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CENTRIA welcomes new business development manager

Centria announces the promotion of Dean Kauthen, longtime District Sales Manager, to the position of International Business Development Manager.

In his new role, Kauthen will identify and promote CENTRIA and its expansive capabilities to the domestic construction market working oversees, including U.S.-based contractors and construction management firms operating in the international construction market. He will also coordinate international projects under design in the U.S., collaborating with the domestic architectural sales team to ensure quality and service.

Kauthen’s impressive resume includes seven years as a CENTRIA District Sales Manager overseeing the Florida and Puerto Rico markets. Prior to joining CENTRIA, Kauthen served as an Area Sales Manager with the Alabama-based American Buildings Company, General Manager of Morton Buildings, and Senior Account Manager with Owens Corning. Other work experience includes ten years as the Vice President of Sales with Cleary Building Corp., overseeing the sales and marketing efforts of the $70 million post-frame building business.