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.
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Ambassador, Retention, Membership Committee (ARM)
Chairperson: Justin Finocchiaro, Diamond Security & Sound
Vice-Chairperson: Ruthanne Cecchini, Daltile Showroom & Design Studio
Immediate Past Chairperson: Mark Monastiero, UMI – The Source
Committee Members: Edis Arevalo, Lifestyle & Luxury Living /John R. Wood; Dave Arter, Private Client Insurance Services, LLC; Courtney Das, Fuse Specialty Appliances; David Droganici, Naples Top Tech, LLC; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Marlen Kroll, MS International; Devin Marchesiello, ProFloors & Cabinets; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Spencer Morris, KGT Builders; Christina Norbie, Fuse Specialty Appliances; Danielle Poe, DSDG, LLC.; Raul Saad, Patagonia Development, LLC; Beckah Smith-Koennicke, Mo Better Garage; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing, LLC; Kevin Vawter, AHT Global; Andre Vicol, TopLine Flooring; 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; Cali Clardy, Refined Builders & Construction; Ron Labbe, Naples Lumber; John.Tenney, LMCU; 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; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Justin Ledford, HBK CPAs & Consultants; Tammy Ryon, Acrisure; John Tenney, LMCU; 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; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services, Inc; David Droganici, Naples Top; Tech, LLC; Justin Finocchiaro, Liason Technology Group; Shelley Hobbs, Florida Weekly; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Irma Sefa, ISBUILDARTS Architecture LLC; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing.
Sand Dollar Committee
Chairperson: Kim Schiller, Fuse Specialty Appliances
Vice-Chairperson: Monica Lukas, Monica Lukas Design LLC.
Immediate Past Chair: Wilfredo Emanuel, Wilfredo Emanuel Designs
Committee Members: Michele Allen, Home & Design Magazine; Edis Arevalo, Lifestyle & Luxury Living/John R. Wood; Liz Biswurm, Build Magazine; Ruthanne Cecchini, Daltile; Violeta Cordova, Cordova Cleaning Services; David Droganici, Naples Top Tech, LLC; Liz Goodman, Florida Design; Gregg Goodmanson, Insurica; Devin Marchesiello, ProFloors & Cabinets; Shelley McCormick, Design + Decor; Mark Monastiero, UMI The Source; Danielle Poe, DSDG, LLC.; Jen Rendon, Wilson Lighting; Meghan Sampson, Cardamon Design; Jessica Schneider, Robb & Stucky Furniture & Interiors; Kathy Smart, PBS Contractors; Lynne Stambouly, Illuminated Design; James Toledo, Calusa Bay Design; Diane Torrisi, Diane Torrisi Designs; Blanca Vasquez, VCC Contracting & Roofing.
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 2024, 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.