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David A. Duval, president and founder of Protective Services, Inc. has been elected Chair of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2020-2021. The announcement was made at the chamber\u2019s Annual Meeting: An Online Event on June 11, 2020.<\/p>\n
Based in Lunenburg, Protective Services was established in 1979 by David Duval, who still remains the company\u2019s president. Since its founding, Protective Services has been servicing businesses, institutions and residents in North Central Massachusetts with fire, security, surveillance, access control and sprinkler system contracting. Their\u00a0long-standing reputation of excellence along with their fully dynamic range of services, make Protective Service Inc a leader in supporting small and large businesses, financial institutions and educational institutions with the superior services they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to his involvement with the Chamber, Mr. Duval also currently chairs the Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association and sat on the State Board of Fire Prevention Fire Protection, for 14 years. He is also active in several other state industry associations and organizations. Nationally, Mr. Duval is a member of the the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and the Automatic Fire Alarm Association. Mr. Duval earned his bachelors degree in engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.<\/p>\n He is married to wife Leslie and resides in Leominster. Mr. Duval also has a son, Alex, who is currently a student at George Washington University in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n Duval was first elected to the Chamber\u2019s Board of Directors in 2013 and has held several leadership positions including Vice Chair, Treasurer and has served on the Chamber\u2019s Leadership Council. Mr. Duval is also a board member of the\u00a0 <\/span>North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation (NCMDC), an affiliate of the Chamber, where he serves as Vice Chair.\u00a0 <\/span>As the Chair of the Chamber\u2019s Board of Directors, Mr. Duval will work with the Board, Chamber staff, and membership to champion the Chamber in its mission to serve the region\u2019s business community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored to have David serve as the Chair of the Chamber\u2019s Board of Directors,\u201d said Roy Nascimento, Chamber president & CEO. \u201cWe are fortunate to have someone with his experience and strong history of leadership help guide our organization\u2019s efforts. We look forward to working with him to help our members and the communities of North Central Massachusetts persevere through what is expecting to be a very challenging and difficult time over the next year\u201d<\/p>\n He succeeds Steve Rocheleau, president of Rocheleau Tool & Die Co. Inc., who now moves to the position of Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is an honor and privilege to serve as Chair of this dynamic and respected organization that plays such an important role in shaping the region\u2019s future ,\u201d expressed Mr. Duval, \u201cI am excited to continue Steve Rocheleau\u2019s efforts and work to support our members and advance North Central Massachusetts..\u201d<\/p>\n