The Cornerstone - Fall 2018 by Huntsville Madison County Builders Association

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE NEW WEBSITE FALL HOME + GARDEN SHOW SAVE WITH THESE BENEFITS SHOWCASE HOME HOUSING STATISTICS WHAT’S HOT IN KITCHEN TRENDS UPCOMING EVENTS

ASSOCIATION NEWS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RESTRUCTURE

SALES & MARKETING UPDATES

SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC

END OF SUMMER BASH

CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ELECTION RESULTS 2018 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

cover content provided by Jeff Benton Homes

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 ANNUAL PARTNERS DIAMOND

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22 HMCBA STAFF, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Huntsville Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Ave. Huntsville, Alabama 35805 hmcba.org

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Barry Oxley editor & editorial designer

Rachel Weidley contributing writers

Members: The Huntsville Madison County Builders Association encourages all members to contribute content, ideas, and photos to be featured in The Cornerstone. Please send information to marketing@hmcba.org to be considered for inclusion in The Cornerstone.

The Cornerstone magazine is published and distributed quarterly free of charge to the members of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association.

Kristen Bowen Theresa Kennedy John Roberts Sherdian Stanford

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. The opinions expressed in the articles in The Cornerstone are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect Association policies.

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welcome to our new members

July - August 2018

A/C, Heating

Lonnie Law, Air Degree Accountants

Sharon Heinz, Profit Wise Accounting and Tax Robert Seaman, Seaman, Shinkunas & Lindgren, PC Advertising/Marketing/PR/Media

Jerimy Lee, Amazng LLC Appliances

Kelly Ann Sparks-Berger, Bob Wallace Appliance Architectural Antiques

Jason Butler, Preservation Company, LLC Banks

Emily Loper, FirstBank George Cannon, FirstBank Builder - Single Family - Custom

Carrie Denenny, Breland Companies Peder Jensen, Regent Homes TJ Meers, Regent Homes Building Materials

Christopher Sledge, Tando Building Products

Electric Generators

Jeff Bolden, Bippen Electric Karen Lenz, Bippen Electric Financial Advisors

Jonathan Hornsby, Bridgeworth LLC Fireplaces/Installation

Kenneth Walker, Southern Home and Hearth Flooring

Steve Letson, Steve’s Hardwood Flooring Juan Saramillo, Twins Flooring Tile & Hardwood Framing Contractor

Lynn Sanderson, Sanderson Home Improvement Insurance

Matthew Smith, Legacy Insurance Inc. Maintenance

Jeannette Owens, Owens Small Construction LLC Mortgage

Hamlin Caldwell, Trustmark Ryan Renaud, Trustmark Other

Cabinets/Millwork

Bob Pullman, GGT LLC dba Mirror Renovations Huston Kennedy, Ingram’s Outdoor Living

Carpentry

Helder Lozano, Fine Painting & Drywall LLC

Donald Bradford, Alabama Cabinet Innovations, Inc Chris Mason, Oldwood Custom Cabinets Angelyn Maranville, AKM Industries Gary Collins, Custom Safety Solutions Patricio Lopez Guillen, JP’s Construction & Remodeling, LLC Ceramic Tile

Benita Hampel, Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Cleaning Services/Products

Annette Morrow, Above & Beyond Cleaning Service LLC Contract Management

Bill Parkes, Construction Project Consulting LLC Drywall Contractor

Gerardo Garcia-Rojas, Garcia’s Drywall LLC Electrical Contractor

David Sullivan, Apache Electrical Contractors Inc

Painting Contractor Portable Restrooms

Gregory L Polson, Valley Portable Restrooms Pressure Cleaning

Randy Whitten, Whitten's Pressure Cleaning LLC Real Estate

Matt Curtis, Matt Curtis Real Estate Real Estate - Commercial

Lisa Hawkins, The Broadway Group LLC Tile Contractor

Bachir Iah El, So Clean Tile Stucco And Plaster Trim/Stair Contractor

Michael Daniel, Daniel Construction Utilities

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Joe Gehrdes,Huntsville Utilities

from the

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Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Home Building

Is it just me, or did 2018 fly by?! Seems like I just wrote my first message and, here I am, writing my last. A busy year, but definitely a great year! And what huge changes for our Association! A new logo to help in branding us for the future. A new website with space for profiles for all our outstanding members. A schedule of educational programs that are not only informative, but timely in reflecting the state of the North Alabama construction market. I highly encourage all of our members to take advantage of these exciting new initiatives. As we look forward to next year, our focus is on key areas that are relevant to all our members. Workforce Development initiatives are never far from any of our minds these days. We have taken great steps in 2018 and hope to lengthen our strides in 2019.

Attend the socials and networking events. Join a committee or council, support our causes. You will find that it benefits you personally and professionally, as much as it does the Association as a whole. I also want to point out, no one does this job alone. Thank you to the members and staff who made this such a great year for me!

Wendy Lee

For those of you who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Justin Click, our incoming President, introduce yourself! I am confident he is the right man, in the right place, at the right time to lead us forward.

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executive officer’s HMCBA Executive Officer, Barry Oxley

message

Every member that I talk to continually talks about how busy and great the home building market is in our area. We are blessed to be a part of a growing community. Here at the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, we are very busy implementing changes to meet YOUR demands as members of the Association. We are so very excited to release our new consumer driven website - thehomebuildersal.com. The site is designed to make it easier for the consumer to find YOU, the member. We have an area on the website to “Find a Professional”, "Find a Builder, Remodeler or Subdivision" and an Interactive Subdivision Map. The website features articles for the consumers that explain the building process, building fraud information, and more! Also, through this page, you can access hmcba.org and your very own individual GrowthZone member portal. The member portal will be very helpful for our members. Update your information, sign up for Association activities, view your invoices, update your profile and so much more. It's like having your own mini website on the HMCBA website! Those members that choose to populate their profiles , will stand out to consumers. This is a free member benefit that we encourage everyone to take advantage of.

Other new and exciting information - we are very pleased to share with you that the Association is forming two new professional groups. The Young Professionals Group is meant for any HMCBA member in the building industry that is 45 and under. Activities will be centered on networking, socials, service and professional development. We are also forming a Professional Women in Business Group. The Professional Women in Business Group will be open to all women in the Association with a focus on networking, education and professional development- oh yeah, fun! Look for more information coming to you very soon in 2019. Thanks for making our Association a great one. I look forward to seeing you at our next event.

Barry Oxley

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Allen Finchum 931-691-8099 Sam Henley 931-967-5596

have you seen our thehomebuildersal.com

new website?

The HMCBA has released a brand new, consumer-facing website - thehomebuildersal.com We are the second Home Builders Association in the United States to develop a consumerfacing HBA website. This new website features three different tools to help consumers search for members - an advanced search option, a customizable search funnel (builder members only), and an interactive subdivision map (builder members only). The advanced search features all member categories and displays members in their designated category. The advanced search also allows the consumer to search by keyword. All members will be able to customize their profiles, which will populate the advanced search information. The customizable search funnel allows the consumer to search for builders, remodelers, and subdivisions by name, price range, and category. This search feature is for builder members only. The interactive subdivision map features dropped map pins and allows the consumer to search for builders by subdivision location. When the consumer hovers over the pin, the subdivision name, builder name, photo, subdivision website, and subdivision price range appears. This is a paid feature and is for builder members only. If you would like to take advantage of these search functions, please contact Rachel Weidley at rachel@hmcba.org or at (256) 536-2602. thehomebuildersal.com is the consumer's single source for everything, inside & out!

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The Fall Home + Garden Show was a huge success! We would like to thank all of our sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers. The Show took place on August 25 and 26 with a 10% increase in attendance. Visitors to the Show enjoyed the Make It & Take It Workshop area, Kids Zone and being able to meet with industry experts.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Benita Hampel, Haley's Flooring & Interiors Brant Neely, BT Neely Construction Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Chip Bowen, Residential Technologies Chris Bippen, Bippen Electric Dake Lakin, Action Coach Business Coaching Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes Jackie Motter, All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Jan Jeanneret, Bob Wallace Appliance Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union Justin West, 31-W Insulation Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders Larry Durham, Durham Service Co Laura Nicholas, Better Business Bureau Mack Savage, Huntsville Granite & Marble Nancy Hinger, First Federal Mortgage Pat West, Re/Max Alliance Read Windham, Huntsville Granite & Marble Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Sharon Heinz, Profit Wise Accounting & Tax Shelle Neupert, Synovus Mortgage Sherry Childs, Robert Childs LLC Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance Suzanne Currie, Wilmer & Lee PA 8 | THE CORNERSTONE | FALL 2018

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Capital One Spark Business Card -With the Spark® Cash credit card, you’ll earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase—plus, there is no annual fee to use your card. Houzz –Free access to the concierge service, instant approval into the Houzz Trade Program giving trade-only discounts up to 50% off, plus special discounts on local advertising. FCA US LLC - A $500 cash allowance for members, employees and household family members. This offer is good toward many new models in the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram or FIAT® vehicle lineup and is stackable with most current local or national incentives.

GEICO - Exclusive NAHB discounts for members on auto insurance. Mention NAHB for auto, homeowners, and commercial auto quotes. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty - Receive exclusive access to discounts on select products, including the Builder Backed Service Program and the systems and appliances warranty. TSYS - Payment solutions with average savings of 16% per year. Web/ mobile tools, credit card and eCheck processing and more. Dell - Up to 30% off on all Dell computers. Mention NAHB for discounts. Hertz - Up to 20% off on rental cars and FREE Gold Plus Rewards membership. Avis - Up to 25% off car rental base rates and FREE Avis Preferred Service membership.

Lowe’s - Register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable (LAR) or Lowe’s Business Accounts (LBA) purchases and free delivery on purchases over $500. Save an additional 5% every day at the store when you mention the 5% at time of purchase and when using your LAR or LBA.

Budget - Up to 25% off car rental base rates and FREE Budget Fastbreak

General Motors – General Motors is proud to offer NAHB Members a Private Offer of up to $1,000 on your next Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicle.

Omaha Steaks - Save 10%, in addition to any online specials.

UPS Savings Program & YRC Freight - UPS discounts of up to 36% on a broad portfolio of shipping services. Savings of at least 70% on less-than-truckload shipments 150 lbs. or more with UPS Freight and YRC Freight.

ConstructionJobs.com - NAHB offers a recruitment tool to all NAHB members in their search for new employees. NAHB members enjoy a 20% discount off standard rates.

Office Depot - Office Depot – Save up to 80% in-store or online. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

FTD - 20% off floral arrangements and gifts.

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2019

showcase home

Next spring, the Association will unveil the 2019 Showcase Home, as part of the 2019 Parade of Homes, on April 27-28 & May 4-5. The purpose of the Showcase Home is to market the talents and resources of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association members. The proceeds of the Showcase Home directly impacts the mission of our Association. We would like to extend a special thanks to Enfinger Development for their offering of the 5.2 acre home site at Watson Grande Preserve at McMullen Cove. We are also very excited that Bryan Pogue of Matrix Builders will serve as the construction manager of this beautiful home. The wooded lot, with fantastic mountain views, will display a spectacular 5,100 square foot home with 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bath, a hearth room, living room, study, dining room, mud room, family planning center, laundry with dog wash, upstairs bonus room with views, and a 4 car garage.

The home's success comes from a combined effort of our members who embrace the opportunity to showcase their products or services to the community, backed with the power of a high profile marketing campaign led by the Association. We would like to thank over 30 of our members that have already made a commitment to this great project. If you would like to participate in the 2019 Showcase Home, please contact Barry Oxley at barry@hmcba.org or (256) 536-2602.

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22,014 77,690 47,141 146,845

Single Family Home Permits 2018 vs 2017 June 2018

Area # of Permits

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total

June 2017

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 5,479 $ 16,302 $ 17,154 $ 38,936 $

105 44 76 225

# of Permits 124 38 43 205

July 2018

Area # of Permits

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total

July 2017

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 65,659 $ 14,996 $ 13,063 $ 34,625 $

121 43 70 234

# of Permits 75 50 50 175

August 2018

Area # of Permits

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 3,595 $ 20,700 $ 9,115 $ 33,410 $ August 2017

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 5,642 $ 11,346 $ 12,594 $ 29,583 $

110 32 83 225

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 6,513 $ 15,229 $ 7,282 $ 29,024 $

# of Permits 103 25 58 186

Permitted Job Cost In Thousands 5,065 $ 9,885 $ 10,346 $ 25,296 $

Remodeling Permits Above $10,000 2018 vs 2017 Area

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total

June 2018

# of Permits 39 10 27 76 July 2018

# of Permits 36 3 31 70 August 2018

# of Permits 30 5 45 80

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.

Commercial Building Permits 2018 vs 2017 June 2017

# of Permits 30 6 40 76 July 2017

# of Permits 37 18 30 85 August 2017

# of Permits 41 2 47 90

Area

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area

Huntsville Madison Madison County Total

June 2018

June 2017

# of Permits 46 4 7 57 July 2018

# of Permits 50 6 10 66 July 2017

# of Permits 49 11 6 66 August 2018

# of Permits 37 7 6 50 August 2017

# of Permits 45 5 10 60

# of Permits 39 3 4 46

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There’s something about the kitchen that just warms the heart. The smell of fresh baked cookies, warm winter stew simmering on the stove... countless hours of homework being done at the kitchen table and remnants of glue from leftover projects, family meetings and friends that have gathered... oh, if the walls could talk. It’s the heart of the home and that special place where memories are made. So, if you’re thinking of designing a new kitchen or just updating your space, check out these hot trends that will make your “heart” smile!

1. POPS OF COLOR Everything from pink stoves to blue kitchen islands, we’ll see pops of color mixed throughout the entire kitchen. If your flavor is still white cabinetry, mix it up a bit with a colorful island, back splash, or accent piece. You can add a little color without committing to the entire kitchen and it will give your space an updated look.

2. FLAT PANEL DOOR STYLES Straight lines and simple designs have led the marketplace over the past few years with the ever-so-popular Shaker style. This year however, you’ll see even more simplicity with flat-panel doors. Shaker style will still remain a favorite. These new flat-panel doors will offer sleeker finishes and textures.

3. GEOMETRIC PATTERNED BACKSPLASHES While subway tiles are not on the back burner yet, geometric shaped tiles are heating up this year. You’ll see these geometric designs, not only in the shapes of the tiles, but the patterns of the designs as well. Styles like chevron, herringbone, and hexagons add interest and dimension against the straight lines of cabinetry. Subway tiles will be larger and wider this year.

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4. CABINETS WITH COLOR Some of the new colors that are cooking up this year are navy, green, black, and dark charcoal. With jewel tones coming back in the picture, you’ll see these popping up in the kitchen, too. Of course, white will still be a popular favorite for now, but you can spice it up with a pop of color just about anywhere.

5. LOW-MAINTENANCE SPACES From floors to counter tops, it’s all about consumer-friendly products that are easy to clean and simple to maintain. Look for LVP, Luxury Vinyl Planks, to continue growing in popularity this year. It’s easy to clean, looks and feels a lot like actual wood or tile, and is extremely durable. You’ll also see larger tiles on the floors and walls with minimal grout lines, making it easier to keep clean. Speaking of easy to clean, the low maintenance of quartz counter tops will dominate this year and not just on the counter tops, but cascading down the sides to make a waterfall design.

6. MIXED-UP FINISHES Design trends for this year are really mixing things up. Instead of clean lines and soft finishes, bold and confident colors are dishing it out. When they are blended correctly, mixing different metal finishes like drawer pulls, faucets, and pendant lights can give your space personality and pizazz.

While these are just some of the trends for 2018, these happen to be a few of our favorites. Design trends are constantly changing... out with the old and in with the new. The past few years have been all about soft, clean lines and simple designs. This year, it’s a beautiful mix of soft and bold! FALL 2018 | THE CORNERSTONE | 13

upcoming events It's Not Too Late to Attend Our Upcoming Events For 2018! OCTOBER 4 - Membership Social - AllSouth Appliance (5pm) OCTOBER 10 - Business Growth: Controlling the Chaos - HMCBA Office (11:30am) OCTOBER 18-19 - QCI Storm Water Continued Education/Training - HMCBA Office OCTOBER 22 – Keep The Flow Moving! Ask the Huntsville HVAC & Gas Inspectors All Your Questions - HMCBA Office (2pm) OCTOBER 23-24 - 2018 NAHB Membership Drive OCTOBER 30 – Membership Drive Wrap Up Party (5-7pm) NOVEMBER 5 – It's All in the Structure! Find the Answers with Huntsville Framing Inspectors - HMCBA Office (2pm) NOVEMBER 7-9 – HBAA Fall Board Meeting - Panama City Beach, FL NOVEMBER 14 – 2018 Tax Law Changes Seminar - HMCBA Office (3pm) DECEMBER 5 – Flush Out the Issues. Learn More From the Huntsville Plumbing Inspectors - HMCBA Office (2pm) DECEMBER 7 - Foundation Holiday Gala - Botanical Garden Grand Hall (6pm) DECEMBER 12 – Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn - HMCBA Office (11:30am)

Plan Ahead for 2019! JANUARY 31 - January Networking Social FEBRUARY 7 - Member Celebration FEBRUARY 19-21 - NAHB International Builders Show - Las Vegas, NV MARCH 1-3 - Spring Home + Garden Show MARCH 28 - March Networking Social APRIL 25 - Parade of Homes Premier Party APRIL 27-28 - Parade of Homes MAY 4-5 - Parade of Homes MAY 30 - May Networking Social JUNE 20 - Family Picnic JULY 25 - July Networking Social AUGUST 15 - End of Summer Bash AUGUST 24-25 - Fall Home + Garden Show SEPTEMBER 26 - September Networking Social OCTOBER 3 - Fall Membership Social DECEMBER 6 - Foundation Gala 14 | THE CORNERSTONE | FALL 2018

HBAA ANNUAL CONVENTION

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW

November 8-10, 2018

February 19-21, 2019

Sheraton Bay Point Resort Panama City Beach, FL

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

All HBAA members are invited to join us for the 2018 HBAA Annual Convention, taking place November 8-10 at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort in Panama City Beach, FL. The Convention will feature a wide variety of council and committee meetings, education, our annual awards banquet and plenty of networking time in a beautiful setting.

The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2018 show welcomed 60,000 visitors from 100 countries.

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Learn new strategies and hot trends. See new products, construction demos and technology.

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. For more than 30 years, the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund has been providing accessible, affordable workers’ compensation coverage to builders, subcontractors and other members of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association.

• 25% upfront discount • Prompt & efficient claims service • Convenient monthly, quarterly or annual payment plans • Credit card and check payments accepted • Loss control services • Online access for forms, payments, safety training & more To learn more about becoming a member of the Fund, contact one of these outstanding brokers who are ready to serve you here in Madison County:

HUNTSVILLE A G D Insurance LLC 382-1390 Community Insurance LLC 533-5600 Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates 551-0060

J. Smith Lanier & Co. of Huntsville 890-9000 River Tree Insurance Services 715-0477 MADISON Peck-Glasgow Agency, Inc. 772-9704

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association CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ELECTION RESULTS The City of Huntsville Municipal Elections were held on Tuesday, August 28th. Here are the results: For Huntsville City Council District 2, Frances Akridge edged out Mary Jane Caylor and Keith Ward. Since there were more than two candidates and Akridge missed winning by 50% + 1 vote there will be a runoff held on Tuesday, October 9th. We supported Mary Jane Caylor in this race. In District 3, we supported Jennie Robinson and she won with 73% of the vote. In District 4, Bill Kling, our pick for that districts City Council, won handily as well.

news The Huntsville Board of Education held three of their districts race as well. Two of those races had no opposition. Beth Wilder in District 2 and Elisa Ferrell in District 3 both won their races with no opposition. The District 4 race was between Walker McGinnis and newcomer Ryan Renaud. We supported Walker in this race. He won the election 58% to Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 42%.

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2018 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE We are proud, humbled and excited to be chosen by the National Homebuilders Association (NAHB) as one of only six associations in the country, out of over 3300, to hold a membership drive in conjunction with NAHB. New members joining our Association between September 25, 2018 through October 24, 2018 will receive over $1,000 in incentives from NAHB and over $800 in local association incentives. A Kickoff Party began the season on September 13, 2018 at the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association (HMCBA) office. We introduced our 12 Team Captains and they began recruiting their teams! On September 25, 2018, we welcomed the NAHB representatives. This was Training Camp! Our workshop with Anna Tilley of NAHB coached us on the details and best practices of new member recruitment and retention! Our 12 teams will compete against each other on October 23 and 24, 2018. This is Game Day! The team that recruits the most members will win the “Grand Prize” and possibly more importantly, Bragging Rights! A Post Game Party, recognizing our new members and our participating teams will be held on October 30, 2018. This is an incredible opportunity for our Association and the future of the construction industry in North Alabama. The skills learned during this season will help preserve the legacy and expand the foundation of our association for years to come. Expanding the scope and visibility of our association and its members into new fields of construction related industries will benefit the whole and each individual member.

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Our Membership Drive will be highlighted at the International Builders Show, giving the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association a national spotlight. You can get involved by contacting Kristen Bowen at kristen@hmcba.org or providing leads to your favorite team! Let’s show the country how we play the Big Game!

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Our Association is undertaking many initiatives to promote the construction trades to garner more interest from youth and young adults and help create education opportunity so that individuals can get the proper training to enter the field. Here is an update highlighting our efforts. A major step in reaching kids and educating the education community has been creating marketing material. We have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement and Generation T, a resource that provides data, graphics, and visuals that makes the trades attractive, to develop our own marketing

material. We have created brochures that highlight salaries, career paths, and a side by side comparison of the financial benefit of choosing a trade versus the financial burden of taking on debt in college. We also launched our own website, gobuildyourfuture.com. It lays out similar info as Generation T, but is a landing page that people can not only see the benefits of learning a trade, but also get information about our Association and who we are. We encourage you to check it out! With our new marketing materials, we have been meeting with large numbers of guidance counselors and career coach’s, students, parents, and even one on one meetings to help people realize that the trades can be a great way to make a living and gives you the opportunity to be an entrepreneur. We have started the second year of our plumbing and gas fitting course, which speeds up the process of becoming a journeyman. If you are in the plumbing or gas fitting field and have an apprentice card, you are eligible to take the journeyman’s exam after you have graduated our course. In 2017, we put 11 students through the course. This year, we are at max capacity of 15. This has been a great success with instant results.

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We are starting to get involved with Calhoun, Drake St, the prison system, the Boys and Girls Club, and NAHB’s Home Builder Institute. We hope in the next issue of The Cornerstone we can update you on the progress we have made with each of these groups.

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RE-STRUCTURE We have made big changes to our Membership Committee! Our members are the reason we have an association and to help this committee accomplish all it can be, we added subcommittees to focus on specific areas of everything we offer. The Membership Committee is responsible for planning membership promotions and events, growth and retention of membership, member engagement and education, and recognition of Spike members. This Committee offers lots of networking & business contacts - a great way to meet new members and gain recognition from your peers! The Membership Committee consists of 3 sub-committees: Membership Development and Retention- Help grow the HMCBA membership by recruiting and retaining current members. Responsible for creating annual incentive program. Member Engagement and Education- Help engage new members by planning and promoting educational and professional development events. Member Events- Help celebrate our members by planning and promoting monthly events throughout the year.

SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL UPDATES The Sales & Marketing Council will hold two more events this year. On October 10, the council will host “Controlling the Chaos - A Proven Systematic Approach to Business Growth” with speaker Dave Lakin, Certified Business Coach Owner, ActionCoach Business Coaching. In this seminar, attendees will learn: 1. Digits - Know your key numbers and how to use them 2. Create Time - Do what you love and delegate the rest 3. Get organized - Create systems and processes 4. Teamwork (inside!) - Get them to row with you; not against you 5. Teamwork (outside!) - Identify and utilize referral sources 6. Get PAID - Identify and attract your best customers Our final event of the year will be held on December 12. Watch your inbox for more information! We’re always looking for new members, if you’re interested in joining please contact our staff liaison Theresa Kennedy at theresa@hmcba.org or 256-5362602.

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SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC We had great fun at the Family Picnic on June 21, 2018! Special thanks go to our sponsor and gracious host, Wilson Lumber for the perfect venue and incredible grilling skills! The combination of those chefs and the sides from Ted’s and Steak-Out set a new bar for summer cookouts! Beverages from Straight to Ale and Huntsville Coca Cola were the perfect complement to the festivities! The Picnic was also a blast for the kids - they enjoyed a bouncy slide, frisbees, chalk, yard games, cotton candy, and snow cones! The highlight of the evening was the honoring of the Foundation Scholarship Recipients. The Huntsville Madison County Builders Foundation presented scholarships to five students in the amount of $5,000. Below is a list of the students, their field of study, and the college or university they will be attending. Thomas Dunn – Building Science – Auburn University Tyson Lee – Construction Engineering – University of Alabama Caya Perry – Architecture – Mississippi State University Alex Rankin – Civil Engineering – University of Alabama Chandler Sealey – Electrical – Northeast Community College

END OF SUMMER BASH What a way to celebrate the end of summer! (At least on the calendar!) The presence of our ABPAC supported political figures reminded us Fall is not far away and how important it is to remain informed on important issues facing our industry! A turnout of over 200 members, with lots of new faces and lots we haven’t seen in awhile lent to the feel of a family reunion. Mad Malts Brewery served possibly the most diverse crowd our Association has brought together under one roof! First time visitors to Preservation Company, our fantastic sponsor for this event, were wowed by the renovation to this historic building and the incredible selection available at this great store! Our hosts, Jason and Christa Butler, have put together a new showcase of antiques and salvaged items for the North Alabama area! To all the young faces in the crowd, Welcome and we are happy to see you! To all our new members, Welcome and make yourself at home! To all our industry veterans, a huge Thank You and “Keep On Truckin'!” This event was definitely an exclamation point on a great summer for our Association! FALL 2018 | THE CORNERSTONE | 21

HMCBA STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BARRY OXLEY Executive Officer barry@hmcba.org

PRESIDENT Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Home Building

Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information

Michael McDaniel, Ken McDaniel Homes Inc

Chris Bippen, Bippen Electric

TJ Meers, Meers Construction

LORETTA ALBANESE Executive Assistant loretta@hmcba.org

1ST VICE PRESIDENT & MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Justin Click, Click’s Construction

Sam Bryan, Jimmy Bryan Homes

David Merta, Profile Builders

Jason Butler, Butler Builders

JOHN ROBERTS

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes

Valerie Miles, Huntsville Area Association of Realtors

Director of Governmental Affairs/ Workforce Development

john@hmcba.org THERESA KENNEDY Member Services & Event Director theresa@hmcba.org KRISTEN BOWEN MemberEngagement Manager kristen@ hmcba.org SHERDIAN STANFORD Membership Support Representative sherdian@hmcba.org RACHEL WEIDLEY Marketing Manager rachel@hmcba.org NATALIE MARKLAND Financial Coordinator natalie@hmcba.org LORI WORCESTER Accounts Receivable lori@hmcba.org

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SECRETARY Alana Parker, Rocket City Drywall TREASURER Scottie McCluskey, McCluskey Construction BARRISTER Larry Daniel, Wolfe, Jones, Wolfe, Hancock, Daniel & South IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Byrne Turner, Vintage Construction ASSOCIATE COUNCIL CHAIR Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance

Craig Campbell, Four Our Sons Bud Canter, The Builders Group TBG Madison Frank Carbin, Frank Carbin Custom Homes

Brant Neely, B T Neely Construction Jim Neighbors, Old Towne Homebuilders

Keith Carlisle, Carlisle Builders

Keith Pinkerton, Pinkertons Electrical Service dba Mr Electric

Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond

Bryan Pogue, Matrix Builders

John Dollison, John B Dollison Inc

Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Homes

Larry Durham, Durham Service Co

Kim Russell-Wright, Stoneridge Homes

Tory Dutton, Tory Dutton Construction

Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Corp

Tony Feria, Feria Painting

Gene Satterfield, All Weather Heating & Cooling

FINANCE CHAIR Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes

John Gann, John G Gann & Company

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS CHAIR Mark Rovere, Action Builders

Verrick Green, Green Roofing & Construction

PAST PRESIDENTS CHAIR Kenneth Chandler, Kenneth Chandler Construction

Roy Johnson, Classic Homes

REMODELERS COUNCIL CHAIR Phillip Shelton, Shelton Construction

Scott Lang, Park Supply Co

Steve West, Westmark Construction

Chuck Martin, The Stonecutter’s Guild

Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company

SALES & MARKETING CHAIR Benita Hampel, Haley’s Flooring & Interiors

Mark Harris, Mark E Harris Homes

Todd Slyman, Providence Properties Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Morgan Stephens, Boral Building Products Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union

Jim Jones, Classic Closets

Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders

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