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ADVISORY BOARD Chuck Barnes Barnes & Associates Scott Blyze Chico's FAS, Inc. Jane W. Davis jcpenney Ken Kosinski Nike Jason Miller Kohl's Sam Pena, AIA JACOBS Steven R. Olson CESO Inc. Rajnesh Singh H&M; Kevin Townson The Townson Company Scott Winstead FMI Corporation Michael Yorio Bed, Bath & Beyond COMMITEE CHAIRS ANNUAL MEETING Matthew Pichette 508-674-5280 mattp@russcoinc.com ANNUAL MEETING Rick Winkel 352-860-0500 New Advisory Board Members RCA's Advisory Board is comprised of representatives from retail markets including specialty, big box, department stores, developers, architecture/engineer, and restaurant retailers. Advisory Board members are appointed by the President and serve three year terms. During that time, they actively assist the RCA Board of Directors in identifying key industry issues and formulating policies and programs designed to positively impact those issues. Meet two of RCA's new Advisory Board members. Services with jcpenney in Plano, TX. She is a LEED-accredited, licensed architect and interior designer with 23 years of experience in the architectural and construction industries. At jcpenney, Davis directs the design and construction of all stores and facilities. She provides direction to the overall program for store engineering, construction, Jane W. Davis is VP, Construction procurement, and energy conservation programs. Davis is a member of the ICSC CenterBuild Planning Committee and the American Institute of Architects. On a personal note, Jane enjoys competitive skeet shooting and has been Class All American and named to the National Honor Squad. Jane W. Davis fixture/equipment installation, and store planning. She is also responsible for the oversight and management of the jcpenney Energy and Facilities Maintenance division, which provides store maintenance, capital repairs, energy President's Message rickw@winkel-construction.com EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP Mike McBride 817-302-2050 mikem@westwoodcontractors.com COMMUNICATIONS Chandler Weekes 864-233-0061 MARKETING Jack Grothe 909-993-9332 By Art Rectenwald, President, Rectenwald Brothers Construction "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual" — Vincent Lombardi. cweekes@weekesconstruction.com jackG@JGConstruction.com MEMBERSHIP Mike Wolff 909-949-0380 mike@timberwolff.com MULTIPLE EMPLOYER BENEFIT PROGRAM Robert Moore 714-491-1317 ramoore@gray-iceb.com SAFETY Kent Moon 262-857-3336 kent@lvconstruction.com SPONSORSHIP Brad Bogart 949-453-1400 brad@bogartconstruction.com It's football season, so I thought I'd start with a Lombardi quote. No doubt Vince knew what he was talking about, and when I came across this quote, I immediately thought about the great and dedi- cated group in- volved in RCA leadership today. I'm feeling quite fortunate to be on a board with so many talented and hard-working individuals. I'm not Art Rectenwald promising the moon, but I am confident! Our group is working tirelessly on membership, marketing, the Annual Meeting, and more. But to ensure we are on the right track, I'd love your feedback: What does this association mean to you and what can we do to help you and your organization to succeed? My door (and inbox) are always open and I welcome your feedback. — Art (art@rectenwald.com) 3 Scott Blyze is Director, Store Construction for Chico's FAS, Inc., a women's specialty retailer with locations in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Blyze has worked in this business for over 25 years for various general contractors, specialty retailers, big box retailers, and developers. He received his BS degree in Construction Management from Missouri State University. The Chico's brand currently operates 601 boutique and 83 outlet stores. White House|Black Market currently operates 364 boutique and 27 outlet stores. Soma Intimates is the company's developing concept with 164 boutique stores and 17 outlet stores. Chico's FAS recently acquired online retailer, Boston Proper, and will begin a brick and mortar program in 2013. Scott Blyze GOOD PARTNERS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS