The company, which serves the six New England states, was founded by
Frank Mahony, now retired. Our primary office/warehouse is located at 273 Weymouth Street,
Rockland, Massachusetts, where our staff of 12 comprises one of the largest rep
organizations in New England. A vital part of our business is our service division which
is available to respond to customers’ needs 7 days a week. We also have offices in
West Townsend, MA, and Winthrop, ME.
Current principals of FRMA, Inc., are Keith Dobie, Ed Quann, Dennis
Geran, and Lois Boyington. We take pride in the education and experience of our staff and
in the commitment we make to provide the very best in equipment and service to our
customers. We include in our ranks four Master’s Degrees in Civil/Sanitary
Engineering, one BS in Mechanical Engineering, one BS in Chemical Engineering, an
electrical/controls engineer, and an electrician.
F.R. MAHONY &
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Engineering/Sales Personnel
W. KEITH DOBIE, SR.
PRESIDENT & TREASURER
Joined
F. R. Mahony & Associates, Inc. in 1976. President since 1991. BS, Environmental
Health, University of Massachusetts, MS, Environmental Engineering, Northeastern
University; served Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection as Senior
Engineer, and City of Leominster as Director of Public Health. Member, the American Water Works Association, the
Boston Society of Civil Engineers, the New England Water Environment Association, and the
Water Environment Federation.
EDWARD F. QUANN
VICE-PRESIDENT SALES
Joined this
company in 1981. BA, Biology, Boston
University, MS Civil Engineering, Northeastern University.
Researcher and laboratory technician for consulting firm. Research Assistant at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital. Administration Assistant,
Northeastern University. Treasurer of the New
England Water Environmental Association and member of the Water Environmental Federation.
LOIS W. BOYINGTON
CLERK OF THE CORPORATION
Joined the
company in 1978. Extensive experience in sales management in retail and commercial markets
as well as water and wastewater equipment field. Currently in charge of accounting and
inside sales with lengthy experience in the entire company operation.
DENNIS M. GERAN
VICE-PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Joined this
company in 1996. BS, Engineering, University
of Vermont, Graduate of the Worcester Polytech University School of Industrial Management,
MS Candidate, School of Engineering Northeastern University with a major in Water and
Wastewater Engineering. Formerly employed by
CPC Division of Wheelabrator for seventeen years, held various engineering positions with
that firm before becoming National Sales Manager. Member,
New England Water and Environmental Association, Water Environmental Federation, and
American Water Works Association.
PHILIP B. PEDROS, P.E.
PROCESS ENGINEER
Joined this
company in 1996. BS, Mechanical Engineering,
University of Lowell, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, MS, Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, Ph.D. candidate
Northeastern University. Formally employed by
CDM, Federal Programs, GE Aircraft Engine Group and Raytheon Missile Systems Division. Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, New
England Water and Environmental Association, Water Environmental Federation, and American
Water Works Association.
HENRY ALBRO
MARKETING & SALES
Joined this
company in 2000. AD, Civil Engineering,
Vermont Technical College. Grade VII Wastewater Operator, Massachusetts. Grade III Water
Distribution Operator, Massachusetts. Grade
IV Wastewater Collections System Operator, NEWEA. Formerly
employed as superintendent for twenty-two years involved in plant construction, and
upgrades. Managed in-house construction of wastewater collections systems and pumping
stations. Designed, constructed, inspected all aspects of gravity sewers, force mains, and
low-pressure sewer systems. Past President
and current Director of MWPCA. Member of
American Water Works Association and New England Water Environment Association.
BRUCE P. STEVENS
MARKETING & SALES
Merged with
this company in 1998. BS Chemical
Engineering, Northeastern University. Started
M.A.S.T. - Mixing Aeration & Separation Technologies in 1991. Formerly employed by
Hydro-Dyne as Sales Manager-Northeastern NE for six years.
Previously with Chemineer-Kenics specializing in static mixing/agitation processes
for pulp & paper, industrial chemicals plus minerals as well as petroleum. Outside sales for the NE rep for one year after
five years application engineering/R&D. Co-op
at Artisan Industries for three years doing heat transfer, distillation/evaporation and
pilot-scale separation research for client firms as well as system erection, analysis and
pump maintenance. Member of New England Water
and Environmental Associates, Water
Environmental Federation, Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers, TAPPI, IBS and
ASEV.
MARIE T. ENGEL
CAD SPECIALIST
Joined this
company in 1997. AD, Civil/Structural Technology, Blue Hill Regional Technical Institute.
Formerly employed by DeFeo, Wait & Paré as a land survey technician and CAD
supervisor. Previously employed by Charles L. Rowley & Associates as a land surveyor,
title researcher and draftsman. Currently in charge of CAD and assists with accounting.
PEGGY
THOMPSON
INSIDE SALES AND PROCUREMENT
Joined this
company in 1998. AB from Gainesville Jr.
College, Gainesville, GA. Formerly employed
in the insurance industry with twenty years customer service experience and account
management. She is currently responsible for
inside sales of new and after market equipment, and post-order management.
ELLEN L. MCCOLGAN
INSIDE SALES
Joined this
company in 1999. Formerly employed by the RAH
Federal Credit Union for seven years. She
has extensive customer service experience and is currently responsible for inside sales of
new and after market equipment.
