfill operations, hazardous material and gas-

containment, and spill-cleanup. Verify water, waste-treatment, stack-emission, air quality, and sound and noise standards;

dike, clay and FML permeability. Supervise installation of gas and leachate control systems, Liquid Boot and agricultural-silo,

UST and industrial tanks. Oversee wetland projects; chain-of-custody and permitting processes.

Verify emissions compliance for multi-stack industrial facilities. Safely work at extreme

heights, operate samplers and assist with data classification.

Conduct soil-vapor extraction, expediting occupancy permitting for abandoned facility converted into community housing for

redevelopment program.

Supervise installation of numerous underground storage tanks and removal of unidentified tanks and environmental remediation on

Brownfield sites.

Supervise development and construction of LEED project. Direct removal of 25,000 tons of

contaminated soils. Issue manifests and pass city audits.

GEOTECHNICAL Overcome changing subsurface soil, rock and artesian-water conditions. Review soil bearing, settlement

and design issues. Direct undercuts, proof-rolls, fills and excavations, geo-synthetic installation, cement and lime stabilization,

dredging, mass-earthwork, directional drilling, tunneling and earth-retention processes. Perform drilling, auguring, boring, and

boring-log preparation. Organize and direct contracted drilling crews and equipment. Conduct geo-phone, geo-probe, Shelby

Tube, Vane Shear, inclinometer, extensometer and slope-stability measurements and interface with GINT software.

Saved Walmart $500K, overcoming unanimous ‘it can’t be done’ attitude by stabilizing weak silty-soils for

deep cut-and-fill on drainage-challenged site.

Supervise geophysical reservoir imaging for $25MM Detroit River International Crossing feasibility study. Troubleshoot data-acquisition

and lab issues.

Direct geo-mattress installation and stabilize soft soils supporting floating-foundation for WWTP. Save client significant cost of deep

foundation system.

Inspect earth-retention systems extending 70-feet below ground surface; soldier-piles, tieback anchors,

lagging and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE).

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

ICET, Civil Engineering FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Concrete Field Technician, No. 01130993 American

Rapids, MI, 2009 Concrete Institute

Concrete Construction Inspector Michigan Concrete

Physics & Astronomy WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI,

Paving Associate

1999-2001

Aggregate Technician, No. 101***-**** Ferris State University Concrete Field Technician Michigan Concrete Paving

Density Control Technician, No. 11087-0314 Ferris State Association

University Nuclear Density Gauge Operator Troxler Electronic

Bituminous Paving Operations Inspector Ferris State Laboratories

University (2/10) Advanced Concrete Field Technician, Level II ACI (2/10)

Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector International Code Storm Water Operator Department of Environmental

Council (2/10) Quality (2/10)

Software: Windows, MAC OS & Unix; FieldManager / FieldBook; Neo-Office; MS Office Suite, Project; GINT; QESTLab / Field LIMS;

BST Enterprise; VPN, VNC; AutoCad; GroupWise; Acrobat; Mathematica; Allen-Face (FF/FL); Instantel / Instalink Blastware

(seismic), DigiPro / Gtilt Plus (inclinalysis); Brüel & Kjær (sound)

Safety: OSHA; NRC; Safe2Work, No. 00040332; Must Safety, No. A00095794 ; Radiation Safety, Confined Space Entry, Fall

Protection, Concrete & Masonry, Crane & Rigging Safety, Fire Protection & Prevention, Hand & Power Tool Safety, Hazard

Communication, Welding & Hot Work, Health Hazards, Hazardous Materials Handling, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding &

Ladder Safety, Personal Protective Equipment; Electrical Safety / Lockout-Tagout; Industrial Safety

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Engineering Technician / Laboratory Technician SCHLEEDE-HAMPTON ASSOCIATES, Birmingham, MI 04/2000-

12/2001

Instructor / Teaching Assistant OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, Rochester Hills, MI 01/2001-

05/2001

Instruct Calculus II mathematics course. Effectively lecture and solve problems before an auditorium of undergraduate

students. Prepare exercises and tests, grade homework and aid professor during other calculus course. Excel in position that

often requires Ph.D. Chosen over talented professionals and students.

Excellent performance reviews from academic program director for demonstrating ability to

translate esoteric information into understandable concepts.

Kickboxing Instructor / Personal Trainer KEN LEVY’S EXECUTIVE BOXING CLUB, West Bloomfield, MI

1997-99

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PROJECT PROFILE

10 years of cross-industry achievement on over 200 diverse and demanding projects, commensurate with 15 to 20 years of

construction experience.

INDUSTRIAL Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI

Banks

Refinery

E

JP Morgan-Chase Technical Facility, Wayne

Detroit Heavy Oil Upgrade Project

p

Fifth-Third Bank, Lansing, MI

Marathon Oil Company, Detroit

i

National City Bank, Medina, OH

-Operator Work Stations 1 through 5

s

National City Bank Renovation, Scio Twp.

-Fire Line East and West Plant

c

-Gas-Oil Hydro-Treater Retail

o

-Flash Tower Evergreen Plaza

p

-Crude Unit Canton Corners

a

-Sulfur Unit Kroger, Davison, MI

l

-Coker Whole Foods Cranbrook Plaza, Ann Arbor

-Lab Pump House & Dix Pump House Nordstrom-Partridge Creek, Clinton Township

A

-Storm Line Upgrades East and West Plant Best Buy, Brighton & Farmington Hills

c

-WWTP, Desalter & Clarifier Walmart, Princeton, IN

a

-Conrail-Ethanol Offload Spur Meijer, Allen Park

d

-Pipe Bridge and Interconnecting Pipe Rack Circuit City, Brighton

e

-Hazardous Waste Containment Building Buy, Buy Baby, Canton

m

-Chemical Building Dollar Tree, Garfield Heights, OH

y

-Effluent Filter System Retail N & K, Garfield Heights, OH,

-MCC Building Washtenaw Business Park

-Bundle Cleaning Pad The Preserve Retail Center, Grand Blanc

M

-Product Tanks 79, 118 & 32 The Home Depot-many projects in MI, OH & PA

e

Hydrogen Plant, Detroit, MI Target Expansion, Kalamazoo

r

Shell Aviation Fuel Terminal, Romulus Auto Zone, Highland & Detroit

i

Great Lakes Petroleum Terminal, Detroit Sesi Lincoln-Mercury, Scio Township

o

Mill Hospital / Medical Facility n

Ferrous Metals, Cleveland, OH Great Lakes Cancer Center, Novi

Severstal Slab Mill & Blast Furnace, Dearborn Dearborn Medical Office Building S

Rachel Upjohn Building, Ann Arbor t

Industrial Facility

Ambulatory Surgery Center, U of M, Ann Arbor

a

LATP Tank Plant Upgrades, Sterling Heights

Center for Digestive Care, Ypsilanti t

Ford Truck Facility Upgrades, Sterling Heights

Ford New Model Development Facility, Allen Park Beaumont Hospital Additions, Royal Oak i

Cardiovascular Center, U of M, Ann Arbor

o

Ford Romeo Engine Plant

McLaren Medical Center Addition, Flint n

General Motors:

VA Medical Center Parking Deck, Cleveland, OH,

-Asset Management Program, multi-project

Biomedical Science Research Bldg., Ann Arbor

-Fort Wayne Assembly, IN

Huron Valley Radiology, Commerce Twp. P

-Marian Metal Stamping, IN

Alfred Taubman Health Care Center, Ann Arbor A

-Pontiac Assembly, Pontiac

-Performance Build Center, Wixom MUNICIPAL / RESIDENTIAL

-Warren Transmission V

Housing & Development a

COMMERCIAL U of M Student Housing, Flint l

Cornell Courts Apartment Renovations, Ypsilanti l

Restaurants

Assisted Living, Brighton

e

Panera Bread, Southfield & Sterling Heights, MI

Gateway Village, Novi

y

Taco Bell, Fairlane Green, Allen Park, MI

Cherry Hill Development, Canton

BW3, Garfield Heights, OH

Arbors of Lyon Development, South Lyon

E

Applebee’s, Garfield Heights, OH

Island Lakes Subdivision / Development, Novi l

Sports & Entertainment Steeplechase Development/Build-out, Northville e

Shenendoah Country Club, West Bloomfield Woodbridge Estates Dev. / Build-out, Detroit m

Community Recreational Center, Gibralter Springbrook Development, Farmington Hills e

Ultimate Soccer Arena, Pontiac Franklin Knolls Development, Farmington Hills n

Halmich Park Tennis Courts, Warren

t

Churches

Ford Field, Detroit, MI (QC Role)

a

Macedonia Church, Detroit

Goodman Stadium Lehigh University, PA

r

St. Martha’s Church, Dearborn

Professional y

Hotels

Earhart Corporate Center, Ann Arbor,

Hilton Inn Renovation, Southfield

Park Shelton Parking Garage, Detroit

Homewood Suites & Bridge, Brighton

Wolverine World Wide Inc. (HQ), Rockford H

Greektown Casino & Hotel, Detroit (QA/QC)

Asset Acceptance Bldg/Parking Garage, Warren a

Miscellaneous

Tweddle-Litho Company, Clinton Township r

Resurrection Mausoleum, Clinton Twp.

Eisenhower Plaza /Parking Structure, Ann Arbor t

Guardian Angel Mausoleum, Oakland Twp.

Parklane Towers Reconditioning, Dearborn l

Bosch Technical Center, Farmington, MI a

Education

Bosch Plymouth Township Technical Center Hill Auditorium-Renovation, Ann Arbor n

Bosch Proving Grounds / Test Facility, Flatrock Angel Auditorium, Ann Arbor d

Logisticenter, Building K, Logan, NJ Biomedical Engineering Lab Addition, U of M

Warren Tank Plant Perry Building-Addition, Ann Arbor

Seaholm High School Natatorium, Birmingham Western Township Utilities Authority, Wayne

Brandon High School /Middle School, Ortonville WWTP Facility Upgrades, Ann Arbor & Detroit

Temple University, PA Detroit DOT Shoemaker Facility

Southfield Regional Academic Campus US-23 Reconstruction, Brighton

Marvin DEC, Wayne State University, Detroit I-96 Bridge & Road Construction, Brighton

Northville Public Schools I-75 Reconstruction, Detroit & Misc.

Troy Public Schools Bonisteel Blvd & Sewer Construction, Ann Arbor

VanDyke Public Schools, Warren, MI Squirrel Road Bridge, Auburn Hills

Case Western Reserve Quad Add., Cleveland Dearborn CSO Contracts 1 through 8

Oakland Univ. Campus Upgrades, Rochester Lansing CSO Multiple Contracts

City of Royal Oak Road Asset Management Prog.

ENVIRONMENTAL Warren City Square

9 Mile Road & Sewer Reconstruction, Warren

City View Center Landfill Development, OH

Northeast Extension Sewer, Flint

Fairlane Green-Leachate Control Phase

West Bloomfield Fire Station

EQ Resource & Recovery, Romulus, MI

Chicago Road Reconstruction, Warren

NSO Bell Housing Project (feasibility), Detroit

Metro Airport, Rogell Improvements, Romulus

422 Outfall Pond, Solon, OH

Chapko Farms Silo Construction, Elsie, MI Energy & Communications

DTE UST Installation, Traverse City DTE Facility Upgrades, multiple locations

Macomb Interceptor Emergency Sinkhole Repair Detroit Water & Sewer Department Upgrades

Allen Park Clay Mine, Landfill Development ITC Transmission-Substations, multiple sites

SBC / ATT Wayne Garage / multiple locations

INFRASTRUCTURE

Fermi II Nuclear Plant-Defense System Towers

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Joe Miller (former client)

Senior Construction Superintendent

Air Products & Chemicals

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(personal) 513-***-**** / (work) 484-***-****

David Canady (former coworker / army veteran)

Senior Engineering Technician

Schleede-Hampton Associates

abngjt@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

John Roberts (former client, current coworker)

Superintendent / Senior Construction Inspector

Rhode Construction / NTH Consultants

abngjt@r.postjobfree.com

810-***-****

Jeff Stamper (coworker)

Equipment Manager

NTH Consultants

abngjt@r.postjobfree.com

248-***-****

Zeerak Paydawy (coworker)

Laboratory Manager

NTH Consultants

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517-***-****

Tom Mendenhall (coworker)

Field Supervisor / Associate

NTH Consultants

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248-***-****

Greg Sipola (supervisor)

Group Manager / Senior Project Engineer

NTH Consultants

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