January Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

January 2020 • hbafm.com • Issue 1/6

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CONNECTIONS

26 New Year: New Leaders! 24 Not Exhibiting? You Can Still Be Part of the Fun!

WORKFORCE

14 Exploring Careers Through Teen's Eyes

INFORMATION

10 2020 Priorities

16 Exclusive Home Buyer Trends

30 Education Committee Refreshes Continuing Education Offerings

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ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich Office Coordinator Tahra Doll Education & Development Coordinator Summer Hammond

PLAINS BUILDER Publisher Bryce Johnson Editor Krista Mund

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WELCOME

DARRICK GUTHMILLER, KOCHMANN BORTHERS HOMES, INC. Happy New Year! Please join us for the New Year Celebration & City Night Jan. 30 where we will welcome our local officials and community leaders for an evening of socializing, sharing and making connections while celebrating our industry. This year’s meeting has some new features in store that we know you will enjoy. It’s our goal to open the lines of communication between members and officials so we can collectively work toward what we want: higher homeownership rates, a strong workforce and safe, attainable housing. I am truly honored to serve as the HBA of F-M’s president this year and looking forward to seeing what we can do together. Thank you to John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., for his dedication last year. Under his leadership, we made strides forward in building relationships and taking our personal stories to officials on the local, state and national levels. These efforts remain a high priority for your HBA. Read an overview of those on page 10-11. Another major priority for 2019 was refreshing the HBA’s office building space. It’s well underway and John personally has put countless hours into the project, along with Sylvia Lunski of Design Direction, Inc. The remodel encompasses the entire main floor resulting in expanded meeting room space, office space and efficient storage. Forty-five members have stepped forward to donate labor or materials. It’ll be a new home for all three organizations: HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and the F-M Home Builders Health Plan & Trust. In 2020, we also officially proceed on a three-year strategic plan that has been being formulated through internal programming reviews, determining audiences, projecting solutions and more. We have our goals and metrics in place and look forward to working on it with our key volunteers! Lastly, in November, North Dakota Association of Builders held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in Grand Forks. Congratulations to Eric Miller who received NDAB’s 2019 Associate of the Year. For the second year in a row, our HBA of F-M was given the state’s first place Membership Award, recognizing membership growth and retention. My company, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., was also honored with the state’s BEAM Award which stands for “Builders Engaging Associate Members.” We are grateful for all the tradespeople we work with each day that take pride producing quality-built homes with us. It is relationships like these, sparked through HBA involvement, that have benefitted us throughout the years!

President Darrick Guthmiller President Elect Kim Hochhalter Treasurer David Reid Associate Vice President Scott Persoon

2020 Board of Directors Directors Nate Anderson Rory Anderson Joyce Balstad Ian Beaton Devin Gaard Ursula Hegvik Kimberly Krueger Tehan Robert A. Leslie Dan Parrow Broc Roberson

Immediate Past President John Gunkelman Ex Officios Don Dabbert, Jr. Jason Eid Tyrone Leslie Dan Lindquist Tom Spaeth

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • info@hbafm.com “Nurture a thriving, innovative and diverse housing industry in our community.”

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WELCOME

CARLITA DIETZ, JAY DIETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. Home Builders Care Foundation has made enormous strides over the past few years and I am excited to continue that momentum as your 2020 president! As I think back over the past year, I picture thousands of students swarming the Fargodome for the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo and I remember the littlest students with their big eyes as the used a power drill for the first time at Seeds For Hope. I’m reminded of the five students that received job offers on Herdina Academy graduation day. And I’m reminded of the relationships we built with our student chapter students at the post-secondary schools. These hands-on opportunities we have been able to provide and participate in have done so many wonderful things for our future workforce. Your Foundation is not a sprinter, we are a long-distance runner and we know endurance is the key to build a stronger workforce for generations to come. Together in 2019 your Foundation: • Generated over $43,000 at the annual fundraiser • Awarded over $20,000 in scholarships

• Brought career exploration to over 6,500 students through our efforts

• Awarded over $3,000 to support community build projects and volunteers • Engaged over 200 volunteers throughout the year

• Raised over $500,000 toward the Career Workforce Academy campaign Our success is because of YOU! We could not do this amazing work without your dedication, determination and support of the Foundation. Together we will form a stronger workforce to continue building our beautiful community to enjoy for generations to come.

2020 Board of Trustees

President Carlita Dietz

Vice President Sylvia Lunski Secretary Ben Anderson Treasurer Nancy Kelly

Trustees Dan Beecher Kristie Eid Perry Eidem Tyler Holland Ryan Johnson Trevor Odden Dan Parrow Elliot Steinbrink Terry VanWatermulen

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • info@hbcfm.com "Impacting our community through building projects, empowering students, and shaping the future workforce."

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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Brady Martz & Associates, P.C.

Cass County Contracting

EagleRidge Property Management LLC

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Imperial Flooring

Ivan's Drywall & Painting Inc.

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K and K Construction and Repair

Loffler Companies

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Contact: Jason Richter Category: Electrical - Contractor Phone: (701) 388-4313

Contact: Colette Hasksins Category: Property Management Phone: (701) 356-3085

Contact: Ericka Schott-Juelson Category: Real Estate & Sales Phone: (701) 306-1631

Contact: Fenya Slack Category: Drywall, Plaster & Stucco - Contractor Phone: (503) 951-0785

Contact: Corey English Category: Security Phone: (701) 412-2697

Contact: Nick Peterson Category: Accountants Phone: (701) 280-2100

Contact: Sarah Reimers Category: Flooring - Contractor Phone: (701) 412-4478

Contact: Steve Koep Category: Snow Removal Phone: (701) 235-7669

Contact: Roger Koenig Category: Bath & Kitchen Phone: (701) 200-3608

Contact: Tracey Miller Category: Accountants Phone: (701) 639-2505

Contact: Ryan McManus Category: Builder - Commercial Phone: (701) 361-4851

Contact: Angela Nelson Category: Real Estate & Sales Phone: (701) 566-0264

Contact: Aaron Johnson Category: Flooring Phone: (701) 281-6440

Contact: Cody Shoman Category: Metal Buildings Phone: (701) 282-6521

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HBA Leaders Set Priorities HBA of F-M board of directors sets priorities each year to guide its work through staff and volunteers. Below is an overview of top priorities for the Association.

For a more in depth list, if you have questions or would like to engage in these efforts, please contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 2325846.

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STATE ADVOCACY UPDATE KIM SCHNEIDER, NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS CEO

North Dakota legislature officially meets every other year, so for 2020 they are not gaveled in. However, this gives us the best opportunity to meet with the key decision makers in your community. Invite them for coffee, attend their town hall sessions and, when your local association invites you to an opportunity to socialize with office holders, plan to attend. When your local association, North Dakota Association of Builders or National Association of Home Builders sends out a call to action, your personal connections will make a strong impact. A new year is a great time to renew your PAC contribution! NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan PAC which provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. People who show they care and are concerned about the future of the building industry make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe that cooperation equals strength. Contributions given to NDAB-PAC stay within North Dakota and are given to elections at the state and local levels. If you are interested in contributing at the national level, BUILD-PAC is a great option. BUILD-PAC, National Association of Home Builders’ Political Action Committee, is one of the most recognized and well-respected PACs in Washington. Continuing education opportunities are key as codes, regulations and designs are ever changing. Did you know that NDAB has a Professional Builder and Professional Associate program? These programs highlight those members that participate in continuing education opportunities. If you obtain a minimum total of seven hours or a total up to 14 hours (covers two years of the program), please contact the NDAB office. If you provide transcripts showing the classes completed, pay the $100 annual fee, you will be listed and promoted as one of NDAB’s Professional Builder or NDAB Professional Associate. There are several continuing education opportunities available to you. Your local association hosts several throughout the year, NAHB offers online and if you are attending the International Builders Show in Las Vegas Jan. 21-23, then there are several options there for you! We encourage you to participate at any of the NAHB meetings held throughout the year in various fun, new cities to explore! If you are attending the International Builders' Show, then we want to extend an invitation to join us in yet another great networking opportunity! North Dakota is hosting a social along with South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin Jan. 21 5-7 p.m. This is our way of saying "thank you" for taking time away from your busy schedules to join NDAB, NAHB and your peers from across the country for education, board meetings and a little fun mixed in as well! We will have great food, a cash bar and a room full of friends you maybe haven’t even met yet.

President Nate Applegren

2020 Board of Directors

First Vice President Phil Risbrudt Second Vice President Mike Jangula Treasurer Tom Spaeth Secretary Jeff Sattler

Directors JoAnn Callahan Pat Graner Darrick Guthmiller Joe Hillerson Kim Hochhalter Shane Lider Greg Meidinger Ben Olin Scott Persoon David Reid Aaron Rosten Jim Sandbeck Steve Schwab Jeremy Stahowiak

Immediate Past President Bob Horab

Senior Life Delegates Ralph Applegren Bruce Walker Life Delegates Don Dabbert, Jr. Jason Eid John Gunkelman Tyrone Leslie Dan Lindquist Tim Rosencrans Joe Stenvold

North Dakota Association of Builders 1701 Burnt Boat Drive, Ste 201, Bismarck, ND 58503 (701) 222-2401 • kim@ndbuild.com “Represent the professional building industry through legislation, information and education.”

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NATIONAL UPDATE

Builder Confidence Ends Year Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals Dec. 16, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December off an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index released today. This is the highest reading since June of 1999. “Builders are continuing to see the housing rebound that began in the spring, supported by a low supply of existing homes, low mortgage rates and a strong labor market,” said NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde, a home builder and developer from Torrington, Conn. “While we are seeing near-term positive market conditions with a 50-year low for the unemployment rate and increased wage growth, we are still underbuilding due to supply-side constraints like labor and land availability,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “Higher development costs are hurting affordability and dampening more robust construction growth.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. All three HMI components registered gains in December. The HMI index gauging current sales conditions rose seven points to 84, the component measuring sales expectations in the next six months edged up one point to 79 and the measure charting traffic of prospective buyers increased four points to 58. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast fell two points to 61, the Midwest increased five points to 63, the South moved one point higher to 76 and the West rose three points to 84. Editor's Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com.

National Association of Home Builders 1201 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 (800) 368-5242 • nahb.org • info@nahb.org Plains Builder January 2020

Exploring Careers Through Teen’s Eyes

by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator

Close your eyes and imagine yourself as a freshman in high school. You are probably thinking about a few style fauxpas, or those awkward years before you knew who you really were. But if you think further, do you remember what you thought your future career was going to be? Are you doing now what you thought you would be doing that many years ago? Tristan, a West Fargo high school student, was exploring that very question at the 17th annual Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo. The Career Expo was created to show students occupational opportunities available in the health, technology and trade industry in our region through hands on experiences. Tristan started his day off early with 381 of his classmates as they headed to the Fargodome where exhibitors awaited the crowds of kids eager to explore different careers! Armed with a plan of action, he came prepared to make the most out of his day of learning and exploration. Tristan had a few booths that were main targets, but he also wanted to experience other careers he didn’t know much about. At the top of his list included jobs in engineering and technology. His favorite part of the Career Expo was the NASA booth where he got to take part in an “out of this world” virtual reality experience. By allowing Tristan the opportunity to ask questions and

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experience a possible career, the event gave him the next steps to prepare for his future upon high school graduation. His biggest take away from the Career Expo was that all careers are connected in some shape or form. He realized that not all careers require a four- or two-year college degree and feels the support of a community willing to help him in discovering his future path. A day through Tristanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes shows us how

important it is to reach out to kids of all ages to show them their options. Kids are limited to what they have learned so far, and what they see in the media. A lot of fulfilling careers, especially in the trades industry, are portrayed negatively or not at all. The Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo is just one way we can shape our future workforce. For details on how you can participate in the 2020 Career Expo contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbcfm.com.

Joe Striegel, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., teaches Tristan and a classmate how to use a table saw to cut out shapes.

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Exclusive Home Buyer Trends

by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President An analysis of Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour attendees last fall revealed a strong preference locally for low maintenance living, a need for effective communication from contractors and the prime price range Parade goers seek for new homes. Nearly 450 people responded to the survey questions when they registered for tickets online. Here are the results and a few key points!

"Nearly 60 percent were actively looking to build or getting ideas for an upcoming project."

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Starting to get ideas for a future build, remodel or purchase.

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What home trend is most important?

Energy Energy Energy efficiency efficiency Energy efficiency 27% 27% efficiency 27% 27%

LowLowLowmaintenance maintenance Lowmaintenance living living maintenance living 50% 50% living 50% 50%

Built-in Built-inhome home Built-in home technology technology Built-in home technology 23% 23% technology 23% 23%

What is your new-home budget? "Thirty-five percent of respondents were looking for a home between $151,000 and $350,000.

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Tips To Up Your Membership Game

Check out six tips from Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman to improve your recruitment game. Share your personal experience

Personal contact is always better than sending an application or information via email. Tell him or her why you find value in being a member. There are a lot of benefits to membership and not everyone takes advantage of everything, so share your experience and find out what he or she wants to get out of membership.

Know who qualifies to be a member

The HBA of F-M has membership criteria, so it’s great to familiarize yourself with the qualifications before recruiting. A Builder member must have a valid contractor’s license in the state in which he or she does work and pulls permits to build homes. An Associate member is anyone who is related to the building industry. The HBA Ambassadors (formerly the membership committee) reviews all membership applications and makes a recommendation to the board of directors to approve the applicant or not. If you are unsure if your prospect qualifies for membership, you can either call me to ask or you can suggest that he or she submit an application to see how the committee and board vote.

Know which of your trade partners are members already and which ones aren’t

It’s hard to recruit if you are unsure if a company is a member. The HBA of F-M has an online membership directory, check online before you give them a call about a job. Then, when you’re talking to them, just ask if they’ve ever thought about joining the HBA.

Have a goal

The HBA sets a goal of how many new members leaders want to recruit each year. Each director on the board is asked to recruit two new members yearly. Goals help you to track your progress and measure your success, so make a goal for yourself. If you know that you do business with four companies that are not HBA members, maybe your goal is to recruit one of them this year. Maybe your goal is to recruit one a month over the next four months. Set a goal that you think you can achieve and go for it!

Offer to be a sponsor and be there for your recruit during the ‘welcoming’ phase

The HBA Ambassadors focus on recruitment and retention. They reach out to new members one month and four months after joining to answer any questions and find out how things are going. As a new member’s sponsor, it’s great if you can do the same. Invite him or her to a committee meeting or to attend a member meeting. Introduce him or her to other members.

Utilize resources

Access HBA staff and the HBA Ambassadors to help you. Maybe you feel comfortable starting the conversation with a prospective member, but you don’t want to be the one to close the deal. Contact an Ambassador or me and let us know where you’re at with your prospect. We can take it from there.

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Young Professionals Build Careers at IBS 2020 by Melissa Rubin

The NAHB International Builders’ Show brings together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe. Savvy young professionals know that staying at the front of industry trends with the tools available at IBS will help them reach their career goals. Whether walking the show floor, attending education sessions or networking with other industry pros, the information you’ll get at IBS in just three days is astronomical. So Much Education! The more than 150 education sessions at IBS 2020 will cover trending topics in the industry and provide everything you need to advance your career. • Game Changers are twice daily keynotes featuring thought leaders who will discuss some of the hottest topics in business. These sessions are open to all attendees with a Full Registration or 1-Day Education valid for the day of the session. • Tech Bytes are 30-minute sessions that offer a unique opportunity to learn the practical sides of technology and how to integrate them into your business. New for 2020: There will be two stages for two areas of focus—Digital Marketing & Sales and Design, Ops & Home Tech.

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Other education sessions that may benefit you as a Young Professional:

• The Expectations Game: How to Create a Winning Customer Experience from the Start: Learn strategies you can implement immediately to fully engage your customers, reduce conflict, manage expectations, eliminate errors and ensure your buyers become your biggest advocates after the job is done. • Kitchen Hacks: Deliver “The Look” on a Budget: Learn how to translate luxe, high-end design details into budgetfriendly, cost-effective design solutions. From finishes to fixtures to space planning, leave with design ideas that you can immediately incorporate into your homes. • Designing Your Ideal Week: Effective Time Management Through Block Scheduling: Explore the benefits and the how-tos for prioritizing your time using block scheduling. We’ll debunk the myth of multi-tasking, show you how to create an ideal week and build muscle memory for the operations of your business. “I’m not sure where else I could go to get the kind of content I get at IBS. It’s the only opportunity I’ve ever had to be able to sit with experts in the industry who share tangible information I can quickly put into practice.” – Cassidy Jones, Slate Creek Builders Young Professionals Build Careers at IBS 2020 continued on page 29.

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Not Exhibiting? You Can Still Be Part of the Fun!

by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Volunteering during the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show gives you inside access to one of the Association’s biggest events of the year! From marking out hundreds of exhibit spaces on the Fargodome floor, to connecting with consumers at the HBA of F-M exhibit, there is something for everyone. Those who pitch in year after year say it is fulfilling to assist with something that promotes the building industry to the community and serves as a major fundraiser for the Association and its yearly operations. We invite you to join the fun with us!

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Promote the show on social media. Share posts from the Home & Garden Show Facebook page to help reach more people. Invite your friends to attend.

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Attend the show yourself! We’ve been hard at work adding new and exciting features this year and we don’t want you to miss out.

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"It’s an opportunity to be involved with the show and ensure it’s successful from the get-go in making sure all of the booths get set-up correctly". Broc Roberson, Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.

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New Year: New Leaders! Each year, the HBA of F-M and Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation welcome new directors and

trustees to their boards. These volunteers bring excitement along with diverse perspectives and fresh ideas. Welcome aboard! They each begin a three-year term this month.

Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation Trustee

Tyler Holland, Holland Enterprises, Inc., has been a dispatch manager for the past three years. Holland Enterprises, Inc., has been an HBA of F-M member since 1998. “I wanted something worthwhile and meaningful to devote my extra time outside of work and develop leadership skills,” he says. Holland says the top three priorities for his involvement with the Foundation are to increase its social media footprint, create opportunities for HBA members to get involved, and to learn something about himself in the process.

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Nate Anderson, managing broker at Thomsen Homes, LLC, has been involved with the building industry for 11 years. “I sought a seat on the board to continue the organization’s tradition of excellence supporting the building and remodeling industry,” he says. “I feel my experience and qualifications will add value to the already stellar reputation and effectiveness of the HBA within our community.” Anderson’s top three priorities for the Association include continuing its mission of advocacy for the industry while being a source of accurate information and education for the public. “I believe a spirit of healthy competition within our industry is ultimately good for the public consumer,” he says. “I continuously seek to foster an environment of inclusive camaraderie within our industry to project a unified organization to the public and better serve the customers of the F-M area. We have the opportunity to become a leader in developing the next generation’s skilled workforce and reviving demand for education and employment in the construction industry.”

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Thank you to outgoing Board Members Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights; Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting; and Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction.

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Rory Anderson, Verity Homes of Fargo, has been in sales for 24 years and part of the homebuilding industry for ten years. He was interested in a position on the board of directors to help positively shape the community. His top three priorities for the Association are education, development of trades and public awareness. “Being involved in the community, actively listening to the needs of the community and taking action on those needs, helps to achieve public awareness,” he says. “I believe that we have a responsibility to educate ourselves in order to grow with changes to codes, trends, energy efficiency, business, etc. We also should educate the public regarding the benefits of homeownership and the betterment of our communities, through homeownership.” Anderson sees a need to help develop new tradepartner businesses by way of incubating partners through mentorship and business modeling. New Year: New Leaders! Continued on page 28

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New Year: New Leaders! Continued from page 27

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Joyce Balstad, operations manager at Stone Countertop Outlet, has been involved in the building industry for 26 years. She became interested in a position on the board of directors because she felt it was time to give back to an organization that has benefitted her career. Her top three priorities for the Association include membership engagement, membership retention and supporting the education of the trades.

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Ian Beaton, director of business development at Labor Masters, has been involved in the homebuilding industry since 2012. He became interested in serving on the board of directors after assisting with strategic planning in 2018. Beaton’s goal is to ensure the HBA’s planning stays on track, it continues to be an asset to the builders and to make the HBA the “gold standard” in the National Association of Home Builders. His top three priorities for the HBA are membership growth, member retention and association relevancy to the new and future business owners in our area.

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Young Professionals Build Careers at IBS 2020 continued from page 23. Show Floor Demos & Learning. There are several areas on the show floor where you can find specialized learning opportunities. • CEDIA Technology Solutions Pavilion is where to explore home automation trends and products. Learn how to incorporate these products into your builds and remodels directly from leading home technology manufacturers. • At the High Performance Building Zone, see daily construction demos led by building science experts and learn the latest techniques in high performance building. • IBS Live features the future of homebuilding and you’ll learn from industry leaders who are addressing the tremendous market shifts with innovative products, construction technique, processes and more. “The High Performance Building Zone was amazing. The big, hands-on displays were so great. I could clearly see how systems were put together, and how I could improve some of the homes I am building.” – Andrew Hayes, Hayes Construction Inc.

Networking with Other Industry YPs. IBS provides some great opportunities to connect with other young professionals in the industry. • The NAHB Headquarters Booth, located in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, is the spot for the NAHB Young Professionals NEXT Lounge, which features special YP programming (programming details coming soon). • The IBS Young Pro Party is the hottest event for professionals 40 and under. This record-esque experience is Jan. 22, from 8 - 10:30 p.m. at One the Record at Park MGM. An event ticket is required. “IBS is an incredible opportunity to learn from and network with so many successful professionals.” – Sherry Ferguson, Ferguson Builders Discounted Pricing Still Available. Register today! If this is your first time attending the Builders’ Show as an NAHB member, you are eligible to take advantage of the FirstTime Attendee Deal. From innovative products and the latest home technology to career growth opportunities and networking, IBS is the place for young professionals to experience everything new and exciting happening in the building industry. Learn more at BuildersShow.com.

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Education Committee Refreshes Continuing Education Offerings by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator Your HBA of F-M is the best resource for continuing education courses. The curriculum, speakers and schedule is reviewed and crafted by members in the building industry! With you in mind, the offerings in 2020 have been upgraded to give you flexibility in your learning schedule!

Offering two dates for Minnesota Building Contractors Continuing Education, each day covers different materials. This allows you to take both classes and earn your full 14 continuing education credits, including your energy hours. We look forward to hosting you in the new year!

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January 28

• Ventilation Concepts and Troubleshooting Instructor: Jason Oaks, Building Products, Inc.

• Windows: Key To Energy Savings And Comfort Instructor: Jason Oaks, Building Products, Inc

• Decks: Built for Fun, Meant to Last Instructor: Jason Oaks, Building Products, Inc.

• It’s Over My Head: Roofing 101 Instructor: Jason Oaks, Building Products, Inc

• High Performance Homes Instructor: Larry Mayer, Solution Design Inc.

• Sustainable Design For Kitchens And Baths Instructor: Lisa Skari, Kohler Company

Total Credits: 7.0

February 18

• Tech Trends To Increase Profits Instructor: Marlin Lien, Signature Home Technologies Total Credits: 7.2

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