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Episode 13- Bob Durkin
Join us as Dave Mertz interviews Bob Durkin President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.
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Bob Durkin has served as president and chief executive officer of the Chamber since 2013. In his role as CEO, Mr. Durkin oversees planning, finances, staffing and programing of the Chamber and its affiliates – Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO), Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises (LIFE), MetroAction, Leadership Lackawanna, Skills in Scranton and The Scranton Plan.
Mr. Durkin served as president of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a northeastern Pennsylvania wide non-profit community and patient support, cancer registry, hospital and practice support, and research consortium; and prior to that, served as founding executive director of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – a regional community development partnership.
He held the position of vice president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce from 1988 -1993; and has worked in various capacities in the non-profit and regional government arenas.
He is a graduate of Penn State University, has undertaken advanced studies at the Institute for Public Administration at Penn State University, and completed studies at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Institute for Organizational Management at the University of Delaware.
He is a member of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Major Cities Roundtable, Penn State Worthington Scranton Campus Advisory Board, Lackawanna College President’s Advisory Board, board member of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education, board member of the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation and the Wells Fargo Regional Community Development Corporation, board member of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Association, Chairman of Board of The Arc of NEPA, board member of the Parents of Down Syndrome of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and is active as a coach and leader of regional Challenger (Special Needs) sports, and Special Olympics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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Episode 1: Pat Fricchione Jr.
In our first installment of our Simplex Homes Podcast, host Dave Mertz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Simplex, speaks with Pat Fricchione, Jr., General Partner and President and CEO of Simplex Homes. In this discussion, Pat and Dave talk about the effect that the Coronavirus has had on Simplex and how the company is dealing with the crisis.
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Episode 2: Dave Boniello
In this installment of our Simplex Homes Podcast, host Dave Mertz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Simplex, has a conversation with my friend and colleague Dave Boniello, Vice President at Simplex Homes. Having worked together for over twenty years at Simplex. they collaborated, along with Simplex owner and President Pat Fricchione, Jr., on an exciting new program.
This podcast offers insight into what roll Simplex Homes is playing during the pandemic that could offer an uplifting positive outcome. They highlight Simplex’s new initiative, “Hometowns Hero’s Rebate” This rebate offers qualified “essential workers” employed during our nations crisis an opportunity to receive a $5,000.00 rebate paid to directly to them from Simplex Homes.
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Episode 3: Anthony Zarrilli
Today’s conversation is with Anthony Zarrilli, owner of Zarrilli Homes in Brick New Jersey. Zarrilli Homes is 3rd generation, family owned business.
We cover a variety of topics including the challenges of ramping business back up as our society begins to return to the work place, what has changed in our building world and the surprising high level of activity that has continued in new home building.
We also unveil how Zarrilli Homes and Simplex have partnered to enhance the Simplex Hometown Hero Rebate. It’s a lively call you don’t want to miss.
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Episode 4: Thomas E. Coronato
On this Simplex Homes podcast, host Dave Mertz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Simplex, has a conversation with Tom Coronato, Construction Loan Specialist at Citizens Bank. Tom is a 22 year veteran in construction lending and will offer in site into the current mortgage market and what he sees for the future.
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Episode 5- J.D. Stauffer
On this Simplex Homes podcast, host Dave Mertz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Simplex, has a conversation with J.D. Stauffer. JD is a seasoned veteran of the modular home industry with experience in the manufacturing of modular homes and now a very successful builder for over 20 years.
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Episode 6 – Jason Drouse
On this Simplex Homes podcast, host Dave Mertz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Simplex, has a discussion with Jason Drouse, Simplex Homes Multi-Family Account Manager. We discuss the immense popularity of the Multi-Family segment of the modular home market. Jason describes how the market has evolved and where it is headed. Jason gives his perspective on what it takes to do a project from A to Z.
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Episode 7 – Tom Hardiman
Today’s conversation is with Tom Hardiman. Tom Is the Executive Director of the Modular Home Builders Association (MHBA). The MBHA is the modular industry trade association. Tom’s and the MBHA goals are to work in the best interest of the modular home manufactures, modular builder and to educate the consumers about our industry and what we have to offer. Tom will speak to these topics and the state of building through out the United States.
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Episode 8 – Bob Gorleski
My guest today is Bob Gorleski, Vice President of Manufactured Structures for PFS TECO. PFS TECO is a third party inspection/oversight agency that is approved by the states Simplex builds homes for. They review, approve and monitor modular home manufacturing for multitude for modular home manufactures. Bob will discuss the third party process and their roll in the modular home industry.
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Episode 9 – Steve Snyder
Join us as Dave Mertz interviews Attorney Steve Snyder. A considerable portion of Steve’s current law practice concentrates on complex civil matters in the residential and commercial construction and land development industry, including land use, zoning and subdivision, commercial and residential construction, environmental law, administrative law, state and federal regulatory compliance, state and federal tax law (with an emphasis on modular construction sales and use taxes).
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Episode 10 – Dave Chant
Join us as Dave Mertz interviews Attorney Dave Chant. Listen as Dave extends his many years of experience in helping people just like you find land and build their dream home. This podcast may save you thousands of dollars and hours of time.
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Episode 11 – Dr. Katie Leonard
Join us as Dave Mertz interviews Dr. Katies Leonard, President and CEO of Johnson College in Scranton PA. Dave and Katie will discuss the state of education in today’s building industry
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Episode 12 – Sean McAllister
Join us as Dave Mertz interviews Sean McAllister, a member of the Simplex Homes sales team. Dave and Sean will be discussing the current housing and building market in New York.
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