Make your CBIA membership work for you by joining one of our many committees, which is a great opportunity to volunteer and network with other CBIA members.
Make Your Membership Work for You!
Contact: [email protected] for open Committee spots.
Ambassador, Retention, Membership Committee (ARM)
Chairperson: David Droganici, Naples Top Tech, LLC
Vice-Chairperson: Ruthanne Cecchini, Daltile Showroom & Design Studio
Immediate Past Chairperson: Justin Finocchiaro, Diamond Security & Sound
Committee Members: Edis Arevalo, Lifestyle & Luxury Living /John R. Wood; Dave Arter, Gallagher Insurance; Courtney Das, Fuse Specialty Appliances; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Devin Marchesiello, ProFloors & Cabinets; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Spencer Morris, PBS Contractors; Christina Norbie, Fuse Specialty Appliances; Danielle Poe, DSDG, LLC.; Raul Saad, Patagonia Development, LLC; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing, LLC; Kevin Vawter, AHT Global; Stephanie Whiffen, FinancialStories, Inc; Mike Zarate,Vogue Interiors.
Ambassadors play a pivotal role in enhancing member experience, facilitating networking, and contributing to the overall vitality of the association.
Finance Committee
Chairperson: Kevin Deardorff, Ceiba CPA’s & Consultants
Committee Members: Julio Barina, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright; Leroy Christiansen, Assured Partners of Michigan; Cali Clardy, Refined Builders; Ron Labbe, Naples Lumber; Stephanie Whiffen, FinancialStories, Inc.
The committee members are mostly CPAs and finance professionals. Finance committee members ensure the Association’s
expenditures stay in line with the budget.
Meets every other month, third Thursday, 8:00 a.m. on Zoom.
Golf Committee
Chairperson: Jeff Sanders, Acrisure
Committee Members: Brian Fischer, Mariner Wealth Advisor; Tim Fitzgerald, The Sherwin-Williams Company; Austin Hunt, Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Jodi Kaplan, Pro-Roofing USA of Florida; Justin Ledford, HBK CPAs & Consultants; Spencer Morris, PBS Contractors; Tammy Ryon, Acrisure; Dominick Trippie, B2-Squared Advertising; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing; Taylor Woods, California Closets.
Organizes the annual spring and fall golf outings, event development, sponsorships, and awards ceremonies.
Meets February- October, during BYO lunch meetings, noon at CBIA.
City & Collier County Government Affairs Committee
City Chairperson: Christian Andrea, Architectural Land Design, Inc.
County Chairperson: Tatiana Gust, Elite Permits, LLC
G.A. Committees strive to keep the lines of communication open between the industry and the Collier County Growth Management Division. These teams work closely with our Executive Officer to monitor local and federal legislation and provide commentary, if necessary, on pending legislation that affects the building industry. CBIA facilitates a City of Naples and Collier County Government Affairs Council Meeting generally every other month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Parade of Homes Committee
Chairperson: Edis Arevalo, Lifestyle & Luxury Living /John R. Wood
Committee Members: Mike Bone, D.R. Horton; Philip Clouser, WhiteHOT Design, Inc.; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services, Inc; David Droganici, Naples Top; Tech, LLC; Justin Finocchiaro, Diamond Security & Sound; Shelley Hobbs, Florida Weekly; Allison Jones, AJ Homes; Gina Lissia, Handsfree, LLC; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Tina Raymond, Naples Kitchen & Bath; Gabriela Rivas, Wilson Creative Group; Irma Sefa, ISBUILDARTS Architecture LLC; Sara Trapp, Seagate Development Group; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing; Judith Walker, Judith’s Cleaning Services Inc.
Sand Dollar Committee
Chairperson: Monica Lukas, Monica Lukas Design LLC.
Vice-Chairperson: James Toledo, Calusa Bay Design
Immediate Past Chair: Kim Schiller, Fuse Specialty Appliances
Committee Members: Michele Allen, Home & Design Magazine; Edis Arevalo, Lifestyle & Luxury Living/John R. Wood; Liz Biswurm, Build Magazine; Ruthanne Cecchini, Daltile Showroom & Design Studio; Cali Clardy Refined Builders; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services; David Droganici, Naples Top Tech, LLC; Kay Esteves, Core Power; Lisa Iverson, Caine Luxury Team – Keller Williams; Liz Goodman, Florida Design; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Devin Marchesiello, ProFloors & Cabinets; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Danielle Poe, DSDG, LLC.; Jen Rendon, Wilson Lighting; Gabriela Riva, Wilson Creative Group; Jessica Schneider, Robb & Stucky Furniture & Interiors; Kathy Smart, PBS Contractors; Lynne Stambouly, Illuminated Lighting Design Services; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing; Amy Wilson, All About Closets, Inc.
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Jost, Ryan David Homes, May her memory bring you comfort and peace! Cheryl was a cherished member, a remarkable woman whose strength, kindness, and spirit touched the lives of many within our association.
Committee members assist with all aspects of planning and implementation of the annual Sand Dollar Awards. Meetings are scheduled monthly, January – October 2025, the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at CBIA.
Committee dates: January – October.
Toy Drive Committee
Chairperson: Meegan Wyatt, Naples Illustrated
Committee members assist with all aspects of the annual toy drive’s planning and implementation, including helping with sponsorships, wrapping and delivering boxes to member locations, sorting toys, preparing staff gifts, shopping for toys, and helping give toys out at each designated school.
Committee dates: August – December.