Lincoln Business Builder (September 2024) by Home Builders Association of Lincoln

2024 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Beau Daffer, President

Jereme Montgomery, President Elect

Dan Loeck, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

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

President’s Message

Beau Daffer, HBAL President

I recently had the opportunity to golf with a few members of other home builders associations in the vicinity. Once they found out I was president of HBAL, they asked me what we do and how we help our members. I was able to fill them in on all the meetings we have with groups like City Council, Building and Safety, LTU, etc. I told them we spend time building relationships with these people which results in them allowing us to work together to make the building process in Lincoln the best we can. They were amazed at how active and involved we are at HBAL. It was a great reminder that we have an amazing staff and amazing membership that care so much about our industry and our community. Thank you to all of you who stay involved and help to make HBAL so successful.

Dan Klein, Sr.

Mike May

Herb Reese

Roger Reynolds

Mike Rezac

Denny Van Horn

HBAL Staff

Michaela Schwarten, Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann

On another note, here we are. School has started. The first Husker game is just days away. Temperatures will start to cool down. All this shows fall is almost here. For Family Night this year, we will be going to Roca Berry Farm on October 19. Be sure to add it to your calendar.

I will leave you with some words of encouragement:

If you wake up every morning thinking you will never be great, you never will. We have to choose what attitude we are going to have. So wake up every morning with the attitude of being great!

Calendar of Events

Sept. 12

HOMEPAC, HBAL & Foundation Board of Directors Meetings

HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

Sept. 13 HBAL Office Closed

HBAL Autumn Social Bierhaus Maisschäler

Sept. 17

Sept. 19

Oct. 2

151 N. 8th Street

5:00 p.m. (6:30 p.m. call for nominations)

Lunch & Learn: Fall Protection

HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

11:30 a.m.

Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $25 for Non-Members (includes lunch)

Remodelers Council Meeting: Recruiting the Next Generation

HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • Cost: $15

2024 HBAL Corporate Partners

Member News

On behalf of the thousands of women and children who have benefited from safe shelter and supportive services at Friendship Home over the past decade, we extend our deepest gratitude for your sponsorship of our Safe Quarters event at the $2,500 level!

Twenty years ago, three remarkable women with a passion for our mission created an amazing event. They wanted to raise money, heighten awareness of the issue of domestic violence and allow our business community to demonstrate their support and leadership.

Leaving a violent relationship can be complicated as well as dangerous. Without the support of the community and businesses like yours, we would struggle to provide victims with the kind of resources they desperately need and deserve.

Friendship Home is proud and honored by your sponsorship. Your generosity and commitment help create a safer community for everyone.

Sincerely, Angie

Hilsabeck

Calling All Members!

The HBAL 2025 Board needs you!

Hone a skill set that will aid you in your business, be involved in the decision making process here at HBAL and make a difference for your trade.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the 2025 HBAL Board of Directors or serving on an HBAL Committee, please contact Michaela Schwarten at 402-423-4225.

Become Involved Today!

Thank you so much for your generous donation! You help us bring hope to so many! Ken Gruber and the Rapid Response Teams

Hello, Friends. We hope your summer is going well! We are excited to report that it looks like Carriage House will open in October on our main campus at CEDARS! We are very excited to open the newest program at CEDARS very soon. Thank you HBAL for your wonderful support of this project and for your patronage of CEDARS through the years! As of Monday we are serving 984 kids through the 15 programs we operate at CEDARS.

With appreciation and friendship, Jason Danner

HBAL Autumn Social Private Rooftop at Bierhaus Maisschäler

RSVP TO INFO@HBAL.ORG BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Bierhaus Maisschäler

151 N. 8th Street in the Haymarket

Rooftop reserved starting at 5:00 PM

Call for HBAL Board Nominations will be held at 6:30 PM

Sausages & Bavarian Pretzels provided from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Cash Bar Available

In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside and nominations will be held via Zoom on September 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Call for Nominations to the HBAL Board of Directors

Nominations to the HBAL Board of Directors will be held on September 17, 2024 at the HBAL Autumn Social.

Pursuant to Article 10 Section 2 of the HBAL bylaws, any Builder or Associate member or their proxy has the right to nominate directors for the HBAL Board of Directors from the floor at the September General Membership Meeting. After this meeting, nominations will be closed. These nominees will then be presented to the membership for consideration at the Holiday Party on December 3, 2024 in addition to the slate of candidates prepared by HBAL’s nominating committee and approved by the HBAL Board of Directors.

Therefore, if you would like to nominate someone to serve on the Board of Directors and for the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, 2nd Vice President and 1st Vice President, please join us for the HBAL Autumn Social.

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.

EVENT SPONSOR

FREE ADMISSION

for HBAL Members, Employees & Families with an option to purchase a $10 upgrade for Roca Scary Farm.

Free food will be available in the Pioneer Event Barn. Cash bar available.

Tickets are required for entry! Scan to sign up or email info@hbal.org.

TICKET SPONSORS

FOOD SPONSORS

Parade of Homes Trademark & Use of Logo

The Parade of Homes™ is trademarked by the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) and the use of the name and logo is only allowed with HBAL’s permission. Parade of Homes Trademark & Use of Logo

GUIDELINES FOR USING

PARADE OF HOMES AND THE OFFICIAL LOGO:

• Contact HBAL at info@hbal.org to request permission and, if desired, receive the current logo file.

• When using Parade of Homes, you must also reference the Homes Builders Association of Lincoln (ie. HBAL's Parade of Homes).

• When using the Parade of Homes logo, the HBAL logo must be included.

• HBAL must be tagged on all posts using Parade of Homes and/or the logo.

• Use of Parade of Homes or its logo is limited to builders, real estate agents/listing companies or advertisers participating in the Parade of Homes.

• Do not alter the logo in any way.

• Do not use Parade of Homes or its logo in a way that suggests endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with HBAL unless explicitly authorized to do so.

We love it when our members promote our events! Here are a few ways you can promote the Parade of Homes!

• Comment, like and share the content posted on HBAL’s social media pages including links to the official Parade of Homes guidebook* and promotional video.

• Tag HBAL in your social media content promoting the Parade of Homes.

*The online guidebook will be available a few weeks prior to the Parade.

October 6-13, 2024

Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

HUNTER ADDITION, CERESCO

1. 131 Hunter Street

Don Johnson Homes II, Inc.

STONE BRIDGE CREEK

2. 6964 Serpentine Drive

Smetter Homes

3. 1951 Battista Avenue

Smetter Homes

FALLBROOK

4. 336 Bushclover Road

Blake Builders

PRAIRIE WEST

5. 2720 SW 49th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

WILDERNESS VIEW TOWNHOMES

6. 6543 Maple View Court

Tuscany Townhomes

Weeknights: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The online Parade of Homes Guidebook will be available soon on HBAL.org.

Every Spring and Fall, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln organizes the Parade of Homes for the public. The Parade of Homes offers potential home buyers a great opportunity to walk through brand new homes and meet the builders.

WILDERNESS HILLS

7. 9949 Keystone Drive

Smetter Homes

THE WOODLANDS AT YANKEE HILL

8. 9500 Dalton Drive

Timber Ridge Homes

9. 7845 Patrick Avenue

Hallmark Homes

10. 8738 S. 80th Street

Queenpin Builders

JENSEN VIEW ESTATES

11. 8719 Dragonfly Lane Murray Custom Homes, LLC

PINE WOODS

12. 6827 Weigel Bay Stonybrook Homes, Inc.

BOULDER RIDGE

13. 6400 S. 90th Street

402 Customs

WANDERING CREEK

14. 9125 Rock River Road

MAVEN Homes

THE PRESERVE AT HILLCREST

15. 9240 Lucena Drive

Vodicka Construction, Inc.

WHITE HORSE

16. 8911 Buckskin Court

Gatlin Construction Specialties, LLC

HILLCREST

17. 9708 Hillcrest Trail

True North Custom Homes, Inc.

SUNRISE VILLAS

18. 9431 Linwood Place

Morgan Construction, LLC

WATERFORD ESTATES

19. 237 Deep Water Drive Smetter Homes

DOMINION AT STEVENS CREEK

20. 10617 & 10625 Majestic Lane Blue Sky Builders of Nebraska

PRAIRIE VILLAGE NORTH

21. 2930 N. 86th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

22. 2924 N. 86th Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE

23. 8918 Kinzie Street

Prairie Home Builders, Inc.

ANAHEIM COURT

24. 3556 Anaheim Court Blake Builders

HBAL Member Spotlight

Natasha Lundy Owner & Lead Designer

Willow Key Interiors

natasha@ihdne.com | (402) 665-0070

Click here to view Natasha's full Member Spotlight.

Tell us about your family. I have been married to my wonderful husband Kile for just over two years. I have an 11-year-old son, Will, who keeps us on our toes with his fun personality and sense of humor! We share our home with a very furry / feisty Yorkipoo named Max.

Name a recent movie you watched that blew you away? Origin. It’s gut wrenching, but so important to be informed on the facts of what people are forced to face.

What are you currently binge watching? Land of Women on Apple TV. It’s fun to watch in Spanish.

Best restaurant you've ever been to?

Kile took me to an amazing French seafood restaurant Le Bernardin in NYC in 2019. It was course after course of some of the most amazing seafood dishes in the world then three courses of dessert to finish off the night. The whole experience was perfection!

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? Two pictures of me were in the National Geographic when I was a teen. The local photographer, Joel Sartore, was doing a spotlight on life in Nebraska so he followed my detasseling crew around. I’m covered in mud in the pics and a hot mess!

What's the strangest thing you've ever done? When I was studying in Costa Rica, my travel buddies and I had rented hammocks on the beach to sleep on for the night. There was a huge crab right by

my face, so I decided to try to sleep on a nearby bench. When I walked up, there was a dog sleeping on the bench. I tired to shoo him away, but he wouldn’t budge. So I scooted him down a bit and laid down. A few hours later I woke up to the sun rising and the dog was still cuddled up by my feet!

Who is someone who's made a big impact on your life? Why? My mom. She has this quiet calm wisdom about her. She has supported me and believed in me every day of my life, no matter what. What do you love the most about your job? I love building relationships with my clients and working to make sure I take care of them. It is incredibly rewarding when we see the finished space and how happy the clients are!

What’s one skill you’d like to develop or sharpen this year? I would love to learn how to use the rendering programs my amazing team members are able to use for our clients. People love seeing real life renderings of projects to fine-tune selections!

How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? I appreciate having HBAL in Lincoln and I love the Parade of Homes. It’s always an honor to be able to design a home for the Parade!

Any tips or advice for new HBAL members? HBAL can be a great networking tool and I like the community building aspect of it!

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

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Upcoming Lunch & Learn Events

All Lunch & Learns are held at the HBAL Office, 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C.

Fall Protection

presentation by Nebraska Safety Council

Thursday, September 19 | 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $10 for HBAL Members or $25 for Non-Members (includes lunch)

RSVP by September 17 via info@hbal.org, 402-423-4225 or use this link.

HBAL 101

Join us for an informal presentation covering everything you need to know to make the most of your membership investment.

Thursday, October 24 | 11:30 a.m.

Cost: FREE (includes lunch)

RSVP by October 22 via info@hbal.org, 402-423-4225 or use this link.

Attend HBAL 101 and earn 3 points toward the membership drive!

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.

• Sept. 5: First Aid/CPR/AED

• Sept. 6: Confined Spaces Training

• Sept. 19: Forklift Safety Training

• Sept. 20: Conflict Resolution

August Board Report

Remodelers Council:

The Remodelers Council has its fall lineup of meetings scheduled:

• August 16 – Remodelers golf outing.

• August 28 – Tour of a complete home renovation in The Ridge subdivision. This complicated remodel included restructuring the interior, moving stairs and load-bearing walls and new footings in the basement.

• October 2 – “Recruiting the Next Generation” will include information from Careers in Construction (Jereme Montgomery), CareerPathway.com (Bo Jones) and Jr. Achievement (Matt Firestone).

• November 6 – Tour of the Trabert Hall Renovation which is now home to the CenterPointe Campus of Health & Wellbeing

Membership Committee:

The following new members were approved:

• Blue Sky Builders of Nebraska, Cole D’Amico Sponsor: Jereme Montgomery

• Champ Roofing & Exteriors, Brenly Redlin Sponsor: Brian Buda

• Crewline Exteriors, LLC, Jeff Menagh Sponsor: Tim Zeng

• MAVEN Homes, Andy Barner Sponsor: Bryce Bornemeier

Other Business:

Home Builders will honor Nadine Condello and the 24 years she served as Executive Vice President by naming the June golf event the Nadine Condello Memorial Golf Tournament.

Careers in Construction:

Jereme Montgomery and Ben Klein are looking to increase the scope of attendees at Construction Career Day. What are you waiting for?

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Publication of the Remodelers Council of Lincoln September 2024 • Vol. 27, No. 9

Leadership

Jason Willet Remodelers Council Chairperson

Time to start strategizing the last stretch of the year. We all need to have a vision for our company – both long-term and shortterm. Take a look at your business to see how you will finish this year. Are you ahead or behind your goals? If you want to change something, now is the time if you want to see the results this year. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Remodeling is ever changing and our companies need to adapt with that change. We have some great events coming up, so be sure to add them to your calendar!

Upcoming Meetings

Oct. 2: Recruiting the Next Generation 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Nov. 6: CenterPointe Tour of Trabert Hall Renovation 2202 S. 11th Street

Dec. 11: Remodelers Council Holiday Party Location TBD

Are you looking for a way to get more involved? Do you know someone who would make a great member on the Remodelers Council leadership team? We are currently accepting nominations! Serving as an officer is a great "next step" in your membership journey.

Chairperson

• Presides at monthly meetings

• Ex-officio member of HBAL Board

• Writes monthly message in Step by Step Vice Chairperson

• Conducts meetings in absence of Chairperson

• Prepares to serve as Chairperson the following year

• Works with HBAL staff in planning monthly meetings

Secretary

• Takes notes at monthly meetings

• Assists Chairperson/ Vice Chairperson as needed

Each position holds office for one year or until a successor is elected. Contact Jennie Korth for more information.

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Thank you!

Volunteers

Kayley Cooper

Aubrey Cotton

Gregg Silverberg

Dann Husmann

Joshua Maher

Kiann Ridgeway

Eric Wiechert

Contributors

Aden Pressure Washing

Bielenberg Builders

Black Hills Energy

Jim & Vicki Christo

Kitchen Tune-Up Lincoln

Lincoln Cabinet

LL Countertops

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Reese Construction, Inc.

Reynolds Design & Remodeling

Signs Now

Zeng Countertops & Surfaces

Committee

Dave Bayne, Chair

Sue Eaton

Shawn Evans

Ben Klein

Tim Zeng

Mark Krings

Scott Kunzman

Michaela Schwarten

FIRST FLIGHT

1st Place (55)

Jason Firestone

Ryan McCanahay

Tony Miller

Grant Schumacher

2nd Place (58)

Tim Gans

Josh Hoehensee

Matt Stall

Darrin Worrell

3rd Place (58)

Mark Krings

Reece Rhodes

Sam Swartz

Peter Fellers

Flight Winners

SECOND FLIGHT

1st Place (63)

Mark Aksamit

Drew Schumacher

Chris Taylor

Craig Wulf

2nd Place (63)

Perry Haralson

Jim Essay

Nate Keller

Bill Lien

3rd Place (64)

Jake Lane

A.J. Maier

Tyler Cantrell

Drew Stahl

THIRD FLIGHT

1st Place (68)

Ben Krivda

Bob Minert

Levi Magnuson

Andrew Hohensee

2nd Place (69)

Rick Onnen

Rob Mierau

Joe Brakenhoff

Trevor Watson

3rd Place (69)

Erin Magnussen

Jason Reed

Jason Karabel

Jeff Sweney

Raffle Prize Winners

Two Husker Football Tickets courtesy of Signs Now

Cole Kliment

$100 Gift Card to Lazlo’s courtesy of LL Countertops

A.J. Maier

$100 Gift Card to Fareway Meat Market

courtesy of Zeng Countertops & Surfaces

Chris Taylor

Air Purifier

courtesy of Nebraska Furniture Mart

Mark Aksamit

$350 VISA Gift Card courtesy of HBAL

Ben Klein

$200 VISA Gift Card courtesy of HBAL

Trevor Watson

$100 VISA Gift Card courtesy of HBAL

Steven Craze

$50 VISA Gift Card courtesy of HBAL

Trevor Watson

David Adams

Side Games

Hole #7 DOES A BEAR CHIP IN THE WOODS?

Kyle Schroer

Hole #12 HIT THE GREEN, WIN SOME GREEN 1/2 Pot: $100

Chad Christensen

Hole #17 HIT THE KEG IN THE FAIRWAY

Ryan Kliewer

Hole #1

A1 Mold Testing & Remediation

Longest Drive in Fairway (Women)

Jennifer Haralson

Hole #1

Nebraska Furniture Mart

Longest Drive in Fairway (Men)

Sam Sharpe

Hole #2

Mead Lumber

Longest Putt Made

Mark Aksamit

Hole #2

The Window & Door Store

Shortest Drive Used by the Team

Jenny Huls

Hole #3

Allo Fiber

Closest to Pin 1st Shot

Scott Kunzman

Hole #4

Cambria USA

Longest Putt Made

Michael Bell

Hole #5

E & A Consulting Group

Closest to Pin from Off Green

Brad Sebby

Hole #6

Cornhusker Bank

Closest to Pin 2nd Shot

Ryan Kliewer

Flag Prize Winners

Hole #7

Union Bank & Trust Co.

Longest Putt Made

Darren Worrell

Hole #8

Nebraska Building Products

Longest Drive in Fairway

Justin Kurtzer

Hole #9

LL Countertops

Closest to Pin from Off Green

Tyler Fehringer

Hole #10

Christensen Lumber Co.

Longest Drive in Fairway

Reece Rhodes

Hole #10

Window Option Specialists

Closest to Pin 3rd Shot

Tyler Reynolds

Hole #11

Millard Lumber Inc.

Closest to Pin 2nd Shot

Preston Mueller

Hole #12

Relentless Merch

Longest Putt Made

Matt Anderson

Hole #13

James Hardie

Building Products

Longest Drive in Fairway (Women)

Megan Dreyer

Hole #13

Champ Roofing & Exteriors

Longest Drive in Fairway (Men)

Tanner Bartels

Hole #14

Reimers-Kaufman

Concrete Products Co.

Closest to Pin 1st Shot

Tony Miller

Hole #15

Pinnacle Bank

Closest to Pin from Off Green

Matt Firestone

Hole #16

Kitchen Tune-Up Lincoln

Longest Drive in Fairway

Matt Seem

Hole #17

HBE Wealth Management

Closest to Pin from Off Green

Joe Brakenhoff

Hole #18

Schoen’s Roofing, LLC

Closest to Pin 3rd Shot

Tim Gans

Hole #18

CT Construction, Inc.

Longest Drive in Fairway

Brittny Seem

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: 41

+3 for attending HBAL 101: 3 Total Points: 44

Beau Daffer

New Member Points: 6

Total Points: 6

Herb Reese

New Member Points: 3 +3 for attending HBAL 101: 3 Total Points: 6 Dave Chapin New Member Points: 5 Total Points: 5

Vance Stauffer New Member Points: 5 Total Points: 5

Mark Krings