BANNJ President, Alan Archuleta |
Dear Members:
I am excited for the new year and the opportunity to serve you as BANNJ’s next president. I will start by thanking this membership for your trust in me to lead this association into the new year. This association has always been a pillar for our
community, and I am committed to maintaining that strength.
We all know the reality of today’s economy: it is a time of extreme divergence. While some sectors are booming, many of us are navigating the weight of high interest rates, material cost volatility, and a critical shortage of skilled labor.
In a market this tough, being part of this association is no longer just an option, it is a necessity. History shows that when the economy tightens, the strongest become stronger by leaning on their network. Your network is your workforce. Over 70% of
construction projects are secured through the exact kind of referrals and industry connections we build in this association. My goal this year is to ensure this association delivers exactly what you need to thrive. This association is only as strong as the experts who power it. When we have our best industry leaders working together, sharing expertise and vetting new technologies like AI, we will all become more successful.
I am asking each of you to get involved. Join a committee, mentor a new member, recruit a new member or share a lead. Your contribution is what will help us all move from surviving to leading in 2026.
This year is a fresh start to expand on what we have always done while looking to the future to utilize new technologies with our new and existing leadership to identify opportunities for growth and collaboration. Together, we can continue the success of our Association as a valuable resource for our members and the community.
Regards,
Alan
82nd Annual Installation & Awards Dinner
Thank you to all members and guests who attended our 82nd Annual Installation & Awards Dinner on January 29th at The Terrace at Biagio’s. We had a great turnout to celebrate our new and continuing leadership.
Many thanks to NAHB CEO, Jim Tobin, who traveled to attend and install our President, Officers and Directors. Congratulations to our new President, Alan Archuleta of Archuleta Builders; Derek Weissman of Procida, Chairman of the Board; Rich Robinson of HBA Rebates, Associate VP, Treasurer; Kristie Davida of Home Ateliers, Associate Vice President; Jared Lans, Esq., Legal Counsel; Chris Cowan of Wiss and Company, Accountant; Thomas Petersen of SportProsUSA, Immediate Past Chairman, Board Members Arnold De Masi of De Masi Construction (Life Director); Richard Gaynor of Middleton & Company, John Kelly of Builders First Source, Michael Kurpiel of Carter Lumber; Colleen Keller of Ferguson; Dianna Ivanov of The Ivanov Group; Kimberly Little of Royal Green Appliance; Noah Adler of Noah Harris Adler Architect and Past President/Life Directors John Cioletti of Reno’s Appliance; Glen Lumia of Creative Design Construction and Charles Baldanza of Baldanza Design.
Many thanks to our Master of Ceremonies, John Cioletti, our band, Whiskey Helps, and the team at The Terrace. Special thanks to Amanda Krakowiak of Heritage WBE, Inc. and Aimee Petersen of The Perfect Shindig for their amazing contributions to help make this event success.
Thanks also to Tracey Wishik photography and DSL Video Productions. Many congratulations to our Award Winners: Exemplary Character Award, Michael Westphal of Westphal Waste Services; Associate Member Outstanding Service Award, Rich Robinson, HBA Rebates; Associate Cornerstone Award, Kristie Davida, Home Ateliers; Builder Member Chairman’s Award, Thomas Petersen of SportProsUSA and Special Honoree of the Association Legacy Award, John Cioletti, Reno’s Appliance.
See photos at https://www.bannj.org/image-gallery/
Thank you to our generous Installation & Awards Celebration Sponsors:
Builders
RC Jennee Construction, Inc.
Robert
Jennee
426 Fairway Road
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-954-1850
rjennee@aol.com
Sbarra Construction
Dillion
Sbarra
678 US Route 46
Kenvil, NJ 07847
973-527-1202
atlasframingconstruction@gmail.com
Builders Edge/Build Her Edge
Ruth
Helbig
785 Franklin Avenue, Suite 843
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
201-749=0440
ruth@builders-edge.com
Associates
Ornare
Thomas
Aloise
762 NJ 17, Unit C-1
Paramus, NJ 07652
732-770-1970
taloise@ornareparamus.com
Kitchen Wise Closet Wise of Bergen County
Michelle
Zorbas
1 Hollywood Avenue, Suite 21B
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
551-455-9500
mzorbas@kitchenwise.com
Fabulous Flooring & Kitchens
Sav Gupta
2168 US 206
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
908-499-4322
guptas@floorskitchens.com
G.S. Wilcox & Co.
William
Gallagher
365 South Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-538-0008
wgallaher@gswilcox.com
Tamarack Grove Engineering
Bikash Sigdel
1050 Wall Street W.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
208-345-8941
bikash.sigdel@tamarackgrove.com
Wiss & Company, LLP.
Christopher
Cowan
100 Campus Drive, Suite 400
Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-994-9400
ccowan@wiss.com
Affiliates
Adrian Curelaru-Ferguson Enterprises
Doug Lanzo-Home Ateliers | Kristie Davida
Tricia Ayuso-Home Ateliers | Kristie Davida
Michael Mulholland-Home Ateliers | Kristie Davida
Nicholas Rogers-Home Ateliers | Kristie Davida
Matthew VanFossen-Home Ateliers | Kristie Davida
Lynda Ngaamba-The Ivanov Group @ Keller Williams Village Square
- The lumber pricing outlook for February 2026 is bullish, with futures currently trading near $600 per thousand board feet (mbf). Prices entered February following a strong rally in January, having risen 10.31% over the last month. Analysts expect this upward trend to continue through the month as the market prepares for the peak spring construction season.
Exciting Member News-New at BANNJ!
BANNJ is excited to announce our new Professional Women in Building Council has been chartered by the National Association of Home Builders and we are currently accepting all members who wish to join the Council. Lead by Chair Kristie Davida of Home Ateliers and Co-Chair Dianna Ivanov of The Ivanov Group, the mission of our new council is to provide safe, supportive and trusted network of allied professionals in the building industry through mentorship, education and shared experiences, empowering members to develop their talents and provide knowledge and expertise to assist in the community and foster the next generation of building professionals. Our plans include a collaboration with Bergen Community College in support of their NJ Build Women and Minorities in Construction Certificate in Construction Management Program and Specializations. Please look for our upcoming PWB sponsored events and contact the BANNJ office with questions about the adding value to your membership by joining the BANNJ PWB today! |
Thursday, February 5th 12:00PM Lunch & Learn -NAHB 2026 Economic Housing Forecast - Join us on Zoom on your lunch break. Don’t miss this valuable information to help guide your budget and business plan in the new year.
Wednesday April 29th 5:30 pm- Professional Women in Building Event at Ornare Luxury Showroom in Paramus.
Monday, May 11th 10:30AM -Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards at Edgewood Country Club - Don’t miss this wonderful event and join us to play on this exclusive, private course. Sponsorships are available to showcase your company to Northern NJ industry professionals. Dinner/cocktail only tickets are also available to join us for networking. More information will be available soon.
Wednesday, June 3rd BANNJ Game Night at Humdingers in Paramus.
Details coming soon.
Thursday July 9th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Reno's 75th Anniversary Industry Networking Party!
Don't miss this special summer event impeccably hosted by the Reno's Appliance Team. Celebrate Reno's milestone with industry colleagues and make new connections!
See information and register for all events at https://members.bannj.org/events
