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Serving Worcester County since 1948 |
| Founded by the late Frank
Shliapa the company is now run by the next generation - his
daughter Nancy and her husband Michael Sullivan as Sullivan
Contracting & Landscaping. |
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About Us
 Our family business has served
Worcester
County for close to 60 years! The company was founded by our father,
Frank Shliapa, who owned and operated Shliapa Brothers Construction
Company. Prior to starting his business he worked at a tractor company
in Spencer, MA and was one of the first in
Massachusetts
to operate “hydraulic” equipment. He was very well known for the
tractor shows at the Spencer Fair, in Spencer, MA .
Those who knew
Frank recall his “effortless” way and “precision” for operation with
heavy equipment. He was
very famous for his excavation work at the Quabbin Reservoir, and his television appearances for his performance
with outstanding snow removal in keeping major firms in Worcester open,
during the Blizzard of 1978!
The original roots of the company focused to Excavating and Snow
Plowing/Removal. Later our company branched out to Landscaping to offer
more services to our customers. Many prestigious companies
in Worcester
Country were serviced by our family. Our company services both
Residential, Commercial and Industrial customers.
 Frank believed in lasting relationships with his customers and
ensured 100% satisfaction in all work that his company performed.
Although he did not have a written mission statement, he stood for
customer service, dependability, commitment, loyalty, performance,
quality, reasonable rates and most importantly trust. The secret of his
success was based on employing family members, generation after
generation. We were born into the business with the same value system
that our father instilled in all of us. We all had a role to play in
the business. Even if we had other jobs and responsibilities, we still
worked in this business. It became something more than a job, it was
and continues to be something we are proud to be a part of and we enjoy
our profession like a hobby! Any job performed became a matter of
continuing our good name! We have had no accidents, incidents,
consumer complaints, or losses. We were and are well respected members
of our community and are happy and proud to serve it!
At Sullivan Contracting & Landscaping our business continues
with these same family values with Frank’s son-in-law, Michael and his
wife, Nancy (Shliapa) Sullivan. Michael worked with Frank since the
1970s and took over the business in 1992, while Frank continued to work
with us, while on his semi-retirement! Michael learned how to operate
the equipment with the best hydraulic operator and trainer in heavy
equipment, Frank! Michael owns and operates his business to maintain
high standards in performance. He maintains hoisting licenses for the
operation of excavators, backhoes, loaders, etc. which are required by
law with the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety. And, he
requires all of his family members and staff to maintain the proper
licensing and training before operating in his business! He has over 30
years of experience including the operation of excavating equipment and
ensures customer satisfaction in all work performed.
 Nancy (Shliapa) Sullivan runs the office of the business to ensure
appropriate training, hiring, insurance, contractor, state and federal
law compliance. In addition,
Nancy has
served as a well known Vice President for major and local insurance
companies in Worcester County, for 30 years. Therefore, it is no
accident that we have had zero accidents or losses in our company’s
history. She is highly experienced in contracts and insurance with a
strong focus to claim investigations, fraud and loss prevention. She
assists in customer service, estimates and business relationships, and
is well respected for her “down to earth” communications and her
pleasurable management style. She has run general operations for
prominent insurance companies in
Worcester
County with outstanding performance and industry respect. She ensures
that our family business runs the same way!
Sullivan Contracting & Landscaping are proud and active members of SIMA (Snow and Ice Management
Association). In addition,
Nancy
serves as a very knowledgeable member of the Insurance Committee of this
National Association, assisting in securing health care benefits and
general liability coverage for its members. She
also contributes her experience and time to the industry, and has been
approached and writes articles for “Snow Business Magazine” to increase
the professionalism and respect of the Snow Removal Industry.
When you hire your next Excavating, Landscaping or Snow Plowing
contractor, you will want to be sure they maintain the same experience
and credentials that we have! And, since we have been in
business for close to 60 years you can rest assured that we have the
financial
stability to invest in our business and we can take care of yours!
Call Sullivan Contracting & Landscaping today for a free
estimate or consultation for your residence or business!
Michael and Nancy (Shliapa) Sullivan The
SIMA Code is established to promote the
highest professional standards of service and conduct of the Snow & Ice
Management Association (SIMA). By maintaining these principles, our
members will be recognized as professionals by customers, vendors and
other industry professionals. Through high regard for the code,
membership in this association will be deemed a significant indicator of
individuals' responsibility, character and professionalism.SIMA Code
of Ethics
As a member of the Snow & Ice Management Association, I accept and
fully agree to abide by this Code and pledge myself to:
- Practice honesty and integrity, by adhering to the highest
standards of business practices in our industry;
- Utilize every practical opportunity to expand my professional
knowledge of myself and that of my employees through education and
training, thereby improving myself and my profession;
- Observe all state and federal laws and retain all appropriate
insurance;
- Maintain the highest level of personal conduct and act in a
manner such that I would be prepared to defend myself publicly;
- Recognize that I and my company supply an emergency service and
take every precaution to operate in a manner that will protect the
safety of my employees, customers and the public in general;
- Attract to the profession those who possess a high degree of
integrity, honesty, courtesy and competence;
- Recognize and observe the highest standards of integrity in my
relationships with fellow snow contractors and others associated
with this profession and industry;
- Express professional opinions on technical subjects publicly
only when that opinion is founded upon adequate knowledge of facts
and competence in the subject manner;
- Uphold this Code of Ethics in all professional activity and use
the SIMA name only for purposes that are authorized and fairly
represent the organization and its professional standards;
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