Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Immediate Past President
Ryan Trausch, Secretary
Bob Bryant, Treasurer
Michaela Schwarten, Executive Vice President
Directors
Jeremy Bishoff
Dave Chapin
Megan Dreyer
Matt Firestone
Andrew Hartman
Dave Lakin
Jeff Pankoke
Blake Pittack
Scott Schneider
Maria Semerad
Brett Sundberg
Tim Zeng
Remodelers Council
Jason Willet
Past Presidents
Jim Christo
Steve Fulton
Ward Fred Hoppe
Justin Johnson
Bo Jones
Matt Kinning
Mike Kinning
Dan Klein, Sr.
Mike May
Herb Reese
Roger Reynolds
Mike Rezac
Denny Van Horn
HBAL Staff
Michaela Schwarten, Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann
President’s Message
Beau Daffer, HBAL President
Well, we actually had a spring this year, but summer is here and came in HOT!
We had a beautiful day for the HBAL Golf Tournament. We had 224 golfers participate and raised over $11,000 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success whether you helped grill, sponsored a hole or particpated on a team.
Speaking of the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation, the Foundation board approved sending $10,000 to Omaha Rapid Response after the Arbor Day storms. Omaha Rapid Response will use the funds to support areas in and around Omaha affected by the tornadoes and other natural disasters. It is great to be able to help support our community.
Contracts are now available for the Fall Parade of Homes. Participation in the Spring Parade was great and traffic at the entries overall was high. Let's do the same this fall. The deadline for advertising and entering a home in the Parade is July 26.
I will leave you with some words of encouragement:
"Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold."
Proverbs 22:1
Calendar of Events
July 4-5 Independence Day (Office Closed)
July 26 Fall Parade of Homes Deadline
HBAL & Foundation
Board of Directors Meetings
Aug. 1
Aug. 16
HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
2024 HBAL Corporate Partners
Aug. 28
Remodelers Council Golf Tournament
Holmes Golf Course
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
See page 23 for more info.
Remodelers Council Meeting
Residential Remodel
2316 Winding Ridge Road 11:30 a.m. (lunch to follow)
Member News
Loss of a Beloved Leader
Our sympathy to the friends and family of Nadine Condello who passed away June 5, 2024. Nadine is survived by her husband, Frank, sons Bruce (Marlene) and Jason (Maggie) and grandchildren Kayla, Shelby, Mason and Andrew.
Nadine served as the Executive Vice President of HBAL from 1988 to 2011. Those who knew Nadine know what an amazing lady and leader she was. She touched the lives of many and will be missed.
Dear Home Builders Association of Lincoln, Thank you for the scholarship. I am grateful for the opportunity and appreciate you choosing me. I will use the scholarship for my college education as I work for a career in civil engineering. Thanks, Cameron Becker
This space is available for an ad and can be linked back to your website for just $54/issue. For more information, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.
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Recruiting new members is essential for the Association's growth, effectiveness and long-term viability, ultimately benefiting the entire home building industry.
Recruit new members to earn points. First person to 25 points wins $100. At the end of the drive, we will award cash prizes to the top three recruiters. You must accumulate at least 25 points to qualify.
1st Place - $600 | 2nd Place - $250 | 3rd Place - $100
Recruiting new members is vital for several reasons:
Strengthens the Association
Increases our Resources
Enhances Networking Opportunities
Promotes Knowledge Sharing
Sustains Long-Term Viability
HBAL provides numerous opportunities for members to build their business through networking events, educational seminars and charitable activities. If you're interested in getting more involved or know someone who would benefit from being a member of HBAL, view and share our Membership Opportunities Brochure.
MEET THE HBAL MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Jereme Montgomery, Stephens & Smith Construction Co.
"Membership in HBAL is not only critical for revenue generation, but more importantly, it creates a sustainable organization that unifies the home building industry with a single voice, increasing the organization's impact and influence when advocating for policies, regulations and industry standards."
*Membership Chair is not eligable for prizes.
Current Standings
Jereme Montgomery*
New Member Points: 38
+3 for attending HBAL 101: 3
Total Points: 41
Herb Reese
New Member Points: 3
+3 for attending HBAL 101: 3
Total Points: 6
Beau Daffer
New Member Points: 6
Total Points: 6
Dave Chapin
New Member Points: 5
Total Points: 5
Marlene Stroup
New Member Points: 5
Total Points: 5
Vance Stauffer
New Member Points: 5
Total Points: 5
Alan McGill
New Member Points: 3
Total Points: 3
Carla Waldbaum
New Member Points: 3
Total Points: 3
Andy Ponce
New Member Points: 3
Total Points: 3
Fred Hoppe
New Member Points: 3
Total Points: 3
Kenny German
New Member Points: 3 Total Points: 3
Mark Aksamit
New Member Points: 3 Total Points: 3
Mark Krings
New Member Points: 3 Total Points: 3
Ryan Maxson
New Member Points: 3
Total Points: 3
Victor Rybak
New Member Points: 3 Total Points: 3
Points are awarded as follows:
• 5 points for each returning member company who has not been a member of HBAL since 2021
• 3 points for any other new member company
• 3 points for any current HBAL member who attends an HBAL 101 luncheon (max. 3 points)
• 3 points for any HBAL member who refers a nonmember who attends an HBAL 101 luncheon
Membership Drive ends November 30, 2024
2024 New Members
• Cornerstone Industries, LLC
• Deck It Pro
• Evergreen Development, Inc.
• Exchange Bank
• Four by Four Construction
• Gatlin Construction Specialties, LLC
• Heating & Cooling Supply Co.
• Home Guardian, LLC
• K and M Painting
• McHenry Haszard Law
• Nebraska Golf Carts
• Nebraska Spray Foam
• Pine Crest Homes
• Quality Sports Construction, LLC
• Queenpin Builders
• Rybak Homes, Inc.
• Savannah Homes
• Schoen's Roofing
• Simply Home Builders
• Steven Craze Carpentry (SCC)
• Superior Fence and Rail
• Truss Craft of Nebraska
• Visionary Custom Homes
• Wallaby Windows of Lincoln
• West Blue Realty
• Yard Boss
• Ybarra Development, LLC
EPIC Facts & Fiction: The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals
Fact: Eliminates all Nebraska property, income, inheritance, and corporate taxes, and replaces them with a “consumption tax.”
Fiction: Consumption Tax rate on all services and new goods set at a rate of 7.5%.
• There is no guarantee that the rate will be 7.5%. It is more likely that the actual rate will be two or three times that high.
• Counties, Cities, Schools and other political subdivisions will also have the ability to institute a separate tax.
Fact: There will be no taxes on groceries.
• However, this is only true if both ballot measures pass.
Fiction: Eliminates double taxation.
• There are numerous goods and services that will have both a consumption tax and an excise tax.
Fiction: Imposes a Consumption Tax only on services and new goods.
• This would only be true if set in the Constitution. The Legislature gets to decide what will be taxed and there is no guarantee as to what will or won’t be taxed.
• Either way, the price of new homes and new vehicles would likely rise by over 20% eliminating the ability of many Nebraskans to purchase them.
• The cost of many necessities will drastically increase including diapers, over-the-counter medications, auto repairs and rent.
Fiction: There will be no Consumption
Tax on insurance premiums because insurance premiums are subject to a premium tax, which is an excise tax.
• This is a statement made by proponents, but not guaranteed. The current premium tax is not considered an excise tax.
• Nebraskans will also pay the tax on deductibles and any out of pocket costs. All medical costs not covered by insurance will be subject to the tax. Medicaid and Medicare services may be subject to the tax because those payers do not pay a premium tax.
Fiction: No taxes on business-tobusiness transactions.
• This is contrary to the proposed Constitutional Language that states “the State of Nebraska shall impose a retail consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services.”
• There is no guarantee or definition of what constitutes a business-to-business transaction. If all new goods and services will be taxed without exception that includes business purchases and purchases by entities that have historically been tax exempt (Churches, non-profits and governmental entities)
Fiction: The Consumption Tax is fair to all Nebraskans.
• The tax is regressive on its face and will harm small businesses, those with lower incomes, young families and seniors.
Fact: There are no special tax exceptions for Government agencies and non-profits.
EPIC Facts & Fiction: The Truth about the EPIC Consumption Tax Proposals
• How does Nebraska expect to tax the federal government? Proponents can’t explain.
• If we tax State government and political subdivisions in Nebraska, how will they raise the funds to pay the tax?
• Will non-profits be able to survive if they are required to pay the tax? Will contributions or grants that generally fund such institutions increase enough to cover the cost?
Fact: The EPIC Option would be achieved in two steps
• Step 1: Vote of the people to amend the Nebraska State Constitution on the November 2024 ballot.
- Ballot Language: “…No governmental entity in the state of Nebraska may impose taxes other than retail consumption taxes or excise taxes.”
- Ballot Language: “The State of Nebraska shall impose a retail consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services. There shall be no exemption from such sales taxes, except for grocery items purchased for off premises consumption.”
- Fact: Once voted into the Nebraska State Constitution, these amendments can only be changed by another vote of the people and cannot be changed by the Legislature.
◊ This should scare everyone! We currently have nothing in place to facilitate the implementation of this change.
• Step 2: Legislative vote to adopt implementation legislation.
- Proponents claim that the Legislature will adopt LB 79 (AM314) to implement the EPIC Consumption Tax. If that is true, it would have to be done in the 2024 Legislative Session which will end more than six months before the election.
- If it doesn’t work, Nebraskans will be left holding the bag. Lawmakers who championed this change will no longer be in office and have stated that it’s “not their problem.”
Fiction: The EPIC plan protects local control
• Local control will be eliminated. All tax revenue will go to the State Treasurer in Lincoln. The Legislature will make all budget decisions from the State to your local school and fire district.
FACT: The EPIC Option Consumption Tax Proposal is an EPICALLY BAD Idea for Nebraska!
• No other state has a consumption tax.
• Other countries that use a consumption tax (called a value added tax or VAT) have an average rate of 22% and they also collect other taxes, including income and dividend taxes.
• If we are going to change the Nebraska Constitution, we should only do so with a clear path forward, not something that dumps a super sales tax in the lap of our future legislators.
Nebraska Safety Council Public Training Offerings
Nebraska Safety Council offers a wide variety of public courses; from OSHA 30-Hr Construction training to Emotional Wellbeing at the Workplace, there are trainings applicable for all employers.
Refer to the list below for upcoming course offerings or click here for a complete list.
• July 11: First Aid/CPR/AED
• July 18: Forklift Safety
• July 22-23: OSHA 10-Hr General Industry
• July 22-26: OSHA 30-Hr General Industry
• July 29: Lockout/Tagout
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June Board Report
Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation:
The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation has set a long-term goal of raising $1,000,000. The Foundation has been in existence for 15 years and was started with no assets. HBAL has donated about $75,000, but there has been no big influx of funds. The Foundation has given out $359,000 and has raised about $550,000.
Parade of Homes:
The Parade of Homes committee recommended changing weekday hours to 5-8 p.m. for both the Spring and Fall Parade and was approved by the Board of Directors.
Remodelers Council:
The Remodelers Council had their annual Picnic in the Home Builders Parking Lot, Wednesday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Canyon Joes Barbecue and a variety of yard games were available.
• Ybarra Development, LLC, Jesse De Los Santos Sponsor: Kenny German
Disaster Relief:
The HBAL Foundation sent $10,000 to The Omaha Rapid Response. Executive Vice President Michaela Schwarten is working with the United Way to find ways to help people locally (Garner Industries) who were impacted by the Arbor Day tornado.
Careers in Construction:
The Careers in Construction committee is meeting on June 24 to discuss ways to improve for 2025.
Thank You
Contributors, Sponsors & Volunteers!
Lunch Sponsor
Nebraska Bank of Commerce
Beverage Sponsors
Edward’s Stone
Stonebrook Exterior
Range Ball Sponsor
Union Bank & Trust
19th Hole Sponsor
Centurion Stone
Contributors
Black Hills Energy
Capital Patio & Flame Shop
Culligan Water
Conditioning
McKinnis Roofing and Sheet Metal
Grill provided by Ready Mixed Concrete Co.
Volunteers
Sue Eaton
Jacob Dobson
Shawn Evans
Sheryl Homer
Derek Jundt
John Kundra
Bryce Morgan
Amber Ramsey
Tom Stelzer
Golf Committee
Ron Fricke, Chairman
Grant Carter
Sue Eaton
Sheryl Homer
Mark Krings
Kim Kumpula
Tom Stelzer
Jennie Korth
First Flight
1st Place (57)
Corey Vandewege
Conner Vandewege
Derek Ledgerwood
Mike Hewitt
2nd Place (58)
Neil Falk
Brandon Falk
Gene Hiatt
Jacob Hiatt
3rd Place (58)
Chantz Hanson
Tyler Steenson
Seth Boynton
Monte Steenson
4th Place (60)
Mike Leffers
Brett Peters
Wade Scheer
Ethan John
Flight Winners
Second Flight
1st Place (65)
Grant Carter
Eric Bertrand
Khoi Tran
Paul Dion
2nd Place (65)
Jim Essay
Allen Chaffee
Jeff Vercellino
Matt Guttchenritter
3rd Place (66)
Jake Samuelson
Brandt Andress
Dave Andress
Ted Vergith
4th Place (66)
Cory Whitemore
James Hamlette
Heath Svendsen
Doug Talich
Third Flight
1st Place (69)
Doug Carpenter
Don Woodburn
Craig Baugous
Bill Schwaner
2nd Place (70)
Rick Onnen
John Hathaway
Joe Brakenhoff
David Stirtz
3rd Place (70)
Ron Fricke
Scott Lockard
Matt Runge
Jerry Fricke
4th Place (70)
Lori Wellman
Jason Thyfault
Chris Talbot
Kevin Dumler
Door Prize Winner
Jerry Fricke Golf Basket from McKinnis Roofing and Sheet Metal
Hole #1
Mead Lumber Company
longest putt made on the green
Wade Scheer
Hole #1
Yankee Hill Brick & Tile Company closest to the pin, 3rd shot
Beau Jepson
Hole #2
The Window & Door Store
longest putt made on the green
Cole Genrich
Hole #3
Zeng Countertops & Surfaces
longest drive in the fairway
Renee Sobatka
Hole #3
Ready Mixed
Concrete Co. closest to the pin, 2nd shot
Wade Samek
Hole #4
Frontier Bank closest to the pin, 1st shot
Eric Bertrand
Hole #5
Van Horn
Custom Homes
longest putt made on the green
Brandon Falk
Flag Prize Winners
Hole #5
E & A Consulting Group, Inc. closest to the pin, 2nd shot
Johnny Rodriguez
Hole #6
Cornhusker Bank closest to the pin, any shot off the green
Bo Day
Hole #7
Union Bank & Trust Co. longest putt made on the green
Grant Carter
Hole #8
Neemann & Sons, Inc. closest to the pin, 1st shot
Chris Shubkagel
Hole #8
Window Option
Specialists longest putt made on the green
Neil Falk
Hole #9
Lincoln Federal
Savings Bank longest drive in the fairway
Summer McGrew
Hole #9
Pella Products of Lincoln longest putt made on the green
Brandt Andress
Hole #10
West Gate Bank longest putt made on the green
Mark Russell
Hole #10
Christensen Lumber Co. closest to the pin, 2nd shot
Mike Hewitt
Hole #11
Security First Bank longest drive in the fairway
Dann Husmann
Hole #11
Millard Lumber Inc. closest to the pin, 3rd shot
Mike Kinning
Hole #12
Bath & Kitchen Idea Center by Lincoln
Winnelson, Inc. longest putt made on the green
Jonah Hamilton
Hole #13
REGA Engineering Group, Inc. longest putt made on the green
Blaine Reed
Hole #14
Reimers-Kaufman
Concrete Products Co. closest to the pin, 1st shot
Pat Dettmer
Hole #15
Pinnacle Bank closest to the pin, 2nd shot
Tanner Bartels
Hole #16
CKF –Consolidated Kitchens closest to the pin, any shot off the green
Marc Hausmann
Hole #16
Bobcat of Lincoln longest drive in the fairway
Stephanie Ponce
Hole #17
Cattle Bank & Trust closest to the pin, 3rd shot
Scott Nydahl
Hole #18
Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C. closest to the pin, 2nd shot
Michael Springer
Hole #18
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery longest putt made on the green
John Biegler
- Work Platforms / Man Baskets
- Telescopic & Truss Jibs
- 180 Degree Swing Carriage
- Skid Steer Attachments
- Scaffolding
- And Much More!!
Parade Entry Contract Guidebook Ad Contract
Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation
The Foundation has contributed more than $368,000 to various community service projects since 2010.
Annual Foundation Projects
• Scholarships
• Santa Cop
• High School Interior / Residential Design Contests
• $165,331
Community Support Projects
• Local High School Construction Programs
• Habitat for Humanity
• Local Non-Profits
• Member Causes & Projects
• Disaster Relief
• $203,049
Total $368,380
The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation's mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of HBAL. Since 2010, the Foundation has distributed over $368,000 to various community service projects related to the homebuilding industry. You can find more information about the Foundation on www.HBAL.org.
By participating in these events, you are supporting the Foundation!
Carts must be reserved in advance! There is limited availability, so be sure to mark on your registration form if you would like a cart.
The proceeds from this event will go to the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Its mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln. The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs. Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln July 2024 • Vol. 27, No. 7
Remodelers Council Picnic in the Park(ing Lot) June
12, 2024
The Remodelers Council held their annual picnic at the HBAL office this year. Originally planned to take place outside, we opted to move lunch and the yard games inside so we didn't have deal with the wind and high temps.
Jason Willet Remodelers Council Chairperson
Summer sure hit hard with the heat at the end of June. If your company does exterior work, it is important to remind your team to stay hydrated. Thankfully, our bodies were created to adapt to the weather conditions, but we still need to drink plenty of water days before we need it. Once you get behind in hydration, it is very difficult to catch up.
We had a fun time at the annual Remodelers Council picnic in June. It was a great opportunity to be able to sit, talk and learn from each other. The weather was hot, but that didn't stop us from playing a couple rounds of cornhole and putt putt.
We do not have a meeting in July but remember to put the Remodelers Council Golf Tournament on you calendar for August 16. Come out and support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation while enjoying a round of golf. Our next regular meeting will be on Wednesdsay, August 28. I hope to see you there!
View more photos of our Remodelers Council meetings here.
Welcome New Members
Cornerstone Industries, LLC
Kara Weller
1000 E. Ash Street, P.O. Box 945, Brandon, SD 57005
Phone: 605-582-8455 Cell: 605-413-5406
Email: kweller@alliancecom.net
Web: www.cornerstone-industries.com
Sponsor: Jereme Montgomery, Stephens & Smith Construction Co.
Cornerstone Industries has been serving contractors and homebuilders in the Midwest region since 2005. We manufacture and distribute telehandler attachments, skid steer attachments and scaffolding. We are a family owned and operated business, who works with integrity, and strives for excellence and safety with all of our products.
Schoen’s Roofing
Mindy Bursovsky
522 S. 6th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310
Phone: 402-520-7121 Cell: 402-806-9020
Email: mindy@schoensroofing.com
Web: www.schoensroofing.com
Sponsor: Jereme Montgomery, Stephens & Smith Construction Co.
At Schoen’s Roofing, your satisfaction is our top priority. Our business started out as weekend work, but we quickly gained a reputation as one of the area’s most reliable roofing contractors.
Through word-of-mouth from loyal, satisfied customers, we grew into a full-time roofing company. Now with 3 locations, Beatrice, Nebraska City, and Hastings, we continue to strive to grow while still providing the same level of service that got us where we are today. We treat every job, big or small, as if it were our own home.
Ybarra Development, LLC
Jesse De Los Santos
4501 Neumann Lane, Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: 402-432-4865
Email: jesse@ybarrabuilt.com
Web: www.ybarrabuilt.com
Sponsor: Kenny German, Destiny Homes, LLC
Directory Changes
New address for Astro Buildings is 1541 County Road 11, Mead, NE 68041.
Charley Hedstrom, Black Hills Energy, is no longer an affiliate member.
Kyle Buser is a new affiliate member with The Window & Door Store. Email: kyle@marvinwindowstore.com.
