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. Download the CBIA committee application form today or contact us for further information.
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Ambassadors/Membership Committee
Chairperson Ambassadors: Mark Monastiero, UMI Stone
Committee Members: Brawley Adams, Omni Resource Group of SW FLorida, LLC; David Arter, Private Client Insurance Services; Mark DeMasi, Blue Stream Fiber; David Droganici, Naples Top Tech; Christina Norbie, Fuse Specialty Appliances; Monica Ramos, American Veteran Welding; Pablo Rosalez, Acuity Technologies; Kim Schiller, Fuse Specialty Appliances;
Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting LLC; Stephanie D. Whiffen, Ameris Bank.
Ambassadors help with registration and welcome and introduce new members to various events. ARM Committee meets on an ad-hoc basis, and involvement is year-round.
Finance Committee
Chairperson: Kevin Deardorff, Ceiba CPA’s & Consultants
Committee Members: Julio Barina, Markham Norton Mosteller Wright; Scott Koenig, First Foundation Inc; Ron Labbe, Naples Lumber; Matt Sellick, Stock Development; Stephanie Whiffen, Ameris Bank Mortgage.
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, Gulfshore Insurance
Immediate Past Chair: Taylor Woods, California Closets
Committee Members: Brawley Adams, Omni Resource Group of SW FLorida, LLC;
Tammy Delgado, Gulfshore Insurance; Mark DeMasi, Blue Stream Fiber; Tim Fitzgerald, The Sherwin-Williams Company;
Justin Ledford, HBK CPAs & Consultants; David Strickland, Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers; John Tenney, Lake Michigan Credit Union; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting LLC; Bridget Wallen, Builders Glass of Bonita; Katie Williams, Outlyr.
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 Consulting of SWFL Dba Elite Permits of Naples
Committee Members: Dominic Amico, Agnoli Barber & Brundage; Ryan Benson, A. Vernon Allen; Andy Bringardner, A. Vernon Allen; Nick Kouloheras, Habitat for Humanity of C.C.; Drew Kowalczyk, Stock Development; Jon Kukk, Kukk Architecture & Design, P.A; Michelle McLeod, The Lutgert Companies; Marty Miller, Miller Construction & Engineering; Patrick Miller, Lake Michigan Credit Union; Fransesca Passidomo, Coleman, Yovanavich and Koester Law Firm; Jim Pilon, Siesky & Pilon Law Firm; Matt Sellick, Stock Development; Bill Varian, Varian Construction.
G.A. Committees strive to keep the lines of communication open between the industry and 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 Meets generally on the third Thursday of the month 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Sand Dollar Committee
Chairperson: Wilfredo Emanuel, Wilfredo Emanuel Designs
Vice-Chairperson: Kim Schiller, Fuse Specialty Appliances
Immediate Past Chair: Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting, LLC
Committee members: Michele Allen, Home & Design Magazine; Liz Biswurm, Build Magazine; Robyn Bonaquist, B Squared Advertising; Cali Clardy, Refined Builders & Construction; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services; David Droganici, Naples Top Tech, LLC; Diana Figliozzi, Norris Furniture and Interiors; Liz Goodman, Florida Design; Summer Headley, Illuminated Design; Cheryl Jost, Ryan David Homes; Mark Monastiero, UMI Stone; Shelley McCormick, Design + Decor; Pablo Rosalez, Acuity Technologies; Dee Ricardo, All About Closets; Meghan Sampson, Cardamon Design; Jamie Lynn Shelton, Hafele America Co.; Jessica Schneider, Robb & Stucky Furniture & Interiors; Kathy Smart, PBS Contractors; Lynne Stambouly, Illuminated Design; Amy Wilson, All About Closets.
Committee members assist with all aspects of planning and implementation of annual Sand Dollar Awards. Meetings are scheduled monthly, January – October 2023, 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: Vicki Allen, Elite Permits; Britney Betlach, Cordova Cleaning Services; Kathy Beuttel, Naples Illustrated; Robyn Bonaquist, B-Squared Advertising; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services; Manuel Cordova, Stock Development; Zach Elder, Raymond Building Supply; Jason Howard, Raymond Building Supply; John McLaughlin, Raymond Building Supply; Carrie Ray, Raymond Building Supply; Ashley Rhoden, Home & Design Magazine; Michael Riley, Raymond Building Supply; Jessica Schneider, Robb & Stucky Furniture | Interiors; Alyssa Soter, Elite Permits; Amy Subia, Raymond Building Supply; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting LLC; Noemi Wagnitz, Elite Permits.
Committee members assist with all aspects of planning and implementation of the annual Toy Drive, which includes helping with sponsorships, wrapping and delivering boxes to member locations, sorting toys, preparing staff gifts, shopping for toys, helping give toys out at each of the designated schools.
Committee dates: June – December.