Movers and Shakers highlights the career advancements and accomplishments of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community.
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) recently presented the 2025 Richard A. Hudnut Distinguished Service Award to Robert Strong of the dormakaba Group. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, exceptional dedication, and service to advance BHMA’s mission and the builders hardware industry.
Strong has been an active BHMA member for 30 years, contributing to numerous standard committees and initiatives that have helped in the association’s technical and strategic direction.
The peer-nominated award, named in honor of BHMA’s first standards coordinator, is the association’s highest honor.
“Bob Strong exemplifies the collaborative spirit and technical expertise that drives BHMA forward,” said Ralph Vasami, executive director of BHMA. “His leadership and commitment to excellence have helped strengthen our standards development efforts and the broader industry we serve.”
“It’s an honor to recognize Bob with this year’s Hudnut Award,” said Justin Crotzer, the newly elected president of BHMA, who presented the award. “His vision and long-standing dedication embody the collaborative values this award represents: innovation, integrity, and service to our members and the builder’s hardware community.”
The Monitoring Association (TMA) recently announced the appointment of Jessica Franklin as the organization’s chief of staff, a newly created position.
Franklin brings nearly 20 years of experience in event planning, operations, and customer service. Previously, she served events management positions for the International Code Council for over 18 years.
In her new role, Franklin will serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to TMA’s CEO and provide cross-functional collaboration and project management. Additionally, she will lead the planning and execution of TMA meetings and events and various TMA-sponsored receptions, dinners, and events.
“Jessica brings a unique combination of talents and skills to our team at TMA. She is an outstanding leader who has consistently demonstrated the ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels. Her energy and commitment to service excellence will be an asset to TMA as we look to future growth,” said TMA CEO Whitney A. Doll.
“I am honored to step into this pivotal new role at TMA,” said Franklin. “This role presents an exciting opportunity to work closely with the association’s leadership and help drive the initiatives that advance TMA’s mission. I look forward to working closely with our members and stakeholders to enhance the value we deliver and to support the continued growth and impact of the association and the industry."
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