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Six MBA Members Earn Designation of
Certified Construction Professional  

(Waukesha, WI) December 31, 2007 – The Metropolitan Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce six additional recipients of the Certified Construction Professionals designation. The following builders have earned their CCP designations: Julian “Scooter” Laufer, Picture Frame Homes, Inc. in Slinger; Michael Cockcroft, Cross Development Group, Inc. in Milwaukee; Carol Samsa, Bayer Homes, Inc. in Greenfield and interim builder Alex Krakovich, WestWood Homes in Mequon. The following associates have also earned their CCP designations: Mark Augustine, Yaggy Colby Associates, Inc. in Delafield; and Sarah Kuehl, Nonn’s Flooring, Inc. in Pewaukee. The MBA congratulates them on their commitment to continuing education.  

Designed to allow individuals who are serious about staying ahead of the competition an opportunity to be recognized for their commitment to education, the CCP program is customized to a member’s business affiliation. Different tracts are offered for construction, development, and associate members. To earn the designation, members must complete 24 hours of training, which is double the hours required under Wisconsin continuing education requirements. Laufer, Cockcroft, Samsa, and Krakovich completed builder trade certification requirements while Augustine and Kuehl completed associate trade certification requirements.  

Unlike some other national certification programs, the CCP program is intended to be both affordable and convenient for those participating in the program. Over 400 MBA members have started their journey towards certification. The MBA offers a variety of educational opportunities including over 45 different educational events and seminars, most are eligible to receive credit from the Department of Commerce and count toward the continuing education requirement.   

"Continuing education throughout one’s career is not only important to one’s self, but it is also important to the end customer,” states MBA Executive Director Matt Moroney. “The public is asking for businesses that display a commitment to professionalism and education.”  

The MBA’s certification program is designed to allow MBA members who are committed to personal and professional growth an avenue in which they can be recognized for their efforts. The Association and its leaders feel very strongly that this program will not only give our members additional value for their membership investment, but also help support the MBA in its efforts to educate the public on the importance of using an MBA member for all of their building needs.”  

For details on the program, members who have earned certification or upcoming educational events and seminars, check out our website at www.mbaonline.org.