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Vol. 32, No. 01 • January 2019

Table of Contents

Association News

What’s Ahead in 2019, In the Words of Our Executive Committee Page 6

10 Planning for the Future Growth of the South Floyds Fork Area 12 Meet Your Louisville Metro Council 14 Improving Louisville’s Tree Canopy 15 YouthBuild Mentoring Kicks Off at the BIA 16 Women in the Building Industry: Leslie Getz 18 2018 BIA Award Winners

Departments

72nd Annual BIA Holiday Party Page 23

5 Perspectives 28 Welcome New Members 29 Membership Spotlight 30 Spike List 32 Milestone Members 33 Honor Roll 33 Corporate Sponsors 34 Calendar of Events 34 Advertiser Index January 2019 • Louisville Builder Magazine

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Perspectives

Happy New Year, BIA Members!

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Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 / FAX (502) 429-6036 newhomes@bialouisville.com www.bialouisville.com 2019 OFFICERS Scott Welch, President Don Wirtzberger, Vice President Karen McKechnie, Treasurer Tom Waller, Secretary Joe Simms, Associate Vice President Juva Barber, Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Ryan Band Donnie Blake Mark Church Christopher Eldridge Joe French Adam Gallagher Morgan John Penny Love Justin McElfish George Miller Brad Morgan Michael O’Dea Dan Smith Clifford Thieneman, Jr. ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Bob Duggins Kelly Holcomb, Jr. P J. Moore Teresa Morgan Peter Nesmith Jarrod Orr Nick Pregliasco Scott Roitblat Phillip Shoulders Bruce Stansbury Chase Thieneman Chad Turner Brent Vorst HONORARY DIRECTORS Frank Arnold, Sr., Richard Bean Clifford Thieneman, Sr. EDITORS Martha Jones & Jason Walton ADVERTISING Carrie Lyons & Lindsey Marquardt 502.429.6000 WRITERS Nancy Miller, Cheryl Pilkinton & BIA Staff

by Scott Welch BIA President

It’s hard to believe the New Year is upon us, but as with all new beginnings, it’s exciting to look forward to what 2019 will bring. I have no doubt that it will be a great year ahead for the Building Industry Association and our members, and that it will bring ongoing prosperity and success to all of us.

As I take the helm as President of this renowned organization, I do so with great pride.

As many of you know, my father, Bob Welch, was an integral part of the BIA, and he leaves a legacy I hope I can live up to. It is an honor to lead this 2000-member strong Association, as I believe our collective voices are influential not only here in Greater Louisville, but in Frankfort, D.C., and across the country. Other, smaller organizations look to us to lead the way, and our vision and efforts will be replicated by many. With this great privilege also comes great responsibility, and I’m confident your 2019 leadership team is up to the task.

We have set many goals for the BIA in 2019. We intend to grow our membership in ways both new and old. We intend to ensure that we continue to have a seat at the table—in Louisville and Frankfort—on issues that are of dire importance to the business interests of our membership. We intend to work diligently to ensure the Floyds Fork area provides a future for builders, contractors and developers in Jefferson County, as well as remains a source of pride to the city with the greenspace, recreational opportunities and conservation efforts it represents. We intend to continue to foster the Building Industry Charitable Foundation, as it represents all that is good and true of both our members and the building industry as a whole.

And as you are no doubt aware by now, we have selected a new Executive Officer, Juva Barber, and we look forward to working collaboratively with her to help our Association grow and evolve. Her background in government affairs, association management and the 12 years she spent at the HBAK will be extraordinarily valuable and will absolutely ensure that our industry’s interests are well represented locally, statewide and nationally.

I am humbled to be representing the BIA membership in 2019, and I look forward to working with many of you throughout the next 12 months. Here’s to yet another great year for our Association, for our industry and for our fair city of Louisville.

Sincerely, Scott Welch, President January 2019 • Louisville Builder Magazine

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The 2019 Executive Committee (from left to right): Joe Simms (Associate Vice President), Mark Simpson (Immediate Past President), Karen McKechnie (Treasurer), Tom Waller (Secretary), Scott Welch (President), Billy Doelker (President's Advisor), Juva Barber (Executive Vice President), Tom Raver (Associate Committee Chairman) and Don Wirtzberger (Vice President).

What’s Ahead in 2019, In the Words of Our Executive Committee

By Nancy Miller

It’s a New Year and a new BIA Executive Committee, and as always, we love the opportunity to offer you a chance to get to know your leadership better! Please read on to learn about their goals for the Association, what they see as our key areas of focus, and of course, some humorous musings! Advocacy, membership, workforce development and charitable giving top this year’s list of BIA priorities—and it is our hope that our strong Association can continue growing and serving your needs throughout 2019!

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Don Wirtzberger, Vice President Scott Welch, President You’re going to be the new BIA president. Why is it important to you that you assume that role?

I’ve been a Registered Builder for 33 years and have served on the Board of Directors. I wanted to serve on the Executive Committee and become president because it’s my way of giving back to the Association and the industry.

What do you consider the most important issues the BIA has confronted over the past couple of years?

Advocacy has always been, and will always be, our number one goal. We’re also here to educate our members and to provide a place for members to network.

What’s going to be the toughest issue the BIA will have to tackle in 2019?

Floyds Fork and its nearly 45,000 acres of potential development will set the tone for the expansion in Jefferson County for the next 25 to 35 years. There will be approximately 18,000 to 20,000 homes and hundreds of businesses that will be built there.

What historical figure do you most admire?

Ronald Reagan. He was a great leader and a great listener. As a business owner and as a BIA leader, I try to be both.

Louisville is a wonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family. Is there anything it’s missing?

A pro baseball team.

Do you have a philosophy of life?

Family is first for me. Work is a necessity.

What talent would you most like to have?

To be able to play the piano.

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?

To dedicate as much time as I can to continuing the success of the BIA.

What are your 2019 goals for the BIA? To increase membership and to put an emphasis on Floyds Fork proposed regulations that are detrimental to the BIA’s membership. One of my own goals is to form personal and business relationships with new members of the Board and to get to know them better.

What’s going to be the toughest issue the BIA will have to tackle in 2019?

How the land in Floyds Fork will be used. Louisville is growing and that’s about the only location where there’s land to be developed. There’s a force trying to thwart that.

What is the BIA’s greatest strength?

The cohesiveness of the membership gives us a bigger voice here in Louisville, as well as in Frankfort.

Do you think there’s an area in which the organization could be stronger?

We have to stay on top of our public shows and make them more viable in today’s digital age. It will take innovation to make them more relevant.

January can be bleak and gloomy after all the holiday hoopla is over. How will you keep up your spirits?

Doing charitable work brightens my day. I’m involved with the BICF and we have some projects scheduled with Harbor House of Louisville.

Soon the general public will be allowed to travel into space.

Would you want to go?

Sure. And I’d like to go with some steel girders so I could build.

If someone were to take you on a fabulous trip to the destination of your choice, where would it be?

A trip throughout Germany would be awesome.

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?

Lose ten pounds and maybe drink a little less beer.

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Karen McKechnie, Treasurer If at the end of 2019 there was one major achievement of the BIA, what would you hope it would be?

An even more successful workforce development program.

What are your other 2019 goals for the BIA? To get members to be more involved and to educate them on what the BIA does both for them and the community as a whole.

What’s going to be the toughest issue the BIA will have to tackle in 2019?

Development of land and who is purchasing what’s available— the larger companies or custom home builders.

Why are you so passionate about the BIA? I think it’s an obligation for older builders to mentor young people. We have to show young people who are getting into the business what it entails. I think builders and remodelers sometimes get a bad name. That’s why mentoring is so important.

Tom Waller, Secretary If at the end of 2019 there was one major achievement of the BIA, what would you hope it would be?

That we helped the public understand what it means to be a BIA Registered Builder and Registered Remodeler.

What are your other goals for BIA in 2019?

To continue being involved with school systems and programs that are teaching students about a career in the trades, such as becoming a bricklayer, plumber or electrician.

What is going to be the toughest issue the BIA will have to tackle in 2019?

Educating the general public about future subdivisions, especially around the Parklands.

Is there an area in which the BIA could be stronger?

Technology. I’d like to see us revamp the website and come up with an app for Homearama.

What makes a good leader?

Someone who will listen and who will take constructive criticism.

Where would you go on your ideal vacation?

Bonaire. I love scuba diving.

Pretend there’s a blizzard. Stores, businesses and schools are closed. Driving is impossible. How will you spend your day?

Working on floor plans. I cherish those days.

Would you ever run for public office?

I’ve thought about running for mayor of La Grange but that would take away from my passion, which is building.

What do you think people like best about you?

My honesty and sincerity. I guess I wear my emotions on my face. This business is all about integrity. With construction, everyone makes mistakes. I’m able to admit when something has gone wrong.

What makes you a good boss?

I like the team concept. I treat my team with respect and listen to their suggestions. They have as much say as I do but the buck stops with me.

If you were a contestant on The Price is Right, what would you hope you’d win?

A family vacation.

Which Executive Committee member would you choose to go with on a wilderness adventure?

Scott Welch. He’s easy going. I think he’d be a good partner. It would be like the show Survivor.

What are your New Year’s resolutions?

I’m going to delegate more work so that slowly I’m not working as many hours.

Tell us about your New Year’s resolutions.

To do another century, 100 miles, on my bike. And to eat more healthy foods.

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Juva Barber, Executive Vice President

Joe Simms, Associate Vice President What do you consider the most important issues the BIA has confronted over the past couple of years?

The constant government regulations that try to hamper growth and the expansion of good, planned developments. I think that will continue for the next five years. The people who are fighting the developments want more tax money for the government but don’t want the growth to go along with it. Growth is necessary for tax revenue.

If at the end of 2019 there was one major achievement of the BIA, what would you hope it would be?

That we grew to be the number one BIA in the nation.

What’s going to be the toughest issue the BIA will have to tackle in 2019?

Getting more lots approved for independent developers.

What are the BIA’s greatest strengths?

The membership is very, very strong. And we have a lot of different industries represented and a lot of people with a lot of skin in the game. Members focus not only on the industry, but they give back to the city through Youth Build and BICF. Why is being on the Executive Board important to you?

If I want my voice to be heard I have to be active. Also, I enjoy the meetings, making contacts and learning. It’s a growing process for me even though I’m 65 years old. And, hopefully, some of the things I have learned I can share with others.

How do you measure personal success?

The goals I set have a time frame and are pretty clearly defined.

I look at them to see if I achieved them or how close I came to achieving them.

You’re the new BIA Executive Vice President. That must be exciting, challenging and a tad overwhelming at times.

I am so honored to have been selected for this position. It is challenging, overwhelming and exciting – and it’s also an incredible opportunity. The BIA is such a respected organization and I am proud to be a part of it.

What do you view as the most important challenges the organization will face in the next couple of years?

I’ve been away from the housing industry for nearly a decade and unfortunately many of the biggest challenges facing the organization are the same - the unrelenting and overburdensome regulations that negatively impact our customers ability to afford a new home. As an organization we must continue to advocate for policies that ensure we can develop, build, and remodel to meet the changing construction needs in the Greater Louisville region.

What do you consider to be BIA’s strengths?

By far, the BIA’s biggest strength is our membership. It is diverse, dedicated, and driven like no other organization I’ve ever represented. Our members represent all segments of the building industry and they are all unified under our mission – to meet the members diverse needs and provide quality housing for all citizens within our community.

Any organization has areas that could be improved. What are those for BIA? Every organization must continually change and improve in order to meet the needs of the membership and the industry.

I look forward to working with the BIA members on a strategic plan so we can work together to determine the changes we need to make to ensure the BIA’s success in the future.

You must be receiving advice from all corners. What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

I am blessed to have lots of mentors, friends, and peers who’ve reached out since I have taken this position and I’ve heard TONS of advice. But the best advice I’ve ever been given is to remember to “eat the elephant one bite at a time.” There are lots of things to work on – from leaking pipes in the office to creating a long term plan and everything in between. Everything must be done – it just can’t all be done at the same time.

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Planning for the Future Growth of the South Floyds Fork Area

By Nancy Miller

Louisville Metro Government is in the process of developing an area plan to guide future expected growth in the South Floyds Fork region of Jefferson County. Known as the South Floyds Fork Vision, this Plan will provide guidance for growth in this area over the next twenty years and will cover topics such as land use and development, transportation and connectivity, and sustainability and infrastructure. The Plan is expected to be completed by March.

As we know, the 4,000 acre Parklands of Floyds Fork, which is a transformational asset for Louisville, will continue to spur development and increase population in this part of Jefferson County in the years to come. The South Floyds Fork Plan will guide growth and outline opportunities in this area through new development, economic opportunities, community services, conservation, and transportation connections.

The BIA has been very engaged with Louisville Metro, the Plan’s consultants, and other key stakeholders throughout this planning process to ensure that the voice of the building industry is heard. In December, the BIA sent a letter to Jeff O’Brien, Director of Develop Louisville, to share our initial feedback on the first draft of the Plan that was released in November.

“The BIA knows how much hard work has gone into the South Floyds Fork Area Plan, and we very much appreciate the opportunity to participate in this important process planning for the future economic growth of Louisville Metro,” stated Juva Barber, BIA Executive Vice President. “The Floyds Fork area is critical to the growth expected in Jefferson County over the next several decades, and the BIA will continue to work with Louisville Metro on this important Plan for growth in our county.”

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“This Plan should help guide the future development of the South Floyds Fork area and provide new and diverse housing opportunities, economic growth, community services, recreational opportunities, and more advantages for our citizens,” says Annie Fultz Dutton, BIA Vice President of Government Affairs.

Speaking to the Plan’s importance, Scott Welch of Welch Builders and BIA President echoes, “Without this important area to build homes and attract a competitive share of the region’s population, we will push more citizens further away from jobs, create more regional sprawl and significantly add to the number of daily commuters into Louisville.”

Bob Thieneman, of R. J. Thieneman, expresses the sentiment of many BIA members when he says that, while there may be small pockets of areas to develop in Jefferson County, the South Floyds Fork Area is desirable because of the potential land available to develop.

The development of affordable housing is written into the missions of the BIA, Home Builders Association of Kentucky and the National Association of Home Builders. “However, every time a regulation is placed on a home, the cost of the home is increased.” Because of that, Thieneman cautions that excessive government regulation can threaten home ownership, which for many people is the American dream.

He addresses the concerns some residents and groups have about the development of Floyds Fork. “Of course, there are natural resources we want to protect, and we want to live in harmony with our environment as much as possible.

It is impossible to build houses and roads without having an impact, even if it is minor. However, the concern raised by neighbors is sometimes a disguise of actually preventing

development. If you aren’t careful, overregulating an area is the same as saying you can’t build there. That’s why BIA is so involved,” says Thieneman.

The BIA is working diligently to ensure that policies proposed in the Plan will not hinder, or worse, prevent growth from occurring in the South Floyds Fork area.

The Association does have concerns with the current draft of the Plan, according to Barber. “The requirement for 50% of developable land to be permanently protected open space and to exclude constrained land, such as steep slopes and floodplains, from the open space calculation will be very difficult to achieve, if not impossible, given the topography of the South Floyds Fork Area,” states Barber. This excessive preservation percentage requirement devalues property, limits the available buyers that can purchase the property, restricts options, and unreasonably reduces the amount of developable property in the region.” It is the Association’s view that constrained land should be given a credit because it can be usable open space and provide buffers.

Other concerns with the current draft Plan deal with the proposed stream setbacks on an intermittent stream. The Plan’s proposed one hundred fifty feet from the centerline or from top of bank of an intermittent stream is not an industry or national standard. Such an arbitrary increase in stream setback requirements could price Louisville out of the market in relation to peer cities.

“The tree canopy and setbacks referred to in the Plan are egregious,” says Billy Doelker of Key Homes and Land Development Committee Chairman. A group of stakeholders, including the BIA, has been charged with looking at the Land Development Code to review the requirements with the goal of reducing tree canopy loss and increasing the canopy. The Association’s position is that there should be no prescriptive language, nor separate tree canopy requirements for the South Floyds Fork Area.

“My biggest concern is that the residents who are unfamiliar with our industry are under the impression that developers and builders rape the land and build houses on top of houses and aren’t concerned about the tree canopy,” says Bruce Stansbury of Stansbury Electric. “Even if you look at one of the newer developments with dense housing, Norton Commons, the tree canopy there is higher than it was when the land was a farm. Many of the same people contend they want to preserve farms. I live in Shelby Country and am surrounded by farms that don’t have trees on them because farmers can’t plant or plow around trees. The neighbors need to realize that developers are conscious that residents want trees in their yards and neighborhoods. After all, we build what the market wants.” Stansbury owns seven acres in the South Floyds Fork Area and acknowledges that it is imperative to proceed wisely.

Dutton says the BIA also remains concerned about the ability to still use the current R4 subdivision and conservation subdivision regulations in the South Floyds Fork Study Area.

“We need to ensure that options are not limited and that our members will continue to have ‘all the tools in the toolbox’ available to use. We believe this needs to be clearly defined in the final version of the Plan.”

The BIA will continue to be intimately engaged in this important planning process as it becomes finalized over the coming months. Doelker emphasizes the importance of BIA members becoming engaged in discussions about Floyds Fork.

“If they haven’t been involved to this point, it’s not too late to understand and become involved. Metro Louisville needs to hear from us.”

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Meet Your Louisville Metro Council As a result of the 2018 General Election last November, Louisville’s Metro Council will have eight new members in 2019 after voters living in odd-number districts went to the polls to elect their representatives.

With several members retiring from Metro Council and a number of Primary Election defeats, nine of the thirteen Metro Council races were competitive in November’s election. Two of the contested seats flipped from Republican to Democrat, leaving the Republican Caucus with seven members on the Council, down from nine in 2018.

In District 3, Democrat Keisha Dorsey was elected to replace retiring Councilwoman Mary Woolridge.

Democrat Donna Lyvette Purvis, who defeated veteran Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton in the Primary Election, was elected to fill the District 5 seat.

In District 7, which was represented by Republican Angela Leet, who lost her bid for Louisville Mayor to Greg Fischer,

Democrat Paula McCraney defeated Republican Kent Hall.

Democrat Mark Fox narrowly defeated Republican Jennifer Alexander to win the District 13 seat that was vacated by retiring Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch.

Democrat Kevin Triplett won the District 15 seat to replace retiring Councilwoman Marianne Butler.

Building industry champion and BIA Past President Glen Stuckel lost his re-election bid to his Democrat challenger Markus Winkler in District 17.

In District 19, Republican Anthony Piagentini defeated Democrat William Ackerman III to replace retiring Councilwoman Julie Denton.

Democrat Nicole George won the District 21 seat over Republican Bret Shultz and Independent John Witt.

The BIA looks forward to getting to know our new elected officials and to working with all of Metro Council to ensure that the voice of the building industry is heard!

Louisville Metro Council Jessica Green - District 1 Barbara Shanklin - District 2 Keisha Dorsey - District 3 Barbara Sexton Smith - District 4 Donna Lyvette Purvis - District 5 David James - District 6 Paula McCraney - District 7 S. Brandon Coan - District 8 Bill Hollander - District 9 12 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com

Pat Mulvihill - District 10 Kevin Kramer - District 11 Rick Blackwell - District 12 Mark Fox - District 13 Cindi Fowler - District 14 Kevin Triplett - District 15 Scott Reed - District 16 Markus Winkler - District 17 Marilyn Parker - District 18

Anthony Piagentini - District 19 Stuart Benson - District 20 Nicole George - District 21 Robin Engel - District 22 James Peden - District 23 Madonna Flood - District 24 David Yates - District 25 Brent Ackerson - District 26

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Improving Louisville’s Tree Canopy

By Annie Dutton, BIA Vice President of Government Affairs Concerned with the loss of trees in Jefferson County, government officials and community advocates have taken action over the past few years to raise awareness and improve Louisville’s tree canopy.

Several years ago, Louisville Metro Government and Metro Council, along with other stakeholders, provided funds for an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment (UTCA) to be completed for Jefferson County. The goal of this Assessment was to provide a comprehensive look at Louisville’s tree canopy coverage and make recommendations for ways to improve the city’s tree canopy.

Completed in 2015, the UTCA showed a considerable reduction in Louisville’s tree canopy from 2004 – 2012 from 40% in 2004 to 37% in 2012. Given the historic trend of tree loss, the UTCA determined that Louisville’s tree canopy will drop to 31% by 2022 and potentially to 21% by 2052 if no steps are taken to address canopy levels.

As a result of these findings, Louisville’s Metro Council has passed two ordinances in the past two years aimed at improving Jefferson County’s tree canopy.

In 2017, Metro Council enacted a new public tree ordinance aimed at preserving and increasing the tree canopy on public property, such as open spaces, rights-of-way and easements.

One of the major findings in the UTCA was that rights-of-way experienced the most significant tree canopy loss from 2004 – 2012, with a drop of 15% over time, equaling a loss of 896 acres of canopy. The public tree ordinance was passed to try to mitigate these losses.

This public tree ordinance did not deal with trees in a development context as changes to the Land Development Code must be initiated through the Planning Commission pursuant to Kentucky statute.

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ordinance asking the Planning Commission to review the tree preservation and planting requirements in Chapter 10 of the Land Development Code to make recommendations on preserving and increasing Louisville’s tree canopy. The ordinance states that any proposed changes to Chapter 10 are due to Metro Council by March 1, 2019.

In response to the passage of this legislation, Louisville Metro has been coordinating a series of meetings with key stakeholders, including the BIA and our members, to discuss possible changes to the Land Development Code with the goal of reducing tree canopy loss and increasing our canopy. The group’s intention is to send a recommended proposal to Metro Council by early 2019, running parallel with the expected completion of the South Floyds Fork Area Plan.

To date, the stakeholder group has been reviewing the current tree canopy regulations to determine possible increases in the tree canopy planting requirements. The group has also been undertaking case study exercises and looking at existing landscape plans to see what possibilities exist to increase tree canopy.

Our members have been actively engaged in these stakeholder meetings, ensuring that the building industry’s voice is heard. The BIA will continue to advocate for balancing tree preservation goals with continued growth and development in Louisville.

Our industry recognizes the importance of tree canopy and believes Metro should also be pursuing public-private partnerships and incentive-based approaches to tree planting and protection. Additionally, ongoing education and outreach efforts to our community about the positive benefits of a robust tree canopy should be prioritized.

Thank you to all of our members who have been engaged in this process to improve Louisville’s tree canopy!

YouthBuild Mentoring Kicks Off at the BIA

By Alex Martindale, BIA Director of Workforce Development

The first graduating class with Judge Webb, Forest Aalderink, Teresa Morgan, Michelle Krebs and Alex Martindale.

The work of the BIA’s Workforce Development Committee goes far beyond building industry career exploration and hiring.

The committee likes to focus on the word, “development.”

Developing the hearts and minds for job and life skills in order to be happy, healthy, contributing members of society.

This past fall, Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors, put together a group of members including Mark Simpson, John Miranda and Rob Eberenz to model a mentoring program after the book, “The Strangest Secret”, by Earl Nightingale, for the students of YouthBuild Louisville.

YouthBuild Louisville is an education, job training, and leadership program that provides low-income young adults ages, 18-24, opportunities to realize their potential as active community leaders and an educated workforce for Louisville.

The theme of Nightingale’s book is: We become what we think about. A person who is thinking about a concrete and worthwhile goal is going to reach it because it’s what he is thinking about and we become what we think about. On the other hand, a man who doesn’t have a goal, who doesn’t know where he is going and whose thoughts are thoughts of confusion, anxiety, fear, and worry becomes what he thinks about.

Nine students from YouthBuild met with a different BIA member each Friday for two hours to focus on a chapter

and theme of this book. Rob Eberenz’ topic was “Delayed Gratification.” Eberenz spoke about his own experience in letting go of what he wanted in the moment to accomplish what he wanted to achieve in the future. Each YouthBuild student then spoke about how they have applied that same philosophy to their life and how they could continue to do so in the future.

YouthBuild's Forest Aalderink added, "The BIA mentoring sessions have been a great experience for the students of YouthBuild Louisville! They have been inspired by amazing leaders and entrepreneurs that have challenged our students to set their goals high and pursue career dreams that many of them didn't think were possible."

After the six weeks, Morgan arranged a graduation ceremony with Judge Derwin Webb in his court room. He spoke to the students about all the times he “failed” but never stopped trying.

Each student received a framed certificate for completing the program and got their picture taken with Judge Webb.

Thank you to Teresa, Mark, John, Rob, Michelle, and Ames for making this happen. Our workforce development efforts would not be where that are today without you all.

“It has been wonderful to see these students’ faces every Friday and how they are choosing to change each day to better their lives and the lives of their families,” said Morgan.

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WOMEN

Louisville Builder continues our series featuring influential women in our industry.

of the Building Industry

Leslie Getz’s Advice to Women: Don’t Give Up. Be Proud of Yourself. Stand Your Ground.

By Nancy Miller As Leslie Getz looks back over more than a decade in the construction business, she sees the formerly male-dominated industry becoming much more inclusive to women and sees women taking on increasingly prominent roles. “I’m so glad to be part of that. I also think it’s a big responsibility for us as women to make sure we do a good job and keep it going for the next generation and the next generation after that,” she says.

Now the controller for Miranda Construction, she specializes in establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.

Her degree is in finance, not accounting, so her role presents challenges that she eagerly accepts. “I started out on the construction side of the industry so I’m having to test my memory bank a lot and I get quite a bit of help from the CPA understanding the workings of financials, income statements, balance sheets, all of that. It’s a good thing for me because I realize we aren’t all perfect and need a little help. That keeps me grounded,” she adds.

What advice do you have for other women who might want to be involved in some aspect of the construction industry?

Don’t give up. Be proud of yourself and stand your ground. I wouldn’t say I have had to be intimidating but I have had to put my foot down. It’s a big thing to prove to yourself and your coworkers that you can do the job.

To what do you contribute your professional success?

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A teacher. But I have always been pretty decent with numbers. And I wanted to be the one who had the answers. What I’m doing now, people come to me for the answers and ask, “How’s the job going?

How are we doing this month?” I like being able to answer them.

My children. And I’m proud that they’re proud of me. I’m also proud of where I am now in my career and that people want to listen to me for my ideas and my solutions to problems.

Surely there are times you’re under a lot of stress. How do you handle that at work and once you’re able to get away from work?

Organization at work is a good stress reliever. I’m a neat and tidy person and like everything set up. If I can have that, life is good for me at work. When I pull into the driveway at home, I rub my hands together, like wiping off the day’s wear. It helps me relieve some of the day’s stress. Also, my husband and I have a lake house, my happy place in the summer.

When you think about the years you were starting out, is there anything in particular that makes you say, “Gosh, I’m so glad I did that”?

Most of my friends went into the workforce after high school. But I went to college because I needed to prove that I could do it. I was probably one of the first in my immediate family to get a college degree. I guess I could have done what my friends were doing and followed the status quo, but I’m happy that’s not what I did.

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The people surrounding me. For people to believe in me enough that I could transfer from the construction side to the accounting side means a lot to me.

Of what in your life are you most proud?

If you could click your heels and suddenly be anywhere in the world, where would you find yourself?

Traveling somewhere such as Europe. Or out west in the United States. And I’d like to be able to visit all the states.

If you could meet any famous person in the world, who would you like to meet?

The first who pops into my mind is Jennifer Lawrence because she’s a Louisvillian and she’s a success. I’d like to bend her ear and find out how she got through the red tape and the riff raff to get to where she is now.

It’s the beginning of a New Year. Is it going to be a good one?

I’m always hopeful. I definitely think it will be a good year for our business. We have a lot of great people here at Miranda Construction. There are good things on the horizon. And, I think it it’s going to be a good year for me, personally.

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2018 BIA Award Winners

Jeremy Esposito 2018 General Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year Award

General Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year Award, which is the oldest award given out within the Association, and is voted on solely by past recipients, is one of the greatest honors a builder can achieve. This award is given to a builder of integrity, one who gives of himself to both the BIA and the community within which he lives and works, and one who demonstrates loyalty, dedication and a strong ethical foundation. Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction, has been a Registered Builder Member since 2007, and he received the Howard C. Reeves Memorial Award for Excellence in Membership Development in 2011. Beyond that, he is a Past President (2017), past Chairman of the Membership Committee (2013 – 2016), past Chairman of the Oldham County Council (2009 – 2014), current Chairman of the Workforce Development Committee, and is currently serving on the Building Industry Charitable Foundation, BIPAC and the Codes Committee. He is a past builder of the BICF/Kosair Charities dream playhouse project, a founder of the BIA and HBAK’s Emerging Professionals groups, and a founder of the NAHB’s Young Professionals Committee. He is also a father of three, active in his church and sits on numerous boards and committees in Oldham County.

Jeremy’s dedication to our Association is unparalleled, and we are grateful to have him! Thank you, Jeremy, and congratulations on this remarkable achievement!

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2018 BIA Award Winners

Kevin Passanisi 2018 Charles J. Kavanaugh Associate of the Year Award

The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville’s highest honor for Associate Members is the Charles J. Kavanaugh

Associate of the Year Award. This award is bestowed upon the Associate Member who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to, and passion for, the Association and the building industry as a whole. Kevin Passanisi of PC Home Stores chaired the Retention Committee for several years, and during his tenure brought about many changes to the member renewal process.

In 2015, Kevin was awarded the Howard C. Reeves Memorial Award for Excellence in Membership Development, and he served as Associate’s Committee Chair on the 2017 Executive Committee and Associate Vice President on the 2018 Executive Committee.

Congratulations, Kevin, and thank you for your unwavering dedication to the BIA and the building industry!

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2018 BIA Award Winners

Rocky Pusateri 2018 John W. Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

The John W. Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award was created 20 years ago for a member who has contributed years of dedicated service to the Building Industry Association and the housing industry. In particular, this award is given to a member who honors the true meaning of the BIA in the community, and who selflessly gives of his/her time to further the interests of the building industry. Rocky Pusateri, Elite Homes, joined the Association in 2002 as a Registered Builder and became President by 2008. He chaired the Land Development Committee for many years and has been active on nearly every committee within the BIA. He currently serves on the Building Industry Charitable Foundation Executive Committee, as a Life National Director for the NAHB and as an Alternate State Director for the HBAK. He is a commanding presence representing the BIA and our advocacy efforts in Louisville, Frankfort and Washington, D.C. and there is no one more knowledgeable of the issues facing our industry than Rocky.

He received the coveted Builder of the Year Award in 2007 and is a graduate of both Focus Louisville and Leadership Louisville. His company, Elite Homes, has also participated multiple times in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Thank you, Rocky, for your years of service bettering our Association and the building industry!

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2018 BIA Award Winners

Joe Simms 2018 John J. Miranda Award for Excellence in Membership Development

Membership is the lifeblood of our Association, and as such, recruiting new members, retaining existing members and getting

people involved in the BIA is our strength. The John J. Miranda Award for Excellence in Membership Development was created to honor an individual who has demonstrated remarkable dedication to growing the BIA through active recruitment of new members. Joe Simms is the owner of RE/MAX Associates – Joe Simms Group and has been a member since 2007. Joe served on the Executive Committee in 2018 as the Associate’s Committee Chair and will serve as Associate Vice President in 2019. He participated in both membership drives last year, bringing in a total of nine new members. He was awarded the Sales and Marketing Council Member of the Year award in 2012 and has been a team captain for the Building Industry Political Action Committee for several years. Congratulations, Joe, and thank you for strengthening our Association through membership recruitment!

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2018 BIA Award Winners

Joe French 2018 Remodeler of the Year

The Remodeler of the Year Award is the highest honor our Remodelers Council can bestow upon a remodeler member. The 2018 recipient of this award made major contributions to our industry, our community, and even closer to home, within the four walls of the BIA building. Joe French, Louisville Handyman & Remodeling, has been a member of the Association since 2002. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and the Workforce Development Committee, is Chairman of our House Committee, and is an active mentor for young people entering the trades. He received his master’s degree from Bellarmine University and founded Louisville Handyman & Remodeling in 2002. He is one of the top ten remodelers in the city of Louisville. Congratulations, Joe!

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72nd Annual BIA Holiday Party December 7, 2018 • Louisville Marriott East

The 2019 Board of Directors.

2019 President, Scott Welch of Welch Builders, Inc., alongside his family— Brandon, Jill, Carol and Kristen—enjoyed the induction of our 2019 Board of Directors as well as the evening’s festivities.

Justin McElfish (Castlerock Construction, Inc.), and his wife, Wendy, pose in front of the Christmas tree while enjoying the first-annual silent auction.

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72nd Annual BIA Holiday Party December 7, 2018 • Louisville Marriott East

Mark and Donna Church (WinMark Homes) enjoyed dancing to some of their favorite tunes after the ceremony and awards presentation.

Adam Gallagher, Perry Lyons and Paola Gallagher (P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders) are all smiles as they networked, bid on items for the silent auction and enjoyed the camaraderie of the evening.

Tom Raver (Fireplace Distributors), John Sizemore (2-10 Home Buyers Warranty), Jeremy Esposito (Esposito Construction), Morgan John (Pulte Group) and Billy Doelker (Key Homes) posed for the camera between the shortened program and dancing.

Bob and Bonnie Duggins (Smyrna Ready Mix) enjoyed the heavy hors ‘d oeuvres and beverages served throughout the evening.

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72nd Annual BIA Holiday Party December 7, 2018 • Louisville Marriott East

Paul and Sue Miele (K-I Lumber) are decked out in their finest for one of many beautiful pictures taken throughout the evening!

George and Teresa Morgan (Semonin Realtors) and Jennifer and Brad Morgan (Morgan Homes) pose for a picture and also celebrate Teresa and Brad serving on the Board of Directors together!

Scott Welch speaks to the several hundred BIA members in attendance on December 7.

J.P. DeLaney (Logan Lavelle Hunt), Beth DeLaney (MPC Promotions), Don Wirtzberger (Sierra Design & Construction), Kathy Wirtzberger, Pam McAndrew and Aaron McAndrew (Logan Lavelle Hunt) are all smiles for their annual family picture at the BIA holiday party.

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72nd Annual BIA Holiday Party December 7, 2018 • Louisville Marriott East

Tom Waller (Signature Crafted Homes) and Ben Monsma (Louisville Spray Foam Insulation) looked sharp in their black tie “duds”!

John and Theresa Thomas (K-I West Roofing and Siding Division) enjoyed seeing BIA members and longtime friends throughout one of our most popular annual events.

Dana and Sid Anderson, Juva Barber and Bob Marrett celebrated a great evening that brings together so many BIA members to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments.

Penny Love (Design-Build-Renovate) and her husband, Steve Canfield, danced the night away on the dance floor.

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Membership Updates

Welcome New Members Associate Builder/Remodelers Approved – November 2018 Stacy Conley Thieneman Conley Construction LLC Sponsors: Pat Seitz & Bob Thieneman, Jr. Stephon Horton Paramount Quality Custome Homes LLC Sponsors: Dan Smith & John Miranda

Associate Approved – November 2018 Beverly D. Baker Architect PLLC Beverly Baker Type of Business: Architect Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito Derby’s Pet Fence Stephen Baralt Type of Business: Pet Fencing Sponsor: JP DeLaney ECC General Services, Inc. Jason Clifton Type of Business: General Contracting Sponsor: Bob Thieneman Jr. Falls City Property Maintenance Willow Rouben Type of Business: Landscaping Sponsor: Aaron McAndrew Firm Foundation Drafting & Design, LLC Matt Dowell Type of Business: Draftsman, Architectural Design/Drafting Sponsor: George Skeeter Green River Waste, Inc. Dave Jolley Type of Business: Roll off Dumpsters/ Trash/Demo Sponsor: Ryan Miranda Highland Home Improvement Perry Doyle Type of Business: Home Improvement, Siding, Windows Sponsor: Greg Allaben 28 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com

Holli Pauly, LLC Holli Pauly Type of Business: Interior Design and Home Staging Sponsor: Christopher Eldridge Kentuckiana Countertops Inc/Lay Custom Stone Tracy Lay Type of Business: Countertops and Kitchen Countertops Sponsor: Dale Hellmann Lithko Contracting, LLC Charles McFarland Type of Business: Commercial Concrete Construction Sponsor: JP DeLaney My Sisters Place Lauren Young Type of Business: Catering Sponsor: John Thomas Tele – Pro Co. Inc. dba Safe & Sound AVS Brent Phillips Type of Business: Audio, Video and Security Sponsor: Chris Carey The Nick Peskoe Real Estate Group, LLC Nicholas Peskoe Type of Business: Real Estate Sales Sponsor: Jimmy Welch Waste Management Molly Morrissey Type of Business: Environmental Services Sponsor: John Thomas Windows Plus LLC Todd Ovington Type of Business: Replacement Windows, Doors, Sliding, Gutters and Trim Work Sponsor: Perry Lyons

SMC/Affiliates to be Approved – November 2018 Ethan Adams RE/Max Associates – John Milliner Group Sponsor: John Milliner

Ryan Band Unbridled Homes, LLC Sponsor: Jack Band Amanda Frederick Hogan Real Estate Sponsor: Mike Leonard Stephen Goodwin MCM CPAS & Advisors Sponsor: Stephen Lukinovich Michelle Heareth Elite Homes Sponsor: Joe Pusateri Thomas “Wes” Johnson Wescott Construction Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito Lauren Keith Elite Homes Sponsor: Joe Pusateri Charles McFarland Lithko Contracting, LLC Sponsor: JP DeLaney Michael O’ Connell NorthCoast Roofing Systems Sponsor: Will Boland Karyn Pfeiffer Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring Sponsor: Donna Mudd Nathan Shanks Logan Lavelle Hunt Sponsor: JP DeLaney Mina Schelling Kelley Construction Sponsor: Steve McCarty John P. Waller J.P Waller Design Group Sponsor: Tom Waller Rebecca Wittmer Logan Lavelle Hunt Sponsor: JP DeLaney

Membership Spotlight

15 new members of the BIA gathered together on December 4th to learn more about our Association. Veteran members, Tom Raver (Fireplace Distributors) and Jeremy Esposito (Esposito Construction), provided insight as to how this Association has helped grow their business through involvement and networking, as well as the BIA’s advocacy efforts in Louisville, Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Please welcome the following new members who attended this meeting: Phil Cianciola (CC Builders & Remodelers); Mike O’Connell (Northcoast Roofing); Matt Dowell (Firm Foundation Drafting); Rebecca Wittmer (Logan Lavelle Hunt); James Thurman (Thurman Real Estate & Development); Brent Jordan (Evergreen Construction); Nathan Shanks (Logan Lavelle Hunt); Bill Shumann (Local Choice Insurance); Dan Brewer (Local Choice Insurance); Stacy Conley (Thieneman Conley Construction); Mike Matthews (DalTile); Holli Pauly (Holli Pauly LLC); Ethan Adams (Re/Max Associates); Shautana Graves (Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring); and Stephon Horton (Paramount Quality Custome Homes).

With the New Year already underway, our membership Co-Chairmen shared some their thoughts on the benefit of membership in the BIA…whether a potential, new or veteran member! Thank you, J.P. DeLaney and Aaron McAndrew (Logan Lavelle Hunt)!

What about your BIA Membership is most valuable to you?

Aaron: The people involved in the association and our membership. The networking opportunities, friendships, and business relationships that have come from membership in the BIA are what are most valuable to me.

What motivated you to accept the position of Membership Chair?

J.P.: I have been on the Membership Committee for a few years now and I believe it’s the most important committee we have. If we don’t retain members or grow with new ones we won’t have an Association, so being asked to Chair such an important committee is an honor.

How could I turn down a key role in an Association I’m so passionate about?

What would you say to a prospective member regarding our Association?

Aaron: The BIA is the second largest association of its kind in the country. The networking opportunities are endless, the friendships and relationships that are built here are long lasting. There are also a lot of monetary benefits of becoming a member of the association from both a business standpoint and as an individual.

What are your goals for 2019 as Membership Chair?

J.P.: To help increase the overall general membership and encourage people to become involved in something within the association that they feel benefits them or their business.

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ..................... 3161

John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc................................ 156 Sherrie Kruse, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company................. 153

Grand Spike 1000d Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder LLC........... 1465 Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc............................... 1320 Stanley G. Logan Jr., Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................. 1280 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company .............................. 1097 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc.................................................. 1056

Red Spike - 100d Leo Thieneman Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC......................... 144 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co............................................... 141 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................................ 141 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 130 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory.................................................... 127 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc........................... 113 John Rueff, Brecher's Lighting .................................................. 112 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric............................................. 105 Joe Dumstorf, Dumstorf Investments........................................ 102 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates ................................ 102 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. - Honorary........... 100

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc............................................. 905 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder....................................... 860 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary............. 838 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................................. 828 Robert A. Peterson Jr., Robert A. Peterson, JR., Co. Inc............... 820 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air............................... 793 Michael L. Montgomery, MONTCO Builders, Inc. - Honorary...... 769 Bill Reisert Sr., Reisert Insurance Agency .................................. 725 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc............................... 601 A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ..................... 529 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction..................................... 510 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.............................................. 503 Bob Thieneman Jr., RJ Thieneman ............................................ 501 400d Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc............................. 482 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction.......................... 463 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc.............................. 451 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder - Honorary.............. 446 Richard Miles, Fischer Homes Louisville LTD.............................. 440 Super Spike 250d Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .................................... 376 Richard Bean, B B & T, Retired................................................... 367 Billy Doelker, Key Homes LLC..................................................... 351 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes....................................... 348 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc....................... 338 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.............................................. 310 Don Petty, Petty Company Inc. - Honorary................................ 303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ....................... 297 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division...................... 297 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center............................................... 286 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ....................... 282 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors............................................. 276 Leo Thieneman Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC......................... 264 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr., Inc............................................ 258 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............................. 256 J. Robert Westerman, J. Robert Westerman Builder - Honorary.... 253 Trent Hunt, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 252 Trophy - 200d Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes......................................................... 241 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc..................................... 236 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ................................... 227 Roger Bright, ADC - Honorary ................................................... 221 David Lurding, Lurding Homes.................................................. 220 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating............................ 204 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Co., LLC...................................... 203 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ................................................ 200 Royal Spike - 150d Steve Deneen, Steve Deneen Builder ........................................ 197 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.......................................... 180 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc.............................................. 174 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ..................................................... 166 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. - Honorary....... 164 Robert L. Eberenz Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. - Honorary........... 162 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ..................................... 157 30 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com

75d Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling................... 96 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC............................... 93 Michael O’Dea, Michael O'Dea Builder........................................ 92 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC..................................... 89 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ...................................................... 87 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc............................. 87 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc......................................... 87 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.................................................... 78 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes........................................................... 77 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ................. 76 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate.................................. 75 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes........................................................ 75 Green Spike - 50d Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance............................................ 70 David Ernst, Prestige Builders...................................................... 64 Chris Palmer, Envoy Mortgage .................................................... 63 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LLC........................................ 62 Corey Hughes, Hughes Development, LLC................................... 59 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc............................................ 59 James Pope, Nicklies Development............................................. 59 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder..................................... 59 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction................................................... 56 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ................ 56 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ................. 55 Chris Osborne, Deville Homes...................................................... 55 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC............. 54 Deepa Kamat, Granite America................................................... 54 Phil Fackler, Fackler Homes......................................................... 53 Life Spike - 25d P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes.......................................... 49 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials............................... 48 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ..................................................... 47 Matthew Toole, Infinity Homes & Development.......................... 46 Scott Welch, Welch Builders, Inc.................................................. 46 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .................................... 45 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes......................................... 44 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty.......................................... 44 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction............................................ 43 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ................................................... 43 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc......................................... 43 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders, Inc.................................... 43 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ............................... 43 David Stemler, PC Home Stores................................................... 42 Ryan Miranda, Miranda Construction.......................................... 41 PJ Moore, L & N Federal Credit Union........................................... 41 Clifford (Pete) Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC............... 40 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................................ 39 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV....................................... 37 David Bright, Bright Built Homes................................................ 35

Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction............................................. 34 Jack Marsh, Jack Marsh Builder Inc.............................................. 34 Lisa Lynn-Knight, Lisa Lynn Designs............................................ 33 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management, Inc......... 33 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services................................................ 33 James French, J & L Construction, Inc.......................................... 32 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction...................... 32 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...................................... 31 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................................. 29 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder..................... 29 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes, Inc................................................. 28 Terry Hagerman, Terry R. Hagerman Builder, Inc......................... 28 Delbert Mulhall, Mulhall & Sons Aluminum & Remodeling Co.... 28 James Lindsey Raidt, Chenoweth Construction Co., Inc. .............. 28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction Co., Inc........................................ 27 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company....................... 26 Sharon Kilpatrick, RE/MAX Associates......................................... 26 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes................................... 26 Spike - 6d Dave Parks Jr., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors................................................. 24 Andrew Holden, Park National Bank........................................... 21 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc............................................ 21 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction................................................ 20 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder........................................................... 20 Amy Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors................................................. 19 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC........... 16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes................................................. 16 John Blackburn, K-I Lumber & Building Materials....................... 15 Bob Duggins, Smyrna Ready Mix................................................. 15 Donna Mudd, Sam Kinnaird's Flooring Outlet, Inc....................... 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air......................................... 15 Chad K. Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC..................................... 14 David Tomes, Traditional Town, LLC............................................. 13 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.................. 12 Aaron McAndrew, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance......................... 12 Scott Roitblat, North Central Insulation & Fireplaces .................. 12 Adam Gallagher, Architectural Builders....................................... 11 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving & Construction Company........... 11 Becky Hughes, Deming, Malone, Liesay and Ostriff, PSC............. 11 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios................................................... 11 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder............................... 11 Stephen Strong, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................... 11 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.................................. 10 Chad Turner, Carpet Specialists, Inc............................................. 10 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach Oakley, LLC..................................... 9 James A. Ward, Coronado Stone.................................................... 9 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC................................. 8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc............... 8 David Bunch, Cimarron Construction Co., Inc................................. 7 Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage................................ 7 Ashley Haury, US Bank Home Mortgage ....................................... 7 Stephanie Horne, Horne Title & Escrow Services, LLC..................... 7 Tarrah Lutz, Closets by Design....................................................... 7 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc...................................................... 7 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc. ............................... 7 Todd Stengel, Todd Stengel Construction ...................................... 7 David Weis, Meridian Construction LLC.......................................... 7 Mike Benson, A1 Porta Potty......................................................... 6 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations......................................... 6 James Gregg, Gregg Custom Building & Dev Corp. ........................ 6 David Mindel, Mindel Scott & Associates Inc. ................................ 6 Brad Morgan, Morgan Homes, LLC ............................................... 6 Dennis Pollard, Pollard Builders, LLC ............................................. 6 John Waller, J.P. Waller Design Group............................................ 6 James Walser, John A. Walser, Inc. ................................................ 6

What is a SPIKE? A SPIKE is a Recruiter of New Members.

What are the benefits of becoming a Spike?

The real benefits are intangible: You are recognized for your contributions to the association and regarded as an accomplished and connected member. Additionally, Spikes receive: • A coveted invitation to the biggest party of the year, the Spike Party at the International Builders’ Show® • Increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events • Unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achievement • Additional VIP treatment throughout the year

How do I become a Spike?

How do I earn Spike credits?

Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate.

That means you have earned between one and five and a half credits. Once you earn your sixth credit, you become an official NAHB Spike! Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and BIA members. In order to become a Life Spike, you must have earned a minimum of 25 Spike credits.

Spikes earn one credit for each new Builder or Associate member they sponsor. When that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically gets one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a 1/2 renewal credit.

Spikes receive a 1/2 credit for recruitment and a 1/2 credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.

Spike Levels

For more information, visit http://www.nahb.org/SpikeClub

Spike Candidate: 1-5 Credits

Spike: 6 Credits

Life Spike: 25 Credits

Green Spike: 50 Credits

Red Spike: 100 Credits

Royal Spike: 150 Credits

Super Spike: 250 Credits

Statesman Spike: 500 Credits

Grand Spike: 1,000 Credits

All-Time Big Spike: 1,500 Credits

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Milestone Members These members have reached a milestone mark in their Membership with their renewal in January.

30 Years As A Member David Tomes - Registered Builder

25 Years As A Member Kentuckiana Re-bath/Duke Enterprises - David Duke Kerry's Plumbing - Philip Thompson Norman Mellick DBA Normans Service - Norman Mellick S & K Trim, Inc. - Mike Krebs T. D. Trucking & Excavating Corp - Timothy Distler

20 Years As A Member AHI Remodeling, Inc. - Rick Ahmay James Gregg - Registered Builder Terry Moore - Registered Builder James Lindsey Raidt - Registered Builder RHI Aluminum - Randy Hurst

Home Energy and Comfort Solutions Inc. - Randy Stromquist Kevin L Thompson, LLC - Kevin Thompson Mass Marketing, Inc. - Greg Murrison R & K Contracting, LLC - Keith Page Weber & Rose, P.S.C. - James T. Lobb

5 Years As A Member ABC Supply Co., Inc. - Shawn Bridges Cardinal Coatings, Inc. - Karl Grosskopf Matly Digital Solutions, LLC - Steven Matly Signature Countertops, Inc. - Stephanie Kersey Bonnie Talbott - Associate Builder/Remodeler The Trane Company - Jeff Harper W D Framing, LLC - Dan Perkins

1 Years As A Member

15 Years As A Member Builders First Source - Warren Whaley Michael Judah - Registered Builder Lentini's Home Improvement, LLC - Michael Lentini Richard Marrs - Associate Builder/Remodeler

10 Years As A Member Commercial Kentucky - Phil Scherer Crown Stair - John Spirek Grayhawk Cable Construction, Inc. - Carol Adkins

American Bath Group - Matt Lawrence Clark Hightower & Yager DBA Cabinets By Amish - Travis Hightower International Builders - Lorenzo Tosado Kevin Grimes Appraisal - Kevin Grimes L&W Supply - Insulation Division - Todd Brow MPC Promotions LLC - Beth Delaney Mr. Electric of Louisville - Chris Swisher Petroski Woodworks, LLC - Scott Petroski Roger Thompson Painting & Restoration - Roger Thompson Southern Indiana Roofing & Remodeling - Mac McIntosh Steven Howell

Advertising & Event Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available If you are interested, contact Carrie Lyons or Lindsey Marquardt at 502-429-6000 or via email at carrie@bialouisville.com or lindsey@bialouisville.com for more information.

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HONOR ROLL As of January 1, 2019

Builders: Blacketer Company Clifford Theineman Co., LLC

P.L Lyons Architectural Builders Robert L. Eberenz

Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A-1 Interior Trim Architectural Windows and Doors Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott and Roberts Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg, Realtors Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Builders FirstSource Century Mortgage Complete Transfer Corrigan Electric Co.

Cunningham Door & Windows Derby City Concrete Door Store and Windows Fireplace Distributors Graber Insealators of Louisville Joe Hayden Realtors K-I Lumber & Building Materials L&N Federal Credit Union L.E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc Logan Lavelle Hunt North Central Insulation and Fireplace PC Home Center

PPG Paints Quality One Steel Designs Quarry Bluff Estates River City Bank River City Foundations, LLC Sam Kinnaird's Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members!

For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call Carrie Lyons or Lindsey Marquardt at (502) 429-6000.

Corporate Sponsors Special thanks to these 2019 BIA corporate sponsors:

a Shepherd partner

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Calendar of Events For the most up-to-date information and to R.S.V.P. for meetings or events, go to Members.BIALouisville.com/Events.

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February 2019

Membership Committee – 9:00 a.m., BIA Retention Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA Shelby County Council, 11:30 a.m., Shelby County Public Library HBAK Winter Board Meeting – Bowling Green Economic Outlook Conference – 7:30 a.m., Kentucky Derby Museum BICF/YouthBuild/Kosair Playhouse Halfway Reveal, 4:30 p.m., YouthBuild Louisville Workforce Development Committee, 2:00-3:30 p.m., BIA Executive Committee Meeting – 11:30 a.m., BIA SMC Awards Ceremony – 11:30 a.m., Big Spring Country Club

5

New Member Orientation – 9:00 a.m., BIA Membership Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA Retention Committee – 10:30 a.m., BIA

6

Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA

7

Commercial Council – 9:00 a.m., TBD Emerging Professionals Lunch, 11:30 a.m., TBD

13

Bowl-A-Thon – 1:00-4:00 p.m., King Pin Lanes Registered Builder Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA

14

Codes & Standards Committee – 11:00 a.m., BIA

19-21

International Builders Show, Las Vegas, NV

27

Executive Committee Meeting – 1:00 p.m., BIA Board of Directors Meeting – 3:00 p.m., BIA

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17

L&N Federal Credit Union

11

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4

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17

Corrigan Electric

OBC

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27

Eclipse Bank

4

River City Bank

IFC

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