Our Staff
John Healy
Executive Director
John has over twenty years’ experience in the Construction Industry in architecture/engineering, construction administration, project management, commercial construction, and utility projects. He was named Executive Director of the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier (BEST) at the end of 2024. His educational background includes an MBA from the Franciscan University of Steubenville; a BA from the University of Mount Union; and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Jamie Ansell
Office Manager — BEST West Falconer
Mrs. Ansell is the Office Manager, and as such, the main point of contact for members. She assists members with benefits, access to our Plan Room, coordination of events, as well as the association’s bookkeeping. Mrs. Ansell is a graduate of Jamestown Community College and Jamestown Business College.
Bradley P. Walters
Director
Mr. Walters is the former Executive Director of the Southern Tier Builders Association and the Associated Building Contractors of the Triple Cities in Binghamton, NY before merging the two associations into the Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier. Mr. Walters has over thirty-five years of experience in the construction industry, which includes civil engineering, land use planning, zoning and infrastructure development. Mr. Walters earned his bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University.
Nicole Relyea
Office Manager — BEST East Binghamton
The main point of contact for members in Binghamton. She maintains the online Plan Room for projects in the East and assists members with access or questions. Assists with the coordination of events and manages the office.
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