Volume I • Issue 1 December 2004
Welcome to the first issue of the George W. formed in 1994 in New York City by Mr.
Combs, Inc. Newsletter. Four times per year, we Thorneton. There are currently 51 active
plan to give you information on the exciting programs, with another 10 under development.
things that are going on in the home This year, there are 2,710 students enrolled in
construction and remodeling industry in our the after-school program nationwide. The Talbot
area. We Hope you enjoy our material. program was started in September, 2004 with
twenty-six participants. To date, the various ACE
sites have awarded $1.4 million in scholarships.
Happy Holidays To learn more, visit:
http://www.acementor.org/index.php.
The staff of George W. Combs, Inc., pictured
below at the annual staff party on December 17,
2004, would like to wish all of our readers a very Holiday Open House
happy holiday season and prosperous New On December 3rd, over 100 George W. Combs,
Year. Inc. clients and friends gathered at George’s
home for the annual open house. Catering was
provided by Bella Luna Café of Royal Oak.
The staff enjoying the camaraderie of the season
George Will Mentor
After a meeting with Charles Thornton, ACE Mayor Bob Willey, Betsy Willey, and Hope Harrington
chairman and co-chairman of the New York City
structural firm, The Thornton-Tomasetti Group,
on December 16th, George has agreed to
participate in the ACE Mentor program in Talbot
County. The ACE Mentor Program, is a national
organization of architects, contractors, and
engineering firms (ACE) designed to provide
career direction for high school students
interested in architecture, construction, or
engineering. Students work with mentors from
area businesses to get first-hand knowledge of
each discipline and may qualify for scholarships Other guests enjoy the open house
to pursue those interests in college. ACE was
National Award New Signage
In September, George’s home on Plaindealing If you have passed one of our construction sites
Creek in Royal Oak was awarded the lately, you may have noticed a change in the
prestigious Remodeling Magazine Merit Award look of our signage. We are in the process of
for Whole House Remodeling. In describing the replacing our old metallic signs with wooden
rationale for the award, Remodeling Magazine signs similar to the one in front of our
noted that “skillfully crafted details outside and headquarters.
within distinguish the project as more than just a
half-hearted period re-creation. Remodeling
Magazine, published in Washington, D.C., is a
national monthly publication widely read among
builders involved in home renovation throughout
the United States and Canada.
The old sign The new sign
Personals
George is currently restoring a 1907 Seaford
Skiff sailed by his father in the waters of Great
South Bay, New York for over 40 years.
Congratulations to Jamie Willey, our receptionist
and girl Friday on the birth of Cody William on
December 13th.
The award winning home of George W. Combs
Mark Turner, Staff Architect and Project
Allied Painters Manager, is building an addition to his house in
Queen Anne.
We are pleased to announce that George W.
Combs, Inc. is again able to provide interior and Paul Ray, Director of Marketing, was recently
exterior painting services through its wholly elected President, Navy League, Eastern Shore.
owned subsidiary, Allied painting.
Recent Staff Additions
Sean E. Hickey, Estimator and Project Manager,
October, from K.C. Company/PELLA Windows
Paul W. Ray, CLU, LLIF, Director of Marketing,
October, from Channel Marker, Inc.
For a copy of our brochure, contact Paul
Ray: paul@georgewcombs.com
Headquarters building, George W. Combs., Inc. and Allied If you wish to have your name removed from this list,
Painting Inc. just reply to sender only with subject line: Remove