Nearly 700 members celebrated industry excellence at 117^th Annual Meeting of the Builders Exchange

It was a full house at the BX Annual Meeting, held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at the Aladdin Shrine Center. Nearly 700 BX members and guests attended the local industry’s largest networking event, to socialize and congratulate this year’s award recipients.

Four industry professionals were elected to the BX Board of Directors. They were: Brian Dew (Mid-City Electric Co.), Kathy Gatterdam (The Columbus Coal & Lime Co.), Joel Korte (BRICKMAN) and Mark Setterlin (R.W. Setterlin Building Co.).

Board President Jim Smith (Elford, Inc.) introduced the 2009 graduating class of the Rising Leaders Institute.  The Institute, a year-long leadership program focused on building management skills and business knowledge, completed its third year and is almost at capacity for 2010.

The 55^th recipient of the BX Cornerstone Award, Parr Peterson (Paul Peterson Co.) received the leadership honor for his years of industry involvement and positive impact on the industry and community.

Members also received recognition with Safety Achievement, Safety Innovation, Gold Coat and Craftsmanship Awards.

The final award of the evening was presented to Penny McFann of Sauer Group, Inc. McFann received the BX President’s Award for her years of volunteerism to the industry and the association. 

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Thank you to the 2009 Annual Meeting Sponsors	2009 Cornerstone Award winner Parr Peterson (Paul Peterson Co.) celebrates with board president Jim Smith (far left) and his family. BX President Jim Smith (right) congratulates the 2009 Presidents Award Winner Penny McFann of Sauer Group, Inc.
Thank you to the 2009 Welcome Sponsor Miles McClellan Construction Co.
Thank you to the 2009 Craftsmanship Awards Sponsors Schottenstein Zox & Dunn and Trane
Thank you to the 2008-2009 BX Safety Awards Sponsors Isaac, Brant, Ledman & Teetor LLP and Safex