Episode 13: Paul Rocha & Kyle Reagan of DECCO, Inc. discuss recruiting, hiring, and training qualified workers.
In episode 13 of Build Better, Anastasia sits down with Paul Rocha, Group Manager for DECCO, Inc.’s Fabrication Services Group “DECCOFab” and Kyle Reagan, Executive Vice President at DECCO, Inc. to discuss the company’s boot camp and apprenticeship program and the success behind it.
Paul Rocha is the Group Manager for DECCO, Inc.’s Fabrication Services Group “DECCOFab”. Paul began his career with DECCO as a welder and was trained through the DECCO Apprentice Program. As a result of his dedication to expanding his skillset, Paul transitioned through the ranks to serve as a Leadman, to Supervisor, Project Manager and Client Manager for the Small Projects Group prior to being promoted to his current role as Group Manager. Paul has more than 15 years of expertise focused on fabrication solutions and skid construction. Paul attended management training at Purdue University.
Kyle Reagan is the Executive Vice President of DECCO, Inc. a specialty mechanical contractor with over 200 employees based in Brookline, NH. He is a graduate of Fitchburg State College and has worked at DECCO for more than 25 years in several roles including project management, QA/QC, and division management. He is one of the current owners of DECCO and is focused on the recruiting, retention, and training of the company’s workforce. DECCO’s Craft Training Center and Weld School are located in Chelmsford, MA, and their apprentice program was recently recognized for having the Gold Medal winner in the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) National– Craft Olympics, held in Long Beach, CA. Mr. Reagan is a past Chairman of ABC Massachusetts and a member of ABC National’s Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the MA ABC Board of Directors.
Special thanks to Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts for sponsoring Episode 13 of our podcast!
