September 26, 2012 Collingwood, Ontario.  The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) presented Paul Golini, Executive Vice President of Empire Communities with its 2012 OHBA Member of the Year Award at the association’s Annual Conference at Blue Mountain Conference Centre in Collingwood.

Golini was recognized for contributing countless hours of volunteer time in leading BILD (Building Industry and Development Association) following the unexpected, sudden death of BILD’s CEO and President Stephen Dupuis last year. “Paul demonstrated what true leadership is,” said OHBA President Leith Moore, who added, “He helped a grieving staff, fellow volunteers and our industry as a whole pull together to recommit and reconnect to ensure BILD, as well as OHBA remains strong, focused and successful.” Golini continues to serve as Chair of BILD and is a board member of OHBA.

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