COVER STORY - CONTINUED This year, with the industry getting back on its feet, I would like to get the word out to past members of the association to come back. That being said, though, I also am hoping to recruit new members who are entering the industry and welcome the next generations of home builders into our organization. I really want to emphasize the benefits of membership to both old and new members because the Home Builders Association is truly rewarding.
trip to Australia with a potential stop to revisit Italy along the way. It’s all very exciting as I am able to do two things I love—spend time with family and travel. Another passion of mine when I’m not traveling is sports. I am a big Chicago sports fan, especially of the Cubs! I love going to watch baseball, hockey, and football games whenever I have a chance.
Q: Are there any final words that you would like to add? Q: Please tell us something about yourself and your life beyond your professional life at Inland Bank and the Home Builders Association of I would just like to again emphasize how important it is that homeGreater Chicago. builders and anyone associated with homebuilding becomes a member of the Home Builders Association. Not only is the organization imporI think the thing that gives me the most pleasure outside of my work tant from a networking perspective, but it also helps so many people is my family. I have four children aged 21, 24, 26, and 28. I have loved find homes and experience homeownership. In the industry, I believe watching them grow and evolve into adults, as most parents do. They that it is truly important to return back to important values such as are my pride and joy. I love to spend time with them and look forward family and to turn away from the new materialistic values emphasized to the vacations that we share. We have a home in Tempe, Arizona that in our present society. we go to frequently. Traveling is another pleasure in my life. I recently traveled back to my homeland in Italy where I was able to visit family and explore my heritage. Over the holidays, we are planning a family
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