BOSTON, MA — CRB, a provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, has named Eddie Skillington as Senior Director of Business Development for the company's Northeast region. In this role covering the Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Northeast region, Skillington will lead client relationships and serve as a client advocate for companies in the life sciences industry.
"CRB has a long-standing reputation as an industry leader, and I'm excited to join this preeminent team," Skillington said. "The life sciences industry has faced challenges in the last several years, and with these challenges come opportunities. I'm looking forward to further establishing CRB as a valuable partner who keeps client focus at the core of what we do through all phases of a project regardless of size and scope."
Skillington, previously Vice President of Business Development at DPS Global Group, brings a wealth of knowledge to CRB, serving in roles on both client/owner and AEC sides of the business. His career includes nearly 20 years of engineering and project management experience, where he worked on a wide variety of CapEx projects from early-stage feasibility to full design to construction management to CQV implementation.
"When clients talk to Eddie, they instantly recognize that he knows their business," said Shannah Falcone, Vice President, Market Engagement. "He brings a level of authenticity that only comes with his depth of experience in design, construction, qualification, operations, and business development. We can't wait to see how he will contribute to CRB's growth in the Northeast region."
Skillington holds a Master Certificate in project management from Villanova University. He also has a Bachelor of Science in applied physics and instrumentation from Munster Technological University in Ireland.
