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NYSBA REF
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    • Home
    • ABOUT REF
      • About Us
      • Local HBA Directory
      • Board Meetings
    • Programs
      • IBS Scholarship
      • Local HBA Funding
      • Morehouse Scholarship
      • Tools of the Trade
    • Calendar
    • Photo Gallery

518.861.4822


  • Home
  • ABOUT REF
    • About Us
    • Local HBA Directory
    • Board Meetings
  • Programs
    • IBS Scholarship
    • Local HBA Funding
    • Morehouse Scholarship
    • Tools of the Trade
  • Calendar
  • Photo Gallery

ABOUT NYSBA RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION

ABOUT US

Our Mission

Founded in 1999, the NYSBA Research & Education Foundation (REF) is the preeminent philanthropic foundation in New York State dedicated to advancing the housing industry through research and education. 

What We Do

The NYSBA REF provides scholarships, research grants, and educational programming to further the professionalism of the housing industry.

Who We Help

At NYSBA REF, we offer a variety of funding opportunities to support the advancement of the housing industry. Our grants and scholarships are open to students, local Home Builder Associations (HBAs) in NYS, and their members. 

OUR LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

NYSBA REF is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from across the state.


2025 Executive Board:

Joe Dolan, President

Ken Feiden, Vice President

Dana Bakowski, Secretary

Steven Stiansen, Treasurer


Directors: 

Eric Bluestone, NYC region

Donna Ciancio, Southern Tier region

Martin Dettling, Long Island region

Mike Fazio, NYSBA Executive Director (non-voting)

Peter Florey, NYSBA President

Mike Florio, NYSBA Executive Officer Council Representative (non-voting)

Nick Graziose, Western NY region

Edward Osterhoudt, Central NY region

Kristen Raffensperger, Capital region

Bruno Schickel, NYSBA Vice President

Scott Snyder, NYSBA Immediate Past President

Tom Tripodianos, Esq., Hudson Valley region

NYSBA Research & Education Foundation (REF)

PO Box 606, Halfmoon, NY 12065

518.861.4822

info@nysbaref.com


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