MARILYN KEMPTER RECOGNIZED AS "VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR" AT INDUSTRY TOWER OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Redmond, Wash., (March 10, 2009) - On February 26th 2009, Marilyn Kempter was awarded the prestigious Tower of Excellence Award for “Volunteer of the Year” at the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Annual Conference.
Marilyn Kempter, Senior Vice President of ABODA, has long believed it’s important to give back to the industry and community. As Chair of the CHPA Education Committee, Marilyn led her committee to enhance the recertification program as well as developed a Webinar Educational series.
In addition to her commitment to CHPA, she supports several local non-profits that are philosophically aligned with what her industry does- housing people in need. For Washington Multi-Family Housing Association, she has served on the board for four years and has participated in the Communication Committee; sub-committees for the annual conference; and sub-committees to raise money for the Domestic Violence Awareness Women’s Network. For Candlelighters, she has help provide donated housing for families with hospitalized children.
Additionally, Marilyn helps coordinate resources for home rehabs for the Way Back Inn and furniture and housewares donations to the Urban League of Seattle, both of which assist low-income families in transition.
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Since 1988, ABODA has been providing housing solutions and services to leading Fortune 500 companies and professional sports teams across the nation. ABODA Corporate Housing provides All the Comforts of Home® by offering thousands of unique housing options that blend the comforts of living in a home with the amenities clients need to make their stays comfortable, productive, and rewarding. ABODA Cleaning Services provides quality carpet, upholstery and housekeeping services as well as home settling-in services. ABODA Furnishings provides furniture rental or purchase of new and gently used home interiors. And finally, ABODA Real Estate helps clients find, buy, sell or manage their home. An award-winning, employee-owned ESOP corporation, ABODA was named among the fastest growing private companies in the Puget Sound region by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The company is a recognized leader in employee satisfaction, customer service, and community involvement and was awarded a prestigious place on Washington CEO magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” list. Visit www.aboda.com to learn more.
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