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1980 1992
RH Bolton is promoted to executive vice president and appoints Carmine J . Puniello as vice president . Robert M . Bolton ( Bob ), his son , joins Arden as a project engineer after graduating college .
In 1987 , RH Bolton purchases Arden , partnering with CJ Puniello , forming Arden Engineering Constructors , Inc ., focusing on HVAC , industrial power and environmental applications .
In 1992 , Bob becomes vice president and adds a service and maintenance division . After graduating , John Puniello , CJ Puniello ’ s son , joins Arden as a project engineer . John plays an integral part in the success of Arden Engineering Constructors , spanning over thirty years to his current role as president .
In 1999 , Arden is sold to PSEG Energy Technologies , Inc .
2019
In 2019 , Bob ’ s sons join Arden Building Companies : Doug Bolton as a project manager at AEC , and Connor Bolton as a project manager at CMNE .
In 2020 , John Puniello is named President of AEC , and Bob becomes CEO of ABC .
In 2022 , Bob becomes president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America ( MCAA ), following his election to board of directors in 2018 .
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