ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York raises over $140,000 at Fall Cocktail Reception

ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York raised over $140,000 to benefit high school students interested in pursuing careers in the building industry at its annual Fall Cocktail Reception, which was held on September 17 on the 68th floor of 4 World Trade Center. The event gathered construction and design professionals—architects, interior designers, landscape architects, mechanical, structural, electrical, environmental and civil engineers, construction managers, owners and college and university representatives who work together to attract young people to their professions. Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E.,CCM, ACE board chairman and president and CEO of STV, Inc., kicked off the evening by welcoming guests and thanking mentoring firms for their impact in the growth of ACE. Along with celebrating the mentors and school officials who support ACE students throughout the Greater New York Region, the event highlighted the 4 World Trade Center project team. The team consists of: * Silverstein Properties, building owner * Maki and Associates, architect * Tishman Construction, construction manager * Jaros Baum & Bolles, mechanical engineer * Leslie E. Robertson Associates, structural engineer * Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc., foundation builder Richard Garlock, associate partner at Leslie E. Robertson Asso., discussed his role in the design of 4 World Trade Center, illuminating the unique design features. Amy Wincko, senior vice president at Tishman Construction, shared some of the construction challenges associated with 4 World Trade Center and discussed how Tishman Construction overcame them. Malcolm Williams, senior associate construction manager at Silverstein Properties, provided an overview of the building program and its use. ACE event chairman and president of Lilker Associates Bruce Lilker provided closing remarks for the event and concluded by thanking everyone for their attendance and support. The ACE Mentor program successfully raised more than $140,000 at this year's annual fall cocktail reception to benefit high school students who are eager to be part of the design and construction industry. 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.acementorny.org.