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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDSTURY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE

Association news 10 A Look Back at the 2016 Tour of Remodeled Homes 12 Playhouse Project Offers a Solid Foundation for Confidence-Building 16 Fall Membership Drive Can Put Members into the Running for Caribbean Cruise 20 50 Year Honorees departments Perspectives........................................5 Members Meetings..........................25

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BIA Advocacy in Action and at Work for You!

One of the most important roles the association serves is that of an advocate for the local and regional building industry. Dedicated members and staff work together to address not only the issues that make headlines, but also ones that are under the radar of the general public.

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Spike List.........................................26 New Members..................................28 Milestone Members.........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Members Pending............................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30 50 Year Honorees | Fall MeMbersHip Drive Can put MeMbers into tHe running For Caribbean Cruise

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The 2016 BIA Annual Golf Scramble was held on September 12 page 14

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Building Connections page 22

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1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 FAX (502) 429-6036 Email: newhomes@bialouisville.com Web Site: www.bialouisville.com 2016 OFFICERS Don Karem President Jeremy Esposito Vice President Mark Simpson Treasurer Scott Welch Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Pat Durham Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Palmer Cole David Elder, Jr. Brad Hicks Mike Isaac Michael Judah Stacye Love David Lutes George Miller Michael O’Dea Jason Orthober Daniel Smith Donald Wirtzberger ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Matt Drexler Bob Duggins Brian Gohmann Kevin Gray Stan Logan, Jr. Teresa Morgan Peter Nesmith David Parks Kevin Passanisi Joe Simms John Talbott John Thomas Chad Turner HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR

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HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Pat Durham EDITORS Vickie Miller Jason Walton Advertising Kimberly Greenwell Carrie Lyons 502.429.6000 GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon Writers Stacy Smith Rogers Nancy Miller BIA Staff PRINTING Clark and Riggs

As we wrap up the 2016 Membership Drive, we wanted you to hear from some of our leadership about why recruitment was important to them. If you have someone you’d like to recommend for membership or you would like to get involved in either the Membership or Member Retention Committees, please contact Amy Elliott at 502-429-6000 or by email at Amy@bialouisville.com.

Membership is the life-blood of an organization. As we focus on the end of the year BIA membership drive, we cannot emphasize enough how important membership is to us. It enables us to have such a strong voice when we meet with elected officials on a national, state and local basis. It is so powerful when we can say, with pride, that we are the second largest Association in the country. Some people look at us like we are crazy when we can state that little old Louisville, Ky. is the second largest association in the nation, but when they realize it is true, they react in such a positive way. They become truly impressed. And we get the attention we deserve as the voice of the building industry for our area.

The other thing a large membership base enables to do is host so many fine events and provide such outstanding service to our member companies. As I travel the state and country, other Associations are blown away by the many things we do and initiatives we become involved in. We cannot continue to provide these types of events and services without a strong membership base to support our efforts and to participate in events that make our entire industry strong. New membership and member retention allows us to grow and prosper, and almost offers a self-perpetuating ability to continue doing what we do in a bigger and better way.

Pat Durham – Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville Executive Vice-President, BIA Past President 2015, BIA member 1988-2016 I remain passionate about BIA membership because I see first-hand how it helped my business and I know it can do the same for others in our industry. As a result of the relationships I developed by being an active BIA member, I not only have some great friends, I have also been able to build our business at Pinnacle Properties as a result. The one thing that is important to realize is 1. It is a long term commitment (these relationships do not develop overnight), and, as the old saying states, “You get out of the BIA what you invest into it”.

John Miranda – Pinnacle Properties of Louisville, LLC. BIA Past President 2007, All-Time Big Spike with 2866 points, BIA Member since 1988, BIA Executive Vice-President Membership is the basic premise that gives any association its credibility, and that’s not just the case for the BIA. The fact that more people support a cause (or causes) in unison gives strength to the mission and its purpose. It can be very easy as a member of an organization to assume that it will always be strong and influential, and many assume that the burden of responsibility falls upon the staff to keep membership at a high level. However, while staff can help cater to the members and excel through different means at retention, it is the members’ duty to bring in new associates, contemporaries, and peers. The members truly understand the issues for those people, and the members are the ones who ultimately have to invest in their own membership. By recruiting, we are making sure the BIA stays a strong and effective organization with advocacy, education, and a large networking pool. And if each member just recruited 1 person without thinking “well, someone else will do it”, we could become even more powerful than we thought!

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“On any given day, we’re balancing 20 or so advocacy issues, working on behalf of our members behind the scenes, meeting with legislators and staying engaged and informed about local, state and national policy issues and potential regulations that affect our industry.”

– Annie Fultz Dutton

BIA Members attended a Plumbing Code Committee hearing on the PVC issue on August 2, 2016 in Frankfort

Governor Matt Bevin speaking at the Home Builders Association of Kentucky meeting

BIA Advocacy in Action and at Work for You!

By Stacy Smith Rogers

One of the most important roles the association serves is that of an advocate for the local and regional building industry. Dedicated staff and members work together to address not only the issues that make headlines, but also ones that are under the radar of the general public. Countless hours are spent staying connected and engaged with local, regional and national politicians and proposed legislation to ensure that key issues affecting the building industry are monitored and addressed.

“On any given day, we’re balancing 20 or so advocacy issues, working on behalf of our members behind the scenes, meeting with legislators and staying engaged and informed about local, state and national policy issues and potential regulations that affect our industry,” BIA Director of Public Affairs and Public Policy Annie Fultz Dutton explained. She referenced the association as a “one-stop shop” for advocacy on regulatory and legislative issues related to the building industry.

Recent Issues Demonstrate the Importance of BIA’s ‘Watch Dog’ Role BIA Executive Vice President Pat Durham cited recent examples of BIA’s advocacy arm maintaining a strong hold on what’s 6 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

going on in the state’s capitol and emphasized the daily efforts it requires to stay on top of local issues. “Every day we’re addressing some type of issue, whether that’s a phone call from a member informing us of something that’s specific to their area of expertise on the local level or working with HBAK on important issues that affect everyone in the state,” he said.

Durham explained that there were three big accomplishments on the state level so far this year that he credits members and staff for coming together and working on. “The PVC pipe issue is huge, and we’ve been fighting this for a long time. Every time we spoke to Governor Bevin, we brought up the subject.

Our state has been losing business because of this issue – where projects over 45 feet tall were required to use cast iron pipes for waste and venting. Commercial builders who were considering renovating or building in our state were faced with millions of extra dollars in construction costs and they would have no choice but to go to another state. The governor is a business guy, and I think he understood our concerns. After a lot of work and effort to fight it, state agencies finally agreed and saw our side. That’s a huge win for our industry and the state of Kentucky,” Durham explained. He further noted that in addition

Advocacy In Action to metropolitan areas, it’s a plus for many of the state’s smaller towns where commercial builders can now renovate buildings and help preserve the downtown areas without as much unnecessary investment in having to use the cast iron pipes.

“We are constantly looking at issues and asking ourselves, ‘Is this good for our industry?

Is it good for consumers, citizens and our members?’ Sometimes issues come up that are knee jerk reactions from groups and organizations in our community. Our job is to look out for those issues and get involved.”

– Pat Durham

“This past spring, 25-30 of our members sat down with state legislators to address the concerns over a proposed regulation that required a radon specialist to install vent stacks instead of plumbers who had been doing this all along. This is a proactive standard that plumbers have been doing for quite a while and we felt it was unnecessary and costly to take that task away from plumbers and go to the expense of hiring a radon mitigator to do it. Fortunately, we were aware of the proposal, fought it and helped defeat it,” Durham said. “The Blighted and Abandoned Properties bill introduced by Senator Morgan McGarvey was also a huge win for our industry, enabling an easier path to restoring vacant and abandoned properties and improving neighborhoods.”

Constant Communication is Key Durham emphasized the role that BIA plays as a communicator for the industry and the importance of maintaining relationships with decision makers. “It’s a full time job to keep up with every issue on the table. We are constantly looking at issues and asking ourselves, ‘Is this good for our industry? Is it good for consumers, citizens and our members?’ Sometimes issues come up that are knee jerk reactions from groups and organizations in our community. Our job is to look out for those issues and get involved. That means developing relationships so when something comes up we can sit down and explain our case. We don’t always agree, and there are many times we have to reach a compromise, but we stand our ground. You can’t say, ‘It’s my way or the highway,’ but you’ve got to always be on the lookout for issues that might jeopardize our industry,” he added.

Current Issues BIA is Focusing On: PVC Piping Update The BIA staff and its Commercial Council members have been especially hard at work advocating for a change in a regulation that requires cast iron piping to be used in buildings of a certain height versus allowing PVC piping to be installed. Ongoing conversations with Governor Matt Bevin, his staff, state legislators, and the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings

Why is the Cast Iron vs.

PVC Issue Important?

• This regulation is outdated and adds significant cost to buildings, while providing no appreciable benefit to the owner, tenants or general public.

• It’s hindering development in the state – all of Kentucky’s surrounding states don’t have the cast iron pipe requirement, making it much more expensive to build here. Kentucky is one of the few states that uses its own plumbing code instead of the International Plumbing Code, which does NOT include a restriction on the type of piping that can be used.

• Amending the state’s Plumbing Code to not restrict piping would put Kentucky in step with surrounding states, positioning the Commonwealth to be more competitive in economic development opportunities. and Construction have taken place to work toward eliminating the regulation. BIA has been hard at work assembling a statewide coalition of building industry leaders to lobby in support of changing this onerous legislation. In August, the association’s advocacy efforts moved the ball forward when both the state’s Plumbing Code Committee and the Board of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction voted in favor of two amendments proposed by BIA that would allow PVC piping to be used in buildings regardless of height. At press time, the Legislative Research Commission was expected to begin the regulatory review process, which includes a 30-day public comment period. More information will be communicated to members as it’s available.

Governor Bevin’s Red Tape Reduction The association is partnering with Governor Bevin in his “Red Tape Reduction” initiative, which is a grassroots effort to engage the business community to speak out about regulatory burdens (which are costly and provide little to no benefit) placed on businesses. Kentucky currently has more than 4,500 regulations; more than half of which haven’t been reviewed in over 30 years. The BIA is asking members to join in this effort by submitting recommendations to Bevin’s administration of onerous regulations that hamper business and need to be reviewed to RedTapeReduction.com. october 2016 7

Advocacy In Action

US Congressman Massie speaking to the BIA Shelby County Council

Why Vote Tuesday, Nov. 1?

All elections are important, but this year’s election is critical for the building industry, the state and the nation as a whole. The BIA has spent countless hours researching, identifying and meeting with the candidates who have exhibited their support of the building industry. The association’s Building Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) has supported individuals who can make a positive difference for the industry.

According to Dutton, there are races and candidates up and down the ballot that serve in important roles in the community and can have a direct impact on the building industry. “That gives us even more reason to do our civic duty by voting. It’s truly important that everyone vote in the upcoming November elections,” she encouraged. For specific questions about the upcoming races, members are encouraged to contact Annie at the BIA office at 429-6000 or annie@bialouisville.com.

How Can Members Help?

Visit RedTapeReduction.com and alert the administration of any outdated, unnecessary or overly complex regulation that is making it more difficult to conduct business. “Any regulation submitted will be reviewed by the Administration, so this is a great opportunity for our members to directly engage with Frankfort to let our Government know about burdensome and duplicative regulations that impact our industry and hold businesses back,” encouraged Dutton.

How Can Members Help?

• Vote • Give employees time to vote • Encourage family and friends to vote • Stay up-to-date with who is running and where they stand on issues important to you and the industry

Metro Government’s 20-Year Comprehensive Plan Louisville Metro Government’s review of its 20-Year Comprehensive Plan kicked off August 31 with Mayor Greg Fischer announcing members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, on which BIA Executive Vice President Pat Durham will serve. This committee is supported by work groups and subcommittees which are open to the public. The work groups will be charged with meeting, researching and making recommendations to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

For more information about voting in specific counties, visit: Bullitt County: www.bullittcountyclerk.com

For complete lists of elections in the state of Kentucky, visit: http://apps.sos.ky.gov/elections/candidatefillings/statewide

Jefferson: www.elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/pdfs/registry-of-candidates.pdf Oldham County: www.oldhamcountyclerkky.com Shelby County: www.shelbycountyclerk.com

How Can Members Help?

BIA members are encouraged to serve in the work groups that fit their expertise because the bulk of the work done to update the Comprehensive Plan will happen at the work group level. The following Work Groups will be: • Community Form • Housing • Community Facilities • Livability and Environment • Mobility • Marketplace More information on the Comprehensive Plan update and how BIA members can get involved will be communicated to members as it becomes available.

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The BIA was represented at the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction’s August Board meeting. Pictured: BIA members Lee Weyland, Justin Brown, Brian Evans, Annie Fultz Dutton and Brian Miller with Home Builders Association of Northern KY

Advocacy In Action 2016 BIA Public Policy Priorities Local Priorities • Expand building industry workforce development • Fund infrastructure projects based on economic return on investment to city • Support LIFT (Local Investments For Transformation) to create transformational change • Address MSD’s plans for providing a long-term solution for future sanitary sewer capacity • Recognize City of Louisville as 400 Square miles (recognize economic development opportunities in all of Jefferson County) State Priorities • Support “right to work” • Strengthen building industry workforce development statewide • Support statewide enforcement of the Building Code • Support public private partnerships • Support raising the prevailing wage threshold and eliminate school construction from prevailing wage • Support comprehensive tax reform

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A Look Back at the 2016

By Stacy Smith Rogers

The Tour of Remodeled Homes is an annual event that showcases incredible talent and expertise and, literally, thousands of inspirational ideas.

The 2016 Tour, the thirty-first, highlighted the ingenuity and craftsmanship of twelve remodelers, each of whom had the unique opportunity to connect with potential clients. “It’s a great way to show off your work to people who are interested in remodeling their own home. About 800 people came through our home. We had good conversations with many of them about their individual projects. A couple of them even brought plans for us to see and discuss,” says Joe French, of Louisville Handyman, who featured a home on the Tour for the seventh consecutive year. His project was an all-in-the-family referral, resulting from the home he included on the 2015 Tour.

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“Through the course of remodeling their daughter’s home last year, I met the couple whose home we remodeled and which is on the 2016 tour. When they were moving to Louisville, they asked me to look at the home and discuss remodeling ideas before they bought it,” he says.

“I hate that the next tour is so far away,” he laughs, but adds, “I absolutely hope to be involved next year.”

- Justin McElfish

This summer’s Tour was the first for Justin McElfish, of Castlerock Construction, who received leads from more than 400 visitors to his home. “I was very impressed how the Tour put

Tour of Remodeled Homes us into the spotlight as a high-level remodeler. I had a great time meeting different types of people and talking about the work they might be interested in,” he says. “I hate that the next tour is so far away,” he laughs, but adds, “I absolutely hope to be involved next year.”

Rob Peterson, of Robert A. Peterson, Jr. Co., a veteran Tour remodeler of more than 20 years, views the event as the best form of marketing because visitors are interested in keeping up with what’s trending and in envisioning what’s possible in their own homes. Almost 500 people toured his home during the two-day event.

The advantage to a homeowner of having a house on the tour is that suppliers offer product discounts in exchange for promotional visibility. “I wouldn’t say it’s difficult to convince homeowners to allow their home to be on the tour, but we have to assure them we will be there all the time to watch over things. We rope off areas so no one can freely wander through the house,” says Jeff Smith, of Redsmith Construction, who was extremely pleased with about 700 visitors to his Tour home in August. Having completed his seventh year on the Tour, his experience has shown that he receives a few immediate calls from potential clients but continues to field inquiries as late as the following spring. “We have had people say they saw our Tour houses for the last three years or so. We feel like the interest compounds.”

“Actually, it was a bit overwhelming, with the number of people who walked through and the positive feedback. A little over 400 people in our home was a great turnout.”

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“For these kids, I want to show them that no matter what their disability, there are people willing to help them and show that they love them and they care.”

- Justin Arnold, YouthBuild Louisville student

Playhouse Project Offers a Solid Foundation for Confidence-Building

By Stacy Smith Rogers

Each year when the Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF) playhouse project rolls around, there’s a synergy brewing behind-the-scenes where people of all ages start to feel the excitement of something truly special. Builders are rounding up subcontractors and suppliers to help assist with the project, and parents of the selected kids are anticipating this new tool helping their child’s development. A class of more than 30 YouthBuild Louisville students (who just a few years ago were kids themselves) are getting excited about learning the ins and outs of building a house from the ground up. By the time the big “reveal” is set, everyone involved is eager to see the smiles and wide eyes of the kids who will soon call these playhouses their own. The unique partnership between BICF, Kosair Charities and YouthBuild Louisville continues to help brighten the lives of children with disabilities, and it offers everyone involved the opportunity to serve and make a difference. It’s definitely a special time.

While the playhouse project fulfills a tangible need for the children to progress in their therapy (and tugs at a lot of heart strings), its intangible benefits extend much further beyond cre12 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

ating and enjoying a super cool place to play. For both the kids who receive them and the young adults who help build them, the playhouses instill a sense of confidence that simply can’t be measured.

“Each child who has received a playhouse has gained a newfound experience of independence,” said Vicky Weber, Kosair Charities. “This is their space, free from any medical environment. In turn, they also develop and build a confidence in their everyday life as they are able to better function socially, mentally and confidently,” she added.

Confidence can be an incredible aid for children in general as they make decisions throughout their lives, especially with children who have faced challenges, physical, economic or social. This year’s playhouses are getting underway, and one of the students working on the projects recently shared his story of how he came to YouthBuild, the confidence he’s building and how enthused he is to be part of the project. “I’m really excited about this playhouse. It’s taking a step forward in helping change someone’s life,” said Justin Arnold, age 18. “I can relate to having challenges. I think this experience is going to widen

Playhouse Project our views, not just on people, but on life itself. It means a lot to me that we’re helping. We’re a team, a family. We want to change the world, and this project is a small step toward that.”

Arnold is enjoying learning the construction trade and is excited about pursuing a career in the building industry. He’s also motivated at the thought of furthering his education and mentioned aspirations of becoming a doctor. That wasn’t the case a few years ago. He explained how YouthBuild Louisville gave him the confidence he needed to change his life. “I fell down a dark path when I was younger – on the streets. I thought it was a good way to make money because our family had lost our trailer and I was trying to help them get back on their feet. I dropped out of high school,” he explained. “A while later, I heard about YouthBuild from a family friend. I checked it out and saw there were some really caring people there. They wanted us to push forward, and I felt accepted there.”

“It means a lot to me that we’re helping. We’re a team, a family. We want to change the world, and this project is a small step toward that.”

– Justin Arnold

Arnold entered into the YouthBuild program and soon became one of its biggest fans. “The first two weeks in the program

were focused on mental toughness. Through YouthBuild Louisville, I’ve learned to speak up. When I was younger I had the heart to want to change, but being here I feel like I can be open to who I really am. YouthBuild helps people who fall get back on their feet and move toward the right path. It’s been so good to know there are people who care and want to make a difference,” he shared.

Arnold said he would welcome the chance to explain his story to someone who might be going down the path he was on before YouthBuild, “I would tell them there is a sunset. There is a horizon. There is a safe haven, and YouthBuild can be that safe haven. You have a chance to do what you want to with your life.” When asked what he would like to convey to the children receiving the playhouses, he responded, “I would tell them that they aren’t alone. There are people who care. Even when things are tough, hard, stressful and reckless, there’s always that horizon. For these kids, I want to show them that no matter what their disability, there are people willing to help them and show that they love them and they care.”

Matt Killinder, Wehr Constructors, and Brad Hicks, Bradley Homes, are leading the playhouse projects this fall. Look for more details on their experiences in upcoming issues of Louisville Builder magazine.

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A beautiful day for golf!

2016 BIA Annual Golf Scramble presented by:

Lumber & Building Supply The 2016 BIA Annual Golf Scramble was held on September 12 at Quail Chase Golf Club. With 30 teams participating, a day filled with cooler temperatures and abundant sunshine. The success of the event can be attributed to our sponsors. Without their support, events like this would not be feasible or as much fun!

Past BIA President Billy Doelker teeing off

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Congratulations to all the door prize winners

2016 BIA Annual Golf Outing We appreciate all of our sponsor’s generosity and hope that when you are looking for a building industry professional that you do business with a member: Presenting Sponsor: ProBuild Lumber & Building Supply Breakfast Sponsors: FischerSips and River City Bank 1st Place: Eleet Stone Countertops

Lunch Sponsors: Smyrna Ready Mix and PPG Porter Paints Putting Green Sponsor: PC Home Center Beverage Cart Sponsorss: Republic Bank and Louisville Paving & Construction Snack Cart Sponsors: Carpet Specialists and Century Mortgage Company Eagle Sponsors: Logan Lavelle Hunt and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Koozie Sponsor: Bonnycastle Appliance & TV

2nd Place: Carpet Specialist

The Winners of the Golf Scramble were: 1st Place: Eleet Stone Countertops Mike Blacketer Mark Riggle David Pohlman Bob Walker

2nd Place: Carpet Specialists David Turner Chad Turner Chris Duncan Doug Mueller

3rd Place: Rogers Group Inc. & Flynn Brothers Paving Scott Harrison Carlie Peyton Steve Mossholder Bruce Roberson

The Contest Winners were: Putting Contest – sponsored by PC Home Center: Winner: Shawn Zirnheld Longest Drive Winner: #2 South Mark Gibson #3 West Mickey Corcoran #5 East Tyler Bloyd

Closest to the Pin Winner: #7 South Mike Gleason #6 West Donnie Wirtzberger #4 East Jeremy Angermeier

On behalf of the Associates Committee we want to thank our event sponsors, the BIA staff and those who attended. We look forward to next year’s scramble!

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West Course #1 Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC #2 Pro-Build Lumber & Building Supply #3 Hawkeye Security and Electronics #4 Irving Materials Inc. (IMI) #5 Lee Brick & Block #6 Nugent Sand Company #7 Draped in Style #8 Louisville Tile Distributors #9 84 Lumber East Course #1 Pella Windows #2 Fireplace Distributors #3 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery #4 Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring & Granite #5 Quality One Steel Design, Inc #6 Cambria #7 Lisa Lynn Designs #8 Graber Insealators of Louisville #9 Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance

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Fall Membership Drive Can Put Members into the Running for Caribbean Cruise

By Stacy Smith Rogers

The BIA’s fall membership drive comes to an end this month, and six teams are competing for the number one spot, which accompanies its fair share of bragging rights, along with $100 Visa gift cards for each winning team participant and more chances to win big prizes at next month’s General Membership Meeting. A four/five-day Caribbean cruise is up for grabs along with $500 cash and other impressive prizes. For each spike point earned in 2016, members have one chance to be entered into the drawings. The BIA’s Membership Committee is encouraging members to help grow the association’s numbers by rolling up their sleeves and producing a healthy crop of new members.

Triple spike points are offered in October, making this month THE time to bring in those potential new members.

In September, the committee introduced “Seed Day,” during which the BIA Vice President and Membership Chair Jeremy Esposito said gave members a chance to initially connect with leads. Upcoming on October 18 is “Harvest Day” for the teams, which will focus on making the final sales pitch to those prospective members about the benefits of being involved with BIA. According to Esposito, selling the association involves planting seeds, nurturing a dialogue and hopefully harvesting positive results. “As with any other type of sales, you’ve got to plant the seeds before you can help grow a true interest. We’ve 16 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

scheduled our Harvest Day a few weeks after we’ve planted those seeds with folks, so they can think about it and our members can cultivate the relationships and explain the benefits of joining. We’re hoping for a big year-end push to grow our membership this year,” he added, noting that the goal is to increase numbers by two or three percent over last year. Esposito encourages teams to get focused and seriously recruit during the final weeks. “Everyone knows someone who should be a member. If all of us brought in just one new person, we could double our membership,” he emphasized.

Team captains lead the efforts in the competition this season. Team Kevin and P.J. (Kevin Passanisi and P.J. Moore) won the first membership drive this year and was in the lead for a another victory at press time, with Team Rob (Robert Eberenz, Jr.) gaining steam.

Engaged Members Spur Growth and Connectedness As the second largest HBA in the country, recruitment has played a key role in BIA’s ability to advocate on behalf of the Louisville building industry. While staff strive to make this a fun experience for all involved, there are some pretty serious reasons why recruitment is so important, not only for advocacy,

but for helping members grow their businesses. “Our goal with recruitment is to be able to connect more people to our members and help everyone grow their businesses,” explained BIA Director of Member Services Amy Elliott.

“We truly emphasize the importance of doing business with members and equally important, we emphasize the value of members being engaged. We want you to make the most of this opportunity to network and learn from other members so your businesses can be profitable, vibrant and connected to the community,” she added.

October is Triple Spike Month Members who recruit new members in October will be rewarded with triple spike points! The more spikes a member has, the more chances there are to win big prizes like the Caribbean cruise and $500 at the November General Membership Meeting.

November 7 General Membership Meeting Prizes The more spike points, the more chances to win!

Members are encouraged to mark Monday, November 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on their calendars. Join th BIA staff at The Olmsted for a fun night of networking and prize winning!

Top Associate: $500 Cash Top Builder: $500 Cash New Member: (Four Separate Drawings) 1. Free display area at annual Table Top event

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

PC Home Center, Lumber and Hardware is the presenting sponsor of the Fall Membership Drive. The lunch sponsor is Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Thanks for their support!

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Grand Prize: (Must be present to win!)

A four/five-day Caribbean cruise with roundtrip airfare for two adults will be given away. Ten names will be called and throw into a drawing, and the last name drawn wins the grand prize.

Every odd number drawn wins a small prize (iPad, Apple watch etc…). Mini drawings will also be held throughout the night.

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At the August Board Meeting, companies with 50+ years of membership in the National Association of Home Builders were recognized. We would like to thank each of them for their continued support of the BIA (formerly the Home Builders Association of Louisville) & the NAHB!

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68 Years of Membership Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning Pictured: Frank Arnold Sr. & Frank Arnold Jr. Joined the BIA: 12/01/1948

55 Years of Membership General Shale Pictured: Donnie Smith & Stuart Scott Joined the BIA: 12/01/1961

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53 Years of Membership Fifth Third Bank Pictured: Jesson Tuthill Joined the BIA: 10/01/1963

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50 Year Honorees

53 Years of Membership Allied Ready Mix Co. LLC. Pictured: Jeff McNicol Joined the BIA: 03/01/1963

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Stan Logan Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance and Wealth Management Former Associate Vice-President Don Wirtzberger, President of Sierra Design and Construction, recognized the value of the Registered Remodeler designation, leading him to join the BIA about 15 years ago. Since that time, his company has grown to the point that he doesn’t advertise, relying on referrals for about 90 percent of business.

“A lot of that business is a result of BIA connections,” he says.

In addition, his company’s worker’s comp is run through the BIA. “We also get a dividend check through the AGC if our claims are low,” he says. Other benefits of membership he considers important are accessibility to contracts and marketing materials that have been reviewed by attorneys.

“I admit that during the first ten years, I was concentrating on my business. I would participate in some of the outings and Tabletop Night, but I really didn’t contribute until I was asked to be on the board,” says Wirtzberger. He is now Chairman of the Remodelers’ Council and has been asked to ascend the ladder for the presidency of the BIA. “I can see how everyone’s involvement helps the total well-being of the organization. Once you become active, you find time to become more even more active and to participate on a higher level,” he says.

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Wirtzberger has encouraged many people to join the BIA and makes it a point to work with subcontractors who are members. He also has built many friendships and working relationships with other BIA members. He and Stan Logan, owner of Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance and Wealth Management, are longtime friends and business associates through the BIA. Logan, who joined the association in the 1970s, says, “When I first got involved, it was more at the state level. It spawned out of our workers’ comp program, which was a state program.

That transferred to the Louisville level. I went to more meetings and was sitting on committees, and before I knew it, I was a three-term associate vice president. I have been the guy that’s walked the walk all the way, from teaching classes to deciding on the vision and direction of the organization. Now I’m the guy they talk about and say, ‘We should get some young blood in there’. I am a senior member now. And by the way, I’m excited about that.”

Reviewing the organization’s past and focusing on its present position, he considers the BIA the voice of the building industry. “Every year the BIA becomes a stronger partner with Metro

Building Connections Louisville Government. Now that a comprehensive development plan is being discussed, the BIA has a seat at that table.

Construction, in general, is looked at as an economic engine,” says Logan.

He believes the BIA has done excellent work on the regulatory, advocacy and educational fronts but sees potential in strengthening programs to make members more successful. “If we can show every member at least one job they received because of their affiliation, they will stay a member for life. It comes down to bringing in more dollars and more jobs,” he adds.

Through Logan’s personal and business relationship with Wirtzberger, he met J. P. Delaney, Wirtzberger’s son-in-law.

“J.P. had a natural knack for salesmanship and had started in State Farm’s training program. I counseled him a little on that.

State Farm doesn’t handle business insurance. We began having conversations pertaining to his working with businesses,” says Logan about Delaney’s joining Logan Lavelle Hunt in the marketing department, and later assuming the role of account executive.

Delaney had witnessed first-hand how the BIA had contributed to the growth of Logan Lavelle Hunt and Sierra Design and Construction. His own membership offered the possibility of gaining what he refers to as “priceless” relationships. But, for

him, joining the BIA also meant immersing himself in the association, not simply reaping the rewards of membership.

“I urge emerging professionals to become active members on committees, not just join and show up occasionally for events.

- J. P. Delaney He sits on the Retention and Membership Committees and chairs the Emerging Professionals Council. “People don’t realize that the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville, with over 2,000 active members, is the second largest in the United States. The Emerging Professionals Council is one of the fastest growing groups in the Louisville organization, and I feel it is one of the most important because we’re the next generation, the real leaders,” he says.

“I urge emerging professionals to become active members on committees, not just join and show up occasionally for events.

It has taken me four years to get where I am in the BIA and to receive many of the benefits. It wasn’t an overnight success story, but it has all been worth it.”

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ...........2866 Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. .................1268 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC.......................1248 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ......................1216 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ...................1072 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ......................................1039 Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. .................................890 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ...........................845 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary.... 828 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. .... 803 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary.......................768 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ...................737 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ......................712 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air...................692 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................590 A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............503 400d Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................474 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary....... 446 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction...............444 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ..................443 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes....................................440 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. .....................436 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors....................................421 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky.................410 Super Spike 250d Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction...........................380 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .........................371 Richard Bean, B B & T, Retired.......................................367 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc..........315 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes...........................313 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................303 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................300 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ..............292 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ...........275 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company....................................272 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC.........256 J. Robert Westerman,

J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary..................253 Trophy - 200 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................248 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors...................................245 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes.................................................235 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .........................232 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ......................224 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................224 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary..........................................220 David Lurding, Lurding Homes......................................201 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company........................200 Royal Spike - 150 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................199 Steve Deneen, Builder......................................................195 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes .....................................195 John F. Pohlman,

John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary.................167 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center...................................166 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division........165

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Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ...................................156 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr.,

Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary..........................154 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc..............................150 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services.....................150 Red Spike - 100d Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................149 Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank.....................................147 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc......................145 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co......................................136 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design .........................134 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC..........122 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder...........................119 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ...........115 John Rueff, Brecher Co.....................................................112 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency.........................110 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ...............108 Robert D. Ford,

R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary...............100 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric..................................100 75d Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates .....................98 Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling.....93 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC...................89 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky....................87 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ...........................87 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC.......................86 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation .........................................85 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................82 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ......76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................75 Green Spike - 50d Brendan Kavanaugh, Door Store & Windows...................73 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance.................................70 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .........................................68 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes.................................................68 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators.....................................65 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................64 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate.......................63 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................63 James Pope, Nicklies Development....................................58 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder...........................58 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................57 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction.......................................56 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ....56 Jim Travis, Jim D. Travis, Builder ......................................56 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ...55 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...................54 Deepa Kamat, Granite America.........................................53 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County................53 David Monsour, Monsour Builders....................................50 Life Spike - 25d Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes...............................................49 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc.................................49 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes..............................47 Dave French, LG&E..........................................................45 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials..................45 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ..................................45 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction ..........................44 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...............43 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling...................................42 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction.................................41 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc.............................41 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................40 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes...............................39

John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................39 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials .................38 Sandra Povey, BB&T..........................................................38 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................38 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ...................38 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................35 David Bright, Bright Built Homes.....................................34 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.........................34 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates..........................................33 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ...........................................33 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ..........................................32 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LlC............................32 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products...................................31 James French, J & L Construction.....................................30 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...........................30 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction..................................30 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services.....................................30 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee.......................................29 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder ..........29 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC.... 29 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block...................................28 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes.............................................27 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.......................................27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................27 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................27 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................27 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............26 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs...............................26 Spike - 6d Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................23 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management....19 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. ..............................18 Corey Hughes....................................................................18 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction..........17 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder.................................................16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes.......................................16 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction......................................14 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete......................................14 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC............................14 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air..............................14 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................13 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc....................................12 Bill Bardenwerper,

Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC....................11 Amy Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services,

Parks & Weisberg Realtors.........................................11 Dave Parks Jr., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services,

Parks & Weisberg Realtors.........................................11 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC..10 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development........................10 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios.......................................10 Drew McWhorter, KY Farm Bureau...................................9 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.......................8 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving..........................................8 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder......................8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc...... 8 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc........................7 David Tomes, Traditional Town, LLC..................................7 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC..................7 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations.............................6 Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage.....................6 Tarrah Lutz, Closets By Design...........................................6 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc...........................................6 Jeff Ratanapool, Century Mortgage Company.....................6 Todd Stengel, Todd Stengel Construction ..........................6 James A. Ward, Ohio Valley Masonry..................................6 David Weis, Meridian Construction LLC...........................6

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Did you know that there are currently more than 4,500 administrative regulations in Kentucky? What’s even worse is that only 15 – 20 percent of them have ever been reviewed to determine their effectiveness. These regulations simply stay on the books, year after year, and state regulators are required to enforce them. This is about to change thanks to a new Red Tape Reduction initiative launched by Governor Bevin.

Through this initiative, Governor Bevin’s goal is to eliminate regulations that are deemed unnecessary or duplicative, simplify those considered too complex, and judge each for its intent and effectiveness.

The intent of the Red Tape Reduction Initiative is threefold: • To help spur job creation and investment • To change the attitude of government from regulation makers to regulation managers (Customer Service) • To get government off the backs of Kentuckians As you know, regulations cost businesses both time and money, and consumers face increased costs as a result. In fact, a recent NAHB study shows that 24.3% of the price of a typical, new single-family home is due to costs generated by government regulations.

Governor Bevin has asked us for our help, and the BIA has fully endorsed this initiative. If you are aware of an outdated, unnecessary or overly complex regulation that is making it more difficult for you to do business, please visit redtapereduction.com to let the Governor know. Let’s do our part to make Kentucky more business friendly!

For more information, contact Annie Fultz Dutton at 429-6000 or annie@bialouisville.com

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newmembers Associates Approved 08/16 Home | Land of Kentucky Erika Williams Type of Business: Real Estate Sponsor: Bill Porter Faulkner and Sons LLC Jeremy Faulkner Type of Business: Framing contractor Sponsor: JP DeLaney Unique Flooring Solutions Dzenan Zukic Type of Business: Flooring Sponsor: Vince Kimbel Storm Peak Partners LLC Andrew Bollinger Type of Business: Real Estate Development Sponsor: Palmer Cole A Plush Lawn LLC Jerry Lloyd Type of Business: Lawn Care Sponsor: Steve Strong Lynn’s Roofing Co., Inc. Lynn Bewley Type of Business: Roofing Sponsor: John Thomas LDG Development Chris Dischinger Type of Business: Affordable Housing Developer Sponsor: John Miranda

International Builders Franklin Hernandez Type of Business: Remodeling & Construction Sponsor: Trish Segrest M & W Management Phillip Blythe Type of Business: Property Management Sponsor: Bob Thieneman Valbridge Property Advisors | Allgeier Company David Donan Type of Business: Commercial Appraisal Sponsor: John Miranda Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC Anthony Schnell Type of Business: Law Firm Sponsor: John Miranda Affiliates Approved 08/16

Stephanie Horne Horne Title Sponsor: Teresa Morgan Lindsey Jagoe Jagoe Homes, Inc. Sponsor: J. Scott Jagoe Lucy Ackerson M & W Management Sponsor: Bob Thieneman Builders Approved 08/16 Dale Darnell *Missed in July East End Home Improvement Inc. Type of Business: Associate Builder Remodeler Sponsor: John Miranda Nicholas A. Jaha Jaha Homes Inc. Type of Business: Registered Builder Sponsor: Bob Thieneman

Brent Vorst Jagoe Homes, Inc. Sponsor: J. Scott Jagoe Robert Ogburn Old National Bank Sponsor: Lisa Steinbock Jarrod Vowels Dogwood Homes of Kentucky, LLC Sponsor: Richard Miles Mike Lutke The Marian Group Sponsor: Jacob Brown

SMC/Affiliates Approved 08/16

Jimmy King Artisan Signature Homes Type of Business: Associate Builder Remodeler Sponsor: Jason Black Chris Adkins Quality Home Improvements Type of Business: Associate Builder Remodeler Sponsor: Donald Wirtzberger

membermilestone

Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in August 25 Years Carl Baker – Registered Builder Remodeler 20 Years Enterprise Home Improvement, LLC – Mike Hardin 15 Years Mike Hatcher Landscaping, Inc. – Mike Hatcher RiverCity Flooring, Inc. – Chris Brumley Greenhaven Tree Care, Inc. – Robert Rollins Searcy Sod, Inc. – Brian Searcy Johnson Electric Service, Inc. – Barbara Johnson Rumpke of Kentucky – Derek Carpenter Kentuckiana Maintenance & Electric, Inc. – Tim Davis 10 Years Clearcut Lawn Solutions – Sean L. McClain Arthur Gordon Electric – Jonathan A. Gordon S & K Construction, Inc. – Shawn Beasley 5 Years Ben Byrne, LLC dba Byrne Property & Casulaty Co. Stuart & Buechler, PSC – Page Stuart 28 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

1 Year Palladium Consulting – Tommy Gift, Jr. Southern Comfort Pools & Hot Tubs – Todd Gibson First Rate Mortgage – Donnie Benninfield Jr. Cross Country Mortgage, Inc. – Robert Clifton Caibe & Ogden, LLC – Kim Kuitn Shamrock Green Earth Technologies, Inc. – Rudy Volz United Construction & Design, LLC – Thomas C. Luetzow Goldwater Mortgage, a division of Goldwater Bank, N.A. – Lynda Wilcox Bennett’s Gas – Jeff Bennett Swan Financial Corporation – Chris Palmer Poe Companies, LLC – Steve Poe Tom Waller – Registered Builder Land Star Realty – Brad Mohr Presler Home Services – Bruce Presler Rubicon Construction Services – Lance Spencer ArmourFlo – Rich Ragains All America Pools & Supply Co., Inc. – Michelle Pence

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As of August 1, 2016

Builders: Blacketer Company

Robert L. Eberenz

Associates:

Cunningham Door & Window

Quarry Bluff Estates

Fireplace Distributors, Inc.

RJ Thieneman

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc.

Architectural Windows & Doors Bachman Commercial Sales

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Boral Brick Products Carpet Specialist

Century Mortgage Company

Corrigan Electric and Home Systems

Door Store and Windows Frost Brown Todd, LLC

K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance

Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. PC Home Center

River City Bank

Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel

The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

PPG Paints Pro-Build

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members!

For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call Kimberly at 429-6000.

memberspending The following have applied for Registered Builder/Remodeler membership or Associate Builder/Remodeler membership. Members with pertinent information about applicant’s suitability to become a registered member of the Association, particularly credit information, are requested to contact the Registered Builder Committee, c/o the BIA office at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223 by mail or you can fax information to Margie at the BIA office at 429-6036.

Pending Registered Builder:

Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:

Matthew Toole Infinity Homes & Development 122 Bowling Lane Clarksville, IN 47129 (812) 590-1270

George A. Armstrong A Assurance Construction LLC 3937 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40218 (502) 690-4480

Sponsors: Rocky Pusateri

Jeremy Esposito

Sponsors: Don Wirtzberger

Mike Isaac

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2016 BIA corporate sponsors:

KI

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calendarofevents

October 3

BIPAC Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ Locust Creek Clubhouse

4

New Member Orientation 9:00 a.m. @ BIA

4

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

4

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

5

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

6

Emerging Professionals Lunch 11:30 a.m. @ Brick House Tavern + Tap

11

Shelby County Council 11:30 a.m. @ Claudia Sanders Dinner House

12

Associates Committee 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

13-14

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Bobcat Enterprises................................. 25

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.................. 18

DWB Restoration II.............................. 25

Fireplace Distributors............................ 18

K-I Lumber & Building Materials.........ifc

HBAK Fall Board Meeting

19

Registered Builder Meeting 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

20

Codes & Standards Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

26

Executive Committee 1:00 pm @ BIA

26

Board of Directors 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

27

Oldham County Council Meeting 11:30 a.m. @ John Black Community Center

1

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

1

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

2

Land Development Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

3

Emerging Professionals Luncheon Meeting 11:30 a.m. @TBD

7

Annual General Membership Meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. @ The Olmsted

9

Registered Builder Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

16

Executive Committee 1:00 p.m. @ BIA

16

Board of Directors 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

24

Thanksgiving - BIA Closed

25

BIA Closed

November

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Koch Air................................................ 23

L&N Federal Credit Union................... 18

LG&E.................................................... 4

Logan Lavelle Hunt.............................. 21

PC Home Center...................................obc

PPG Paints........................................... 19

Republic Bank......................................... 4

River City Bank.................................... 13

RiverCity Flooring.................................. 9

RSVP.................................................... 25

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