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For Immediate Release: Jan. 24, 2025

 

New York Building Congress Welcomes Newly Installed Classes of 2027

Two new members, four retirements and one Emeritus transition announced

 

New York, NY (Jan. 24, 2025) — Yesterday, at its Annual Membership Meeting & Construction Industry Luncheon, the New York Building Congress installed the Class of 2027 Board of Directors and the 2027 Class of the New York Building Foundation Board of Governors.

The installation included two new members to, and four retirements from, the Building Congress Board of Directors, as well as an Emeritus transition.

“We are thrilled to welcome our board members, each bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the construction industry, as we express our deep gratitude to our retiring directors,” said Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “Our new directors’ diverse backgrounds and knowledge of infrastructure, engineering and building projects will enrich our collective efforts at the Building Congress. We look forward to their contributions as we work together towards a thriving future for New York.”

 

New York Building Congress Board Directors, Class of 2027 New Members

 

Melanie La Rocca

Chief Operating Officer, BFC Partners

Roger McClean

Director, Design & Construction, Facilities Management, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

 

New York Building Foundation Governors

 

Joseph Azzopardi, District Council 9 International Union of Painters & Allied Trades

Nicholas Kumbatovic, Cameron Engineering, an IMEG company

Priya Jain, Mace North America

Michael Shamma, TYLin

 

The Building Congress also extended its gratitude to Joseph Ienuso of New York-Presbyterian and Victoria Cerami for their dedicated service as members. Ms. Cerami will transition to an Emeritus position, while Mr. Ienuso will retire. Aine Brazil, Raymond Daddazio and Mysore Nagaraja also announced their retirements following invaluable contributions as part of the 2024 Emeriti Class.

 

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About The New York Building Congress

The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association celebrating its 103rd year, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs. Learn more about the New York Building Congress at www.buildingcongress.com.

Published on

Jan 24, 2025

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