2023 Builder Update: Q1

2023 Board of Directors

Executive Committee / Officers

PRESIDENT

Kevin Pegram, Kylind Services, Inc.

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

Tim Marion, Marion Tile & Flooring

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

Brian Disney, Brian Disney Homes, Inc.

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

Rebecca Lenz, Lenz Designs

SECRETARY

Michael Legg, The Sherwin-Williams Company

TREASURER

Eric Fitzgerald, Truist

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Susan Mowery, Building Dimensions, Inc.

DIRECTORS

David Andersen, Precept Construction, LLC

Ed Butler, Brickwood Builders, Inc.

Issie Knapp, Morrison Millwork

Board of Directors

BUILDER DIRECTORS

Casey Johnson, CJ Builders

Cosmo Muti, Garman Homes, LLC

Karen Tejeda, TejMar Builders, LLC

Eric Wall, D.R. Horton

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

Kevin Black, Builders FirstSource

Sal Cagno , Budget Blinds

Dede Potter, MI-BOX Mobile Storage

Maureena Shepherd, Maureena Shepherd & Associates

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING

Kathy Haines, Kathy Haines Homes by eXp Realty

REMODELERS COUNCIL

Cathi Roberts, Convergence

SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL

Eric Apple

STATE DIRECTORS

Tom Hall, Windsor Homes

Joan Swift, SwiftCreek Construction and Real Estate Services, LLC

Will Yearns, Granville Homes, LLC

NATIONAL DELEGATES

Scott Allred, Precept Construction, LLC

Gary Hill, J. Gary Hill, LLC

John Hodgin, John Hodgin Construction Co., Inc.

Ford Matthews, FM Contracting, LLC

Phil Warrick, Certified Repair, Inc.

PHONE: 336.855.6255

www.GreensboroBuilders.org

President’s Message

Kevin Pegram 2023 GBA President

We hope everyone’s new year is off to a great start. It’s an honor to serve as our Association president this year. We are excited for the opportunities that are ahead of us and things we can accomplish working together.

First, I would first like to recognize Susan Mowery and the 2022 Board of Directors for an outstanding year, celebrating our 65th anniversary as the Greensboro Builders Association. Not only did we charter a new and growing Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council…we are also completing construction of our 65th Habitat home under John Hodgin’s leadership. Participation at membership meetings and events continued to grow during the year as we were able to finally emerge from the pandemic. We want to continue this trend this year…and that’s where I need your help and participation.

As a Board of Directors…we remain focused on the key priorities that our Association has outlined for the past several years…and to accomplish these we need member participation. I encourage you to consider joining one of our councils or committees to help support the goals and objectives we have.

Construction Careers: We all know the increasing challenges within our labor force. One of our priorities is to not only expand the partnerships we have with other organizations focused on workforce development…we also want to develop an annual Scholarship program with sustainable funding resources. If this is an area of interest, let us know as our planning team will be meeting soon.

Membership: Our membership team, under the leadership of Tom Hall & Sal Cagno, is focused on finding ways to grow membership and involvement in our Association. Are there programs or services that we could offer that would benefit your business? Give us that feedback…as our goal is to better serve and meet the needs of our members. If you’re looking for a place to plug-in and connect with other members…this is a great team to join… plus you’re guaranteed to have fun.

Advocacy: Monitoring and addressing regulatory and legislative issues impacting our business has always been a priority for our Association…and continues to be the “behind the scenes” part of our organization that is more valuable that you can know. As I participate in TREBIC, NCHBA and NAHB meetings, I continue to see first-hand the amount of work that is done on our behalf to try to minimize regulatory restraints that could literally put many of us out of business. There are many issues that are on the horizon that are going to require us all to make our voice heard locally, in Raleigh and DC.

Education, Marketing & Networking: Our councils and committees are focused on providing a variety of opportunities throughout the year. To provide value-added programs and services…we need your input and/or participation on these planning teams.

We encourage you to find a place to connect this year. Joining us for our First Wednesday membership socials is a great starting point to meet other members and learn more about areas of interest. Also, our March 30 Annual Awards Celebration needs to be on your calendar.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Ways to Connect

embers like to do business with members they know. One of the best ways to connect with other industry members is by attending membership meetings and events. As you strive to expand and grow your business…do so by making connections with other GBA members.

Membership Meetings & Events

Join us as we kick off the year on March 30 for our Annual Awards Celebration recognizing and celebrating our 2022 annual award recipients. This is going to be a fun, festive evening with live music…appetizers…cash bar. RSVP today!

Additional meetings and events will be held throughout the year including a Cornhole Tournament, Casino Night, Housing & Economic Forecast, and our annual Holiday Party.

First Wednesday Member Connections

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

•April 5

•May 3

•June 7

•July 5

First Wednesdays are monthly informal networking socials designed to provide a casual setting and opportunity to mix and mingle with other industry members. No agendas…no presentations… just stop by and make new business connections. Invite prospective members to attend with you as your guest. Locations vary…held on the first Wednesday afternoon of most months from 4:30-6:30 pm. There is no charge to attend…reservations are not required.

Young Professionals Network (YPN)

For our Under 40…and “Young-at-Heart” members…our YPN is planning a series of networking socials and educational programs this year…open to all members. YPN members are also engaged in our construction careers and community service initiatives.

Professional Women in Building (PWB)

If you are looking to connect with other women within our industry…consider joining our PWB Council…which just celebrated its first year…65 women strong! Quarterly educational programs will be offered along with networking socials and community service opportunities throughout the year. Annual dues are $100 which provides local, state and national PWB membership…GBA membership required.

Skeet & Golf Tournaments

Held in the spring and fall…our Skeet and Golf tournaments provide networking and marketing opportunities. Participants can sign up as a team or individually…as well as each event has sponsorship opportunities, providing companies a marketing opportunity to promote their products and services.

5:00-7:00 PM

Starmount Forest Country Club

Wear

Appetizers…Signature

SPONSORS: Reservations

Tickets:

Councils & Committees

•Build PAC | Tom Hall & Phil Warrick

Coordinate annual marketing and fund-raising initiatives for NC Build PAC

•Community Service

Coordinate community service projects and opportunities for member involvement in partnership with other community organizations with emphasis on affordable housing

Raising Roofs…Builders for Habitat John Hodgin

ReBuilding Hope

•Finance | Eric Fitzgerald

Our councils and committees are involved in all aspects of helping the Association achieve annual goals and objectives. Councils and committees provide a mixture of educational programs, marketing and networking events throughout the year.

Below is a brief overview of primary areas of focus for each of our councils and committees. If you want to learn more, reach out to any of the chairs as well as the GBA staff. We welcome your participation, ideas and involvement in our planning teams.

Membership Team | Tom Hall & Sal Cagno

•Serve as Ambassadors for our association helping members find places to connect

•Actively participate in membership meetings & events

•Invite and sponsor prospective members to join

•Assist with marketing & communications, including social media promotions

Construction Careers | Will Yearns & Kevin Pegram

•Develop annual scholarship program with sustainable funding sources

•Expand partnerships with Builders Bridge, Guilford County Schools, GTCC and other organizations focused on workforce development…building greater awareness and interest for construction careers

•Identify members to provide jobsite tours, classroom visits, video talks, summer internships, job shadowing opportunities for students

Committees

•Associates Council | Rebecca Lenz

Plan special membership events including annual Associates Expo/Builder Appreciation Night

•Builders Council

Work closely with TREBIC regarding emerging local issues and concerns…task forces formed as needed…provide annual Continuing Education classes for general contractors

Serve as financial advisors for the Association…prepare annual budget and conduct quarterly financial review

•Parade of Homes | Ray Bullins

Plan scattered site new home tours in the spring and fall… providing opportunity to market new construction, products and services through open houses and virtual tours

•Special Events

Plan membership events providing marketing & networking for members

Golf Brian Jersey Skeet Pete Vitola

•Young Professionals | Brittni Cooke & David Richardson

Plan networking and educational events to engage and involve younger industry members

Councils

Councils are affiliated with NAHB and/or NCHBA…requiring annual dues and GBA membership. Council Membership Directories on website serve as an industry resource for consumers and members.

•Professional in Women Building (PWB) | Kathy Haines & Noelle Graves

Provide education, networking and community service opportunities promoting and engaging women in construction… work in conjunction with Construction Careers committee to build greater awareness and interest in construction opportunities for women

•Remodelers Council | Cathi Roberts & Tim Marion

Provide education, networking and community service opportunities for members involved in residential remodeling; promote value of professional renovations to consumers through sponsorship of the annual Tour of Remodeled Homes

•Triad Sales & Marketing Council | Eric Apple

Provide education and networking opportunities for members involved in new home and residential real estate and associated services

•Triad Green Building Council | Joan Swift

Provide education and networking opportunities for industry members engaged in the construction of high-performance homes and energy efficient renovations, products and service

For additional information on any of these initiatives or ways you might get involved, contact Amy Jones, Membership Director at (336) 8556255 or ajones@greensborobuilders.org.

Please note a few committees do require Builder and/or Associate membership as well as have size limitations.

Builder News

Continuing Education for General Contractors

As an approved NCLBGC education provider, we are offering CE courses this fall with discounted pricing for GBA members. Courses will be offered virtually via Zoom. You have the option to register for a full day (8 hours) or select different dates for morning and/or afternoon sessions. We will be offering the 2-hour mandatory class each day, along with a 2-hour and 4-hour electives, all of which are NC Builder Institute courses. Based on interest, we may add some in-person classes this summer/early fall.

•September 19

•October 12

•October 19

•November 17

•November 29

For additional information, contact Amy Jones at (336) 8556255 (office) or ajones@greensborobuilders.org

Tour of Remodeled Homes

Showcase Professional Renovations

It’s time to start making plans for our 26th annual  Tour of Remodeled Homes  sponsored by the Remodelers Council showcasing professional remodeling.  Entries may be traditional open houses as well as virtual tour only. Target date for this year’s event is mid-August. Renovations should be available for photography and virtual tours by June 30. There is no limitation on the number of years back the project was completed…so you can showcase prior renovations.

By having the option for traditional open houses as well as virtual tour only, remodelers have the flexibility to showcase a variety of projects, especially ones that homeowners prefer to not open to the public. Participation Agreement & Homeowner Consent Forms are due by June 30

Virtual tours of the renovations, along with remodeler contact information, remains on the TOUR website page throughout the year which is a great resource for consumers looking for a professional remodeler.

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available for the Tour of Remodeled Homes magazine, which is printed as well as available digitally.

For additional information, contact Mavis Holcombe at (336) 706-6942 or mholcombe@greensborobuilders.org.

Members In Action

Holiday Party

Members In Action

First Wednesday Member Connections

Welcome New Members

Builder

Cruz Built

Residential Builder

Samuel Cruz (704) 458-8976

Sponsor: Keith Herman

Hawes Real Estate

Residential Builder

Jeremiah Hawes (336) 455-3997

Hunting and Habitats, Inc.

Residential Builder

Ben Dawkins (336) 362-9355

Jose Hernandez Construction LLC

Residential Builder

Jose Hernandez (336) 912-0914

PDC, Inc

Residential Builder

Eric Abernathy (336)669-5621 ext 704

Associate

Alonso’s Drywall Solutions, LLC

Drywall Contractor

Elia Gallardo Garcia (336) 251-2745

C.D. Spivey Refrigeration Co.

Heating & Air Conditioning Service

Shawn Spivey (336) 852-5700

Carter Bank & Trust

Financial Institutions

Gaines Legare (336) 268-8163

Casual Furniture World

Furniture/Fireplace Retailer

Jim Steele (336) 252-2640

Holladay Construction

Renovations

Mark Spielman (336) 508-2572

Sponsor: Brad Hawkins

Hunt and Gather

Interior Design/Home Staging

Maggie Price (763) 528-8454

Kitchen Cabinet Worx

Cabinet Suppliers

Harvey Brown (336) 333-2200

Salazar Home Improvements, LLC

Framing Contractors

Baltazar Salazar (336) 638-0940

Samantha Dunmire Interior Design

Interior Design

Samantha Dunmire (443) 624-1357

Schwarz Properties

Real Estate Sales & Marketing

Todd Schwarz (336) 465-2226

Speedy’s Insulation Insulation

Mark Spielman (336) 402-3453

Sponsor: Will Yearns

The McCoy Team @ Cardinal Financial Mortgages

Daniel McCoy (336) 255-0445

Union Home Mortgage Corp Mortgages

Dave Held (336) 218-6975

Vantem Global Modular Homes

Wayne Morrison (520) 301-5966

Window Works Studio, Inc.

Window Treatments

Amy Meinecke (336) 848-3198

Sponsor: Dede Potter

Affiliate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Yost & Little Realty

Angela Dorsey (336) 272-0151

Emma Millard (336) 272-0151

Blue Ridge Bank / LPL Financial

Bill Stallings (336) 545-7700

Nick Hook (336) 545-7700

Madalyn Brown (336) 545-7700

Bryan Williamson (336) 545-7700

Cabinet Concepts

Emma Deakle (336) 268-2028

Carter Lumber

Brad Congdon (336) 300-8160

D.R. Horton

Eric Wall (336) 254-5327

Fireside Hearth & Home

William Kiger (336) 274-1663

First National Bank

Suzanne Mateen (336) 398-5249

KC’s Improvement & Construction Co.

Savannah Westcott (336) 288-3865

Kindred Interior Studios

Sydney Foley (336) 848-5531

Kitchen Cabinet Worx

Laura Upstill (336) 333-2200

Mosaic Tile Company

Kylill Cozart (336) 218-8300

Movement Mortgage

Melia Modlin (704) 942-7640

Truist

Brian Campbell (336) 547-2063

Win-Win Remodeling, LLC

Carolina Maturino (336) 508-1724

Mike White | 336-994-3797

Thank You for Renewing

Thank you to the following members for your renewal. We greatly value and appreciate your continued support. We encourage all members to Do Business with Members…you can find a listing of all members on the GBA website at www.GreensboroBuilders.org.

November 2022

AC Gutters, Inc.

American Sign Shop

America’s Home Place, Inc.

Andrade Construction, LLC

ARC Electrical Service Co.

Atlantic Coast Mortgage

B. Elliott Enterprise, Inc.

Ben Shields Guttering, Inc.

Bostian Builders, Inc.

Brady Development, LLC

Brickwood Builders, Inc.

Brown Davis Insurance

Brown Investment Properties

Builders FirstSource

Capital Chevrolet of Lexington

E&S Installation

Fidelity Bank

Five Star Painting of Greensboro

Florida Tile, Inc.

GAF

Gamez Trim and Decks, LLC

Garage Door Pro

Green Visions Landscape, LLC

Greensboro Core Construction, LLC

Greensboro Grasshoppers

Horizon Forest Products

Lemons Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Marathon Moving Company, Inc.

McRae Construction LLC

Notch and Nail, LLC

Overhead Door Company of Greensboro

Phase-One Electric Co.

Pilot Risk Management Consulting, LLC

Ponce Quality Construction, LLC

ProBuilt Construction, Inc.

ProCover Exteriors

Re-Bath of the Triad

Safe Living Solutions, LLC

Scott’s Outdoor

The Carolina Signsmith

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Thomas & Thomas Roofing

Total Clean Cleaning Service

Triad Brush Management LLC

dba Triad Mulch And Tree

Triad Flooring & Bath

Triangle Brick Co.

Turner Building Systems, Inc.

Wayne Spencer Contracting, Inc.

Wine Cellars of the Carolinas, Inc.

December 2022

Alarmguard Security, Inc.

Atlas Fence Company, Inc.

Base Contracting, Inc.

Bill Black Chevrolet

Blair Construction

Camelot Construction Co., Inc.

Carolina Improvements, LLC

Cassell Builders & Renovations

Certainty Home Lending

Charles Carter Plumbing

Citizens Mortgage

Clean Wash and Restoration, Inc.

Creative Pools of Greensboro

D. Stone Builders, Inc.

D.R. Horton

Davis Roofing Co., Inc.

Don Mills Builders, Inc.

Gary Jobe Builder, Inc.

Granville Homes, LLC

Greene’s Carpet Service

Homes Built by Design, Inc.

Hughes Home Improvement and Remodeling

J & S Masonry, LLC

Joey’s Plumbing, Inc.

Koury Corporation

Kylind Services, Inc.

Lansink Custom Homes, LLC

Louis Locklear Drywall

Maureena Shepherd & Associates

McGriff Insurance Services

Millican Construction Co.

NC Custom Builder, LLC

North Carolina Professional Painters, LLC

Overbey’s Septic Tank, Inc.

P’caso Painting

Pella Windows & Doors

Plumbuilt, Inc.

Renn Building Products

SwiftCreek Construction and Real Estate Services, LLC

Tidal Electrical Services

Trigon Exploration, LLC

Truist

January 2023

Anderson Plumbing

Archadeck of the Piedmont

Beacon Building Products

Blue Moon Construction, Inc.

C and C Developers, LLC

Champion Systems, Inc.

Cox Construction

Diversified Energy

Elevated Electric, Inc.

Gossett’s Landscape Nursery, Inc.

Hughes Metal Works, LLC

J & A Builders, Inc.

Keller Williams - Moving the Triad

Lanier Builders, Inc.

Laura Redd Interiors

Marsh Kitchen & Bath of Greensboro

New Century Contracting, LLC

Nico Solid Maple Cabinets

Parksite

Perkins & Associates

Piedmont Triad Insurance

Porter & Company Builders, LLC

R. Andrews Builders, Inc.

Raymond F Hutchens, Jr.

dba R.H. Construction

Re/Max Realty Consultants

Shaver Roofing Services, LLC

Slaydon’s Grading & Hauling, Inc.

Terminix of Greensboro

Thomas Hobson Builder

Thomas Stanley Grading & Hauling, Inc.

Tim Frazier Builders, Inc.

Timmons Group

Tops Roofing, Inc.

Triad Classic Homes

Umana Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC

February 2023

Allen Tate Realtors

AssuredPartners

Avery Tile, Inc.

Brewer Equipment Co.

Built-Rite Well Drilling Co, Inc.

Cardinal Millwork & Supply, Inc.

CDI Builders, Inc.

Chandler Concrete Company

Cliff Maness Constr. Co., Inc.

CSM Flooring

D S C Construction

Doggett Construction Company, Inc.

Eason Construction, Inc.

Greensboro City Roofing

Innovative Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Keystone Homes

Kitchen Cabinet Worx

LR Wrought & Iron, LCC

Otey Construction, Inc.

Pinnacle Contracting Services

Precept Construction, LLC

R & K Custom Homes

Rental Works Equipment Rental

RMJ Builders, LLC

S. Barber and Son Construction, LLC

S. Salazar Framing, Inc.

Southern Evergreen, LLC

Triad Building & Renovations, LLC

Union Home Mortgage Corp

Wynnefield Properties

Z.N. Cobb Builders

Do Business With Members

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Upcoming Events

Annual Awards Celebration

Thursday, March 30 5-7 pm Starmount Forest Country Club

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere …and you need to join us as we sail into spring together…while celebrating our 2022 Annual Award recipients! Wear your brightest, tropical Buffet attire for a fun night featuring live music by The Ghosts of Liberty. Special thanks to our sponsors: Beacon Building Supply & Marble Granite World Reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person. RSVP by March 27.

Skeet Tournament

Thursday, April 6 2:30 pm Shanes’s Sporting Clays

Sign up as individuals and/or teams to participate. Registration includes 14 stations…50 rounds of ammunition…and a chance to win a shotgun! Guns can be rented onsite. Dinner will be provided immediately following the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

GBA Invitational Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 18 12 noon Shotgun Start Bryan Park Players Course

Put your team together as this tournament consistently sells out! Player registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, mulligans, box lunch and dinner. Plans are to gather following play on the patio for dinner, awards & prizes. Sponsorships are available providing marketing opportunities on the course.