Southern New Jersey Development Council - May 2009 Memo to Members

Bollinger Senior VP Receives Distinguished Service Award
Michael M. Rossi III, former president and owner of Allied Insurance Services and current Senior Vice President of Bollinger Insurance has been selected to receive Hendricks House's 2009 Distinguished Service Award. Rossi chairs numerous health organizations including South Jersey Hospital Board of Directors, South Jersey Healthcare Community Services, and Community Health Care, Inc. On Thursday, May 7, 2009 Rossi will be honored by Hendricks House with a dinner and awards reception. (To reserve seats please call 856-794-2443)

CRDA Approves $20 Million for Transportation Corridor Improvement
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Board approved up to $20 million in funds for the South Inlet Transportation Project, an over $91 million plan which will create a landscaped boulevard from Route 30 and Delaware Ave along Connecticut Ave. The project is intended to create an entrance way for existing casino properties, existing housing development and the Revel project. "CRDA's commitment to this project sends a resounding message to private sector investors that the public sector is committed to building the infrastructure necessary to continue to develop Atlantic City into a premier destination resort," said Thomas D. Carver, Esq. Executive Director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. CRDA worked closely with the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the South Jersey Transportation Authority and Revel to come up with a plan that allows this important transportation infrastructure project to move forward.

Hill Announces New Americas Project Management Group President
Thomas J. Spearing, III was named President of Hill International Incorporated's Project Management Group (Americas). Spearing, who has 25 years of operational and business development experience in architecture, engineering and construction management, previously distinguished himself as Hill's Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer. Now he will be responsible for managing all the company's projects throughout the United States. "Tom's breadth of experience in operations, business development and strategic planning is a unique skill set that few in our industry possess," said David L. Richter, Hill's President and Chief Operating Officer. "That multi-faceted skill set has fully prepared him for this challenging role, and will be key to Hill's continued growth in both existing and future markets." Spearing will continue to be based in Hill's headquarters in Marlton. Hill International, with 2,400 employees in 80 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services.

GREYHAWK Employee receives LEED Accreditation
Robert Dinan, P.E. of GREYHAWK received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation. Including Robert, GREYHAWK now has ten LEED Professionals on staff. The project management firm is committed to providing value in its consultation while still offering the best practices of energy conservation and sustainable building design. GREYHAWK, an award-winning construction/program management and consulting firm is located in Moorestown, NJ.

15 Years of QWIC
On April 15, 2009 QWIC marked its 15th Anniversary. President Nancy Myers reflected on a decade and a half of a fluctuating business market and how to stay afloat, "Be flexible, try new initiatives and just keep working hard. Keep your sense of humor while others cry the blues and you will spread the sunshine all around." QWIC is located in Palmyra, NJ and offers services in Construction Management, General Construction, D/M/S WBE Programs, Community Outreach, Public Relations and Training Grant Administration.

Taylor Wiseman & Taylor's Engineer becomes a Professional Planner
Joseph Mancini, PE, PP, Civil Engineer is the first to become a Professional Planner while employed by Taylor Wiseman & Taylor. His primary duties will now include management and design for residential, commercial and industrial projects. He has over ten years experience in land development engineering.