Masonry Magazine August 2008 Page. 55
Industry News
On Center Names Padilla as VP
Cecilia Padilla has been hired as VP by On Center Software, a provider of electronic plan viewing, takeoff, estimating and production tracking software for the construction industry. In the newly created position, she reports to Leonard Buzz, On Center Software's president and CEO. Padilla has more than 25 years of experience in estimating and project management for commercial drywall and plastering projects.
LaBrant Earns CAE Credential
Larisa LaBrant, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute (RMMI), has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than 5 percent of all association professionals have earned their CAE.
To earn the CAE credential, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 75 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics.
LaBrant has been with RMMI since 2005. In that time, she has expanded RMMI's services with a revamped certification program, a revived apprentice program, a doubled Lunch N Learn program and expanded communications and promotions activities. She has put the organization on solid financial ground and has a strategic plan in place to keep it growing strong.
CSI Honors Gensler with 2008 Michelangelo Award
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) presented its 2008 Michelangelo Award to M. Arthur Gensler Jr. FAIA, FIIDA, RIBA, during CONSTRUCT 2008 and the CSI Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Former CSI President Michael T. Owen Sr. FCSI, CDT, presented the award to Gensler during the Opening General Session of the convention on June 4.
Gensler is founder of Gensler, an international architecture and design firm that grew from a three-person office in San Francisco in 1965 to a company with 30 offices around the world with more than 3,000 employees. The CSI award is named after Michelangelo Buonarotti, artist, architect.
Bonsal American Receives True Value Award
Bonsal American was recognized as the True Value Supplier of the Year in the Lumber and Building Materials category for the second time in three years at the True Value Award ceremony held in May, thanks to its cement mix and masonry product line, Sakrete.
Bonsal American was honored because of its continued partnership with True Value, its strong customer service, its ability to keep high-demand items in stock, and a more than 10 percent growth in sales. IMAS
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