2022 Chalk Line Magazine Issue #5

we have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the future of our industry.

Wow! I can’t believe I am in the final few months of my role as OMB President. What a year it has been as we are finally getting back into the post-pandemic swing of things again.

PRESIDENT JOHN McKINLAY

I would like to emphasize the importance of our involvement in the upcoming elections. And I can't stress the need for each and every one of us to VOTE. Locally we have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the future of our industry. Please utilize the Voters Guide provided in this issue on pages 9-10 for the list of candidates endorsed by The Affordable Housing Council and the Washington Affordable Housing Council.

The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC), OMB’s political action committee, focuses on endorsing candidates who understand and value the impact of the home-building industry and small business on our local and state economy. We know how politically involved many of our members are and we hope that you will use this as a guide to research and choose candidates who align with the OMB mission.

We also encourage you to consider joining The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC) and let your voice be heard! Having a politically diverse Council is a truer representation of our entire membership. For more information on TAHC, please contact Jessie Simmons at ga@omb.org.

REMINDER: Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th! Drop boxes close promptly at 8:00PM

Chalk Line

Official Publication of the Olympia Master Builders

1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506

Phone: (360) 754-0912 • www.omb.org

The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing 463 member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building trades and are committed to “building strong communities, one home at a time.”

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President – John McKinlay

First Vice President – Becky Rieger

Second Vice President – Chris Winters

Treasurer – Kim Asay

Associate Vice President – Rusty Ruiz

Second Associate VP – Forrest Wilson

Secretary – Barb Whitlow

Immediate Past President – John Erwin

Builder At Large - Jeff Kuster

ELECTED DIRECTORS - TWO YEAR TERM

Builder Director - Barry Jespersen

Builder Director – Jeff Kuster

Builder Director – Kirk Haffner

Builder Director – Danny Doyle

Builder Director - Mike Koidahl

Builder Director – Kai Fyrst

Associate Director – Scott Woods

Associate Director – Daniel Berner

Associate Director – Kelly Jensen

Associate Director – Forrest Wilson

NATIONAL DIRECTORS - ONE YEAR TERM

National Director - Builder – John McKinlay

National Director - Builder - Karen McClennen

National Director - Associate - Linda Mosier-Vaudt

STATE DIRECTORS - ONE YEAR TERM

State Director - Builder – John McKinlay

State Director - Builder – Harv Lillegard

State Director - Builder – Andrew Spear

State Director - Builder – John Johnson

State Director - Builder – Steve Waltemate

State Director - Builder – John Erwin

State Director - Builder – Kai Fyrst

State Director - Builder – Karen McClennen

State Director - Builder – Danny Doyle

State Director - Associate – Daniel Berner

State Director - Associate – Janine Ezzell

State Director - Associate - Debbi Boyd

State Director - Associate – John Canfield

State Director – Associate – Bob Kagy

GRAYS HARBOR CHAPTER

President – Harv Lillegard, Lillegard Construction

LEWIS COUNTY CHAPTER

President – John Johnson, Johnson Custom Homes

MASON COUNTY CHAPTER

President – Andrew Spear, Andrew Spear Construction, LLC

PACIFIC COUNTY CHAPTER

President – Steve Waltemate, SAW Construction Co., Inc.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Teena Williams, Goldstein Law Office, PLLC

ASSOCIATION STAFF

Executive Officer – Angela White

Events Director – Brianna Bedell

Communications Director – Jill Williams

Membership Director – Jenn Wasson

Government Affairs Director – Jessie Simmons

Office Administrator – Rodolfo Bonilla Franco

2022 VOTERS GUIDE

PAGE 2

MESSAGE FROM OUR 2022 OMB PRESIDENT

PAGE 4

MESSAGE FROM OUR 2022 EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PAGE 6

2022 REX AWARDS WINNERS

PAGE 8-10

2022 TAHC VOTERS GUIDE

PAGE 11-12

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

PAGE 14

OMB NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

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The printed Hire A Pro lists all OMB members by product and service categories and counties. An AD will make you stand out! A minimum of 10,000 guides are printed and distributed to the public. Contact Jenn at membership@omb.org today!

Back cover - $1,500

Inside cover - $1,200

Full Page - $1,000

Half Page - $700

Quarter Page - $500

Eighth Page - $200

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VOTING MATTERS!

ELECTION DAY IS ALMOST UPON US AND WE ALL NEED TO MAKE SURE WE GET OUT AND VOTE!

Election Day is almost upon us, and we all need to make sure we get out and VOTE! It’s also important to encourage employees, co-workers, friends and family members to vote. Elections have an impact on the atmosphere in which you work, and they can directly impact your personal life.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

As far as the home building industry goes, people that hold local office have an immediate effect on how you do business. They make choices that impact the industry, and their leadership sets the tone for the staff you work with in your local jurisdictions.

The Government Affairs program is a top priority for your Association. However, accomplishments in this program are dependent upon the

ability of OMB members and staff to work with elected officials and local staff. We need people who understand what the housing industry brings to the local economy and how important OMB’s mission of providing affordable housing for all economic segments of society is to our local community. Voting matters!

Each year, The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC) evaluates and interviews contenders for elected office to identify candidates that are housing, development, and business friendly. Make sure to visit our election year spread on pages 9 and 10 to find out more about the important campaigns throughout our geographic boundaries.

I don’t think it’s possible to overstate the importance of getting out to vote, especially in Thurston County! Your voice matters!

Our Membership Goal for the Fall Drive is to recruit at least 35 new members between October 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022!

Here are the details:

• The top recruiter will win the choice of a Blackstone Griddle or a Visa gift card both with a $500 value (must recruit at least 5 members)

• 2nd Place will receive a prize (TBD) with a $200 value (must recruit at least 2 members)

Please join us for the November Call-A-Thon

to all members) on November 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm! Contact Jenn at membership@omb.org for more details!

*In case of a tie a name will be drawn

• Each member that recruits one member will receive a raffle ticket and can enter to win a basket

• Winners will be announced at the Christmas Party on December 9th.

winners

Kitchen Remodel

$40,000-$70,000 - First Finishers, LLC

Kitchen Remodel

$70,000-$135,000 - CW Construction, Inc.

Bath Remodel

Under $30,000 - First Finishers, LLC

Bath Remodel

$30,000-$60,000 - John Erwin Remodeling, Inc.

Entire House Remodel

$200,000- $500,000 - Doyle Construction, LLC

Entire House Remodel

$200,000- $500,000 - John Erwin Remodeling, Inc.

Commercial Remodel

Over $350,000 - Dunamis Interiors & Design Build

Aging in Place Remodel

$35,000- $60,000 - Dunamis Interiors & Design Build

Historical Renovation/Restoration

CW Construction, Inc.

Get Away Room

Dunamis Interiors & Design Build

Chris Winters, CW Construction, Inc

Danny Doyle, Doyle Construction, LLC

Greg Switzer, John Erwin Construction, Inc.

Gina Carlson, Dunamis Interiors + Design Build

Name: Company: Products being displayed: Phone: Email:

Member Full Table (includes one dinner) $200= $

Member Half Table $125= $

Non-member Full Table (includes one dinner) $300= $ Additional dinner $30 x ____ persons= $ TOTAL $ Check (Make payable to OMB)

*Each

being displayed: Phone: Email:

Member Full Table (includes one dinner) $200= $

Member Half Table $125= $

Non-member Full Table (includes one dinner) $300= $

Additional dinner $30 x ____ persons= $ TOTAL $ Check (Make payable to OMB)

2022 VOTERS GUIDE

The following candidates have been endorsed by The Affordable Housing Council (TAHC), OMB’s political action committee. TAHC focuses on endorsing candidates who understand and value the impact of the home-building industry and small business on our local and state economy.

TAHC ENDORSED

VIVIAN EASON Thurston County Commissioner, District No. 3 Republican

The Affordable Housing Council can think of no better choice to fill the role of County Commissioner. Vivian has the knowledge and experience to grasp how policy decisions make a real-world impact on our community. She has spent much of her adult life dedicated to the service of her country and her community. With 31 years of military service and 30 years working in county government as a leader in Emergency Management, there is no doubt that she is ready to take on the role and responsibilities of the Thurston County Commission. Vivian will be a truly critical mind when it comes to burdensome regulations and short-sighted efforts that ultimately put the idea of home ownership out of reach for many of our Thurston County Neighbors. The Affordable Housing Council recommends a vote for Vivian Eason on November 8th.

Other Notable Support/Endorsements:

• Thurston County Republican Party

• Rep. Jim Walsh (19th LD)

• Thurston County Commissioner Gary Edwards (Dis. 2)

DAVE KOLAR Thurston County Assessor Independent

Dave has called Thurston County his home since 1975. He has worked with Intercity Transit, served as a volunteer Firefighter, and most recently ran a local small business. The Affordable Housing Council believes his connection to the community and his business acumen make him the right choice for the position of Thurston County Assessor. Dave has made it his mission to bring responsibility and customer service back to the assessor’s office. The Affordable Housing Council believes he has the right vision to bring the needs of our members back into focus. David Kolar is our choice for a change in the Thurston County Assessor’s office on November 8th.

Other Notable Support/Endorsements:

• Washington State Farm Bureau

• Thurston County Republican Party

• Washington Association of Realtors

WAHC ENDORSED STATE CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES

SHARON TRASK

Mason County Commissioner, District No. 3

Republican

Commissioner Trask is seeking re-election, and The Affordable Housing Council can think of no better candidate for the job. She has called Mason County home since 2004 and is dedicated to the growth and prosperity of the community. Trask has worked as a legislative aid to House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox, she owns a local small business, and has served as District 3 Commissioner since 2019. Her experience gives her high-level knowledge of the issues facing our membership and how she can tackle the obstacles that come with them. Trask has been a partner in eliminating unnecessary burdens, helping uncomplicate the permit process, and has been an economic champion in support of builders every day. Sharon Trask is the right choice to move the mission of our members forward on November 8th.

Other Notable Support/Endorsements:

• Mason County Republicans

• Republican Women’s Club of Mason County

• Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury

JOHN SNAZA

Thurston County Sheriff Independent

Public safety is not only a priority for the community, but also a priority for builders and a key factor in building safe and secure communities. That is why The Affordable Housing Council supports John Snaza for Thurston County Sheriff. He has held the position of Sheriff since first elected in 2010 and spent over two decades as a Sheriff’s Deputy before that. He brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to the job and is determined to keep our neighbors and members safe while they focus on the work of creating a thriving community. The Affordable Housing Council is confident that a vote for John Snaza on November 8th is a vote in pursuit of fulfilling the mission of our membership.

Other Notable Support/Endorsements:

• Director of the State Office of Public Defense

Larry Jefferson Jr.

• Mason County Sheriff Casey Salisbury

• Grays Harbor County Sheriff Rick Scott

THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL

THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN ENDORSED BY THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL (TAHC), OMB’S POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE. TAHC FOCUSES ON ENDORSING CANDIDATES WHO UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT ISSUES WITHIN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY.

REMINDER:Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th! Drop boxes close promptly at 8:00PM

Paid for by The Affordable Housing Council of Olympia Master Builders.

Government Affairs

WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING ENERGY CODES – Items to watch –

The Olympia Master Builders and The Affordable Housing Council remain committed to the mission of providing affordable housing for all economic segments of society. The fact of the matter is that this often involves keeping a close eye on sometimes well intended policy changes that unfortunately ignore real-world applications. Through the support and involvement of our members, we are able to present a point of view that would otherwise be ignored, that is why we implore each of our members to watch the following issues closely.

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) has passed proposed changes to the current energy code and will be holding 3 public hearings throughout the Fall to allow for comment. There are several changes that stand out right away and will have implications on the cost of building in the immediate future. Specifically, we are keeping an eye on the following:

• Natural gas may no longer be used for space heating for both residential and commercial - heat pumps will be required on all new construction.

• All water heaters must be heat pump water heaters - no natural gas or electric resistance.

• All air handlers and heat pump water heaters must be located in conditioned space.

• Lowering the maximum U-value of windows to 0.28.

• Lowering the maximum air exchange rate to 3.0 ACH50.

• Mandating EV charging circuits for every new home.

The cost implication to builders will depend on the details of each of these proposed changes. OMB and The Affordable Housing Council will be diligently following the progress of these issues, making public comment, raising objections, and pointing out both the good and bad in any proposed changes throughout this process. Meetings started again in September, and we hope our builders will add their voices on these issues. The importance of having those voices of experience and the knowledge of real-world implications at the table cannot be overstated. SBCC meetings resume September 21st, and we ask all our members to pay close attention. Your voice will not be heard unless you show up!

You can follow the SBCC and all future actions here: https://www.sbcc.wa.gov/

You can also contact the Government Affairs Director of OMB, Jessie Simmons, at ga@omb.org

" The importance of having those voices of experience and the knowledge of real-world implications at the table cannot be overstated. "

PRESS RELEASE FROM THURSTON COUNTY:

Thurston County's Plan for Pocket Gophers, Other Species, Approved by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Set to take effect in 2023, the County’s Habitat Conservation Plan will make federal Endangered Species Act compliance less expensive and will improve habitat protection.

OLYMPIA, WA – The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) put its final stamp of approval on Thurston County Government’s plan to locally issue building permits for projects that affect Endangered Species Act (ESA) protected animals, including the Mazama pocket gopher, in unincorporated areas of the county.

This federal approval means the Service issued a 30-year Incidental Take Permit to Thurston County, which clears the way for the county to implement its Habitat Conservation Plan in 2023.

“This is more than a regulatory milestone,” said Thurston County Commission Chair, Carolina Mejia. “The HCP is a community achievement. Building homes, schools, and roads under the ESA rules will now be more affordable, and county conservation efforts will be better. I’m thankful for our federal and county staff, community members, and elected officials for working together on this extremely complex topic.”

County officials say much of the work to ensure smooth implementation of the plan is already in progress. County codes are being updated, and permitting processes are being retooled. And now that the HCP has federal approval, more set up work can move forward. Habitat management plans and personnel can be put in place, mitigation land can be acquired, and reporting systems can be created.

Thurston County developed its HCP with the Service in response to the listing of Mazama pocket gopher subspecies and other animals under the ESA in order to support economic development and conservation of native wildlife.

Once implemented, Thurston County’s HCP will streamline local permitting and reduce regulatory burdens. Projects that affect covered species will no longer need separate federal permits in addition to county permits.

The HCP will also improve local habitat conservation by making sure it is conducted in a manner consistent with the ESA. The HCP proposes the creation of a network of large, connected, professionally managed habitat sites that will support the recovery of these species. This method will shift the burden of habitat improvement from the

individual permit applicant to the county government.

HCPs are one of the many tools under the ESA that promote strong partnerships with landowners on behalf of conserving listed species on private and non-federal lands. Public comment was received at multiple points during the development of Thurston County’s plan, including during a scoping period in 2020 and again on a draft Environmental Impact Statement in the fall of 2021. Public meetings were also held jointly with the Service and Thurston County to answer questions from the public.

"We are thrilled to reach this point in our collaboration with Thurston County,” said Brad Thompson, State Supervisor with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Years of hard work have gone into the development of this plan and we’re looking forward to this new chapter in our partnership, one that both protects imperiled species and supports economic growth in the county.”

Species covered under the Thurston County HCP include three subspecies of Mazama pocket gopher, Oregon spotted frog, Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly, and the Oregon vesper sparrow.

The final Record of Decision and other documents are available online at www.fws.gov/wafwo

More information on the Thurston County Habitat Conservation Plan is available at www.ThurstonHCP.org.

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Special thanks to oUr event spoNSors:

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RENEWING Members! Renewed in June & July 2022

ONE YEAR

Better Homes NW

Next Level Concrete, LLC

2-4 YEARS

Mr. Do Right Construction

Extreme Excavation

Toepelt Log, Inc.

Granite Gallery, LLC

Louws Truss, Inc.

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity

Epic Realty

General Sheet Metal, Inc.

5-9 YEARS

A+ Septic & Plumbing Services

Commercial Property Services, LLC

Franciscovich General, Inc.

Premier Stone & Quartz, LLC

Olsson Insulation

American Pump & Electrical

Northwest Cascade/Honey Buckets

Lifetime Granite

Real Estate of the South Sound

Sterling Breen Crushing

M & C Drywall, Inc.

Rochester Lumber, Inc.

Edward Jones Investments

Mosier-Vaudt Consulting

Lloyd’s Automotive

10-14 YEARS

Exodus Engineering, Inc.

Yelm Plumbing & Pumps

Custom Source Woodworking

AB Fine Homes, LLC

Little River, Inc.

Capital Electric, Inc.

JT Painting Company, LLC

New Members! welcome Joined in June & July 2022!

15-19 YEARS

Adam Laneer Construction, Inc.

Turner Insulation Company, Inc.

Advance Environmental, Inc.

Heritage Restoration, Inc.

Capitol Lumber, Inc.

Brooks Plumbing Co.

20-24 YEARS

Ashby Homes, Inc.

Quigg Bros., Inc.

25 YEARS

CH2O, Inc.

McMeekin Construction, Inc.

Rainier Valley Construction

MC Squared, Inc.

Adroit Contractors, inc.

Mr. Electric

Smithco Home Builders, LLC

B & R Flooring America

Millennial Metalworks, LLC

PO Box 828, Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 584-3870

ariel@millennialmetalworks.com

Sponsor: Kim Asay

Pacific Pressurized Systems and Repairs

118 Bridle Path Ln., Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 827-2780

pacific.psr.@gmail.com

Sponsor: John Johnson

Jet Realty

413 17th Ave SE., Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 464-7873

cecilia@ceciliafelix.com

Sponsor: Debbi Boyd

Cambria

22051 68th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032 (360) 549-0644

margaret.manning@cambriausa.com

Sponsor: Gina Carlson

Brim Tractor

350 Duffner Drive, Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 767-0600

raina.stuberg@brimtractor.com

Sponsor: Daimon Doyle

Emerge Electrical, LLC

119 Bear Creek Lane, Winlock, WA 98596 (360) 771-3869

jonathan@emergeelectrical.com

Sponsor: John McKinlay

James Hardie Building Products 6544 103 Rd Ave SW., Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 252-0393

andrew.preece@jameshardie.com

Sponsor: Merrilee DeForest

CoLab

502 Washington St., Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 742-6186

anthony@colabmediaco.com

Sponsor: Daniel Doyle

1211 STATE AVE. NE

OLYMPIA, WA 98506

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