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ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES
2024Florida Community Association Journal
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2023National Institute of Building Sciences
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2023WINDSTORM Insurance Network
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BEST PUBLIC ADJUSTERS
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Recognitions
Accomplishments
- One of two U.S. representatives at the International Structural Organization (ISO);
- One of two U.S. Public Adjusting representatives at the WINDSTORM Network (WIND) National Board of Directors;
- One of two Florida state representatives at the National Association of Small Businesses (NASB);
- National Board Member of Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council (BETEC), VP (2020);
- National Building Enclosure Council (NBEC), Chair (2016-2017);
- Dallas Building Enclosure Council (BEC), Executive Committee Chair (2012-2016);
- Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) Committee for Curtain Wall, Chair;
- Glass Assoc. of North America (GANA), Energy Committee;
- Texas Tech University Civil and Environmental Engineering Academy, Chair.
Honors
- Trailblazer Award (2017);
- Dallas BEC, Chair (2012-2016);
- Texas Tech University Engineering, Chair (2013), Vice Chair (2012);
- Texas Tech University Civil Engineering Academy, Chair (2009, 2010).
Memberships
- WBENC (Women in Business Enterprise National Council) Certified;
- WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business) Certified;
- ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Member;
- ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials) Member;
- CAI (Community Association Institute) Platinum Member;
- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Corporate Member;
- IAUA (Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association) Member;
- CAM University (Community Association Managers) Member;
- BMI (Building Managers International) Member;
- TAP (Trusted Association Professionals) Member;
- CAAMP (Community Association Advisor for Management Professionals) Member.
Committees
- FAPIA - Legislative Committee;
- NAPIA - Legislative Committee;
- ASTM: Glass C14; Stone C118; Sub 01,07; Sealant C24; Solar E44; Building E06; Sub 6.21, 6.51, 6.55;
- AEI Curtain Wall, Glass Subcommittee.
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2024 FLCAJ Diamond Award Winners! 4th straight year.
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Community association facts set in stone. Property laws included.
May 25, 2023A recently concluded 2023 Florida Legislation Webinar, hosted by Stone Building Solutions' CEO, Tara Stone, has been a rock-solid success. Featuring Phil Masi, President of Assured Partners, one of Florida's top insurance brokers; and Jay...
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Stone Claims Group Wins The FLCAJ Best Public Adjusters Diamond Award In 2022 And 2023
Jan 31, 2023The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) is an esteemed recognition platform that salutes service providers who consistently make exceptional contributions to community associations throughout Florida. On its ten-year anniversary, the...
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Tara Stone Is A 2023 Fellow Award Recipient At The WINDSTORM Insurance Network Conference
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Dec 08, 2022Stone Building Solutions' CEO Tara Stone Secures Spot in J.P. Morgan Chase Bank's 2022 Nationwide 50 Women2Watch List. https://www.einpresswire.com/article/641728324/stone-building-solutions-tara-stone-secures-spot-in-j-p-morgan-chase-bank-s-2022-nationwide-women-2-watch-list
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La. Landlord Disputes Arbitration Ruling In $7M Claim
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Stone Claims Group Receives Diamond Level Readers’ Choice Award from FCAP for 2021
Nov 17, 2021Stone Claims Group is honored among the recipients of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, presented annually by the member-based organization Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP). We also received top billing...
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CAM Matters Sits Down with Tara Stone for a Conversation on Insurance Adjusters
Sep 15, 2021Betsy Barbieux and Suzanne Lynn are joined by insurance adjuster Tara Stone, who explains how private adjusters work for the insurance company, while a public adjuster works for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-BQ0NS8Xrc
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Your Private Adjuster (YPA) Announces Name Change to Stone Claims Group, Inc.
Jan 01, 2021For over two decades, Your Private Adjuster Incorporated has represented business owners and associations’ insurance property claim needs. Today, the company announced that it has changed its name to Stone...