NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS) has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual employee-based survey from the Boston Globe. The Top Places to Work issue is online at globe.com/topplaces and will appear in Globe Magazine on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Top Places to Work celebrates the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. DAS is recognized in the Small Business category with 50 to 99 employees.

“Celebrating 128 years in business, DAS remains committed to the family-based culture that has defined the company for generations,” the firm stated. “Guided by core values of integrity, quality, and respect, DAS strives to create a workplace where people genuinely care for one another and take pride in their craft. These principles are more than words — they are the foundation of how the company operates, serves clients, and supports the DAS family every day.”

Dave Goodsell

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton-based D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc. (DAS) announced Dave Goodsell’s promotion to vice president of Operations, marking another step forward in the construction company’s continued growth and commitment to operational excellence.

Having been an integral part of the DAS team for the past three years as a project manager, Goodsell has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, management expertise, and dedication to delivering high-quality projects. In his new role, he will oversee construction field operations, focusing on workforce planning, employee development, safety initiatives, and streamlined project delivery.

“As DAS moves into the future, Dave’s leadership will play a pivotal role in enhancing field operations and ensuring the company’s continued success across Western and Central Massachusetts,” the company noted. “The entire team looks forward to the positive impact he will have on DAS’s projects, employees, and valued clients.”

NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS), a general-contracting and construction-management firm serving the public and private sectors since 1897, is proud to announce three recent hires to the organization: Shreyas Ovalekar as estimator, Terri Lindsey as office administrator/HR, and Krista Benoit as project manager/engineer.

Ovalekar joins DAS from Vantage Builders, where he was also an estimator. With more than seven years of experience, he brings vast knowledge and unique perspective to the DAS team. He earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from Western New England University.

Before joining DAS, Lindsey was an office manager at Burke Chevrolet. She comes to DAS with experience and enthusiasm to contribute to an efficient, inclusive, and developing workforce.

Benoit comes to DAS from Dietz & Company Architects Inc. Her diverse experience includes a wide range of projects on the architectural side of project design and delivery, and her expertise will be an asset to the DAS team.