Dave
Elder selected for ELAN's President Award
Dave Elder,
Business Development Manager for Pacific Financial, was recognized
on October 29th by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Building
Industry Association. The Council serves Los Angeles, Ventura,
Santa Barbara, and Kern Counties, and recognizes leaders in the
industry at their annual Elan awards gala at the Beverly Hills
Hotel.
Elder accepted the President’s Award before a group of 400
colleagues, and has quickly distinguished himself as an industry
leader. The award is presented to the individual who lives the values
of the council, which include fostering increased knowledge, supporting
the business of fellow members, and promoting excellence among industry
professionals involved in the sales and marketing of new homes throughout
Southern California.
One
should note that this is Elder’s first year serving on the
Board of Directors.
During
his acceptance, Elder expressed his commitment to the council and
the industry. “Serving on this council has been the highlight
of my year. Sure it’s been a lot of work, but the relationships
I have developed, and the help I have received, have more than given
back to me the time I have committed.” Besides,” he
professed, “nothing worth having ever comes without effort.”
During
his participation on the council in 2005, membership grew over 300%,
and the programs delivered to the membership attracted attendees
from across Southern California.
Elder
oversees the Homebuilder Division for Pacific Financial, which currently
serves new home builders in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Bakersfield.
Since the event, Elder was re-elected to serve in 2006.
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