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