Fort Worth, Texas — Westwood Contractors has added Michael Roop as director of operations, effective October 4. From its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, Roop will be directly responsible for supervising the company’s project management team and the general field superintendent. His key accountabilities include developing and monitoring operations, project management, field, administrative processes and procedures, and ensuring compliance. Roop has 27 years of experience in the construction industry, including positions with Trademark Property Company and Bridgestone Retail Operations. Throughout his professional career he has successfully led a variety of …
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Nashville, Tenn. and Philadelphia — The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which BSRO will acquire Pep Boys in an all-cash transaction for approximately $835 million in aggregate equity value.