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BuildOps Assembles Go-to-Market Leadership Team to Power Next Phase of Growth
Veteran enterprise leaders Greg Gillis (CRO) and Colin Piper (CMO) join as company expands up-market LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / BuildOps, the mission control platform for commercial contractors, today announced the appointment ...
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