PBA honors Joseph Peterson, President of Hanover Homes North, as 2009 Builder of the Year

Feb. 24, 2010 - PRLog -- 600 North Twelfth Street
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WILKES-BARRE MAN WINS PBA BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD

SCRANTON, Pa. – Joseph Peterson of Hanover Homes North Corporation in Wilkes-Barre was awarded the Pennsylvania Builder Association’s Builder of the Year award Friday during the association’s President’s Installation Banquet at the Hilton. This is one of the association’s highest awards.

   Peterson was recognized with the statewide award based on his impact on the construction industry over the past three decades, and his service to both PBA and his local community. More than 250 guests were on hand to applaud Peterson for his achievement.

                    He has served as a regional vice president for PBA in 2006, and 2007, and has served on the Government Affairs, Building, and Executive committees, as well as the UCC Task Force. In 2008 he became a life director for PBA, which recognizes his regular attendance at PBA board meetings. In addition to being a member of PBA, Peterson is active in his local association. At this level, Peterson has served as secretary, treasurer, vice president, and president for BIA of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

                   In his community, he has been involved in projects such as Zoë Lambert’s Room, and the Camp Kresge Project. He has also been involved in the local association’s Parade of Homes and developed and chaired the Building Industry Association of NEPA’s 1st Annual Keystone Awards Program.

                   Peterson is a graduate of Temple University, with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

About PBA
Chartered in 1952, the Pennsylvania Builders Association is a nonprofit professional trade organization representing 8,200 member-companies from across the commonwealth. PBA members and their 255,000 employees include builders, remodelers, material suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, lending institutions, utilities and others involved in the housing industry.

PBA serves its membership by providing proactive leadership on state regulatory and legislative issues and by offering products and services to its 39 local associations and chapters that enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of its members. PBA serves Pennsylvania communities and consumers through its steadfast efforts to protect homeownership rights and advocate for affordable housing options. PBA is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders.

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Hanover Homes North Corp. is a Northeast Pennsylvania custom home builder with offices located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The company has been in business for 50 years, and has built quality homes for generations of Northeastern Pennsylvanians. What's more, the company has received numerous Awards for Professional Excellence from several builder's associations for their energy efficiency, architectural designs, and construction. The company recently completed the first Energy Star and NAHB Green-GOLD home in Lackawanna County. The company builds in 15 counties in NEPA