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Memory continues to motivate and inspire E. Harvey Myers honored with ACE Scholarship
As exec. dir. of architecture & building engineering Amy Samuelson, AIA joins BL Companies, Inc.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — As he did in life, E. Har- vey Myers’ memory contin- ues to motivate and inspire young professionals within the Architecture, Construc- tion and Engineering (ACE) fields through a newly cre- ated ACE Mentor Program New Jersey scholarship. The inaugural $5,000 award was recently presented to Allison Herrera of ACE Hightstown by Myers’ son, Vincent My- ers, co-founder, principal and president of DIGroup Architecture (DIG) in New Brunswick, NJ. “My father instilled in me, our colleagues at DIG and friends at ACE a strongly held belief that the more times young people experience vis- ibility, leadership and rep- resentation, the greater the likelihood they will consider a career in an ACE and/or STEM field,” said Myers. “Not only do we have the power to change the trajectory of un- derrepresentation in each of these respective fields, we also have the ability to shape the next generation of untapped creativity among promising and talented young people like Allison.” Established to honor the el- der Myers’ legacy as a scholar, entrepreneur and one of the first African-American li- censed architects in the State of New Jersey, the E. Harvey Myers Scholarship encourages diversity within the ACE pro- fessions. It also is backed by the support network of ACE Mentor Program New Jersey and the talented professionals at DIG, an award-winning architectural, interiors and environmental graphic-design firm certified as a Minority- Owned, Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise (MBE, DBE, SBE) firm. Lifelong Ties to Mentor- ship & ACE Program A self-taught architect, Harvey Myers went on to establish his own practice in 1969 in Princeton, NJ, a hub widely known for its prolif- eration of notable architects. Over the course of his storied 55-year career, he sought to continually inspire young pro- fessionals entering the ACE industry, served as a former ACE mentor and remained a lifelong supporter of the ACE Mentor Program at a local, statewide and national level. At the same time, his son was developing his own fas- cination for the architecture
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ing industrial, energy, retail, and with Samuelson’s arrival, more public projects. “Joining BL Companies is a unique opportunity, and I’m excited to join a company that’s growing and has a great future,” said Samuelson. “Be- cause of my background in architecture, I think I bring a distinctive outlook to the outstanding work the group is already doing. My experience within institutional and public work lends itself well to BL’s existing clientele, and my goal is to help expand the team and continue to deliver exceptional results for BL’s clients.” In her role, Samuelson will be responsible for managing the teams involved in all vertical construction and the systems within them. As a member of the senior leadership team, she will play an important role in driving strategic priorities for- ward. For Samuelson, the most
rewarding aspect of her work beyond project operations is helping to develop other mem- bers of the team and allowing people to grow and define their future - values that align with BL’s employee-owned, client- driven culture. “As we look strategically at the future growth of BL, continuing to plan for seam- less succession in leadership and ultimately keeping in mind client satisfaction, Amy emerged as the leading can- didate for this senior leader- ship position,” said Carolyn Stanworth, BL Companies president and chief executive officer. “Her knowledge and experience will be a tremen- dous asset to BL Companies and the leadership team as we continue to enhance our employee ownership culture, expand our geographic pres- ence, and serve our clients’ needs.” MAREJ has been promoted to VP. Howard has managed the investment sales platform at BR&D since its inception. He maintains a client-driven focus on both the acquisition and seller representation side of the business and has successfully built private cli- ent portfolios utilizing his intimate knowledge of the investment sales marketplace. “I am super proud of the effort and success Bill has had since joining us almost a decade ago. He epitomizes the professionalism that we bring to our client services platform and has successfully executed on large and small transac- tions in the investment sales space repeatedly. Having Bill on our team has been an honor,” Bennett added. MAREJ hiring event and career fair platform. She began her ca- reer as an agency recruiter then moved to leadership roles in corporate talent acquisition and human re- sources, and as a business partner at several start-ups, high-growth organizations, and global enterprises in the government contracting industry. MAREJ
ERIDEN, CT — BL Companies, Inc. an- nounced that Amy
Samuelson , AIA has joined the c ompany and senior leadership team as the executive di- rector of ar- chitecture & building engineering. A graduate of the Catho- lic University of America in Washington, DC, Samuelson has over 25 years of experi- ence as a project architect and manager with a portfolio that includes notable public, inde- pendent, and higher education projects. Known for her team- building skills, Samuelson looks forward to continuing the growth trajectory of the ASMEP group’s expansion into existing markets includ- Amy Samuelson
profession. Sparked at a young age when he would observe his father sketching at his draft- ing table, Vince soaked in this passion and earned an archi- tecture degree from Syracuse University. Thereafter, the younger Myers would join his father’s firm as a young pro - fessional and go on to achieve AIA licensure and LEED AP certification. The two worked side-by-side for two decades. “Together with five small- yet-reputable firms, E. Har - vey Myers Architects joined NJ K-12 Architects, a bold and unprecedented collabo- ration – and ultimate merger – of four firms focused on supporting New Jersey’s goal to transform urban schools and their surrounding neigh- borhoods into communities of hope and opportunity,” he said, noting DIGroup Archi- tecture was formed in 2006 thanks to this collaboration. Tremendous pride in con- tinuing his family legacy fed Myers’ own mission to serve others. It also fuels DIG’s expansion and a commitment to make life better for entire communities through the power of architecture, design and space. “Just as my father had been, all of us at DIG are committed to creating op- portunities and lifting up underserved neighborhoods in the spirit of our axiom of ‘Architecture for Change’ – through the use of our own talents and those of DIG’s multidisciplinary architec- ture, interior and graphic de- sign teams,” said Myers. “We are not only connected to our assignments; we are tied to the world at large and committed to supporting and advancing the next generation.” MAREJ Shown from left: Dexter Hen- dricks, Board Member and Chair- person of the ACE Mentor Pro- gram NJ Scholarship Committee & VP of Turner Construction; Allison Herrera of ACE Hight- stown; and Vincent Myers, Co- founder, Principal, and President of DIGroup Architecture.
Bennett Realty & Development promotes Joel Dicker and Bill Howard areas.
HOLMDEL, NJ — Ben- nett Realty & Development (BR&D) announced the pro-
CEO and founder Tyler Bennett added, “When I start-
ed this plat- form, Joel was our first s ea s oned broker to join us. That loy- alty and com- mitment has not wavered since then. I
motions of Joel Dick- er, and Bill Howard . Joel Dick- er has been promoted to first VP. Dicker has been in the
Joel Dicker
Bill Howard
am grateful to have one of the hardest working and smart- est brokers in the industry as part of our team. Joel's ability to adapt in an ever-changing marketplace is unrivaled in our industry. Working hand and hand with him has been incredibly rewarding for me on a personal level” Additionally, Bill Howard
business for 40 years and today is focused on the client- driven platform that BR&D is known for. With a broad focus on landlord & tenant representation and commer- cial sales, Dicker transacts throughout the New York and Philadelphia Metro markets and has intimate knowledge of these markets and trade
WASHINGTON, DC | SOMERVILLE, NJ — dancker names Nelbach to serve as senior VP, People + Culture advisor, Nelbach brings ex- tensive experience in building and enhancing HR infrastruc- ture, fostering exceptional employee experiences, and cultivating dynamic, inclusive cultures that contribute to organizational success to her new position at dancker
dancker has named Meg Nelbach to serve as se- nior VP, peo- ple + culture. An accom- plished peo- ple leader and trusted
Nelbach previously served as VP of People at Brazen, a leading virtual and in-person
Meg Nelbach
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