CMBA recognizes ONE Associate member each year for their outstanding membership service. The CMBA President Chris Froelke and all builders on the board of directors look at the service of many, before making this difficult choice.
The climax of Associate Appreciation Night is naming the 2018 Associate of the Year.
Most of us remember the excitement and gratitude shown to Tony Steinemann in 2016 as he was presented the Associate of the Year Award. Tony continues to be an advocate for CMBA, increasing the volume of the membership voice, by inviting businesses to join CMBA. He now has Life Spike status, earning 35 spike credits to date.
He has held a position on the CMBA Board of Directors since 2014, and currently serves as the 2nd Vice President/Treasure. Tony Steinmann is slated to take the new role as an CMBA president in 2020.
Shortly after his award for Associate of the Year in 2016 an innovative new concept, a standalone "Forever House" showcasing a vast amount of creativity and skill offered by the local industry was introduced in a collaborative effort headed up by Chris Hensel and Tony Steinemann. The third 'Forever House' will make its appearance at the 2019 HomeShow. Additionally, Tony is the 2019 HomeShow Committee Chair.
Tony strives to carry out the CMBA mission in a leadership role, bringing members together to improve the activities that strengthen competitiveness, professionalism, and the public's confidence in our industry.
1986 Roger Bechtold, St. Cloud Overhead Door Co.
1987 Linus Koopmeiners, Brock White Co.
1993 Dennis Ehlert, Brock White Co.
1996 Roger Neils, Neils, Franz & Chirhart, PA.
2012 Russell Panek, All Surface Professionals, Inc.
2013 Rachel Thoennes, Birchwood Electric, Inc.
2015 Tom Albers, Borgert Products, Inc.