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Four Named 2003 Icons of the Seniors Housing Industry

“The NAHB Seniors Housing Council is pleased to recognize these individuals, educators and companies who have made substantial contributions to the growth and development of the seniors housing industry,” said L. Earl Armiger, chairman of the NAHB Seniors Housing Council and a multifamily developer from Ellicott City, MD. “Our Icons winners are pace-setters, and their example has helped elevate housing for the 50+ consumer.”

The Icon winners were:

• Henry J. Paparazzo, chairman and chief executive officer of Southbury, CT-based Heritage Development Group, who was honored for his work as a builder/developer of active adult communities. Paparazzo’s company, formed in 1963 and concentrating in the Northeast, has produced more than 8,000 homes and numerous commercial complexes, developed 3,000 acres of land and designed five national award-winning condominium communities.
  
  
• Andrew S. Kohlberg, president and CEO of Carlsbad, CA-based Kisco Senior Living who received his award in the service-enriched builder/developer category. Kisco has grown to include 24 independent living, assisted living and specialized assisted living communities in six states. The company has numerous award-winning communities and residents' programs.
  
  
• Richard Duncan, coordinator of training for The Center for Universal Design in the College of Design at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, who was recognized in the educator category. For the past 20 years, Duncan has been a nationally recognized speaker, author and researcher in the area of accessibility and universal design; much of his work has focused on housing for older Americans. Duncan also helped create NAHB’s Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) training program.
  
  
• Honeywell, based in Minneapolis, which was honored in the product manufacturer category. Among Honeywell’s noted product offerings for seniors is the Easy-To-See™ thermostat, which is specially designed for people with decreased vision, blindness or limited hand strength. The thermostat features high-contrast markings and a low-glare design; a large temperature-setting dial or lever that makes adjustments easier; clicks and indents for every two degrees of movement, allowing users to hear and feel what is happening; and a large-print, easy-to-read owner’s guide.

The Icons of the Industry Awards is one of many programs offered by the NAHB Seniors Housing Council. The council provides information, education and networking opportunities for its members and represents NAHB on seniors housing issues. For information, contact Jeff Jenkins at 800-368-5242 x8292 or via e-mail.

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