Tina Howe of Bill Howe Plumbing Named Finalist of San Diego Business Journal’s CFO Award

March 23, 2012, San Diego, Calif. – On Thursday, March 15, 2012, the San Diego Business Journal honored Tina Howe of Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services, Inc. as a finalist of the 2012 Chief Financial Officers of the Year Award. The 6^th annual event recognized San Diego’s CFOs for the roles they play in the success of their businesses and their positive impact on the company.

Tina Howe has been with Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. since 1984 and has contributed significantly to the company’s growth. Especially during hard economic times, Tina’s role has become an instrumental part of the company as she implemented financial best practices and monitored future growth.  With Tina’s direction, the company focused on reallocating budget, cutting back on costs without compromising quality, investing in employees’ health and happiness, and giving back to the San Diego community.

“It was just as important during the last five years as it was when we first started this business to make sure that all of our profits went right back into this company,” said Tina Howe. “During these hard times it was important to my husband, Bill Howe, and I that we tighten our belts within some areas of the company, without compromising the quality of work and products for our customers and quality of life for our employees.”

The criteria for the award nomination was based on several key points including the CFO’s commitment to create and maintain a positive work environment and employee satisfaction, how the CFO has contributed to the company’s financial success, the CFO’s innovated contribution to the company, and the community involvement and philanthropic contributions of the CFO.

Tina Howe is also the recipient of the 2010 Honoree Award for the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award. Additionally, Tina and Bill Howe were honored with the San Diego Business Journal’s 2010 Family-Owned and Closely Held Business Awards, the 2011 National Contractor of the Year Award, and the 2011 BBB Torch Award Finalist Award, among many others. For more information about Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services, Inc. visit www.billhowe.com.

About Bill Howe Family of Companies

Bill Howe Family of Companies is comprised of Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc.; Bill Howe Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; and Bill Howe Restoration & Flood Services, Inc. The family-owned and operated company begin in 1980 with the plumbing division and has grown into San Diego County’s largest low-cost property maintenance, repair and installation company, offering both residential and commercial services. 1364 Morena Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego CA 92110. Call 1-800-BILL-HOWE because We Know Howe!

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