NEFBA members, along with friends and family, met Jan. 16 to present awards to members who distinguished themselves in 2014 and to install the officers and boards of directors for 2015. The breakfast celebration was at the University Center at the University of North Florida.
Ricardo Morales III, better known as Rick, was installed as the 2015 president of NEFBA. Morales is president of Morales Construction Company.
Officers and boards of directors for the association, the Sales and Marketing Council and the Remodelers Council also were sworn in.
Annual awards
Builder Member of the Year: ICI Homes
Leadership Award: Keith Ward, Thomas May Construction
Fred King Associate Member of the Year: David Hacker, Construction Specialties of North Florida
Arnold Tritt Achievement Award: Judy Hicks, RE/Max Coastal Real Estate
Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award: Roger Cortie, HabiJax (the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity)
Bob Ransom SMC Chairman’s Award: Cole Slate, Yellowfin Realty
Spike Award: Chris Dostie, Dostie Homes
NEFBA Council chairs
Clay Builders: Bill Auclair, Mattamy Homes
Nassau Builders: Vic Buscaino, Arthur Rutenburg/Plantation Housing Corp.
Remodelers Council: David Hacker, Construction Specialties of North Florida
St. Johns Builders: Jerry Dean, Vintage Homes
Sales and Marketing: David Wakefield, PrimeLending
E-Council: Jeff King, King Construction
Young Professionals: Cole Slate, Yellowfinn Realty
Apprentice Committee chairs
Carpentry: Brandon Warner, Thomas May Construction, (904) 272-4808
Electrical: John Griffin, United Electric Company, (904) 731-4210
Heating/Air-Conditioning: Rick Harper, Florida Comfort, (904) 733-7647
Plumbing: Scott Wood, C.W. Wood Plumbing, (904) 744-6604