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On January 16th, the Maryland Building Industry Association held their annual installation of officers. Jude Burke, Vice President at Elm Street Development, was installed as the 2020 president of the association. The MBIA CEO, Lori Graf, said, "Jude is committed to this industry and he is focused on leading the association with integrity and vision. His years of experience and knowledge of our region and the building climate here will serve us well.” As a highlight of the evening, the Home Builders Care Foundation, the 501 (c) (3) non-profit charity of the Maryland Building Industry Association, announced the winners of their 2019 Community Service Awards. The awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations affiliated with the local home building industry in recognition of significant contributions to the community through unselfish efforts and dedication in support of projects that help the poor and disadvantaged in our communities. HBCF Community Service Award Winner Community Builder Award to The Rachuba Group for their work with the Howard County nonprofit - Bridges to Housing Stability. Tom Sawyer Award The Tom Sawyer Award is presented in recognition of outstanding hands-on charitable efforts that make a difference in the lives of others in need. Royal Building Products and TW Perry received the award for their in-kind contributions to the Eastern Shore nonprofit – Patriot Point They also recognized Foundation Life Directors for 10 years of service on the Home Builders Care Foundation board of directors Liza Bowles, Newport Partners Hugh Carroll, Insurance Associates Miles Haber, Monument Construction Ted Smart, MDC Services Chas Stuart, Miller & Smith The complete list of the Maryland Building Industry Association executive committee and board members installed is following. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jude Burke Elm Street Development, Inc. President Victoria Ballestero ATCS, PLC VP Associates Hillary Colt Konterra VP State Advocacy Rob Kase Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC Treasurer Mike McCann Fisher, Collins & Carter, Inc. Secretary Tim Morris Williamsburg Homes Immediate Past President Dan Murtaugh WesBanco Life Director Jack Orrick Linowes & Blocher LLP Ex-Officio Board Member Cindy Plackmeyer Wormald Homes VP Membership Barbara Richman NAI - The Michael Companies VP Advocacy Jeremy Rutter Rutter Project Management VP Advocacy Michael Schueler Winchester Homes Inc. 1st Vice President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Appler, Cairn Custom Homes - At-Large Director Paula Bahler, T.W. Perry - Chapter Chair Jeff Barba, Gnu Homes - Council Chair Judith Borns, Residential Title/Commercial Settlement Services - At-Large Director Jennifer Busse, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP - Chapter Chair Wayne Caples, Pleasants Development - At-Large Director Laurence Cafritz, Laurence Cafritz Builders - Council Chair Seth Churchill, Gutschick, Little & Weber, P. A. - At-Large Director John DeZinno, Howard Bank - Home Builders Care Foundation Ken Dunn, Soltesz - Chapter Chair Joe Fleury, Orrstown Bank - Builder Mart Chair James Fraser, H and H Rock Companies - At Large Director Jim Gotsch, Soltesz - Chapter Chair Mike Griffith, HPS Management - Chapter Chair Christopher Hatcher, Esq - At-Large Director Ceilie Holmes, Ceilie J Holmes Consulting - Council Chair John King, Sterling Mirror & Glass - Council Chair Sylke Knuppel, VIKA Maryland, LLC - Chapter Chair Kate Kubit, Elm Street Development, Inc. - At Large Director Jon Laria, Ballard Spahr LLP - Chapter Chair Matt Lefler, D.R. Horton, Inc. - At Large Director James Mathias, Development Design Consultants, Inc. - Chapter Chair Doug Meeker, Elm Street Development, Inc. - Chapter Chair Scott Nicholson, Revere Bank - BDGG Chair Will Pippen, Security Development Group - Council Chair Barbara Richman, NAI - The Michael Companies - VP Advocacy Steve Rubin, Harkins Builders, Inc. - Council Chair J. D. Russell, HPS Management - At Large Director Carly Schrader, Kimley-Horn - Council Chair Marilee Tortorelli, Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. - Chapter Chair Jason Van Kirk, Elm Street Development, Inc. - Chapter Chair