Lincoln Business Builder (November 2022)

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Executive Committee

Ward Fred Hoppe, President

Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, President Elect

Beau Daffer, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

Ryan Trausch, Secretary

Bob Bryant, Treasurer

Matt Kinning, Immediate Past President

Michaela Schwarten, Executive Vice President Board of Directors

Megan Dreyer

Matt Firestone

Kenny German Kelly Krueger

Dave Lakin

Hayley Lane Dan Loeck

Jereme Montgomery Blake Pittack

Tyler Reynolds Brett Sundberg Sam Swartz

Remodelers Council

Tim Zeng

Past Presidents

Jerry Boyce

Jim Christo

Steve Fulton

John Hoppe, Jr. Justin Johnson

Bo Jones

Mike Kinning

Dan Klein, Sr. Matt Kleinschmit

Rick Krueger

Dan Kubr

Sam Manzitto

Mike May

Herb Reese

Roger Reynolds

Mike Rezac

Dick Robison

J. Greg Schwinn

Bob Stephens

Denny Van Horn

HBAL Staff

Michaela Schwarten, Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann

President’s Message

Fred Hoppe, HBAL President

Dear Members, My car is muddy and I’m giddy cause it rained. It has seemed like months of perfect construction weather, so the long sprinkle was very welcome. But it was hardly enough to wet the fields just make the road muddy.

I checked the interest which changed today (and changed yesterday too). Over 7% on some thirty-year NIFA mortgage products. Well, my first mortgage was 7+% in 1979. My next house I built myself on a 12% construction loan which as I recall I rolled into the permanent mortgage. And how many times I’ve refinanced. I guess I’m back to advocating that strategy. I’m looking back on as the highlights of my second time as HBAL president. We have a pro-housing and particularly pro-low-income housing City Council. We need infrastructure which will support more lots but there is little money at the City to put in the infrastructure. I sat down for a drink with my friend, an underground contractor. He said he is 18 months out to get plastic pipe and concrete is going up 25% soon. I had three drinks. Cost of infrastructure is outta sight. The price of drinks is up too. Thank the pandemic and war in Ukraine for inflation and supply disruption. Our industry makes predicting prices nuts. As I’ve said before demand for housing is strong – ability to buy weak.

Hey, thankfully we’re in Lincoln so far, we have modest pricing. I was in a meeting this morning with a multifamily builder from the northwest (Oregon) complaining of $200,000/door entitlement costs. He had to be puffing and he certainly was whining. I have heard Lincoln is a market “most prone” to home price increase over the next few years. Let’s not follow the coasts or southeast. I whine enough without more governmental cost to housing development (40.6% of the cost of multifamily development according to NAHB).

Donate to Santa Cop. Recruit a new member. And come to the Christmas party. Until next month.

HBAL Member Spotlight

Jake Metz, President & CEO Lincoln Demolition & Excavation

Email: service@lincolndemoandex.com | Phone: 402-416-6860

Click here to view Jake's full Member Spotlight.

Tell us about your family. I have two daughters. My 6 yr old is an artist and loves to draw and paint. My 10 yr old loves to read. Where are you from? Genoa, NE

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? Outdoor survival skills

Who is someone who's made a big impact on your life? Why? My father because he is a business consultant and helped me with my business.

What do you love the most about your job? The rewarding feeling of completing projects on time and on budget, as well as customer satisfaction.

What experiences and past roles have led you to where you are today?

A variety of different positions with other construction and landscaping companies, allowed me to develop the experience and understanding to be able to perform my current skillset as the owner of an

excavation and demolition company.

What career advice do you live by? Who gave it to you? "If you're not growing, you're going." - My father.

If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be? Why? I would like to be able to collaborate with the owner of Gana

Excavation and Trucking. I would like to hear the story of how the company began and to understand their operating model.

How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? Absolutely. The February 2022 Home & Garden Show at the Lancaster Event Center gave us the necessary exposure by networking with other companies in the area that have benefited from a working relationship with us and us with them!

What is your favorite HBAL event and why? The annual Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show. It's a large event with a wide variety of companies that provide us with a large network of potential referrals for ourselves and our customers.

Demolition Excavation Site Preparation Cleanup

Any tips or advice for new HBAL members? Participate in as many of the networking functions as possible, so you can meet individuals in many other companies as possible.

To be considered for the next Member Spotlight, click here.

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We are challenging our members to give up their daily coffee (or other treat) and direct that money towards a donation to the Santa Cop Project!

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If every HBAL member donated $5, we would raise over $3,100 to ensure a brighter holiday season for struggling families in Lincoln!

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation is collecting monetary donations for the Lincoln Police Union Santa Cop Project. These funds will purchase toys which will be given directly to children the officers come into contact with. We are excited to see they are distributing toys just as they were when we started building toys in 1988!

Tax-deductible donations may be sent to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516

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Pine Ridge Job Corps Trains Young Adults for Careers in Fast-Growing Industries

Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Employer Program. Its mission is to educate and train highlymotivated young people for successful careers in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.

The Pine Ridge Job Corps has seven trades taught at their center: Painting, Facilities Maintenance, Brick/Block, Carpentry, Welding, Cement and Business and Finance. Students range from 16 to 24 years old with the majority of their graduates being 18 years old. Their training focuses strongly on employability. Their Painting, Carpentry, Cement and Brick/Block trades are all certified pre-apprenticeship training programs. Graduates are suitable to entry-level positions wherever they are placed and should have a high school diploma/GED and a driver’s license.

There are also tax benefits to hiring their students. Click the links below for more information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit:

Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Work Opportunity Tax Credit | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Contractors interested in the specifics about our trade training can contact Clint Merchen at 308-432-8675 or clinton.merchen@usda.gov.

Nebraska Trucking Association

Entry-Level Truck Driving Training (ELDT)

The Nebraska Trucking Association provides certified theory-only online classes and can assist your company with arranging the required behind-thewheel training. Trainers can come to your company or through one of our network of NTA members.

Click here to register or contact Kaylie Lantz at 402-476-7671 or Barb Aude at 402-469-0537 for more information.

HBAL 101

Learn how to maximize your membership.

HBAL 101 offers a quick but comprehensive look at membership benefits, programs and events. We invite you to join us for an informal presentation covering everything you need to know to make the most of your membership investment.

Tuesday, November 15

11:30 a.m.

Cost: FREE (includes lunch)

HBAL Office

6100 S. 58th St. Ste. C RSVP by November 11 to info@hbal.org or 402-423-4225 or use the code below.

Building Performance with Corbett Lunsford

Join LES on Nov. 16 for a FREE workshop with Corbett Lunsford

on the science of homes“Building as a System."

In this one-day, two-part workshop, we'll deep dive into the science of homes – “Building as a System.” Whether it's a new home build, remodel or repair, this workshop will improve the homes you work on, your home's health, and your knowledge and resources during a home project.

Wednesday, November 16

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LES Operations Center

9445 Rokeby Road

Click here to view the agenda and register for the event.

About the speaker: Corbett Lunsford is an Atlanta-based home performance guru. On top of being a guru, he is also the owner of the Building Performance Workshop and a co-host of the Home Diagnosis TV series.

Check out these YouTube videos on Home Thermodynamics 101 and Manual J Training to get a feel for how Corbett teaches Home Thermodynamics 101 and Manual J Training.

*This workshop is sponsored by LES and is complimentary to attendees.

Rick Mulkey guides members through a mock OSHA inspection at a jobsite on October 4.

Associate of the Year Award

Send in

Purpose

nominations by November 1

Selection Committee

The purpose of the “Associate of the Year” program is to recognize an outstanding Associate member who has conducted themselves in an exemplary manner so as to bring credit to the building industry, community and HBAL.

Eligibility

Each nominee shall be an active Associate member of HBAL and must have been a member for a minimum of three years on January 1, 2022.

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The committee will have a minimum of five members. The committee shall consist of the President, President Elect, First Vice President, Immediate Past

President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Vice President.

Basis of Selection

The basis for selection shall include the following criteria:

1. Business conduct and experience (25%)

2. HBAL activities/involvement (50%)

3. Civic and volunteer activity (25%)

Presentation

The 2022 “Associate of the Year” will receive a personal award at the installation meeting in January 2023. The presentation will be made by the Immediate Past President or the previous winner. The recipient’s name will be added to a permanent trophy on display at the HBAL office.

One Nomination Needed

A single nomination assures the nominee’s consideration by the

committee. Each nominee will be considered on the basis of the criteria, not on the number of nominations. Call the HBAL Office at 402-423-4225 if you have any questions.

Past Award Recipients

Below is a list of past winners. Their contributions have helped to make the Home Builders Association of Lincoln the vital organization it is today.

Past Associates of the Year

1983 - L.D. “Bud” Robinson

1984 - Robert Gabriel

1985 - Robert Knuth

1986 - Jim Crawford

1987 - Vince Collura

1988 - Cheryl Haecker

1989 - Robert Marshall

1990 - Larry Kness

1991 - Mike Stranathan

1992 - Duane Helmink

1993 - Roger Reynolds

1994 - Ron Brooks

1995 - Paul Schaer

1996 - Dan Walker

1997 - Lanny Ash

1998 - Jo Lewis

1999 - Ardy Mendenhall

2000 - Bill Fuelling

2001 - Doug Porter

2002 - Doug Gates

2003 - Delrae Hirschman

2004 - Greg Shinaut

2005 - Connie Strohmyer

2006 - Mike Gray

2007 - Perry Haralson

2008 - Bob Bryant

2009 - Eric Hoke

2010 - Dave Rainforth

2011 - Greg Shinaut

2012 - Mark Aksamit

2013 - Ken Jones & Tyson Vogt

2014 - Ruth Hietbrink

2015 - Perry Haralson

2016 - Lori Wellman

2017 - Taylor Ashburn

2018 - Adam Albee

2019 - Ron Petsch

2020 - Shawn Stranathan

2021 - Lance Roach

Past Affiliates of the Year

2015 - Kelli Fleek

2016 - Matt Kinning

2017 - Tyler Reynolds

2018 - Jereme Montgomery

2019 - Ben Carey

Past DSC Award Recipients

1998 - Dale Stertz

1999 - Lana Tolbert

2000 - Michele Williamson

2001 - Mike Petersen

2002 - Rick Dunn

2003 - Ron Peery

2004 - Wilma McCamley

2005 - Gordon McGill

2006 - Allen Gilbert

2007 - Shawn Johnson

2008 - Ray Paulson

2009 - Steve Weiss

Nominations Wanted Development Services Center Outstanding Employee

Send in your nominations by November 9

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln will present a plaque at the January 2023 Installation & Award Ceremony to an employee of the City of Lincoln Development Services Center. The employee shall have provided outstanding service, either in the field or at the counter, to assist a member of the association in keeping their project(s) on schedule.

To nominate someone for Development Services Center

Outstanding Employee, please email the following information to michaela@hbal.org or mail it to HBAL, 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516:

• Your name and company

• Name of DSC nominee

• Nominee’s background

• Reason for nomination

2010 - Steve Weiss

2011 - Terry Ullsperger

2013 - Michelle Leaver

2014 - Geri Rorabaugh

2015 - Chad Blahak

2016 - Mel Goddard

2017 - Shawn Johnson

2018 - Mike Peterson

2019 - Bill Fuelling

2020 - Tim Thompson

2021 - Matt Bratrosvosky

2022

Vladimir Oulianov (1)

Blake Pittack, Blake

Justin Starr, U-Stop

Denny Van Horn,

Horn

Taylor Wyatt, SimpliCity

& Burrow,

Travis Weber, Weber Home

Dan Wellendorf,

Wellman,

Co., Inc.

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have 51 years of history in Lincoln. The

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Show is the largest show in the market.

Show is a yearly event that is a community favorite! Most homeowners believe faceto-face interactions are the most important source of home improvement information.

business will reach a year’s worth of customers in just three days while you increase your name recognition. Once you get set up you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work, meet other vendors, and share ideas!

A1 Cabinet & Granite ABC Seamless of Nebraska

ACRE Design + Advantage Remodeling, Inc. Allo Communications

Al's Johns American Fence Company

American Red Cross Aqua Systems Archetype Design Build

Architectural Glassarts

Avid Realty B.J.'s Interiors Bath Planet Nebraska Black Label Built Bobcat of Lincoln/ Hamilton Equipment Burrows Tracts Real Estate

Capital Patio & Flame Shop Carpets Direct Champion Windows and Home Exteriors Chill Monkee City of Lincoln Watershed Management

ComfortMade Mattress Factory ComfortTechs

Concrete Craft of Lincoln

Creative Landscaping Culligan Water Conditioning

Custom Blinds & Design Custom Scapes & Tree Removal, LLC Cutco Cutlery Decks Unlimited Divine Decks Don Johnson Homes Durable Flags Eagle Nursery, LLC EcoWater Systems Edward Jones Empire Fence Epp Foundation Repair Flatwater Builders Friesen Landscaping, LLC Garage Force Gardner's Wisconsin Cheese GE Landscape Supply Going Nuts GoodeGuy Construction & 3 Day Kitchen & Bath Granite Garage Floors Groundworks Omaha Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln Halo Custom Lighting, LLC Handy Man Home Remodeling Center

Hardwood Artisan

Heartland of Nebraska Windows, LLC Hinrichs Fine Woods, Inc. Home Innovations Spas, Inc.

HOME Real Estate

Home Solutions of Nebraska

Homestead Homes of America, Inc. Illuminations Invision Design and Render iSleep John Henry's Plumbing, Heating and Air KDB Investment Builder Kitchen Tune-Up of Lincoln Krieser Drywall & Insulation

LAE Smarter Security Solutions (Lincoln American Electronics)

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafGuard of Nebraska Legacy Curbing

Legacy Homes/LH Real Estate, LLC

Liberty First Credit Union Lincoln Cabinet Lincoln Demolition & Excavation

Lincoln Electric System

LL Countertops

Comfort Solutions

M & E SALES

Madihay Custom Blinds Merritt Concrete, Fireplace and Stone Midwest Sunrooms and Outdoor Living Miracle Landscapes

Mr. Amoto Lawn & Tree Service

Murray Custom Homes, LLC Nebraska Building Products

LISTING AS OF

Nebraska State Patrol

Nebraskaland Siding & Windows North Country Windows and Baths Norwex Cleaning Products Novo Chiropractic Lincoln 'O' Street Carpet Outdoor Solutions Pampered Chef The Paper Puller, Inc. Pella Windows and Doors

Pioneer Overhead Door 3G, LLC

Prairie Home Builders, Inc. Premium Carpet Care, LLC Provision Realty Group at RE/MAX Concepts RDM Landscapes RE/MAX Concepts Realty Works Group/ Giving Realty Redfern

Enterprises, Inc.

Reese Construction, Inc. Remodel Nebraska Remodelers, Inc.

Renewal by Andersen Rezac Construction, Inc.

RFD Sales Co., LLC

Ryker ToolsSid and Sons Sandhill Roofing, LLC Sark Tile

Security Fence, Inc. Sentry Electric, Inc.

Smoking Gun Jerky Spectrum Star City Heating & Cooling

Stephens & Smith Construction Co. Superior Sleep Experience Supreme Spa & Pool

LISTING

Tailored Landscapes, LLC

TCA Outdoor Power Thrasher Foundation Repair

Tillotson Enterprises, Inc.

Tru-Built Construction True North Custom Homes, Inc. Tupperware

Two Men And A Truck Ultimate Garage Door Services, LLC

Veskerna Plumbing & Excavating

Vinnie Krikac State Farm Agency

VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design Water Treatment Pros Weber Home Inspections, LLC West Gate Bank

Willet Construction, Inc. The Window & Door Store Window Option Specialists

Window World of Lincoln

Woods Bros. Realty Zeng Granite, Inc.

Nebraska

Griffey Lavatory Faucet

1st Vice President

Jereme Montgomery, Stephens & Smith

Construction Co.

Jereme has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from the University of Nebraska. He has nearly 30 years of construction experience with the past 20 years working specifically in the concrete industry. From 2006-2017, he promoted concrete and aggregate products as the Executive Director for the Nebraska Concrete & Aggregates Association. Since then, Jereme has worked for Stephens & Smith Construction Co., Inc. as their Business Development Manager, focusing on workforce development, workforce recruitment, marketing and sales. Jereme serves on the Careers in Construction, Chili Cook-Off and HBAL Family Fun Night committees. He received the HBAL Affiliate of the Year Award in 2018 and a President’s Award in 2022.

2nd Vice President Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank

Perry is the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Compliance for Cornhusker Bank. The bank has been an HBAL member for over 25 years and Perry has been an active member for 17 years.

Perry is involved with several non-profit, civic and political organizations. His involvement in HBAL consists of serving on the Board of Directors, volunteer for Santa Cop, Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Board and various other activities.

Perry is married to Jennifer and has two sons, Coben (19 years) and Caiden (16 years). He earned his undergraduate degree

in finance from the University of Nebraska, a masters in business administration from National University, and a graduate degree in banking from the University of Colorado. He teaches banking classes throughout the Midwest including the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado. Perry believes strongly in the growth and benefits of a healthy housing and construction industry. Perry enjoys reading, golf and spending time with his family.

Secretary Ryan Trausch, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Ryan is a Construction and Commercial Loan Officer with Lincoln Federal Savings Bank and has been an active member with HBAL for the past six years and currently serves on the Parade of Homes committee and Board of Directors. Ryan was born and raised in Lincoln and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he graduated with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Finance. He has been in the banking industry since 2000 and is also a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking. In addition to banking, Ryan has been involved with Junior Achievement of Lincoln since 2010 teaching kids about economics and personal finance and currently serves on the JA Board.

Ryan has been married to his wife Jen for 15 years and has 5 children: Isaac (14), Claire (13), Lucy (11), Henry (8), Simon (4). In his (minimal) spare time he enjoys pickleball, biking, golfing and volunteering at church.

Treasurer Bob Bryant, Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C.

Bob has been involved in the accounting business for over 49 years. Bob owned Bryant Bookkeeping for 18 years and then merged into what is now Bryant, Katt & Associates, P.C. in 1988. They have a current staff of 15 accountants and specialize in local business accounting service and income tax preparation.

Bob has been a member of HBAL since 1986 and has served as Treasurer of HBAL for 20 years. Bob and his wife, Phillis, have been married for 53 years. They have four children, all active in Lincoln. Rob is an investment broker; Jason is an owner and CPA at Bryant, Katt & Associates; Mike is employed with Sysco; and Shannon works at St. Michael’s Parish. They have 21 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Bob is an avid golfer when not working or spending time with his grandchildren.

Builder Directors Blake Pittack, Blake Builders

Blake is the owner of Blake Builders. Blake Builders was founded in 2017 and focuses on residential and commercial construction. Blake has worked in the construction industry since college where he graduated with a degree in Construction Management from Wayne State College.

Blake has been married to his wife Kate for 11 years and they have two children. Avery is a 5th grader and Rex is a 2nd grader. Blake’s hobbies include camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with family.

Scott Schneider, Schneider Custom Homes

Scott is the co-owner of Schneider Custom Homes and Mode de Vie Interiors, along with his wife Andrea who is also a local Realtor. Scott started his career as a framing carpenter while attending UNL in the mid90’s. Since 2002, Schneider Custom Homes has been building custom and spec homes in Lincoln and the surrounding areas, using a proactive and innovative approach with the quality of their products and services, constantly assessing and reassessing their processes to maximize value to their clients.

Scott and Andrea have three daughters; Katy, a Junior at UNL, Ava, a Freshman at UNL and Joslyn, a Sophomore at Lincoln Christian. Scott also serves on the Board of

Education at Lincoln Christian School. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading.

Maria Semerad, Synergy Homes, Inc.

Maria grew up in Lincoln and attended SCC College in Milford. She worked as a software engineer for 14 years before she started her construction career as president of Synergy Homes Inc. Maria, alongside her husband Andy, decided to begin building custom homes about 10 years ago after building several personal homes themselves, while learning the trades, doing the work themselves and knowing what it takes to build a house from start to finish. Maria believes in building strong relationships with both clients and subs and has been a member of HBAL since 2014.

Maria and her husband, Andy, have been married for 20 years and have 2 children, Maya, 17, and Evan, 13.

Associate Directors

Brett Sundberg, West Gate Bank

Brett is a Construction and Commercial Loan Officer with West Gate Bank. He began his career at West Gate Bank in 2011 after earning his degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. West Gate Bank has been a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln since 1992. Brett has been a member for the last eight years. Brett also volunteers for Junior Achievement, Teammates and serves on the board for United Way.

Brett is a Lincoln, Nebraska native. He has been married to his wife, Jenny, for ten years and they have two children, Teddy (4) and Emma (2). In his spare time he enjoys golfing, being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Bailey Ward, LAE: Smarter Security Solutions

Bailey has been with LAE: Smarter Security Solutions (FKA Lincoln American Electronics) for 12 years. She has experience working through the different aspects of the security industry and has a thorough knowledge of all the different types of work LAE provides to its clients. She has worked in nearly every department of the business-using her experience, LAE has been able to launch a dedicated Client Support Team.

LAE has been a member of HBAL since 1989, participating in the Home and Garden Show every year. LAE has become a top security business in Lincoln and the surrounding area. LAE has identified being involved in and caring for our community as one of the most important aspects of the business.

Bailey was born and raised in Lincoln and grew up going to Home Builders' events like the Home and Garden Show and the Parade of Homes. She has served on the Parade of Homes Committee, Cruising for the Trades Car Show Committee and was the Secretary of Young Building Professionals for a year while it was an active group. She loves that LAE is able to enhance new builds and protect their clients by providing peace of mind.

In her spare time Bailey enjoys cooking, playing darts with the Lincoln Darts Community and doing outdoor projects at

home. Bailey and her partner, Jared, have three dogs that bring lots of love and joy to their lives.

Tim Zeng, Zeng Granite

Tim is the President and owner of Zeng Granite, Inc. and is currently the chair of the Remodelers Council for HBAL. Zeng Granite has been a member of HBAL since 2017. Tim also serves on the national board of directors for the Stone Fabricators Alliance. Tim was born in West Point, NE and grew up in Las Vegas, NV, where he graduated from UNLV. Upon moving back to Lincoln 25 years ago, Tim founded Zeng Granite, Inc. The company has transformed over the last two decades to become a premier granite and quartz countertop fabrication and installation shop for residential and commercial properties. Zeng Granite partners with other builders, designers and remodelers to make home projects beautiful and functional. Tim promises “We will help build your company, while we are building ours.” Tim and his wife, Kristen have been married for 13 years. They have three dogs and enjoy going to the movies and spending time outdoors. In Tim’s free time he enjoys bow hunting, golfing and has started to learn about sculpting marble.

Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.

- Theodore Roosevelt

The proceeds from this event 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.

Howdy, Hello, Aloha, Hi!

There are many ways to greet each other. And there are many ways to discuss remodeling projects, but are we all communicating?

Communication between general contractors, subcontractors and employees can be tricky when it involves so many specialties. In the stone fabrication industry, we find confusion when discussing quartz and natural stones. In fact, one of our quartz suppliers calls their products “Natural.” To the consumer, their word is true. To others, “natural stone” is something that comes from a quarry in the earth, not a factory in Minnesota.

What communication errors are you seeing within your industry? What communication problems could there be between the general contractor and the subs? As a Remodelers Council, we form relationships with members who attend our meetings and participate in the fun! This makes it easier to clear up

issues and get over the mistakes that can happen on a simple or complicated

Making an effort to attend the

small

the difficulty out of future conversations. Laying the groundwork for

and partnerships with good

starts at the Remodelers Council-so

involved today!

Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln November 2022

Tim Zeng Remodelers Council Chairperson

Remodelers Council

Election of Officers

The following is the Remodelers Council ballot for 2023. If you would like to nominate anyone else to the ballot, please contact Jennie at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org.

We will vote on officers at the November meeting.

2023 Ballot

Chairperson

 Ben Klein, Lincoln Laminating, dba LL Countertops

Other Vice Chairperson

 Jason Willet, Willet Construction, Inc.

Other Secretary

 Megan Dreyer, CS Kitchen & Bath Studio

 Other

Don't forget!

The Remodelers Council will be collecting hats, mittens, gloves and other cold weather items for a few of Lincoln’s elementary schools. Please keep this in mind as you start your holiday shopping!

Tour of Habitat ReStore

October 5, 2022

View more photos of this Remodelers Council meeting here.

I have been smiling all afternoonbecause of you! Thank you forallowing me the opportunity to showand talk to you about the Habitat forHumanity ReStore this morning! Iappreciated meeting and speakingwith you all. Remember, if you haveany discontinued or gently used items,or any excess stock etc., I am alwaysready to schedule a FREE pickup foryou! By partnering with us, you will bekeeping tons of materials out of landfillswhile providing a healthy future! Inaddition, you will be building homes,community and hope! Warmly, LaCresha Brooks

Welcome New Remodelers Council Members!

Angela McRoberts

Star City Heating & Cooling Wyatt Dunbar Schluter Systems

Jason Willet Willet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists

Welcome New Members

ISW Custom Builders

Brian Podwinski

733 Hill Street, Ste. B, Lincoln, NE 68522

Phone: 531-249-5514 Cell: 402-540-2075 Email: brian@iswcustom.com Web: www.iswcustom.com

Sponsor: Blake Pittack, Blake Builders

Midwest Sunrooms and Outdoor Living

Greg Rudd

12120 Roberts Road, LaVista, NE 68128

Phone: 402-612-0541 Email: gregrudd@midwestsunrooms.com Web: www.midwestsunrooms.com

Sponsor: Dan Wellendorf, Builder Supply Co., Inc.

At Midwest Sunrooms and Outdoor Living we specialize in making custom sunrooms, screen rooms, decks and patio covers. Our team is passionate about helping you create a meaningful outdoor living space, one that combines beautiful details with sustainable design. We know your home deserves the best, that’s why we strive to provide looks you love today that will be there tomorrow.

Redfern Ent., Inc.

Leann Ryan

4168 N. Pecos Road, Ste. 102, Las Vegas, NV 89115

Phone: 403-735-5130 Email: leanne@redfernent.com Web: www.redfernenus.com

Sponsor: HBAL Staff

Proudly representing home and health products, directly to you at trade shows.

Schluter Systems

Wyatt Dunbar

194 Pleasant Ridge Road, Plattsburg, NY, 12901

Phone: 319-899-7191 Email: wdunbar@schluter.com Web: www.schluter.com

Sponsor: Kenny German, Destiny Homes, LLC  Josh Jones

Phone: 785-492-2028. Email: jjones@schluter.com.

Think HBAL First!

Do Business

YOUR AD HERE!

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.

Welcome New Members

Star City Heating & Cooling

Angela McRoberts

5401 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68504

Phone: 402-464-7827

Email: angela@starcityair.com Web: www.starcityair.com

Sponsor: HBAL Staff

Star City Heating & Cooling specializes in the repair, maintenance and replacement of residential and commercial HVAC systems. We have been serving the Lincoln area since 1983. Our team is driven by our passion to create optimal solutions and five-star custom service.

Directory Changes

 Jason Willet is the new principal member for Willet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists. Email: jason@willetconstruction.com

 Steve Peregrine is no longer an affiliate member with Nebraska Housing Resource

 Bridgett Petzoldt is no longer an affiliate member with Black Hills Energy

 Bailey Ward is the new principal member of Lincoln American Electronics (LAE). Pat Ward is now an affiliate member.

 Matt Lendberg is the new principal member of New Ventures, Inc. Email: matt@newventures.com

Tupperware

Gina Goodro

5131 Disbrow Court, Lincoln, NE 68516

Phone: 402-440-4756

Email: gina.goodro@hotmail.com Web: www.my.tupperware.com/ginagoodro

Sponsor: HBAL Staff

Tupperware offers a solution to help save you time, money, space, food and energy. We offer custom kitchen organization through our air-tight, liquid-tight, non-toxic products and a lifetime warranty. For decades, our products have stood the test of time and have been passed down through generations. Through our business opportunity, we’re bettering the lives of individuals with a meaningful way to make money and impact local communities. Our products offer sustainable solutions to single-use plastics and food waste. Tupperware gives people a chance to make money and start their own business. I specialize in party planning and new member training.

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