During the 2025 Annual Meeting, several members were recognized for their achievements with special awards.
Jim Ayotte (second from left), the CEO of the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Ayotte is joined by (left to right) MHI Vice Chair Patrick Waite of Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc., MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch, and MHI Chair Bill Boor of Cavco Industries, Inc. Hear from FMHA members, MHI members and state executives from across the country speak about why Ayotte is so deserving of this award in this special video.
Mark Asnes (center), CEO & Managing Partner, Freehold Real Estate, received the Chairman’s Award from MHI Chair Bill Boor of Cavco Industries, Inc. They are joined by MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch.
Cecil Ayllon (left), National Account Executive for Minute-Man Anchors, received the Frank Walters Standards Award from the Technical Activities Committee, represented by the 2024 winner, Knute Chauncey of Tie Down Engineering Inc.
Logan Hanes (left), Executive Director of the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute, received the State Association Executive of the Year Award, presented by the 2024 winner Tom Dunn, President of the MHI of Arizona.
Lance Clark (left), Executive Director of the Washington Manufactured Housing Association, received the Jim Moore Excellence in Communications Award, presented by Randy Grumbine, Executive Director of the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association.
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