In his invitation to the inaugural Cole Accolades Ceremonial, founder Barry Cole, a long-time community owner and insurance provider, acknowledged the “hundreds of luncheons” he’s had mainly with his male colleagues in the industry.
“Now I want to personally thank you and express to you how much you all mean to me, and especially what you all have meant to the MH industry,” Cole stated. “Recognition is deserving.”
On June 21, about two dozen women gathered at noon at the Park Club in Costa Mesa, Calif., to be honored for their years of dedicated service.
“You are among the many important achievers in the manufactured housing industry who I have either known and admired for a long time or who have helped me so much in the short time that you are invited to a special VIP luncheon,” Cole said in welcoming guests.
Festivities began with a champagne and tea mingle, followed by introductions of the approximately 30 professionals. Several of the honorees had prior engagements and were unable to attend, but all were honored.
After the introductions, a lunch and dessert was served. Cole also provided the honorees with a personalized gift, an inscribed silver serving tray. The appreciation for the recognition, the event, and the gift was apparent.
“I am proud to stand among outstanding women recognized for their achievements in manufactured housing,” Sherrie Clevenger, who works for Zywave, said of the honor. “It was a truly inspiring event celebrating important achievers and leadership in our industry.
Inaugural Honorees at Cole Accolades Ceremonial
Elvia Alaniz, American Modern
Elizabeth Alex, Monarch Home Sales
Debbie Baldwin, retired Golden West Realty
Suzie Beed, retired finance
Cheryl Bohrer, U.S. Financial
Sherrie Clevenger, Zywave
Donna Cole, partner
Natalie Costaglio, Mobile Community Management
Debbie Custance, retired finance
Vicky Derieg, CMHE
Sheila Dey, retired WMA
Peggy Domasin, retired NU Trend Homes
Lauren Fischer, Fischer Investment Group (not in attendance)
Heidi Franzoni, Family Homes
Lesli Gooch, MHI (not in attendance)
Shela Holley, Triad Financial
Maria Horton, Newport Pacific
Joan Karsten, Golden West Realty (not in attendance)
Connie Lamphere, retired CMHI (not in attendance)
Kim Lear, retired CMHI (not in attendance)
Cindi Lilly, Santiago Financial
Sandi Marple, Claraben Homes (not in attendance)
Aimee Molsberry, Santiago Communities
Deann Pancheri, community owner (not in attendance)
Vicki Postolka, retired finance
Jamie Perez, CMHI (not in attendance)
Eva Raleigh, Lake Park Communities (not in attendance)
Belen Ramirez, Express Escrow
Regina Sanchez, WMA (not in attendance)
Margie Shook, retailer
Laura Slobojan, Star Communities
Cindy Su, Advantage Homes
Vickie Talley, Talley & Assoc./MHET
Jana Tobey, U.S. Financial (not in attendance)
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