Associate Appreciation Month

The NJBA Celebrates
Associate Appreciation Month 2008

Congratulations to the 2008 Associate Award Winners! Their contributions are essential to the home building industry, the association and to their community. On behalf of the NJBA and the Associates Committee, we thank them for giving so freely of their valuable time, dedication, energy, spirit and talents.

Richard Arzberger

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Codes Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Sonnenfeld & Trocchia Architects
Industry: Architects

Mike Bellina

(NJBA)
Chairman’s Award

Convention Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Formerly with Design 446
Industry: Advertising

Art Bernard

(CBA)
Chairman’s Award

Affordable Housing - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Bernard and Nebenzahl, LLC
Industry: Consulting Services

Anthony Bevilacqua

(CBA)
Chairman’s Award

BPAC - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Anthony & Company, Inc.
Industry: Insurance

Thomas F. Carroll, III, Esq

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Highlands Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Hill Wallack
Industry: Law

Barbara Casey, Esq.

(BLSJ)
Chairman’s Award

Legislative Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP
Industry: Law

John D’Anastasio

(BLSJ)
Associate Appreciation Award

The Associate Appreciation Award recognizes a builder member who best exemplifies the motto, "It's good Business to do Business with a Member".

“There is strength in numbers. To reverse the policies in New Jersey eroding the ‘American Dream’ and affordably priced housing, we must all work together. Only with Associate members of NJBA, can we make a difference as builders.” - John D'Anastasio

D’Anastasio Corporation
Industry: Builder

Jim DeLand, Jr.

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Associates Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Henderson & Bodwell
Industry: Engineering

Gary S. Forshner, Esq.

(BLSJ)
Associate of the 3rd Quarter 2008

This award is presented to Associate members who are recognized for any past or current services, achievements, contributions or deeds that the local association considered worthy of recognition at the local, state and/or national level including any industry related charities and organizations.

Stark & Stark
Industry: Law

Gary S. Forshner, Esq.

(BLSJ)
Chairman’s Award

Master Sponsors - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Stark & Stark
Industry: Law

Jerry Grasso

(SBACNJ)
Associate of the 1st Quarter 2008

E. Sambol Corporation
Industry: Construction

Michael Gross, Esq.

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Environmental Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Industry: Law

Peter Haran

(BLSJ)
Chairman’s Award

Convention Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Lipinski Landscape Irrigation, Inc.
Industry: Landscaping, Irrigation and Snow Removal

Ron Kaplowitz

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

NJ 50+ Housing Council - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Trans-County Title Agency
Industry: Title Agency

Suzanne Kronenfeld

(SBACNJ)
Associate of the 2nd Quarter 2008

Weichert New Homes
Industry: Real Estate

John Marchese

(BLSJ)
Associate of the 4th Quarter 2007

Chase
Industry: Banking & Finance

Jeffrey Mathieu

(BRANNJ)
Associate Appreciation Honorable Mention

The Associate Appreciation Award recognizes a builder member who best exemplifies the motto, "It's good Business to do Business with a Member".

"I always refer Associate members to our purchasing manager; we are always willing to let them present their services to us." - Jeffrey Mathieu

Daibes Enterprises
Industry: Land Development

Paul McDonald

(CBA)
Ironman

This award is presented to Associate members in recognition for noteworthy participation at the local level.

Royal Cabinet Company, Inc.
Industry: Kitchen Cabinets

Kenneth E. Meiser, Esq.

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Redevelopment Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Hill Wallack
Industry: Law

Dominick L. Paragano

(CBA)
Associate Appreciation Honorable Mention and NJBA Secretary

The Associate Appreciation Award recognizes a builder member who best exemplifies the motto, "It's good Business to do Business with a Member".

“I support the many capable and qualified Associate members who have taught me so much and have helped make my business a success; 100% of my suppliers and 80 % of my sub-contractors are Associate members." - Dominick L. Paragano

D.L. Paragano Homes, Inc
Industry: Builder

Sam Pauls

(CBA)
Chairman’s Award

Sales & Marketing Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Industry: Mortgage & Finance

Wayne Peck. Esq.

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Land Use & Planning Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Attorney at Law
Industry: Law

Arvo Prima

(SBACNJ)
Associate Appreciation Honorable Mention

The Associate Appreciation Award recognizes a builder member who best exemplifies the motto, "It's good Business to do Business with a Member".

“The reason 85% of my subcontractors are Associate members is because of their professionalism and meeting them at monthly association meetings helps develop relationships; loyalty, and the ability to stick together through good and bad times 'cements relationships'." - Arvo Prima

PR-1-MA Corp.
Industry: Builder

Creigh Rahenkamp

(BLSJ)
Chairman’s Award

Pinelands Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

Creigh Rahenkamp & Associates, LLC
Industry: Land Planning

Richard Robinson

(SBACNJ)
Chairman’s Award

Member Education & Services Committee - This award is presented to an Associate member for his/her significant contributions to the work of the committee.

$ and 1 Buying Network
Industry: Marketing