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Cornerstone|The Voice of the Home Building Industry Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602
The Cornerstone is published quarterly for the Huntsville/ Madison County Builders Association by Taylored Marketing.
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authorization. The opinions expressed in articles in the Cornerstone are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect Association policies.
2015 Leadership HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE lynn@buildersassn.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@buildersassn.org Financial Coordinator: Becki Baker becki@buildersassn.org Assistant Financial Coordinator: Ginger Slaton ginger@buildersassn.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@buildersassn.org Membership Services Coordinator: Lori Jones-Worcester lori@buildersassn.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: Howell Lee howell@buildersassn.org Pubs/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@buildersassn.org
Executive Committee Senior Officers President: Kenneth Maze 1st Vice President: T. J. Meers 2nd Vice President: Sherry Childs Secretary: Scott Lang Treasurer: Byrne Turner Barrister: Gig Robinson Immediate Past President: Mark Rovere
Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Trevor Cole Foundation President: John Allen Governmental Affairs CoChairs: Mark Rovere & Sam Givhan Membership Chair: Russ Wilson Remodelors Council Chair: T. J. Meers Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs: Rhonda Pugh & Julie Davis Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE
Board of Directors Buck Barnhill Craig Campbell Keith Carlisle Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) Kip Cooper (HAAR Rep) John Dollison (Senior Life Director) Larry Durham (State Director) Tory Dutton Tony Feria John Gann (Senior Life Director) Verrick Green Mark Harris (Alt National & State Director) Al Juarez Roy Johnson (Alt National Director) Jim Jones (Associate National Life Director) Jimmy Jones (State Director) Wendy Lee Kenneth Maze (State & Alt National Director) T.J. Meers (State Director) Michael McDaniel David Merta (Alt National Director) Charles Murphy Brant Neely (National Director) Jim Neighbors (National Director) Hunter Pearson Tom Pendleton Estelle Phillips Keith Pinkerton Bryan Pogue Sid Pugh Tim Reeves (National Life & State Director) Mark Rovere (Alt National Director) Chad Rundlett Kim Russell-Wright Gene Satterfield Bret Slaton (National Director)
Todd Slyman (National Life Director) Steve Steele (National Life Director) Morgan Stephens Joe Sutton Jason Terry Byrne Turner Steve West (Life & State Director) Russ Wilson
Local Life Directors John Allen Max Barnett Karl Batchelor Corrinne Bennett Wayne Bonner Jerry Brooks Kenneth Chandler Brett Crain Bobby DeNeefe John Dollison Jeff Enfinger John Gann Harry Garber Sam Givhan Mark Harris Roy Johnson Jim Jones Jimmy Jones Ken McDaniel Brant Neely Jim Neighbors Kim Niemeier Mike Nivens Barry Phillips Rhonda Pugh Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West
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Awards & Installation of Officers
At the January Awards Banquet and Installation of Officers Ceremony, the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association presented the Michael C. Nivens Associate of the Year Award to an associate member based upon their participation in the Association with regard to activities, attitude, reputation in the business community and reputation with fellow builders and associate members. The 2014 award was presented to Pat West of Re/Max - Alliance.
Mike Nivens (right) and Janet Moore (left) present Pat West of Re/Max - Aliance the Michael C. Nivens Associate of the Year Award
Sid Pugh (left) presented Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes with the Builder Big Spike Award
Tim Reeves (right) presents Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes the Builder of the Year Award
Sid Pugh (left) presented Teletha Ledfors of Peck Glasgow Agency with the Associate Big Spike Award
Also presented at the banquet was the 2014 Builder of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a builder member of the HMCBA based on their professional reputation with home owners, governmental agencies, and among fellow members. It is also based on the builder’s participation in both the local and state associations as well as their participation in community affairs, civic and service group activities and charitable activities. This year, the award was presented to Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes Inc. Two awards for recruiting new members for the Association are awarded to a builder member and an associate member. The Builder Big Spike was presented to Bret Slaton of Slaton Custom Homes Inc. for recruiting 5 new members during 2014. The Associate Big Spike was awarded to Teletha Ledfors of Peck Glasgow Agency for recruiting 3 new members last year. A “New Member of the Year” award is presented to a new member company who has become involved in Association events and activities during their first year of membership. For 2014, Webco Inc. of Alabama was presented with the “New Member of the Year” Award for attending an orientation and each general membership event from their date of joining.
Sid Pugh (left) presented Patricia Stafford of Webco Inc. of Alabama with the New Member of the Year Award
Sid Pugh (left) presented Leigh Jones of Wayne’s Environmental Services with a $500 cash bonus for participating in retention calling this year
This year, for our members who participated in Retention Calling for Members, the Association awarded a $500 cash bonus for their participation. The award was presented to Leigh Jones of Wayne’s Environmental Services. For serving as HMCBA president for 2014, Kenneth Maze presented Mark Rovere of Action Builders with his Past President’s Pin and Past President’s Service Award for his hard work and dedication to the Association and its members and activities over the past year.
Kenneth Maze (right) presented Mark Rovere of Action Builders with his Past President’s Pin and Service Award
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Kenneth Maze, 2015 HMCBA President, (right) presented Lynn Corder, HBAA President, a gift of appreciation for installing the 2015 Senior Officers and Board of Directors members
HBAA President Lynn Corder installed the 2014 Senior Officers which included Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC, as President; T J Meers, Meers Construction, as 1st Vice President; Sherry Childs, Huntsville Lumber Company, as 2nd Vice President; Byrne Turner, Vintage Construction Inc as Treasurer; Scott Lang, Park Supply, as Secretary; and Gig Robinson, Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson, PC, as Barrister.
Kenneth Maze, President
Sunshine has returned and another winter is behind us, it’s a cycle Mother Nature provides. It seems our building industry also follows a cycle and it’s like we’re slowly coming out of a long winter that’s had its challenges. But just as temperatures rise and the days get longer, the housing market too is looking bright. With home prices nationwide trending upward once again, the consumer confidence this year is at its highest level since 2007; home owners’ equity up in the past 3 years; mortgage rates hovering near historic lows; employment gains are more solid and consistent; and economic growth continues to improve. As new businesses continue to relocate to our communities, our infrastructure continues to improve and our school systems consistently rank among the nation’s best. 2015 certainly looks promising for our building industry.
President’s Message
While expectations are high for this year, let’s congratulate some individual accomplishments from the January Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet. Congratulation to Builder of the Year recipient Bret Slaton; Associate of the Year recipient Pat West; and New Member of the Year recipient Webco Inc. And for recruiting new members, Builder Big Spike was Bret Slaton and Associate Big Spike was Teletha Ledfors. This was a seated dinner event with guest Lynn Corridor, HBAA President, who installed the 2015 Officers. As a member you are encouraged to attend this and all the membership meetings.
The IBS (International Builders Show) certainly continues to be a destination to get inspired, gain some knowledge, and perhaps a competitive edge. During opening ceremonies speaker John Gruden encouraged us to invest in ourselves. His 6 points were: 1 - Accumulate knowledge every day; 2 - Stay on top of self-motivation; 3 - Don’t lose your enthusiasm; 4 - Execution daily; 5 - Be prepared for adversity; and 6 - Keep raising your bar. The theme this year was “All Homes Start Here” and that’s the message over 55,000 attendees heard throughout the three day event. From opening ceremonies, show floor conversation to education sessions, building industry professionals were reminded that it all starts
with them, and that Home is the Foundation of Family Life, Communities and Economic Growth. The state board meeting held in Montgomery during the ABLE conference was eventful when Governor Bentley made an appearance, addressing us on his proposed tax bill, and answered questions from our members.
Despite some uncooperative weather as our 27th Annual Building, Home and Remodeling ShowSM was setting up; the ShowSM was a huge success. Sorry about the Sneak Preview Party; it was just not possible under such conditions. Given the circumstances, the loss of valuable set-up time, road closures, etc., Executive Director Lynn Kilgore, Events Coordinator Theresa Kennedy and the rest of the staff stepped up and kept the ShowSM on schedule. This show is a big part of our association and it’s made possible by your help, whether you’re an exhibitor, sponsor, speaker, volunteer or an attendee, a big thanks to all for participating. In mid May, the West Family Member/Guest Bass Tournament takes place at Goose Pond Colony-Lake Guntersville. I fished my first tournament there last year and this will become an annual event for me. I hope to see you on the water as this fun filled event continues to grow. The Spring Tour of HomesSM this year will be April 18-19 & 25-26. With new home sales predictions, this year should be very rewarding to participating builders. No President’s message would be complete without touching on the importance of membership. If you’re reading this you probable already realize the benefits, but chances are you know many in the building industry who are not members. Perhaps you could encourage others to join. It’s a local, state and national membership with unlimited benefits from making lifetime connections, gaining invaluable education, to accessing the latest industry information. Membership keeps you up to date on economic, business, regulatory, legislative and other issues. This year’s theme is “The Amazing Race to Membership!” and Chairperson Russ Wilson is doing an outstanding job keeping us all focused on each mission of the race. So let’s all join the Race to Membership! Believe in yourself with courage to be successful.
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Al Bryan, AB Wildlife Alan Hill, Wilson Lumber Company Conrad Thompson, 1st Family Mortgage Debbie Truesdale, The Design Center At Across the Pond Mike West, JRW Construction TJ Meers, Meers Construction
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ADS Security Aire Serv of Huntsville Alabama Foundation Specialist AllSouth Appliance Group Inc Aquamarine Enterprises Inc Bob Wallace Appliance Buis Roofing LLC C Blake West, Estate Planning Attorney Carpet Systems dba Haleys Flooring & Interiors Champion Window Company of Huntsville LLC Dean Plumbing Co Inc Dogwatch Hidden Fences of North Alabama, LLC Durante Windows & Siding Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Foundation & Structural Renovations Inc Four Our Sons Inc G T Johnson Construction Inc dba Johnson Pools & Spas Garage Shapeups LLC Garvin Feed & Seed Inc Home Depot Inline Lighting and Electrical Kooz Concepts Intl Inc Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio McDaniel Window & Door Company Inc Mister Sparky Park Supply Co Inc Pinkertons Electrical Service Inc dba Mr Electric PrimeLending A PlainsCapital Company Quality Development & Constuction LLC Redstone Federal Credit Union ReNew-it Pressure Cleaning LLC RETROFOAM OF AL LLC Shaffer Security Co LLC Skylight Options LLC Southern Scape LLC Spartan Stone Supercell Shelters Inc Synergy Airflow & Ventilation Twickenham Homes Inc Valley Heating & Cooling Valley Satellite Valley Storm Shelters of Alabama LLC Warner Audio & Video WaterWorks Spa & Pool/The Pool Store Webco Inc of Alabama Window World of Huntsville Wood Floors & More Inc
Brad Lapidus, Richards Lighting Brandi McEwen, Cadence Bank Bryan Mayer, First Impressions Printing Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Inc Chad Rundlett, Plumb Square Contracting & Homebuilding Chuck Martin, The Stonecutter’s Guild Inc Emile Jones, Wilson Lumber Company Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes Janet Moore, Redstone Federal Credit Union Jim Jones, Classic Closets LLC Jimmy Lehman, Eagle Home Mortgage Joe Sutton, Regions Bank Laura Triplett, Better Business Bureau Mariam Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Pat West, Re/Max Alliance Patricia Stafford, Webco Inc of Alabama Robert Childs, Robert Childs LLC Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Inc Sharee Moore, National Bank of Commerce Sheila Marr, Southern Valley Services LLC Sherry Childs, Huntsville Lumber Company Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance Spencer Cox, Durham Service Co Inc Steve Stricklin, Stricklin Custom Homes Inc Suzanne Dorsett, Wilmer & Lee PA Tim Miller, Dean Plumbing Co Inc Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Homes Inc Tom Pendleton, Tom Pendleton Tommy Marr, Southern Valley Services LLC Tony Feria, Feria Painting Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across The Pond
Thank You
- Rhonda Pugh, Pugh Group - New Homes Division
Thanks to our Sponsors!
- Julie Davis, Reliance Bank
Corporate Sponsors
AL.com/The Huntsville Times Redstone Federal Credit Union Participating Sponsors Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson, PC Home Choice Windows & Doors LP Building Products Southern Comfort HVAC Services Wilson Lumber Company
Thanks to our Builders! B T Neely Construction Inc Breland Homes, a DR Horton Company Celebration Homes LLC Cornerstone Communities LLC Covington & Co Inc Day Development Generation Homes J R Butler Inc/Butler Builders Jeff Benton Homes Jimmy Bryan Homes John G Gann & Company Ken McDaniel Homes Inc
Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc Mark E Harris Homes LLC Matrix Builders Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Murphy Homes Inc New Castle Homes LLC Quality Development & Constuction LLC Signature Homes Stoneridge Homes Inc Traditions Home Building LLC VTS Homes Inc Woodland Homes
CONNECT 2015
If you’re a builder or a Realtor, you will not want to miss the next Sales and Marketing Council event! On April 23, we will be hosting Connect 2015. It’s an opportunity for builders to speak one on one with Realtors about their company. It’s held at the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors Office, and space is limited! If you’re a builder interested in renting a booth space, please contact our staff liaison Theresa Kennedy at theresa@ buildersassn.org or 256-536-2602. This was a huge success last year; be sure to mark your calendars!
Upcoming Events
In June we will be covering “How To Brand Your Business” and in August, we’ll have a guest speaker on “Customer Loyalty.” Be sure to plan to attend each of these Lunch & Learns for a great speaker, lunch, networking and door prizes! If you are interested in joining the Council,
Join the Sales please contact our staff liaison Theresa and Marketing Kennedy at theresa@buildersassn.org or Council Today! 256-536-2602.
New Member Sponsors
THANK YOU!
Thanks to our members that sponsored new members in December 2014 and January-February 2015:
Kim Wright, Stoneridge Homes, sponsored THIRTEEN new members. Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes, sponsored EIGHT new members. Sherry Childs, Huntsville Lumber Company, sponsored SIX new members. Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance, sponsored FOUR new members.
Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency and Wendy Lee, Jeff Benton Homes, sponsored THREE new members. John Lacik, Floor Coverings International of Huntsville; Larry Covington, Covington & Co Inc; and Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company, sponsored TWO new members
The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: Al Juarez, New Life Homes BJ King, River Tree Insurance Services Inc Byrne Turner, Vintage Construction Inc Carrie Turner, Pugh Group New Home Division Charlie Murphy, Murphy Homes Inc Diane Rovere, Advocare Independent Distributor Jim Neighbors, Old Towne Homebuilders
John Wisda, New Castle Homes LLC Jonathan Smith, Platinum Mortgage Mike Nivens Nelson Chatelain, Stanford Home Improvement & Remodeling Inc Shannon Fortner, Interlinc Mortgage Services Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Terry Dumer, A G D Insurance LLC 8
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as the guest speaker. The event was sponsored by Lansing Building Products and Mastic Home Exteriors, A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
- T J Meers, Meers Construction
New Remodelers Council Mission Statement Adopted on January 28th 2015, it states:
“The Remodelers Council is dedicated to supporting the professionalism and integrity of the remodeling industry through member educational programs, public awareness, promoting ethical business practices, and the exchange of information and ideas, creating value for our industry and homeowners.”
New Remodelers Council Logo Look for our new logo, designed courtesy of Lansing Building Products; it is a great logo updated and fresh for 2015. The Remodelers Council membership is growing and new members are always welcome. If you are a remodeler or you sell products or services to remodelers, you need to join the Remodelers Council today!
February Lunch & Learn
Our first Lunch and Learn was held on February 11th with Chip Carden, Director of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
Chip Carden discussed the current requirements for Remodelers license in Alabama and discussed several possible changes in the law to create a “level playing field” for remodelers who abide by the rules and have the required license, insurance etc. and are constantly undercut on bids by unlicensed and unqualified remodelers. This issue was brought to light by TV WHNT-19 when a local woman was left without electricity, water and sewer due to the work of an unscrupulous remodeler who took all her money and did very little work. What made it even worse was the work that had been done failed inspection, thus causing the loss of electricity, water and sewer.
Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM
The Remodelers Council participated in the Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM, distributing palm cards with Remodelers Council member names, company names and contact information to attendees. I want to thank our members who manned the booth during the ShowSM: Ginny Terry, Nancy Hinger, Sophia Moore, Justin Click and Jeff Moore who worked all three days of the ShowSM. Thank you for your service to the Remodelers Council! A charity drawing was help at the Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM for a custom made dog house. The dog house was built by former Remodelers Council Chairman Al Juarez and the materials were donated by Sherry Childs of Huntsville Lumber Company. The Remodelers Council sold tickets for $1.00/each and raised $262.00 for “A New Leash on Life.”
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1978 City Lumber Co Huntsville Decorating Center
Member Since 1998 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty SOUTHBank
Member Since 1979 Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson PC
Member Since 1999 Carl Keenum, Boral Building Products Habitat For Humanity Insurance Market North Alabama Bank
Member Since 1982 Dean & Son Plumbing Member Since 1986 Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Member Since 1987 Acme Brick Co Member Since 1988 Cultured Marble of Cullman Henley Supply Millwork Horton Masonry The William Wilson Company Inc Member Since 1989 Weavers Environmental Services Member Since 1990 Custom Mica Member Since 1991 Fred Greens Construction Harbaugh & Sons Construction Member Since 1992 Joe East Heating/AC Inc Stutts Corporation Inc Member Since 1993 Artistic Rug Design Marlows Home Repairs Inc Reeves Custom Homes Inc Tipton Heating/Cooling Inc Member Since 1994 Adams/Ivy Millwork & Construction LLC Averbuch Realty Beatty Electric Company Inc Huntsville Utilities Member Since 1995 Donnelly & Associates Inc Specon Systems Inc Member Since 1996 North Alabama Heating & A/C Inc Robert F Henry Tile Company Inc Member Since 1997 R & S Construction Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Valley Press Inc
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Member Since 2000 Chip Powers Homes LLC PED Inc dba All Seasons One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Platinum Mortgage Inc Member Since 2001 Michael Durham, Durham Service Co Inc Rogers Group Inc Member Since 2002 Gobble-Fite Lumber Co Inc Peck Plumbing Company Inc Ferguson Enterprises Inc Hudgens Cabinets Inc Best Stamped Concrete Mark E Harris Homes LLC Southeastern Business Machines Member Since 2003 Blinds and Borders LLC Feria Painting RG & Sons Construction Inc Tate Services Inc Tenn Valley Protection Services Inc Member Since 2004 B & C Plumbing Inc Bowman Electric Inc Cardinal Custom Enterprises LLC Glenn Cope Homes Inc Installed Building Products of Huntsville New Market Sod Farm Rodriguez Brothers Landscaping Inc Window World of Huntsville Member Since 2005 Coleman Flooring Dilworth Construction & Landscaping LLC Turfgrass of Tennessee LLC Member Since 2006 A & A Acoustical and Drywall Awesome Cutt Lawn Care & Landscaping Big Joe’s Masonry Budget Blinds Madison LLC Carrie Turner, Pugh Group New Home Division Custom Hardwood Inc GRC Design Group
Home One Huntsville Hardscapes Maximum Comfort Heating & Air Maze Home Builders LLC Peck Glasgow Agency Inc Ricardos Painting LLC Member Since 2007 Aqua Techs Associated Masonry Products (AMP) ATEC Pest Control Burleson Pool Company Inc C & T Landscape Custom Interiors & Exteriors D R Brooks Roofing Dan Page Interior Trim Enhanced Communication GEO Solutions LLC Huntsville Granite & Marble Jeannie Samz, Woodland Homes Jeff Browns Plumbing Keith Jones, Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC Kirklands Pest Control LLC Leo Construction MS Masonry Pullen Landscape Roy Claytor, Crye-Leike Realtors Space City Home Improvements Wondercoats Painting
LineX Protective Coatings of Huntsville Lynn Layton Chevrolet M and M Construction Outdoor Solutions Inc Portia Stephens Harris, Bancorp South Mortgage Prestige Pest Management Spartan Stone Synergy Airflow & Ventilation TIMING LLC Titan Roofing & Construction Inc Valley Pools Member Since 2011 Aardvark Central Vac Aspen Homes LLC Baker Excavation Inc Champion Home Remodeling & Construction Inc Chanelle Ciaccio, Stanford Home Improvement & Remodeling Jodi Cahue, Pearson Homes Inc M & M Acoustical and Drywall Ridgeline Construction HSV Inc Rocky Childers Inc Trades by Taylor LLC
Member Since 2012 ACW Electric LLC Advance Gutter Systems Aire Serv of Huntsville Alabama Spray Foam LLC Member Since 2008 Advocare Independent Distributor BLT Inc Buis Roofing LLC Aquamarine Enterprises Inc C & M Professional Painters LLC D & V Framing Danny Atnip Realty & Construction Crye-Leike Realtors Floors Inc EnviraKleen Flores Construction Company Jason Howard Painting Inc Home Lift Inc Rocket City Irrigation Suzanne Dorsett, Wilmer & Lee PA Horizons Ltd Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS Inc Member Since 2009 Pittner Services 1st Family Mortgage Co Scoggins Construction I LLC HGG Ridge LTD dba Gross Spray Tech Builders Ledfords Landscaping Inc Member Since 2013 Sims-Lohman Celebration Homes LLC Southern Solar Systems Eager Beavers Tree Service TCB LLC Ground Up Alabama Inc Tory Dutton Construction Gulfeagle Supply Heath Davis Construction Member Since 2010 Home Depot Andy Cowan, Breland Homes, a Jones Fence Enterprises Inc DR Horton Company McDaniel Window & Door Brooks Lock & Key Inc Company Inc Clear Shine Maintenance Paseur & Associates Architecture David Wilkinson, Reed LLC Contracting Services Inc RETROFOAM OF AL LLC Dixon Electric Inc Sanchez Painting Hampton Ayers Construction Inc Scott Wilson Architect LLC Hinkle Metals & Supply Co Inc Smallworks Painting & Maintenance Landers McLarty Automotive Group
Member Since 2014 1st Turf Elite LLC Chris Haygood, Bob Wallace Appliance Cindy Dufrene, Jeff Benton Homes Dalila Feria, Feria Painting Inc Deep South Trim LLC Gothart Homes & Renovations Green Roofing & Construction Guild Building and Remodeling J & S Diaz Inc Jose Feria, Feria Painting Inc Joshua Fowler, Wilson Lumber Co KPM Framing Legend Realty Lisa Downs, Stoneridge Homes Lourdes Feria, C & M Professional Painters LLC Lowe’s of North Huntsville Martha Bishop, Regions Mortgage Michael Adams, Bob Wallace Appliance Nate Mayfield, Bob Wallace Appliance Pam Rhodes, First Bank Mortgage Partners Rodney O’Barr, Bob Wallace Appliance Ryan Clark, Wilson Lumber Co Scott Cantrell, Henley Supply Millwork
Shana Griffin, Jeff Benton Homes Shane Wilhoite Drywall Steve Stinson, Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc DBA Legacy Homes Synovus Mortgage Corp Tracie Dollarhide, Stoneridge Homes Inc Twickenham Homes Inc Vickie Yocum, Wilson Lumber Co
NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting & Legislative Conference
June 3rd - 6th Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, D.C. NAHB Member Fee: $75.00 Spouse - $50.00
December 2014 & JanuaryFebruary 2015 Renewals
Registration is now open for the 2015 Spring Board of Directors Meeting. Call Convention Operations at 800368-5242 x 8610 for housing information, reservations, meeting schedules & materials, discounts and any questions you might have.
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New Members Welcome our new members that joined between December, 2014 and January - February 2015. Alabama Drywall Supply Barbara Graves (Affiliate) Drywall Supplies (256) 830-9707
Earl’s Masonry Earl Salgat Jr (Associate) Brick/Block Mason (256) 468-9054
Jeff Benton Homes Monica Sanford (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Spec/Tract (256) 430-4301
Re/Max Alliance Dave Swaim (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 682-0268
Alabama Sheetrock Enrique Leon (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 374-2200
Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Lisa Lacik (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 650-1200
JML Construction LLC Michael Lastovic (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 506-4519
Re/Max Alliance Sheila Swaim (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 682-0268
Joe Lambert Joe Lambert (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 924-2222
Roberts Concrete Roberto Costilla (Associate) Concrete Contractors (256) 203-2496
Ken Conard Painting Ken Conard (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 682-5468
Slaton Custom Homes Inc Jeff Adcock (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 585-1103
Landman Electric Co Barry Landman (Associate) Electrical Contractor (256) 534-0146
Slaton Custom Homes Inc Darryl Cox (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 585-1103
Allied Crawl Space Solutions of North Alabama LLC Allen Johnson (Associate) Foundations (256) 221-4608 Birchfield Construction Inc Tom Birchfield (Builder) General Contractor (256) 665-1009 Carbin Construction Frank Carbin (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 694-2323 Carpet One Floor & Home Chad Borden (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 859-0291
Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Beth Beatty (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 650-1200 Gonzalez Home Improvement Alfonso Gonzalez (Associate) Construction (256) 348-6366 H & S Cabinets Phil Holcomb (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (931) 438-0710 Helton Inc Timothy Helton (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 527-7080
Carpet One Floor & Home Sherry Johnson (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 859-0291
Huntsville Lumber Company Brandon Huffman (Affiliate) Home Design (256) 698-2425
CHP Homes LLC Hunter Pearson (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 564-5960
Huntsville Lumber Company Estille Jean (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 852-6842
Coldwell Banker First Chuck Valosen (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 919-9074
Huntsville Lumber Company Eric Lange (Affiliate) Building Materials
Covington & Co Inc Deb Wellborn (Affiliate) Land Developer (256) 541-3720 Crye-Leike Realtors Elaine Abston (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 694-3566 Crye-Leike Realtors Amy Vaughn (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 698-7966 Dead on Level Bryan Butler (Associate) Cabinets/Millwork (256) 508-8925 Delano F Sullivan Walter Sullivan (Associate) Home Improvement (205) 240-6043
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Huntsville Lumber Company Aaron Troupe (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 864-0054 Huntsville Lumber Company Brian Walker (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 258-6840 Huntsville Lumber Company Lori Woosley (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 258-6840 Interlinc Mortgage Solutions LLC Nancy Hinger (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 508-1819 James Hand dba Paradise Builders James Hand (Associate) Carpentry (256) 302-0832
Lansing Building Products Jeff Moore (Associate) Building Materials (256) 772-7676 Murphy Hereford Painting Murphy Hereford (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 585-0868 New Castle Homes LLC Matt Wisda (Affiliate) Land Developer (256) 429-9492 NG Painting & Drywall LLC Gerardo Rodriguez (Associate) Drywall Contractor (956) 975-0471 Norwood Plumbing Inc dba Ironworks Co Mike Norwood (Associate) Mailboxes (256) 306-9832 Novar Painting Co Ravon Scott (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 759-4198 Platinum Mortgage Inc Adam Haines (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 461-8677 Re/Max Alliance Joanie Blackwell (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 327-7615 Re/Max Alliance Susie McEuen (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 303-2939
Slaton Custom Homes Inc Clark Crosson (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 426-9090 Slaton Custom Homes Inc Matt Horn (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 585-1103 Southern Fidelity Painting Fidel Gutierrez (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 568-4943 Southern Pride Roofing & Construction LLC Brian Pierce (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 828-0087 Southern Sealing and Services Inc Will Eleazer (Associate) Other (256) 881-8337 Southern Stone Cabinets LLC Benny Zheng (Associate) Cabinets/Millwork (205) 989-5699 Spencer Land & Home Real Estate Development Don Spencer Jr (Builder) Land Developer (256) 325-5263 Stanford Home Improvement & Remodeling Inc Jim Marion (Affiliate) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 489-1435
Star-Tec Builders Scott Wiseman (Associate) Portable Storage/Office Trailors (254) 913-6151
Stoneridge Homes Inc Jim Wright (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010
SteelSafe Shelters LLC Chris Wood (Associate) Storm Shelters/Doors (256) 302-6102
Stoneridge Homes Inc Cindy Yeary (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 426-0769
Steve Steele Custom Homes Erika Buckner (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 885-2520 Stoneridge Homes Inc Ken Cupp (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 652-5501 Stoneridge Homes Inc Mark Dumbacher (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc Amy Frakes (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc Zachary Frakes (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc Angie Griffin (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc April Killgore (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc David Stanton Jr (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc David Stanton Sr (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010 Stoneridge Homes Inc Becky Strange (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 337-6632
Tennessee Valley Pest Control Inc Gary Phillips (Associate) Termite Protection/Pest Control (256) 828-2008 The Executive Group Realtor Property Management Elaine Simelton (Associate) Real Estate (256) 529-5576 The Grounds Guys of Huntsville Seth Selvage (Associate) Landscaping/Shrubs/Lawn/Trees (256) 506-6831 Trust Professional Painting Araceli Eulogio (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 682-1587 Viking Resources Inc dba Viking Construction Chris Lones (Associate) Windows/Doors (256) 479-5174 Wall Design Painting & Drywall Juan Espinoza (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 345-1464 Waterworks LLC Karl Hildebrand (Associate) Irrigation, Underground (256) 772-1500 Wilson Lumber Company Jim Ossip (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 716-2104 Wilson Lumber Company Michele White (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 851-1827
Stoneridge Homes Inc Jenny Walton (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010
Wood Floors & More Inc Shannon Goin (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 533-4311
Stoneridge Homes Inc Jim Wiggins (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 852-0010
Wood Floors & More Inc Jessica Irvine (Affiliate) Flooring (256) 533-4311
- Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company
Recruiting & Retention
With a total of 52 new members already, our year of recruiting and retention is off to an oustanding start! To achieve our new member goal for the year, we need the help of every member working together. I know we can do it. We especially need each of you to encourage your employees to join HMCBA as an Affiliate member. This is a wonderful opportunity to get them involved in the Association.
R E C R U I T
HBAA Membership Benefits
As a HMCBA member, are you aware of the many benefits you receive through Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA)? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) - that’s three memberships in one. Are you taking advantage of the Builders Health Exchange, the Alabama Homebuilders Self Insurers Fund, Builders Risk Insurance, or the Member Rebate Program? For more information on these outstanding beneifits and how they can put money back in your pocket, please visit www.hbaa.org.
Retention Calling
Have you joined us for Retention Calling yet? I’d like to take a moment to recognize HMCBA member, Leigh Jones of Wayne’s Environmental. As part of the 2014 Retention Calling Promotion, Leigh was entered into a drawing for $500 cash - she received an entry into the drawing each time she attended a retention calling event. The cash was given away at the January Installation of Officers Dinner. This year, we will be giving away $500 cash again. To be eligible to win, you simply need to attend a retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered to win. For each time you attend, you’ll receive one entry. We also give away $50 cash, on the spot, each month during Retention Calling. Come join us, make a few calls, have a free lunch, and maybe win some cash!
Leigh Jones, Wayne’s Environmental
DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER
Remember, DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER! Our members take their pledge to “do business with a member” seriously and membership means more opportunity, more collaboration and more referrals. I’m looking forward to the second quarter of 2015. If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact me personally at (256) 337-7653 or Lori Worcester, Membership Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602.
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Professional - Certified - 24/7 365 Service John Allen, Southern Construction & Design and his family on the loss of his father, Edwin Allen. Sherdian Stanford, HMCBA Staff and her family on the loss of her mother, Mary D Francis. The Wilson Family, Wilson Lumber Company, on the loss of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Elmira Lott Wilson.
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October
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- Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond
Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM
This year’s Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM, as always, was a huge success - with many new additions to the ShowSM this year. There was a new and unique atmosphere! I hope you were able to stop by at some point over the weekend to check out the 200+ companies that showcased their latest products and services! I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our members who participated in the ShowSM by either exhibiting, sponsoring, volunteering, and/or attending! So many of you devoted countless hours to help out and the Association really appreciates each of your contributions. Because of you, the quality of this event remains top notch, something we have all come to anticipate over the last 27 years. I know we say it all the time, but these events would not be possible without members like you!
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Scott Cantrell Contract Sales 256-508-1183
Mark Horton Contract Sales 931-607-7318
Allen Finchum Sam Henley Contract Sales President 931-691-0775 931-967-5596
www.HenleySupply.com 2015 at Goose Pond Colony. Launch positions were determined by the order your registration was received. Also, Bob Wallace Appliance gave away a Traeger grill to one lucky participant! This has always been a great event and we hope you had a chance to get out to Goose Pond Colony to cheer our fishermen on and enjoy the nice weather. Look for a recap on the event in the July, August, September issue of the Cornerstone.
Upcoming Events
After wrapping up the West Family Bass Tournament, it was time to start planning the Chandler Family Golf Tournament and the Fall Home and Garden Show. Be on the lookout in your mailbox and inbox for more information on these events.
Networking Benefits
Again, I would like to encourage each of our members to acquaint yourself with the members of this Association. There are A LOT of us, which means the networking benefits you and your company receive are like no other.
On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great Spring and Summer. As a reminder, your Associate Council is here to support YOU by adding value to your West Family Member/Guest Bass Tournament membership; we value your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to With the snow behind us and the sunshine remaining a little longer contact myself or our Staff Liaison, Lori Jones Worcester at 256-536each day, it was time to head out on the water. Our first outdoor event 2602. was the West Family Member/Guest Bass Tournament on May 15, 8
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Calendar
To check the status of any event or meeting, go to the Association’s website: www.buildersassn.org and click on the Event Calendar. You will find a current listing of all Association events. If you have any questions, contact Loretta Albanese (loretta@buildersassn.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
April Apr 14 Apr 14 Apr 16 Apr 18-19 Apr 23 Apr 25-26 Apr 28 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 29
General Membership Meetings
May 20 May 20 May 25 May 26
Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Memorial Day (Office Closed) Retention Calling, 11:30 AM
Events
QCI Stormwater Continuing Education Class, 12:30 PM QCI Stormwater Training Class, 8:00 AM General Membership Event - Sponsored by Current Electrical & Generator Srvs, 5:00 PM Spring Tour of Homes, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Connect 2015, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, 5:00 - 7:00 PM Spring Tour of Homes, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
May May 4 Associate Council, Noon May 5 New Member Orientation, 2:00 PM May 6 Remodelers Council Lunch & Learn, Mortgage Finance & Appraisals for Remodeling, 11:30 AM May 7 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM May 14 General Membership Event - Sponsored by Toccoa Erosion Control, 5:00 PM May 15 The West Family Member/Guest Bass Tournament, Goose Pond Colony, 5:00 AM
Membership Committee Meetings Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings Green Build Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
June Jun 1 Jun 2-6 Jun 4 Jun 8 Jun 11 Jun 24 Jun 24 Jun 30 Jun 30
Associate Council, Noon NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Washington, DC Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn, Topic: TBA, 11:30 AM General Membership Event - Scholarship Presentations, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, 5:00 PM Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon
July There is no General Membership Social in July Jul 3 Office Closed in observance of July 4th Jul 9 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Jul 13 Associate Council, Noon Jul 16-18 HBAA Summer Board of Directors Meeting, Sandestin, FL Jul 28 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Jul 28 Membership Cmte, Noon Jul 29 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Jul 29 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
Calling All Exhibitors: August 29-30
Watch your email in May for sponsorship and exhibiting information for the Fall Home & Garden Show. Contact Theresa Kennedy, events coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@ buildersassn.org for more info. 8
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Housing Statistics
Single Family Home Permits 2014 vs 2013 & 2015 vs 2014 December 2014
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 99 39 22 99
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2015 vs 2014 December 2013
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,510 $ NA $ 8,797 $ NA
# of Permits 43 26 8 77
January 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 71 28 24 237
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 63 21 12 72
# of Permits 59 32 22 113
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,808 $ 5,908 $ 9,034 $ 17,750
# of Permits 50 27 29 106
# of Permits
134 49 36 219
Area
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,560 $ 5,124 $ 11,773 $ 19,457
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ $ $ $
6,799 NA 15,462 NA
Year To Date 2014
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
February 2014
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,298 $ NA $ 6,560 $ NA
Year To Date 2015
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
January 2014
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,501 $ NA $ 8,902 $ NA February 2015
Area
Area
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,082 $ 4,893 $ 3,618 $ 10,593
# of Permits
109 59 51 219
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ $ $ $
5,368 11,032 20,807 37,207
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2014 vs Year-to-Date 2015 225 200 175 150
2014
125
2015
100 75 50 25 0
Huntsville
Madison County
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2014 vs 2013 & 2015 vs 2014
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
December 2014 # of Permits 33 18 10 61
December 2013 # of Permits 18 26 5 49
January 2015 # of Permits 31 19 2 52
January 2014 # of Permits 41 22 13 76
February 2015 # of Permits 21 24 9 54
February 2014 # of Permits 13 24 11 48
Madison
Area
Commercial Building Permits 2014 vs 2013 & 2015 vs 2014
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
December 2014 # of Permits 43 0 4 47
December 2013 # of Permits 30 9 1 40
January 2015 # of Permits 31 5 0 36
January 2014 # of Permits 25 6 15 46
February 2015 # of Permits 37 4 7 48
February 2014 # of Permits 20 5 7 32
Permit Information is provided by Southern Exposure Information Inc., a construction leads and building market reporting company. For subscription information, please contact (256) 658-9297. 8
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Regulatory Affairs Update ABPAC
Your HMCBA has been very successful in the last couple of election cycles. A large part of our success is due to the ABPAC funding available to contribute to pro-business, progrowth candidates. HMCBA’s goal for 2015, set by HBAA, is $42,700 and the BuildPac goal is $5,662. This is an off-year for elections and the window of opportunity your Association has available to reload and get ready for 2016. HMCBA has an 80% member participation rate in the voluntary dues check off program but our goal is to increase the participation rate. Please participate in the voluntary $30.00 dues check off and to those who already contribute through the voluntary dues check off, THANK YOU!
Current Issues before the Governmental Affairs Committee
1) State Legislative House Bill number 241, HOA (Home Owners Association) legislation 2) City of Madison ordinances (2) on Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) to obtain their ADEM permit for the City of Madison. 3) Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) new flood maps and the phasing out of the National Flood Insurance Program. 4) Development of a master plan for a
Madison County sewer system, be it public, private or a combination of the two. 5) Federal issue with NAHB, the HMCBA, at the request of the National Association of Home Builders, (NAHB) submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Ozone Air Quality proposals which would impact Madison County and make it more expensive and cumbersome regulatory wise to develop a subdivision or to build a house. 6) Federal issue in conjunction with NAHB, excessive levels of formaldehyde in manufactured laminated wood flooring. The only flooring manufactured tested thus far is Lumber Liquidators and the problem is isolated to only their products manufactured in China and only for the past four (4) years. Formaldehyde levels exceed CARP 2 levels. For additional information go to the NAHB website, log in and go to the “search bar” at the upper right hand side of the home page and type in: Lumber Liquidators. For additional information from NAHB Staff, contact David Jaffe at 1-800-368-5242 extension 8317. 7) The HMCBA was approached by another pro-business group and asked to endorse the position of appointing a Madison County School Superintendent vs. electing the County School Superintendent. The Board of Directors voted to remain neutral on this issue.
100K Club
By popular demand, the HBAA is conducting another 100K Club drawing for $1,000 per week and the grand prize of $10,000 which was won by our own Russ Wilson last year. HMCBA’s goal is to sell 117 tickets to meet our goal by HBAA and receive half the proceeds to help fund our local campaign contributions in 2016. Ticket cost is $200 per ticket. If you would like to help meet our ABPAC goal please contact Howell Lee at the HMCBA office for details. The Governmental Affairs Committee is here to serve you, our members. We understand that most of our members don’t have the time to engage in issues that affect their business on a daily basis. We all have business, civil and family obligations that consume all our time every day of the week and that is why the Governmental Affairs Committee and HMCBA Staff focus on these issues on a daily basis. If we failed to do so, your cost of doing business and your ability to conduct business would be negatively impacted and would cost your business much more in fees, paperwork and regulatory hoops to jump through. If you took on the task of fighting these barriers to doing business or were forced to pay someone to represent you, it would cost 10, 20, or 30 times the cost of your yearly dues to HMCBA which also includes your yearly dues to the Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Your yearly dues are the best deal in town! Remember we always have your back!
Show your support for the building trades-be part of the
21 ST A NNUAL A LABAMA H OME B UILDERS F OUNDATION G OLF C LASSIC Thursday, May 7, 2015 Robert Trent Jones-Cambrian Ridge Greenville, Alabama
Title Sponsor
Join us for a fun day of golf and networking while supporting the future of our industry. Proceeds from the Golf Classic provide scholarships for students entering the building trades in Alabama.
Learn more at www.HBAA.org For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Candi Stroh at 1-800-745-4222 or candistroh@hbaa.org.
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Associate Spotlight Huntsville Hardscapes, Inc. is a distributor for Pavestone and Belgard residential and commercial interlocking pavers and retaining walls. We also sell cast stone veneers and other hardscaping associated products. We have created a hands-on experience for contractors and their customers to show outdoor hardscape projects. Bring your customers to get inspired by our displays of patios, walkways, porches, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, water features and fire pit. We want to help you sell current outdoor living products to your customers. You are welcome to utilize our complimentary conference room to discuss the details of the project with your customers. We now offer contractors a new service, “Pavestone Patio Packages.” Designed for contractors and developers to offer as “Easy To Add” hardscape packages. There are 5 plans to choose ranging from 100 to 500 sq ft. Our designs include seat-walls, fire pits, grill stations and more. You choose one that suits your customer’s needs and budget! Huntsville Hardscapes is located at 1463 Slaughter Road, Madison – huntsvillehardscapes.com Or call Hank Campbell – 256.382.1470
Member Orientation
Contractors - Builders - Designers Bring Your Customers to Our 8000 sq ft Showroom. We Offer:
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“Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary!” Jimbo Saunders Rusty Dinwiddie Mark Stephens
Are you new to HMCBA? Have you been a member for a while and need a refresher course? If you answered yes to either question, please join us for the first 2015 Member Orientation. You’ll have an in depth overview of your HMCBA membership and the benefits/ discounts you may not be taking advantage of!
Owners
parksupplycompany.com
Remodelers Council Lunch & Learn Mortgage Finance & Appraisals for Remodeling
• May 5 at 2 PM
Wednesday, May 6th
{Snacks/drinks will be provided.}
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact Lori Worcester at (256) 5362602 or lori@buildersassn.org for more information.
We hope to see you there!
4736 Commercial Dr. 256.837.4036
Plan to attend this roundtable to discuss mortgage programs for existing home remodels and an open dialog with an appraiser on issues with existing home remodeling appraised values. Contact Howell Lee at (256) 536-2602 or howell@buildersassn.org for more information on sponsorships and attendence. 8
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Upcoming Events Trust You Deserve Service You Expect
May Membership Social DATE:
Thursday, May 16th
TIME:
5:00 - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Toccoa Erosion Control 5565 Hwy 53, Harvest Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
We offer HMCBA Member Discounts! General Liability Worker’s Comp. Commercial Auto Personal Home & Auto Life
If your company would like to sponsor a Membership Social at your place of business, contact Lori Jones Worcester at (256) 536-2602 or lori@buildersassn.org
www.peck-glasgow.com
There will be NO MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL in JULY!
June Membership Social
Don’t miss the excitement! Join us for the Home Builders Association of Alabama’s
Scholarship Presentations and Special Speaker DATE:
Thursday, June 11th
TIME:
5:00 PM
2015 SUMMER MEETING
JULY 16-18, 2015 • HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH
LOCATION: Huntsville Area Association of Realtors Office 535 Monroe St NW, Huntsville, AL COST:
TBA
Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon!
2015 CHANDLER FAMILY NAIL DRIVERS OPEN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
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SHOTGUN START AT 1:00 PM GUNTERS LANDING, GUNTERSVILLE, AL Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon! 8
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F O R E
Make your room reservations by June 15, 2015 to take advantage of special discounted rates at the Hilton. To learn more, contact the HBAA:
WWW.HBAA.ORG / 1-800-745-4222
Our Belgard Paver “Contractor Highlight” Paver & Wall Project by: Grounds Affect
Contractors & Designers
We would like to see your Belgard paver projects too. Contact Hank Campbell at Huntsville Hardscapes. Bring your customers by to discuss your next outdoor project.
Walk through our patios, walkways, porches, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, water features and more. And when you’re finished wrap up your meeting in our complimentary conference room. We’re making it easy for you to have a hands-on experience .
Dream...Design...Install.
1463 Slaughter Rd. (256) 382-1470 huntsvillehardscapes.com
HMCBA Members Receive Discounts!
Interlocking concrete pavers are beautiful, permanent and have the following advantages over other surfaces: • Provides a beautiful, old world feel
• Increases home value up to 15%
• Will not crack like poured concrete • Very low maintenance • Never needs resurfacing like asphalt
Cornerstone
Huntsville Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805 (256) 536-2602 Fax (256) 536-2657
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