No. 15 Vol. 3
www.themendhamnews.com
March 2017
Mendham Man Looks To Support More Than Just Walls Through His Architecture Firm By Cheryl Conway
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local man who founded an architecture-design firm has been recognized, in part, for his community
accomplishments provided through his company. George Kimmerle of Mendham takes pride in his company’s involvement in charitable efforts through-
out the area, especially time put in to working with non-profit groups. Kimmerle is the founder of the Kimmerle Group (KG), a multifaceted architectural/ design organization offering real estate planning and development services, with offices in Harding and New York City. In January, he was named 2016 “Firm of the Year” by the New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) The award, presented during AIA-NJ’s Annual Inauguration and Awards Gala, is based on professional, community and technical accomplishments, and recognizes a NJ-based firm that demonstrates exceptional service to the architecture profession. Receiving that recognition is a “great thing for the whole organization proving what we’ve been doing
over the years,” says Kimmerle. The firm donates countless hours to not-for-profit causes throughout the tristate area, and has been recognized for its long-term commitment to NJ-based non-profit agencies and organizations. “We make it a point to engage,” he adds, regarding his company’s community outreach. As a business, “every quarter we’re supposed to do something for someone.” He says, “We are a part of the community and our corporate credo says every quarter we should be doing something for a not for profit community organization. After 30 years, that’s 120 quarters, which includes our work for the disabled, seniors, crime victims, and a long list of health and senior care not-for-profits including hospitals – in addition to our work thru NYU
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and Rutgers in community development and downtown planning.” Since the mid 1970’s helping out non-profits has been constant at KG. Out of his 35 employees, about one-third have been steady for a decade, he says, but there are newer professionals who grow from the experience. “This mission and message is great for them,” as they form their careers, he says. “This is what young professionals should try to
achieve.” His son, William of Hoboken, a graduate of Mendham High School, works as an architect and planner at his firms in the NY office. They were both members of the Brookside Fire Company some years ago. In recent years, the company has been growing/ expanding tremendously so most of Kimmerle’s charitable efforts are broader and on a corporate level, continued on page 2
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