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CONTACTS Kuntz Named Manager at Folding Shutter Corp. Scott D. Kuntz has been named national dealer/whole- sale manager for Folding Shutter Corp., West Palm Beach, FL. Folding Shutter provides Kuntz folding shutters, rolling shut- ters, Bahama and Colonial shutters and removable storm panels. Its product lines have been engineered for maximum protection from direct sunlight as well as from damage caused by violent storms and property loss and damage due to criminal entry. Kuntz is a member of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) and serves as chairman on its Web site committee. NHC's Read to Retire as 2012 Hurricane Season Begins National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read in January announced plans to retire June 1. According to a statement Read released to news media, he explained he had intended to stay at his position no longer than five years. Read has been NHC director since 2008. He further stated that one reason he chose June 1 is to give his successor a chance to take over just as the 2012 hurricane season begins. AAMA Recognizes Member Leadership, Ratifies Board The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and ratified its board of directors at its 75th Annual Conference Awards Banquet held in Naples, FL. Gantt Miller, CEO, Winco Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO, was named Outstanding Member, given to individuals who have distinguished themselves in their work and dedication to the advancement of AAMA and the industry as a whole. Miller has been a part of 50 committees and task groups during the 10 years he has been active in AAMA and has served as a co-chair on five of these committees. He is the former chair of the AAMA Board of Directors, but continues to serve in numerous other groups and roles involved in guiding the day- to-day operations of AAMA. Miller has worked at Winco Mfg. for 30 years, having previous experience as a residential developer and maintaining an architectural practice. The Distinguished Service Award for the Architectural Products Group was presented to Mike Turner, vice president of marketing for YKK AP America, Inc., Austell, MO. This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on 2012 DIRECTORY & RESOURCE GUIDE / STORM&SeCuRITy PROTeCTION 9 behalf of the association and the Architectural Products Group. In his 10-year involvement with AAMA, Turner has been a contributor to 74 committees and task groups and is currently involved in 37 of those committees. He serves as a representa- tive of the Architectural Products Group on the AAMA Board of Directors, as well as roles dealing with fenestration anchorage, frame member deflection, operating hardware and test methods. Turner started working at YKK AP America as an assistant engineer 20 years ago. Since then, he has held the positions of project manager, Tech Center design engineer, supervisor of technical planning, technical administration manager and director of technical services. The Distinguished Service Award for the Residential Products Group was presented to Kim Flanary, director of engineering for Milgard Mfg., Inc., Tacoma, WA. This award is given to an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the association and the Residential Products Group. In his eight-year involvement with AAMA, Flanary has participated in 51 task groups and committees and currently serves as chair on eight of these committees. He is the immedi- ate past president of the AAMA Western Region and is current vice president of the Residential Products Group. Also during the conference the AAMA membership ratified the 2012 board of directors slate, which includes Jerry Heppes to fill the affiliated association seat formerly held by Phil James of the National Glass Association. "The AAMA membership ratification of the Board of Directors slate at the conference was an endorsement of the Board leadership and their dedication to AAMA," said Rich Walker, AAMA president and CEO. The board slate includes: Chair: Steve Fronek, Apogee; Vice Chair: Rod Hershberger, PGT; Treasurer: Gary Pember, Simon- ton; and Immediate Past Chair: Gantt Miller, Winco. In Memoriam: Christ Sanidas Former Florida Building Commissioner Christ Sanidas died February 1 following a long illness. Sanidas had a long and distinguished career as a building official beginning in Memphis/Shelby County, TN, where he served for more than 26 years. After retirement he moved to Orlando, FL, where he served as Orange County Building Official for 19 years. Sanidas was a member of several building code organiza- tions. He served as president of the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) and as manager of the first SBCCI regional office in Orlando, FL. Sanidas was a member of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) and a member of the International Code Council (ICC). In 1999, he was appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to the Florida Building Commission where he served until 2007.