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GRAEF Acquires Steel Detailing Firm Ken Boitz & Associates

GRAEF Acquires Steel Detailing Firm Ken Boitz & Associates Pat Kressin (GRAEF President) Larry Dearman (Former KBA President and Owner), and Mike Vogel (GRAEFaccelerāte Lead) GRAEF is excited to announce…

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Tammy Pearce Named Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 Honoree

Tammy Pearce Named Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40 Class GRAEF is extremely proud to announce Tammy Pearce’s selection as one of Crain’s 40 under 40, Class of 2024. This program…

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Pat Kressin, GRAEF President Featured on Brews and Blueprints Podcast

Pat Kressin, GRAEF President Featured on Brews and Blueprints Podcast As GRAEF prepares for an exciting new chapter, Pat Kressin, our incoming president, recently sat down with The Daily Reporter’s…

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