ACE Mentor Program hosts annual Fall Cocktail Reception on September 24th

The ACE Mentor Program has hosted its Fall Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, September 24th at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. A Celebratory Evening More than 200 ACE mentors and guests attended to network and learn about the recent expansion of John Jay College of Criminal Justice into its new state-of-the-art building, completed in 2011, and to celebrate the program's community of mentors throughout the Greater New York Region. Featuring the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Building Team ACE board Member, Commissioner David Burney of the Department of Design and Construction, kicked off the evening by welcoming guests and thanking mentoring firms for their impact in the growth of ACE. Following his remarks, Robert Pignatello, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Mustafa Abadan, FAIA, Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP, discussed the design of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice project and its significance to the college. Afterwards, Charles Murphy, Senior Vice President of Turner Construction Company and Board Member, spoke about his role in the completion of the College's new building, as well as Turner Construction's long standing relationship with the ACE Mentor Program. ACE Board Member and Michael Neary, Event Chairperson and Regional Executive of Structure Tone provided closing remarks and concluded by thanking everyone for their attendance and support. A Unique Partnership of Design and Construction Professionals The ACE Mentor Program is a unique partnership among construction and design professionals — architects, interior designers, landscape architects, mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental and civil engineers, construction managers, owners, college and university representatives— who work together to attract young people to their professions. The ACE Mentor Program's fall cocktail reception is an annual event highlighting innovative construction and design projects around New York. Previous receptions showcased 7 World Trade Center, the New York Times Building, the Hearst Tower, the redesign of Alice Tully Hall and the Morgan Library & Museum. For more information, or to view additional photos from this year's reception, please visit www.acementorny.org. About ACE Mentor Program of America The ACE Mentor Program is the fastest-growing high school mentoring program focusing on careers in the integrated construction industry. It was founded by the principals of leading design and construction firms, to introduce high school students to career opportunities in the industry. The mission of the organization is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the design/build construction industry through mentoring, and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants. ACE especially focuses on reaching students who otherwise may not become aware of the challenges and rewards of a career in the design and construction industry. For additional information or to find an ACE Mentor Program in your area please visit www.acementor.org.