Kemper System Bolsters New York City Presence with Three New Hires

Kemper System America, Inc.added three new members to its N.Y. metro area team to bolster service in New York City, the epicenter of the company’s success in architectural water and weatherproofing solutions in the U.S.

Jae Horbacz was named architectural representative; Jeremy Naves, contractor representative; and Avi Siwlal, account executive. 

“Our roots are in New York City, and our products have stood the test of time on major landmarks from Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building to the New World Trade Center,” said Richard Doornink, president and managing director of Kemper System America, Inc. “We are now adding talent across key functions to help customers address challenges across the building envelope with our expanded product portfolio.”

The company acquired STS Coatings in Dec. 2016.

In her new role, Horbacz conducts seminars to educate architects and contractors about critical points in building envelope construction and the importance of vapor and water barrier systems. She is a LEED-certified architect with more than 30 years of experience, focusing on solutions for the exterior building envelope and façade construction. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.

 Naves serves as company liaison with contractors throughout the construction process from bidding to project completion. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario.

Siwlal is responsible for business development throughout New York City. He is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration in Marketing from Iona Business School in New Rochelle, N.Y., and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from CUNY, Queens College in Flushing, N.Y.