who took home $650. Steve Ballerini of Montana Construction came in second and won $400. Congratulations gentlemen. Saturday night’s dinner dance was a truly memorable affair. Founding UTCA Board Member and newest Board Member Emeritus Frank Renda was inducted into the New Jersey Construction Industry Hall of Fame. Frank served the industry in many capacities throughout his long career and is a staple in the annals of UTCA history. Congratulations for your Hall of Fame induction Frank. Tino Garcia was recognized for his year of service and success as association president, and Paul Fader, UTCA’s General Counsel, gave the Oath of Office to Jim Coddington as UTCA’s new president. Following his induction, Jim thanked everyone for their support and presented his agenda for the upcoming year. The evening program continued with the presentation of the Second Annual Robert A. Briant, Sr. Memorial Award to Joe Walsh, President of J. Fletcher Creamer & Son Construction. The award celebrated his achievements during his tenure as a UTCA Board Member, Past President and his leadership on association committees. Joe thanked his family, his co-workers at Creamer as well as the UTCA Board of Directors. He also expressed his gratitude in being selected as only the second recipient of the Robert A. Briant, Sr. Memorial Award. This award recognizes the tireless efforts of Bob Briant, Sr. during his many years of service to the UTCA, and is considered the association’s most prestigious honor. The Kenny I Orchestra provided music and entertainment which got the crowd onto the dance floor. Additionally, the return of
Paul Fader, UTCA’s Legal Counsel, inducts Jim Coddington as UTCA’s 2016-2017 President.
two photo booths allowed attendees to create lasting memories with friends and family. The Saturday Night Reception and photo booths at the convention were sponsored by Binder Machinery, Komatsu America Corporation and Wirtgen America. The UTCA staff and Convention Committee are applauded for the planning of this year’s event, and the change of venue to the Borgata Casino was once again a big success. CEO Bob Briant, Lauren Hagan, Helene Nasdeo, Dan Neville, Dennis Hart, Anthony Attanasio and Zoe Baldwin did a great job with this special event and are thanked for their hard work. UTCA will return to the Borgata Casino for the 2017 convention.
Utility and Transportation Contractor, OCTOBER 2016
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