(pictured from left) Tom Paparone of Paparone Housing, Inc. is presented with the New Jersey Builders Association’s (NJBA) 2010 Legend of Housing award by NJBA Past-President, Stephen Patron. The award was presented during ceremonies held on April 15th in Atlantic City as part of the 61st Atlantic Builders Convention.

Hamilton, NJ– The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) announces that Tom Paparone has been presented with the Legend of Housing award for 2010 – the Association’s highest honor and most prestigious designation. Established to recognize exceptional accomplishments and contributions to the home building industry, the Legends of Housing designation is unique in that all recipients have made a significant and enduring impact on housing in New Jersey. Paparone was recognized at a banquet on Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Atlantic City, NJ during the 61st Atlantic Builders Convention.   Paparone, 65, is the President of Paparone Housing Company, Inc. (Mt. Laurel, NJ). He received his BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Drexel University, and has been a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1971. During his career, Paparone has built communities large and small throughout New Jersey – primarily in South Jersey. Paparone and his wife Louise reside in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, NJ.

 

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About the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA)
The New Jersey Builders Association is a housing industry trade association of 2,000 member firms including builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals dedicated to meeting the housing needs of all New Jersey residents and facilitating their realization of the American Dream. NJBA serves as a resource for its members through continuing education and advocacy. The NJBA and its members strive for a better, greener, more affordable New Jersey. Additional information is available at www.njba.org.