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Conecsus Promotes Laurie Debord to Contract Administrations Manager
April 4, 2016 | ConecsusEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Conecsus, LLC, an innovative environmental technology and recycling company, announces the appointment of 15-year veteran Laurie Debord to the position of Contract Administrations Manager. Conecsus, LLC processes wastes containing primarily Tin, Tin-Zinc, Lead, Silver, Gold, and Copper, and converts them into usable metal products for sale into the global market.
In her new position, Laurie will be responsible for settlements of domestic and international business transactions and analysis; purchase and sales support for the department; administration of all commercial business including documentation, and more. She will interface with Laboratory, Operations and Accounting, ensuring that customer and company needs are met, and will also interface directly with customers.
During her time at Conecsus, Laurie Debord has served in several key positions including Receptionist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounting Assistant to the Office Manager and now promoted to Contract Administrative Manager.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Laurie studied Business Administration at Grand Canyon Community College and Glendale Community College, and met her husband, whom she has been married to for 35 years, in Phoenix. After eight years together in Arizona the Debords moved to her husband’s home State of Texas in 1989.
“We raised 2 beautiful children; I was a stay-at-home Mom and bookkeeper for my husband’s business,” Laurie relates. “I began working at Conecsus in 2001. I enjoy working with everyone here, and I feel that we are a great team, like family. I am really looking forward to the new challenges that this position will bring.”
About Conecsus
Founded in 1980, Conecsus, LLC is a sophisticated ‘green’ recycler and refiner of SMT solder/solder paste wastes and residues, as well as Tin, Tin-Zinc, Lead, Silver, Gold, and Copper from a variety of manufacturing industries. Located in Terrell, Texas, USA, Conecsus converts these wastes into usable metal products. Conecsus’ mission is to provide innovative and high-quality industrial byproducts management, metal recovery, and recycling options that provide world-class value and service to our customers, and display respect and stewardship toward the environment.
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