The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Mass membership recently voted and installed their newly elected 2026/2027 Leadership Team at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Tuesday, June 17th. The Master of Ceremony for the event was Susan Kadilak, President of the HBRA of Massachusetts, and guest speaker was Benjamin Fierro, the State Lobbyist. Joseph Yiznitsky was elected President of the Association for the upcoming year to lead the Board, taking over the reins from Past President Timothy Wells.
Other members elected to the Executive Board include First Vice President Henry Avery, Second Vice President Christopher Grenier, Third Vice President James Meehleder, Secretary Lori Loughlin, and Treasurer Robert Chateuaneauf. Three association members were sworn in as Board Directors for their first three-year term. We would like to officially welcome Mark Lefsyk and Kristin Wampler as Associate Directors, and Daniel Thibault as Builder Director.
Other Board of Directors with unexpired terms include Builder Directors David Coyne, David DeGiorgis, Anthony Murad, Scott Poulin, Gregory Schnopp, and William Womeldorf. Associate Directors include Thomas Daly, Corey Gilpatrick, and Steve Libby.
Gisele Gilpatrick of Pro-Tech Waterproofing Solutions was recognized for her service as Home Show Chair from 2017-2025. Lori Loughlin of F W Webb/Frank Webb Home received the 2026 Edward R. Pedersen Service Award for her outstanding service to the association during the past year.
Congratulations to all of our newly elected Officers and Directors, and we look forward to a successful upcoming year under their leadership. For more information about the association and its upcoming events, please contact Tina Smith at the HBRAWM office at 413-733-3126, or visit our website at www.hbrawm.com.