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Rebuilding Ukraine
Salem-area contractors work to build new homes in war-torn village
The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties
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2025 Board of Directors
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Andrew Wheeler, T. Wheeler Homes
VICE PRESIDENT
Beth Rhoades, C & R Remodeling
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Justen Maron, Olsen Communities
ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT
Samantha Crabb, Cherry City Interiors
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Oleg Foksha, Foksha Homes
FORMER PAST PRESIDENT
John Hammer, John Hammer Construction Board Members
Ryan Brock, Withers Lumber
Dale Kaufman, Kaufman Homes
Dan Reynolds, Saalfeld Griggs PC
Gavin Radigan, Radigan Remodeling
Jed Bennett, Steve Bennett Construction
Scott Kelly, Kelly’s Home Center
Misti Miller, Radigan Remodeling
Yuriy Murashko, Mountain Coast Electric
Leonid Snegirev, LNC Homes
Tony Todd, Cascade Door
Kayla Van Lydegraf, The Fixture Gallery
Kelly Webb, AK Webb Remodeling
Duane West, 3Rs Construction
Association Staff
Mike Erdmann, Chief Executive Officer mike@HomeBuildersAssociation.org
Haley Hamilton, Director of Shows & Events haley@HomeBuildersAssociation.org
Andrea Jenkins, Director of Member Services andrea@HomeBuildersAssociation.org
Roy Shawgo, Director of Safety & Loss Control roy@HomeBuildersAssociation.org
Tracy Mitchell, Contract Accountant accounting@HomeBuildersAssociation.org
Home Builders Association of Marion & Polk Counties 2075 Madrona Ave SE Suite 100, Salem, OR 97302 tel 503-399-1500 | fax 503-399-0651 www.HomeBuildersAssociation.org
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Current News
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HBA Mourns Loss of Two Past Presidents
Andre Makarenko Named 2024 Builder of the Year
Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) Update
Samantha Crabb Named 2024 Associate of the Year
OHBA Prepares for a Busy 2025 Legislative Session
Rebuilding Ukraine
Oregon Regulators Reduce Natural Gas Access
Vital Statistics
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Cover photo: War damage in Ukraine. Source: Adobe Stock. Insets: Jeff Nelson and Igor Foksha by James Day. New home in Mykolaiv, Ukraine by Jeff Nelson.
Welcome
Hello to all HBA members! I am very excited to be back for another year as your HBA President. Thank you all for accepting me in this role for one more year. This year seemed to fly by so quick with all the activities and events that this association had to offer us this past year. I hope you all were able to find time in your schedule to spend with your family and friends as this past year came to a close.
In January our Home Builders Association Board will be meeting to develop a new Strategic Plan for the organization. The purpose of this plan is to further our efforts to strengthen the association and continue growing in an upward direction. One of our key topics is increasing membership engagement. Before I was nominated to join the Board of Directors, my engagement was limited to coming to the monthly dinners with my father, as that’s all I knew at the time. Once I got involved, I realized all the different avenues of growing your business and contributing your time to the association. There are many opportunities for involvement, including the New Product House, monthly dinners and Off the Clock networking events, the International Builders Show, Professional Women in Building Council, committees and so much more. I encourage anyone who is a member and is looking for more involvement in our association to either talk to myself or reach out to Mike Erdmann at the HBA at 503-399-1500. I’ve enjoyed speaking to many members already about the ways they can get more involved, and I’ve love the opportunity to speak to more of you and help explain how this involvement can greatly benefit your business and your professional growth.
As we begin our winter months, I hope you all have a safe season filled with continued growth and success in your business in 2025
Thank you,
Andrew Wheeler
2024 HBA President T. Wheeler Homes, LLC
HBA Mourns Loss of Two Past Presidents
The Home Builders Association recently lost two Past Presidents who have been instrumental in the growth and success of the association over the last five decades.
Mike Smith, owner of MG Smith Builder and the HBA’s 1994 Past President, passed away in mid-October at the age of 77. He graduated from the University of Oregon and Willamette University, worked as a YMCA youth camp director in Berkeley, CA before returning to Salem where he owned and operated the Bus Stop Café for several years. He founded his construction company in his mid-30s, and was a custom home builder until his passing. Smith continued to remain involved in the HBA in the 30 years since he served as President, and was deeply ingrained in the local YMCA, where he previously served as President. A Celebration of Life will be held for Mike on Sunday, March 9th from 10am – noon at the YMCA. RSVP’s are requested to be sent to vgeer@theYonline.org.
Ken Nolan, who served as HBA President in both 1972 and 1991, passed away in late December at the age of 84. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ken served in the US Navy and graduated from Penn State University before working for the US Forest Service, falling in love with the Northwest and ultimately settling in Oregon. Ken was a successful homebuilder and land developer,
and continued contributing to the association in many ways following his retirement. Ken also served previously on the Marion County Planning Commission. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Ken studied multiple languages, mastered cooking, became a pilot, was an avid word worker, played multiple instruments, built classical guitars and restored a 1967 VW bug. Per Ken’s request, no services were held.
Andre Makarenko Named 2024 Builder of the Year
The Home Builders Association honored Andre Makarenko of Comfort Homes as the 2024 Builder of the Year at its annual banquet in December. This prestigious award recognizes builders who exemplify excellence not only in their craft but also in their contributions to the community and the industry.
Andre’s dedication to supporting the HBA and its mission has been evident through his leadership and volunteer work. He has served as the volunteer builder for the HBA’s New Product House twice—first in 2021 and again in 2024. These projects raised significant funds for the association’s advocacy initiatives, strengthening the voice of the building industry within the community and beyond.
Andre’s commitment to youth and education is a hallmark of his work. For years, he has supported local school sports programs and contributed to fundraising efforts for playgrounds and gym equipment at local elementary schools. These projects reflect his belief in creating opportunities for young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
In 2020, Andre took on a project to build a youth facility for a community organization, rallying contractors and local partners to ensure its success. The facility now serves as a safe and inspiring space for young people to learn, grow, and connect.
Andre’s impact also extends globally. He has supported projects to provide homes for foster children and students in both Russia
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Ken Nolan
Mike Smith
HBA News
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and Ukraine. His contributions have helped fund schools and build homes, giving children access to better opportunities and a brighter future.
As a leader within the building community, Andre has consistently demonstrated the values of service, generosity, and leadership. His company, Comfort Homes, regularly participates in charitable initiatives, ensuring that the benefits of their success are shared widely. Andre’s ethos of giving back inspires others in the industry to think beyond business and consider the broader impact of their work.
“Andre exemplifies what it means to be a Builder of the Year,” said
Kent Kaufman, the 2022 Builder of the Year, when presenting the award to Andre.. “His passion for improving lives, whether through quality homes or community-focused projects, reminds us all of the powerful role builders can play in shaping a better future.”
The HBA congratulates Andre Makarenko on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his unwavering dedication to strengthening communities, empowering youth, and leading with purpose. His work exemplifies the highest standards of the industry and serves as an inspiration to all.
Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) Update
My name is Misti Miller – I am the Vice President of Radigan Remodeling & Design and your new Chair for the HBA’s Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) for 2025. I have been on the Executive Board for PWB since Natalie Janney started the local Chapter back in June of 2022. Natalie saw a need to connect women in the building industry, and she was successful in building a solid foundation for what our local chapter of PWB has become today. In 2024, Samantha Crabb took over as the chair and continued to build the framework for the PWB events, fundraisers, outreach opportunities and more. Under Samantha’s leadership, our structure was strengthened, and we were able to attract interest and gain new members. Our local PWB now consists of over 40 members.
In just a couple of short years we were able to create and implement multiple events and outreach opportunities that members and participants look forward to each year. From our summer Build Camp where students get to work hands on while building things like Zen Dens and Chicken Coops, to our Flipping Houses event at CTEC where groups of students get to compete over choosing which local listing they would like to “flip” and what they would do to rehab the home for maximum profit and saleability. We host fun events for fundraising like our annual Cornhole Tournament. We give back to our community with projects like the Simonka Place remodel and involvement with Women Build. We network at local businesses during our Coffee and Chats - and get down to business with our monthly meetings as we discuss ways to strengthen and uphold our mission statement.
Looking ahead at 2025, my goals as the Chair of PWB are to; not only, sustain what has been built, but to create additional layers for increased involvement. Each and every one of us offers unique experiences and insight that we can use to create new ways of communicating, new ways of teaching, and new ways of reaching those around us. The magic within PWB happens when individuals from various aspects of the residential building industry come together; not only to use the space for mentorship and support, but to lean on each other to create fun and exciting ways to connect with others and inspire our future generations. I hope to encourage everyone to look within themselves, to realize their own set of strengths, and to share their insights and perspectives with PWB in a collaborative effort to further build the bond between our members and our surrounding community.
Thank you to everyone out there who supports PWB. Your continued engagement is greatly appreciated. If you have not yet had a chance to get involved with our group, we encourage you to reach out. Come and see what PWB is all about!
Your 2025 PWB Chair, Misti Miller
HBA News
Samantha Crabb Named 2024 Associate of the Year
Samantha Crabb, owner of Cherry City Interiors, was recognized as the HBA’s 2024 Associate of the Year at the association’s December Holiday Installation Banquet, in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the association, the home building industry and the community.
Crabb, a long-time active member of the HBA, has distinguished herself through her commitment to fostering the next generation of building professionals. She has been a member of the board of Advanced Construction Education (ACE), a non-profit organization that provides invaluable hands-on training and resources for students enrolled in the Salem-Keizer School District’s Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) residential construction program. Through ACE, students gain real-world experience that prepares them for careers in the construction industry.
Beyond her role on the ACE board, Crabb has been instrumental in ensuring the success of ACE’s annual “Raise the Roof” fundraising auction. Her involvement extends to mentoring students directly - teaching them the intricacies of interior design and emphasizing the importance of thoughtful planning in home construction. Cherry City Interiors, under Crabb’s leadership, also generously donates interior surfaces such as flooring and carpets to the student-built house each year.
Crabb’s passion for empowering young people doesn’t stop with high school students. She has organized the Professional Women in Building (PWB) Build Camp for the past two years, a four-day summer program designed for incoming 7th through 10th graders in the Salem-Keizer School District. The camp introduces participants to the excitement of the construction trades through hands-on projects. Crabb’s meticulous planning, from securing materials and meals to selling completed projects like chicken coops, has been key to the camp’s success.
As Chair of PWB, Crabb has also sought additional grants to support career fairs and other outreach efforts, ensuring the group’s impact continues to grow. Her leadership within PWB has strengthened its mission to inspire and educate, while also fostering connections within the industry.
In addition to her work with ACE and PWB, Crabb has been a dedicated member of the HBA Board of Directors for the past two years and is set to serve as the 2025 Associate Vice-President. Her commitment to community and professional growth extends beyond the HBA, as she is also an active member of Networks of Salem, where she currently serves on the board.
“Samantha exemplifies what it means to be an Associate Member of our Home Builders Association,” said Santiago Sarmiento, last year’s Associate of the Year recipient during the presentation. “Her generosity, leadership, and unwavering dedication to educating the next generation, empowering fellow professionals, and strengthening our community serve as an inspiration to all of us.”
The HBA congratulates Samantha Crabb on this well-deserved honor and thanks her for her continued dedication to shaping the future of the construction trades and enriching the community.
February
February 18th, 6:00 – 7:30pm Member Dinner at the Salem Convention Center
Topic: Salem’s Housing Production Strategy Register at www.homebuildersassociation.org
February
February 25th – 27th
NAHB International Builders Show
Las Vegas Convention Center Register at www.buildersshow.com
March
March 17th
HBA Pub Crawl
Downtown Salem Register at www.homebuildersassociation.org
April
April 8th
Off-the-Clock Networking Event
Cherry City Interiors Register at www.homebuildersassociation.org
Take advantage of these exclusive member discounts. Contact the HBA for information on how to enroll.
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503 Construction LLC
Javier Villa (503) 983-5422
Commonground
Zackary Reitan (503) 779-5724
Convergence Kitchen & Bath Inc
Daniel Pippert (503) 594-7295
EquipmentShare
Bill Cyphers (458) 245-0010
Frontline Fleet Service
Ethan Heins (503) 857-5915
Furbish Custom Shop
Joel Cowley (971) 209-5556
Last year, members saw average savings of 42 cents per gallon on unleaded gas and 57 cents per gallon on diesel in the HBA’s fuel discount program with Ed Staub Petroleum.
H&R Northwest Construction LLC
Rigoberto Hernandez-Ruiz (503) 931-5307
Knapp Davis Chartrey
Alexandra Teesdale (503) 391-0664
MJ Bowman Construction LLC
Michael Bowman (971) 444-0608
Professional Abatement Contracting LLC
Isabel Caballero (971) 388-5701
Richmond American Homes of Oregon, Inc
Jason Glasgow (503) 966-6382
Rick’’s Custom Fencing & Decking
Taylor Stanley (503) 463-8331
Members in the HBA’s group workers compensation program with SAIF Corporation gets exclusive member discounts and customized safety and loss control consultation.
Salem Wood Products II LLC
Josh Conley (503) 364-9772
Skyline Builders
Tim Godfrey (503) 395-5226
Stephens Homes, LLC
Sheila Zentz Stephens (503) 539-1369
Swipe Pay Inc.
Noah Justice (971) 374-7239
Wades’’ Solutions
Daniel Wade (971) 388-4982
WhirlWind Heating & Cooling LLC
Ivan Ivanov (503) 983-6991
OHBA Prepares for a Busy 2025 Legislative Session
by Jodi Hack, CEO, Oregon Home Builders Association
The 2025 Legislative Session in Oregon is fast approaching, beginning on January 20th and spanning 160 days. The Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) is ready to dive into this important period, advocating for policies that will support builders and developers in their efforts to address Oregon’s housing needs while standing firm against proposals that could hinder the industry.
A primary focus for OHBA this session will be promoting legislation that facilitates housing production. This includes advocating for tree moratoriums on land designated for necessary housing projects. The team will also work to create opportunities to expand the urban growth boundary, allowing more land to be made available for housing developments. In addition, condominium liability reform will remain a key issue as OHBA seeks to encourage increased construction of condominiums, providing more affordable housing options for Oregonians. These initiatives and more are designed to remove barriers and foster growth in housing production across the state.
At the same time, OHBA will be actively opposing legislative efforts that could harm builders and developers. Our team is prepared to challenge proposals for construction excise taxes, which would increase the cost of building homes, and resist efforts to hold contractors accountable for the wages of their subcontractors’ employees, a move that could create unnecessary liability. Other concerning proposals include limits on the size of replacement dwellings based on a percentage of the original structure size and restrictions on developing land in certain zones such as farm, forest, high-hazard, and flood areas. These and other measures pose significant risks to housing production and the broader building industry, and OHBA is committed to addressing them head-on.
As the session approaches, the OHBA team is hard at work preparing for what we hope will be a productive and successful effort to represent the interests of you the builders and developers at the Oregon Capitol. The association is grateful for the trust placed in us by you our members and we look forward to advancing policies that will help address Oregon’s housing crisis while protecting the industry from harmful legislation.
Stay connected with OHBA throughout the session for updates on the progress being made and the challenges being tackled on behalf of the building community. https://oregonhba.com.
REBUILDING UKRAINE
Salem-area contractors work to build new homes in war-torn village
Trust does not return quickly to those whose countries have been invaded.
That was one of the first lessons learned by Salem-area missionaries who traveled to Ukraine last spring to build homes for those who lost theirs in Russian attacks on their small village, part of the war that has been raging since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
The missionaries of the “Waves of Hope” project included two Salem-area builders. Jeff Nelson, a retired contractor, has been to 50 countries on missionary assignments and Igor Foksha, a former furniture maker in Odesa, Ukraine, who came to the United States in 1990 after facing restrictions because of religion. Ultimately, after working decades for others in the building trades, he founded his own custom building firm now headed by his son, Oleg.
Igor Foksha, 67, and Nelson, 69, were interviewed for Chalkline at Foskha’s South Salem home. They told a
riveting story of arriving in a small village near the southern Ukraine city of Mykolaiv and being greeted by extremely skeptical villagers, including one man who remained in the background, his arms sternly folded in front of him.
“The people, they do not trust anymore,” Foksha said. “When we tell them that everything will be for free they think the deal is too good to be true.”
“That first family, they were so hurt and angry,” Nelson said. “Not against us. They were just so angry about the situation.”
The man came around. Missionary team members were able to help him with the repairs on his motorcycle. On day four when the team completed the home and told him it was his he fell to the ground weeping.
“It was transformative,” Nelson said. “He started preaching. He followed us around to the next build. He said he couldn’t believe we would do this ‘for my family.’ Four days ago he
HOW TO HELP
Those looking to volunteer with the “Waves of Hope” Ukraine missionary project or provide donations should contact Jeff Nelson at jeffnelson328gmail.com or 503-949-2259.
was so angry that he wanted to punch somebody. That was worth the whole trip”
TOP: A Ukrainian family is shown inside their new home built as part of the “Waves of Hope” program last spring.
Igor Foksha of Salem is shown with an empty shell casing at the site of the “Waves of Hope” missionary build in a village near Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
“Who are these people and why do they care about us?” Foksha recalls villagers saying. “I’ve lived in this area. At least we can build something for you. For the families it was hard to believe that it happened.”
And it happened real quick. Two crews that totaled 16 members put up the four houses in about four days apiece. The designs were simple and they appear similar to modular or manufactured homes that you see in the United States. They come without plumbing or appliances, but hookups are included so families can add those items.
One of the joys for Nelson and Foksha was watching team members learn how to build. Nelson guessed that the volunteers were about half people with building backgrounds and half without them. Some people had to learn the names of the tools.
“You didn’t have to know a lot,” Nelson said. “We were looking for people who just wanted to love and see the Ukrainians get some help. Some of them didn’t even know
what a drill was. But they got to know things and learned so much during their stay. They had great hearts.”
Team members stayed in Mykolaiv, a city of about 500,000 along the Southern Bug River that feeds into the Black Sea. For much of its history Mykolaiv has been known for its shipbuilding industry.
Getting to a war zone (the front lines are about 50 kilometers, 0r 31 miles, from Mykolaiv) wasn’t as difficult as one might think. Team members took a 14-hour flight from Seattle to Istanbul, Turkey, and then another flight to Chisinau, the capital city of Moldova, just west of the southern Ukraine region the missionaries visited.
At that point it got a bit more dangerous. It was an 8-hour bus ride to Mykolaiv, but most of that time was taken up by the border crossings as officials from both Moldova and Ukraine went through their documents and buildings.
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Photo by Jeff Nelson
Photo of destruction in Ukraine courtesy 123RF.com
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What made it so time consuming, Foksha said, is that “both ways they care at the border. If you are in the U.S. and traveling to Mexico we don’t care when you cross into Mexico but we do care when you come back.”
Nelson said he was surprised by the accommodations in Mykolaiv.
“I thought we might be sleeping on the floor,” he said. “The power kept going out and there were no hot showers and there were always sirens going off. Once we went down into the basement bunker. Usually when we got back to the hotel we were so tired we just went straight to bed.”
Nelson already is planning another trip for this spring (see information box on how to help). Foksha, who recently retired from the family company, said of retirement “it’s not easy. It’s a new part of life. You don’t really learn how not to go to work.”
“I want to go,” he said of Nelson’s next trip. “Things are changing and very difficult now. I know the people. It’s a sad situation with Russia and Ukraine. It’s like two brothers fighting. Everyone is so close. When I heard about this opportunity I knew I had to help.”
TOP: Retired contractor and missionary leader Jeff Nelson, left, and Salem-area builder Igor Foksha are shown during a Chalkline interview on their Ukraine trip at Foksha’s South Salem home. Photo by James Day
RIGHT: Crew members put the finishing touches on a home in a village near Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
Photo by Jeff Nelson
Oregon Regulators Move to Further Disincentive Installation of Natural Gas
Builders and developers across northwest Oregon are bracing for higher development costs and potentially reduced access to natural gas following the Oregon Public Utility Commission’s (OPUC) October 2024 decision to phase out line extension allowances offered by NW Natural. For years, NW Natural has provided a mechanism for addressing the upfront costs of extending gas infrastructure to new residential and commercial developments, reducing financial burdens for developers. This practice is now set to change, with the PUC forcing an eventual elimination of these allowances.
Line extension allowances are a usage-based allowance provided by a utility to the developer or potential customer to offset the cost of bringing service to a property. In the case of NW Natural, these allowances are determined by evaluating the revenues generated by future customers when they connect to the natural gas system, and then providing allowances back to the developer or potential customer based on these expected future revenues. The allowances help lower the developer’s total costs of bringing natural gas service to the new subdivision.
Environmental advocates opposed to the use of natural gas for heating and cooking have long opposed the use of line extension allowances to offset the costs of installing gas, and testified at the PUC’s public hearing in early 2024 arguing that the PUC should eliminate them entirely. Historically, these allowances have often been large enough to completely offset the developers costs of running gas lines to a subdivision. However, starting in 2022, the PUC began forcing NW Natural to begin lowering the allowances. Allowances that had been $2,850 per home were lowered to the equivalent of $2300 in November of 2022, $1854 in November of 2023 and $1380 in November of 2024. As a result, developers that previously saw their line extension allowances completely offset the costs of running gas to homes in a subdivision have in the last couple of years incurred unexpected installation costs as the allowances have been reduced.
Rather than see the allowance continue to decline, NW Natural proposed early last year to restructure their allowances in such a way that would boost the line extension allowances to encourage the installation of natural gas lines to new subdivisions and homes while at the same time incentivizing greater use of electric appliances such as heat pumps, electric water heaters and induction ranges. Under NW Natural’s proposal, a developer would get a higher line extension allowance by committing to use more electric appliances and fewer gas appliances. Such a scenario would result in lower carbon emissions while also providing for energy resiliency
by accommodating natural gas powered backup generators or hybrid heating systems that would function in times of electrical power outages. The Home Builders Association, as well as builders and developers from across NW Natural’s service territory testified in favor of NW Natural’s proposal, recognizing that new home buyers overwhelmingly want the ability to make their own choices regarding which fuel is used for heating and cooking.
The Public Utility Commission ruled on NW Natural’s request in October, rejecting the proposal and further forcing NW Natural to eliminate line extension allowances entirely by November 1st of 2027. NW Natural has filed an appeal of the PUC’s decision with the Oregon Court of Appeals, though a decision on the appeal is not expected anytime soon.
The HBA is deeply disappointed in the PUC’s decision. Losing line extension allowances means more of those costs will fall to builders through higher lot costs, potentially altering the feasibility of certain projects and prompting some to reconsider their overall design and budgeting strategies.
In many instances, developers already working on approved projects may not feel the immediate impacts, as the allowances won’t be phased out entirely for nearly three years, however financial modeling for future projects could become more complex.
To navigate the changing regulatory landscape, developers are urged to engage with NW Natural early in the planning process to obtain updated cost estimates. Understanding precisely how much more budget to allocate for gas line installations could prevent expensive surprises.
There is also a growing recognition that further regulatory shifts may be on the horizon. The OPUC decision could serve as a bellwether for future utility rate changes or building code revisions. Builders worry that these shifts could strain smaller firms and hamper new development at a time when Oregon already faces significant housing affordability challenges.
PWB Council Members
for a Cause”
More than a dozen Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council members kicked off the New Year on Saturday, January 4th by participating in the 13th annual CrossWalk Salem – a fundraiser for victims of violent crimes in Marion County. Attended by hundreds of area residents, the 1.5-mile walk began and ended at the Gerry Frank Ampitheater at Salem’s Riverfront Park. Registration was easy, and all who registered received breakfast burritos, cupcakes, and hot drinks compliments of Sassy Onion.
This year, thanks to all the generous donors and all the attendees, more victims of violent crimes can get the assistance and support they may need. For more information of how you can help, please contact CrossWalk by email at crosswalksalem@gmail.com or the Board President, Karen at (971) 240-8050 with any questions.
If you would still like to mail a donation for the 2025 CrossWalk, please send your check in care of the Host Sponsor: Liberty Christian Church 4764 Skyline Rd S Salem, OR 97306 - payable to CrossWalk.
The Spike Club is an exclusive group of members who contribute to the growth of the association by recruiting and retaining members. Spikes maintain a special status, have the respect of their peers as valued members of the HBA and are recognized for their efforts locally and nationally. To become a Spike, bring in six members to the HBA. Applications for prospective members may be obtained from the HBA office, or call to have one sent to the prospective member.
ALL TIME BIG SPIKE 1500+
John Gooley 2771
STATESMAN SPIKE 500+
Ric McNall 811
SUPER SPIKE 250–499
John Mills 450
Rick Massey 439
Dan Dorn 374
Jeffrey Green 379
Chuck Foster 294
Jubal Frost 284
Mike Riddle 279
Jordan Schweiger 273
Greg Conser 254
Steve Johnson 253
ROYAL SPIKE 150–249
Tom Wheeler 219
Don Druliner 204
Rick Ziebell 175
RED SPIKE 100–149
Kelvin Dettwyler 147
Rob Rardin 129
John Hammer 105
Matt Holstege 100
Brad Moore 102
Gordon Root 111
Jodi Bailey 114
GREEN SPIKE 50–99
Kent Kaufman 95
Dan Fitzgerald 92
Rich Kansky 85
Eric Olsen 79
Bob Cavell 76
Larry Bilyeu 75
Don Sturgeon 72
Kathy Temple 65
Eric Jensen 49
Jim Hobbs 48
Ryan Bloedel 47
Jason Sawyers 42
David Hafner 40
Nolan Fridley 39
Kerry Kuenzi 66
Eric Templeton 62
Oleg Foksha 61
Serge Serdsev 59
Mike Smith 56
Patrick Jackson 58
Randy Melton 51
Rich Tovar 51
LIFE SPIKE 25–49
Mark Shipman 30
Hunter Emerick 30
Chad Robb 30
Kevin Stone 28
Randy Reeves 28
Rich Fry 26
Andrew Wheeler 35
Laura Dorn 31
Kraig Kelly 25
Peter Strauhal 23
Steve Hurley 26
BLUE SPIKE 6–24
Chris Rasmussen 10
Jim Sparkman 9
Jason Robertson 23
Brett Tallan 14
Don Lulay 12
Gary Epping 12
Santiago Sarmiento 12
Chad Montgomery 11
Ricky Fast 10
Samantha Crabb 10
Eric Olson 8
Kelli Terjeson8
Dale Van Lydegraf 8
Caleb Remington 7
David Qualls 7
Vital Statistics
