Hersh Ruhmel
Area of Expertise:
All
Skills:
- Master of successfully jumping through bureaucratic hoops to obtain permits and approvals for my always appreciative customers.
- Keeping my sense of humor while doing above.
Philosophy:
The customer is always right.
Favorite Color:
Green, of course
Quote I reference:
“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.” ~ Mario Andretti
I hate:
My dog
I love:
My dog
Awards, Degrees, Posts,Certifications and Licenses:
Lehigh Valley Builders Association (LVBA)
- President 1989 and 1990
- Chairman Ethics Committee 1993 to present
- Chairman Habitat for Humanity Build 2006
- Chairman Green Building Committee
- Builder of the Year 2006
- Life Director
- Member Remodelers Council
Pennsylvania Affiliations:
- Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) of Homebuilders
- Member PBA Green Builder Program Task Force
- Member Lehigh Valley Green Builders Forum
- Member Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) 1987 to present
National Affiliations:
- United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
- American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
- National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
- NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGB)
- Graduate Bergey Wind School
- Zero Draft Authorized Applicator
Corporate Affiliations:
- Lehigh Valley Builders Association (LVBA) since 1987
- Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA)
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Robin Ruhmel
CFO, Chief Designer / Design Sherpa
Area of Expertise:
- Field Organizer
- Plan design and reference expert
- Green Product Specialist
- Project Designer
Skills:
- Adaptation of lifestyle needs to plan development
- Breaking down the cost benefit analysis of desire vs budget
- Sudoku master and knitting novice
Philosophy:
The true definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.
Favorite Color:
Any color if its used well.
Quote I reference:
Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused. ~ Unknown
I hate:
Dishonesty and lack of integrity.
I love:
Family, Friends and that is the truth.
Awards, Degrees, Posts, Certifications and Licenses:
- NAHB CGB (Certified Green Builder)
- Designs featured in Lehigh Valley Style, Lehigh Valley Living and Dreams Magazine
- PA State licensed Real Estate Agent
- Whitehall-Coplay PTO Board of Directors 1995-2005
- President 2003-2005
- Recording Secretary 1999-2003
- Publicity, Fundraising & various posts 1995-1999
