IABS Spring Gala 2024: Celebrating Irish Excellence and Giving Back to Our Community
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, marked a significant occasion for the Irish American Building Society (IABS) as they held their much-anticipated 2024 Spring Gala. This year's event was particularly special as we honored outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. Held at The View at The Battery, a historic first for our gala, the evening was filled with camaraderie, networking, and a shared commitment to giving back to our community.
The esteemed honorees were Ashley Ryan, Business Development Associate of Insidesource, Sean O'Connor, LEED AP, Senior Vice President, Operations Manager of Hunter Roberts Construction Group, and Terence Mullin, Vice President at Fidelity National Title Ins Co. Their dedication, leadership, and achievements serve as inspirations to us all, and IABS Inc. is proud to recognize their remarkable accomplishments.
Meet The Honorees:
Ashley Ryan
Ashley graduated from Pennsylvania State University, College of Liberal Arts in 2021 with a major in Criminology. Following her graduation, Ashley got her real estate salesperson license and started her career in commercial real estate at Avison Young as an Assistant Project Manager/Business Development Associate. In early 2023, Ashley was unfortunately diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins Lymphoma and underwent 6 months of chemotherapy. As of August 1st, 2023, Ashley is officially in remission! She quickly got back into the work force and now works at Insidesource as a Business Development Associate. Ashley enjoys spending her free time trying new restaurants, workout classes, and is a team captain for Cycle for Survival, where she has raised over $90,000 for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Ashley is also training to run the 2024 New York City Marathon! Ashley was on the Irish American Building Society fundraising committee in 2022 and was thrilled when asked to be one of the 2024 honorees.
Sean O’Connor
As Senior Vice President and Operations Manager, Sean O’Connor oversees the
successful completion of our clients’ projects. He ensures that each project under his responsibility meets high standards in budget, schedule, safety, and quality. Sean
guides his teams to exceed client expectations through effective leadership.
Additionally, he plays a key role in managing operations and sales within Hunter
Roberts Construction Group. With a proven history of overseeing projects from pre-construction to occupancy, Sean brings 27 years of experience in the New York construction industry. Known for his expertise in pre-construction, new construction, renovations, and interior fit-outs, Sean is recognized for his exceptional leadership abilities. His market sector expertise spans both the public and private sectors, in various markets, including Commercial high-rise and fitout, retrofit and renovation of existing facilities and structures, Industrial/Warehouse/Logistics centers, Higher Education, K-12, and retail construction.
Terence Mullin
Terence Mullin grew up in Flatlands, Brooklyn. Son of Rod and Eileen and the youngest of 5 children; sister Kathy, brothers Roddy, Chris, and John. Terence attended St. Thomas Aquinas, Xaverian High School, and St John’s University. He taught and coached at Xaverian HS for 11 years. In addition, he was a NBA scout for Golden St Warriors from 2005-2010.
Currently, Terence works in Commercial Real Estate where he has served as Vice President at Fidelity National Title Ins Co. since 2009.
Over the years has been involved with many charitable and youth organizations, including PAL, Heartshare, YMCA, Brooklyn Friends, SJU Carnesecca golf outing, Xaverian Golf Outing, Steven “Shakey” Conway Scholarship Fund, Graybeards. He stays active in the community where he has coached CYO basketball and runs a summer basketball camp for the past 20 years.
Terence has been happily married to his wife Chrissy for 27 years and they have 5 children Terence, Caitlin, Colin, Callie, and Caroline. They are proud members of St. Francis DeSales parish in BelleHarbor.
At the core of the IABS is the principle of "Tabhair ar ais," an Irish expression meaning "To Give Back." This ethos drives the organization's mission to uphold and promote the cherished Irish culture and traditions. President of IABS, Martin Cottingham, and Vice President, Mary Glynn, along with the IABS Board of Directors, are committed to nurturing the next generation through initiatives such as funding college scholarships and supporting educational institutions. Additionally, the IABS actively contributes to charitable endeavors that address the immediate needs of the community, staying true to the spirit of generosity that defines Irish heritage.
IABS Inc's pride in the Irish heritage is evident in their participation in New York's annual Saint Patrick's Day Parades and support for relevant historical societies and associations. Furthermore, the IABS proudly underwrites the annual NYC Great Irish Fair (GIF), a vibrant celebration of Irish culture featuring music, dance, sports, and more. Through the GIF, we not only honor Irish professionals with prestigious awards but also raise funds for worthy causes such as the Diocese for Catholic School, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
For those interested in becoming involved with the IABS, we invite you to visit IABSNY.ORG to explore membership opportunities. We eagerly anticipate the IABS upcoming events, including the IABS Golf Outing at Rickville Links on June 27, 2024, and the 43rd Great Irish Fair of New York on September 14, 2024. Together, let us continue to celebrate Irish heritage, honor excellence, and give back to those in need.
