July, August, September 2017
Cornerstone|The Voice of the Home Building Industry Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602 www.hmcba.org
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2017 Leadership HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE lynn@hmcba.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@hmcba.org Financial Coordinator: Natalie Markland natalie@hmcba.org Assistent Financial Coordinator: Lori Worcester lori@hmcba.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@hmcba.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: John Roberts john@hmcba.org Membership Services Coordinator: Rachel Weidley rachel@hmcba.org Pubs/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@hmcba.org
Executive Committee Senior Officers President: Byrne Turner 1st Vice President: Wendy Lee 2nd Vice President: Tim Ryberg Secretary: Hank Campbell Treasurer: Justin Click Barrister: Sam Givhan Immediate Past President: T. J. Meers
Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Scott Lang Foundation President: Morgan Stephens Governmental Affairs Chair: Kenneth Chandler Membership Co-Chairs: Kenneth Maze & Ginny Terry Remodelors Council Chair: Steve Steele Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs: Darnee Samples & Haley Buie Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE
Board of Directors Buck Barnhill Chris Bippen Sam Bryan Jason Butler Craig Campbell Hank Campbell Bud Canter Frank Carbin Keith Carlisle Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) Justin Click Trevor Cole 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) Roy Johnson (Alt National Director) Jim Jones (Associate National Life Director) Wendy Lee (State Director) Chuck Martin T.J. Meers (National Director) Scottie McCluskey Michael McDaniel David Merta (Alt National Director) Brant Neely (National Director) Tom Pendleton Keith Pinkerton Bryan Pogue Tim Reeves (National Life Director) Mark Rovere (National Director) Kim Russell-Wright Gene Satterfield Bret Slaton (Alt National Director) Todd Slyman (National Life Director)
Steve Steele (National Life Director) Morgan Stephens Joe Sutton Byrne Turner (National & State Director) Steve West (Life & State Director) Russ Wilson (State Director)
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 Estelle Phillips Rhonda Pugh Sid Pugh Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Mark Rovere Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West 8
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June Scholarship Presentations The Huntsville/Madison County Builders Foundation has traditionally awarded scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in building related fields. Since 1999, the members of the Association have participated in the Crawfish Boils, Shrimp Festivals and Chili Cook-Offs. Due to the participation and donations to the scholarship funds, the Foundation has been able to award $202,787 in scholarships over the years. At the June General Membership Dinner,
the Foundation presented scholarships to 11 students in the amount of $12,500. Below is a list of the students, their field of study and the college or university they will be attending. Brooke Baugh - Civil Engineering, Auburn University Samuel Billiter - HVAC, J.F. Drake Technical College Jared Darby - HVAC, J.F. Drake Technical College Jonathan Grace - Architecture, Auburn University
Noah Green - Building Science, Auburn University Jackson Harmening - Building Science, Auburn University Cameron Kirkes - Civil Engineering, Calhoun Community College Tyson Lee - Construction Engineering, University of Alabama Marquis Myler - Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama - Huntsville Jonah Sprinkle – Welding, NorthwestShoals Community College Jesse Walker - Welding, J.F. Drake Technical College The Burl & Betty Chandler Scholarship Award was presented to Cameron Kirkes, studying Civil Engineering at Calhoun Community College. New this year was the David Stanton Sr. Scholarship Award. Named after long time member and land developer, this scholarship fund was established at Mr Stanton’s passing by Jim Wright of Stoneridge Homes. Three scholarships were presented to Samuel Billiter, studying Civil Engineering at Calhoun Community College, Marquis Myler, studying Construction Engineering at University of Alabama - Huntsville and Jesse Walker, studying Welding at J.F. Drake Technical College
L to R: Samuel Billiter, Tyson Lee, Jared Darby, Cameron Kirkes & Jonathan Grace
Charitable Contributions Over the years, the Foundation has given charitable contributions to organizations in need of funding for building or remodeling projects or projects which benefits the housing industry. Mike Nivens (left), long-time Foundation member, presents a check to Darin Geiger (right), Family Services Center Executive Director, to help fund the operations of their First Time Homebuyer Training, Pre-Purchase Housing Counseling and Homebuyers Education Programs.
After the presentations, City of Madison Mayor Paul Finley gave an informative overview of the economic development taking place in Madison and plans for its future growth.
Office Closed
The US Post Office misplaced part of our mailing of the April-May-June issue of the Cornerstone at the beginning of April. The Post Office has since found it and mailed the remainder to our members at the beginning of June. If you did not receive your copy, we have a limited supply at the Association office or you can look at it online at http://hmcba.org/members/ publications.html. We apologize for the inconvenience. 8
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Byrne Turner, President Summer is here but the rain just does not seem to go away. Good news is new home sales continue to soar, our area continues to attract new industry and the future looks great! Experimental Luncheon Event Our May General Membership Luncheon was an experiment to increase attendance. We are always looking for ways to involve more people and attract new members. The meeting was held during lunch and featured Mayor Tommy Battle as our guest Speaker. The meeting was a huge success with over 133 members in attendance. It was good to see many faces we have not seen in a while as well as many new ones. We will definitely
President’s Message
HMCBA.org website. It was a fun event. use this format in the future. We want to thank Jeff Benton homes and HBA Builders Jim Jones Bass Tournament Risk Program for sponsoring the event. Our annual Jim Jones Bass Tournament was a success as well with 35 boats Battle of the Builders participating. The winners were James The Sales and Marketing Council put Smith and Blake Gray of Renasant Bank. on the “Battle of the Builders” Jenga They walked away with $1,000.00 and competition in May as well. It was an outstanding event held at Across the Pond. bragging rights for the next 365 days. Many thanks to Trevor and his staff for the They also laid claim to the biggest bass by bringing in a hog at 6.5 lbs. Be sure to hours they all put in to host the event. We also want to thank those on the Sales and congratulate them next time you see them. Marketing council who participated in the For those of you who are not participating event. It was well attended; the food was in these events you are missing some real great and the Jenga completion fierce! fun and fellowship as well as excellent I know you have all heard by now the opportunities to network and grow your Official “North business. These events are also excellent Alabama tools in recruiting new members, be it Jenga builders, associates or affiliates. Champions” (that’s selfUpcoming Events proclaimed) In the coming months we have a busy are the “Past schedule. Presidents” W HBAA Summer Meeting - July 19-22, team which Hilton Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. of course was led to victory by yours truly (that’s not exactly true but I’m going to run W Fall Home & Garden Show - Aug 26-27. with it). All joking aside the team consisted Booths and Sponsorships are still available. W Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf of Captain- Lanky but steady Kenneth Maze, The every intense – Jim Neighbors, Tournament - Sept 14 at Gunters Landing W Parade of Homes - Oct. 14-15 and 21Two Hands – BT Neely and myself. You 22 can watch a video of the event on the W $Dollars For Scholars$ Reverse Raffle – November 9 New Executive Director Perhaps the biggest change of all will take place between now and our next Cornerstone. Lynn Kilgore, our Executive Director, will retire. Our Executive Director Search committee led by TJ Meers has been hard at work for months searching for the right person to be our new director. We have found that person in Barry Oxley. He will start August 1st. We on the Search Committee and the Board of Directors are thrilled to have him and look forward to him joining us. I will send out a more detailed announcement when he starts. If you see TJ, be sure to thank him for his leadership in this very important effort. I hope everyone has a great summer and business continues to grow. Remember no matter how busy we get we all need to keep our priorities in order. God, Family, Business.
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1968 John G Gann & Company Member Since 1973 Bill Poole Realty Member Since 1976 Stricklin Custom Homes Inc Member Since 1978 City Lumber Co Covington & Co Inc
Member Since 1993 ABC Supply Co Inc Artistic Marble & Tile Co Ben Brannum Construction
Member Since 2004 Lewis & Son Roofing Company Inc Paytons Flooring
Member Since 1994 Mullins Excavating
Member Since 2005 All-Star Enterprises Antiquity Drywall Inc Christ Carpentry LLC First Federal Mortgage Flooring Solutions J & R Enterprises LLC J T Smith Contracting & Natural Products JCB Contracting Jeff Roberts, McCrary Supply Corp Jerry Mashburn Metro Commercial Contracting LLC Mike Morris, ABC Supply Co Inc ProFinish Painting Rand’s Blinds Inc Wal-Bilt Inc
Member Since 1995 Specon Systems Inc
Member Since 1983 Park Supply Co Inc
Member Since 1996 James Hill Acoustical Inc Southern Exposure Information Inc
Member Since 1984 James Carpets of Huntsville Ken McDaniel Homes Inc
Member Since 1997 JWE Properties Kenneth Love Construction
Member Since 1985 Alabama Drywall Supply Chubbys Plumbing Co Inc Huntsville Tractor & Equipment Knight Electric Inc Murphy Homes Inc Shannon Brothers Tile Inc Shattuck Painting
Member Since 1998 Custom Built Cabinets & More Inc Longmire Construction Co Inc Old Towne Homebuilders Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC
Member Since 1986 New Hope Telephone Co Op Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Member Since 1987 Huntsville American Cabinets Inc J Smith Lanier & Company Thompson Drywall Member Since 1988 Henley Supply Millwork R F Vandiver Construction Co Inc Member Since 1989 BHHS Rise Real Estate Building Science Associates Inc C D Plumbing Inc Cameron Masonry Carpet Systems dba Haleys Flooring & Interiors Cook’s Pest Control Johnson & Associates Inc Member Since 1990 Closet Orderly Inc Jerry Brooks Construction LLC Member Since 1991 Albert Construction Southern Pride Custom Cabinets Member Since 1992 Carter Backhoe & Concrete Products Cell-Pak Services Garber Construction Co Inc JEM Electric Inc VTS Homes Inc Westmark Construction Inc
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Member Since 1999 DR Horton Greenacres Inc Insurance Market Michael E Brodowski Attorney at Law Pinkertons Electrical Service Inc dba Mr Electric Member Since 2000 Audio Insight Carpet One Floor & Home Platinum Mortgage Inc Member Since 2001 Capitol Materials of Alabama Cox Interior Inc Ronnie Looser, ERA Ben Porter Real Estate Member Since 2002 Best Stamped Concrete Blues Brothers Construction Commercial Landscape Services Inc Indian Creek Wholesale Nursery Quality Development & Construction LLC Southern Construction & Design Inc Member Since 2003 Bart Darwin Builder Inc Cornerstone Tile LLC King Homes & Land Inc Marathon Painting LLC Vintage Construction Inc
Member Since 2006 Big Joe’s Masonry Jeronimo Contracting Louden Electrical Services Matrix Builders Pikes Installation Ricardos Painting LLC Member Since 2007 4Site Inc A-1 Electric Company Inc All Star Plumbers Inc Associated Masonry Products (AMP) C & T Landscape New Idea Home Improvements Professional Fire & Security LLC ReNew-it Pressure Cleaning LLC Robert Bass, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Woody’s Gates & Operators Member Since 2008 Brooks Nursery Inc Halcon Inc LM Concrete Pools Plus Tile & Stone Market Valley Stone Inc Member Since 2009 Hoover General Contractors LLC Kimberly Ann’s Flooring LLC Matthews Stone and Supply LLC Neri Drywall Olans Heating and Air Conditioning Inc Relifords Masonry Member Since 2010 Advanced Building Products Clear Shine Maintenance
G T Johnson Construction Inc dba Johnson Pools & Spas Frankie Newby, PBS Services Inc Hinkle Metals & Supply Co Inc Innovative Accents Lynn Layton Chevrolet MLC Framing LLC National School of Real Estate Paving Stone of Alabama Inc Portia Stephens Harris, BancorpSouth Mortgage ShelfGenie Skylight Options LLC Synergy Home Performance LLC Tom Pendleton Trustmark National Bank Member Since 2011 BB & T Champion Home Remodeling & Construction Inc Chavez Framing Concrete Construction & Services Inc H C Blake Co J & W Insulation R & E Painting Co Starks Construction Member Since 2012 A & S Lopez Construction AEC Site Solutions LLC Arredondo Painting BLP Mobile Paints Compass Homes Alabama E L Bracken Masonry Floorbrax Interlinc Mortgage Services Jambr General Contractors Inc Scoggins Construction LLC Second Creek LLC Member Since 2013 Carlisle Builders D H Masonry LLC Heath Davis Construction Hyde Homes LLC M A Jackson Co Maud Tournes PuroClean Property Restoration Sanchez Painting, LLC Thompson Roofing & Construction LLC Member Since 2014 Andy Whitt, First National Bank CHP Services LLC Consolidated Wiring LLC Deep South Trim LLC First National Bank Gothart Homes & Renovations Jan Jeanneret, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Joanie Blackwell, Re/Max Unlimited Joseph Southers, Trustmark National Bank King Roofing & Gutters Inc
Membership Renewals Kitchen Craft KPM Framing L P Professional Painting Legacy Outdoor Services Inc Lourdes Feria, C & M Professional Painters LLC Matthew Glidden, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Michael Nivens, Stricklin Custom Homes Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc New South Homes LLC North Alabama Cabinets S & T Construction Scott Piskie, HomeLift Inc Southern Fidelity Painting Twickenham Trim Xtreme Gutters Member Since 2015 ABSI Development Inc Cox Custom Builders Creative Scapes LLC Crimson Glass LLC Crosstek Construction LLC Delano F Sullivan DSLD Homes Gulf Coast Huntsville Herrera Construction JICA INC Key & Associates Lambert Concrete Love Eagle Insulation Inc Matt Wisda, New Castle Homes LLC
Michelle Goddard, Avadian Credit Union NG Painting & Drywall LLC Rivermill Properties Inc Robert Concrete Shannon & Sons Tile Inc Shelton Construction Inc Suzette Allen, BLT Inc Home Improvements The Grounds Guys of Huntsville Member Since 2016 A & R Drywall AAM Structural Repairs LLC Accents of the South Inc Barnhill’s Concrete LLC Corrinne Bennett D & L Refrigeration LLC EMI Masonry Hendricks Drywall I M Construction Interior Exterior Building Supply JT Concrete Inc Lone Star Framing LLC Professional Refrigeration & Maintenance Services Inc Stonewood Homes LLC Zack Young, Lee Builders Inc
Renewals from February 23, 2017 through May 30, 2017 8
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- Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes National Home Remodeling Month
In the month of May we celebrated National Home Remodeling Month. Throughout the month we recognized and promoted members of the Association’s Remodeler Council through social media and advertisement on the website. Our remodeler members bring a multitude of skills and qualities to successfully execute a home remodeling project. These qualities include: customer service, business management, integrity, experience, longevity, and creativity. The highlight of the month was when Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle signed a city proclamation declaring it National Home Remodeling Month at our General Membership Meeting. We were proud to be able to recognize our talented group of remodelers.
Lunch & Learn at City Lumber
In addition to celebrating National Home Remodelers Month, the Remodelers Council hosted a Lunch & Learn at City Lumber. The group toured their show room and truss shop, and learned about some of the newest remodeling trends that City Lumber has to offer. City Lumber was an excellent host and offered the group informative and useful information about their business and process. Be on the lookout for more Lunch & Learn’s throughout 2017!
Get Your Booths Today! Only 40 Booths Left!
Show Dates: August 26-27
Contact Theresa Kennedy, events coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@hmcba.org for more info. 8
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Mark Your Calendar! Exhibitors Meetings Thursday, July 27 10 AM & 2 PM
2017 Showcase Home
The Association has begun construction on the 2017 Showcase Home. It will be built in The Meadows of Hampton Cove, developed by Stoneridge Homes. The Construction Manager is Bryan Pogue of Matrix Builders. It will be showcased during the Parade of Homes™ in October. If you would like to see how your company can help with this project, call the Association Office at (256) 536-2602.
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Long-Time Member Passes
Congratulations to our members who were either winners or runner-ups for the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards. Next time you see them, please congratulate them on a job well done!!
Mrs. Olguita Dollison, member of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association, recently passed away. Mrs. Dollison had been a member of the Association since 1973 and was very active in the Huntsville Women’s Council for decades. She served as its President and in all senior officer positions and was elected the local Woman of the Year on two separate occasions. She was also inducted in the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association Housing Hall of Fame and was the first woman inducted into the Alabama Housing Industry Hall of Fame.
Outdoor Living Category
Winner - Slaton Custom Homes (Pool Paradise Project)
Additions over $250,000 Category
Winner - Southern Construction & Design Inc. (Youngs Addition Project)
Mrs. Dollison won numerous Spikette awards over the years from NAHB which enabled her to award scholarships to many students. She served as a National Director and served on and chaired numerous committees while active with the Womens Council now known as Professional Women in Building. She received the National Woman of the Year Award in 1990.
Additions $100,000 $250,000 Category
Runner-Up - Southern Construction & Design Inc. (Davison Sunroom Addition Project)
Additions under $100,000 Category
Olguita loved the building industry and was totally devoted to the Womens Council.
Runner-Up - Bunn Remodeling & Construction (Sue Work Mother-in-Law Addition Project)
Mrs. Dollison is survived by her husband, John B. Dollison, and her children, J.B. (Donna) and Kathy. Memorial donations may be made to the Huntsville Madison County Builders Foundation (Olguita Dollison Scholarship Fund), 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35805.
Additions $100,000 $250,000 Category Runner-Up - Steve Steele Construction, Inc. (Thoreau Springs Addition Project)
Olguita Dollison Scholarship Fund At the time of her passing, a scholarship fund honoring Mrs. Dollison was established by her family and colleagues.
Whole House Remodel Under $250,000 Category Runner-Up - Steve Steele Construction, Inc. (Lytle Home Project)
The Association would like to thank the persons and companies listed for their contributions to Mrs. Dollison’s Fund. Mr. Carl Belin Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Burl Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Chandler Dr. & Mrs. Neil Cole James & Cynthia Foley Mrs. Anita Hand Mr. Jim Jones Mr. Brian Keller Lynn & Jake Kilgore Mr. & Mrs. Mike Nivens Mrs. Jane Parker Mr. & Mrs. Paul Robin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Robinson Slaton Custom Homes Ms. Sherdian Stanford 8
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Ms. Kathleen Tate Ms. Jean Templeton Mr. & Mrs. James Wessel Wilson Lumber Company
To Justin & Natosha Click (Click’s Construction) on the birth of their daughter Lucy Marie Click.
To Natalie & Justin Markland (HMCBA Staff) on the birth of their daughter Ruby Joann Markland.
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New Member Sponsors
THANK YOU! Thanks to our members that sponsored new members between March - May 2017: Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency Inc and Tony Feria, Feria Painting, sponsored THREE new members. Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Corp; Greg Shaw, Southern Scape LLC; Rhonda Pugh, Pugh Group New Home Division; and Terry Dumer, A G D Insurance LLC, sponsored TWO new members. The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: BJ King, River Tree Insurance Services Inc Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes Inc Chris Murphy, Bobcat of Huntsville David Smart, Southern Comfort HVAC Services LLC Gene Saterfield, All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning
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Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending Jason Terry, City Lumber Co Jimmy Thornton III, J Smith Lanier & Company John Lacik, Floor Coverings International of Huntsville John Freisen, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates Mark Venable, Kimberly Ann’s Flooring LLC Mike Johnston, Bryant Bank Quinton Hanson, Associated Insurors Inc Robert Simons, Keller Williams Realty Steve Kaple, Shutters By Design Steve West, Westmark Construction Inc Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC
New Members Welcome our new members that joined between March - May, 2017. 31-W Insulation Justin West (Affiliate) Insulation Contractors (256) 852-8485
Centex Construction LLC Hector Hernandez (Associate) Roofing Contractor (512) 556-7141
Home Town Handyman Zackary McMahon (Associate) A/C, Heating (256) 425-7594
A&C Builders LLC Darrell Burttram (Builder) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 476-3547
City Lumber Co Chad Self (Affiliate) Engineered Wood Products (256) 533-0110
Jeff Benton Homes Dustin Spivey (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 694-5550
College Hunks Moving and Junk Hauling Tiffany McCauley (Associate) Movers (256) 585-5052
Keller Williams Realty Mark Morlock (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 701-7865
Able Home Improvement Greg Phillips (Builder) Builder - Multifamily/Condo/ Coop (256) 755-2405 ACR Service Inc Cindy Goodrum (Associate) Refrigeration - Commercial (256) 288-3346
Dex Media Matthew Gourgeot (Associate) Advertising/Marketing/PR/ Media (256) 345-8679
AES Services LLC Tony Sullivan (Associate) Labor (256) 746-9523
Dr. Eddie’s Electronics LLC Eddie Vidot (Associate) Audio/Video Systems (256) 539-5554
Appalachian Concrete and Design LLC Joel Loudon (Associate) Tile Contractor (256) 694-2012
Feria Painting Jessica Bawsel (Affiliate) Painting Contractor (256) 461-9155
Ashnah Construction Co Inc Kenneth Turney (Builder) General Contractor (256) 924-4038 Bobcat of Huntsville Melissa Nunley (Affiliate) Heavy Equip/Backhoe/ Forklift (256) 895-3311 Bryant Bank Bland Morris (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 535-1052 Capstone Realty Lori Mayhall (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 714-5091 Capstone Realty Sonya Justice (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 797-5655
Feria Painting Jean Crater (Affiliate) Painting Contractor (256) 461-9155 Global Glass LLC Stan Miller (Associate) Glass Contractor (256) 337-3099 Handyman Restoration Services Co Jason Leffler (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 682-7374 Hayes Painting Calvin Hayes (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 931-2671 Himburg Construction John Himburg (Builder) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 609-2966
LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC Wendy Lee (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 337-8857 Lennox Industries Chris Crymes (Associate) A/C, Heating (615) 594-6357 Mayorga Framing Irmalinda Mayorga (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 337-8201 Merino Construction LLC Elsa Aguila (Associate) Siding/Vinyl Contractor (256) 947-7745 Mid America Roofing Inc Brandi Hargett (Builder) General Contractor (256) 383-6336
Robert Childs LLC Sherry Childs (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 656-3118 Shepard Signs Mike Shepard (Associate) Signs (256) 830-2204 Shutters By Design Steve Kaple (Affiliate) Window Coverings/Treatments (256) 894-8405 Southern Comfort HVAC Services LLC David Baker (Affiliate) A/C, Heating (256) 858-0120 Southern Scape LLC Mike Bentley (Affiliate) Landscaping/Shrubs/Lawn/ Trees (256) 746-1001 Stephen Lambruschi Stephen Lambruschi (Associate) Windows/Doors (256) 990-3155 Superior Contractor Services Mike Bingham (Associate) Insulation Contractors (256) 970-0925
Midsouth Plumbing & Electric Debbie Tuck (Associate) Electrical Contractor (256) 444-2010
Warren Spears dba Pegasus Flooring Warren Spears (Associate) Flooring (256) 609-1440
Old Mill Iron Glennis Wittmuss (Associate) Ornamental Iron (256) 617-3827
Weisco II LLC Rodney Lindsay (Associate) Gutters/Gutter Systems (256) 594-7536
Quality Masonry Eldiberto Sanchez (Associate) Brick/Block Mason (256) 679-4225
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Regulatory Affairs Update YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT WORK FOR YOU!
Current Alabama Legislative Activity any violation that requires a pay out from The Alabama legislature underwent another tumultuous session these past several months. There were many heated exchanges throughout the session. Many of the divisive issues included: redistricting, autism coverage, confederate monument protection, and crossover voting ban to name a few of the most time consuming hot button topics. The Home Builders Association of Alabama had two similar bills to be introduced SB 268 & this session. One bill introduced in HB 341 the Senate (SB Revisions to 268), and one in the Licensure Laws House (HB 341). Each bill dealt with the revision of the home builder’s licensure law in Alabama. Essentially, each bill would reduce the threshold for licensure from $10,000. The original bill lowered it to $1,000 but later was amended to $5,000 for a building license. In addition, it created a roofer threshold for licensing for work over $2,500, and allowed the Home Builders Licensure Board to revoke experience and qualifications in addition to the license of
the recovery fund.
Unfortunately, neither bill was able to be passed due to constant filibustering and delay of the legislative calendar. The legislature spent a great deal caught up on just a handful of issues and the bill was unable to pass. We do thank our members that made an effort to contact our legislative delegation urging them to vote yes. We will recoup and get ready to try once again next year.
Special Election in August
As always, Alabama politics never cease to entertain. In the most recent shift in Alabama politics, Governor Ivey called for a special election to be held this August for the vacated Senate seat of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Senator Luther Strange currently holds the seat that was appointed to him by former Governor Bentley. With such a quick turn of events and a short time to prepare for the election it has been a whirlwind. There are a handful of candidates that have announced their
candidacy. Most pundits believe it will be a three person race between Senator Luther Strange, Mo Brooks, our current Congressman for North Alabama, and former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Roy Moore.
New Gubernatorial Candidate
Mo Brooks is not the only North Alabama politician making a splash on the statewide scene. Current Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced his candidacy for Governor of Alabama. He is hoping that his achievements as Mayor that have led to unprecedented development and job growth for Huntsville will resonate with Alabamians statewide and he can continue that success in Montgomery. We were lucky to have Mayor Battle speak to our Association at our May general membership meeting. He was able to share some of the astounding growth statistics in the Huntsville region that directly impact the building industry, and outline his vision for the state as he works toward taking the next step in his political career.
Jim Jones Member/Guest Bass Tournament Winners
With a total weight of 21.06 pounds, James Smith and Blake Gray, sponsored by Renasant Bank, walked away a little richer than they came, claiming $1,000.00 and the title of “First Place”! Below are the 2nd – 3rd place winners: 2nd Place: Matt Horn and Cody Bentley, Slaton Custom Homes; 18.34 pounds 3rd Place: Scott Brady and Tom Ott, Crosstek Construction; 17.36 pounds The Big Bass Pot went to James Smith and Blake Gray of Renasant Bank with a bass weighing 6.5 pounds.
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Sponsors & Door Prize Donors Acme Brick Alabama Drywall Supply Avadian Credit Union B&C Irrigation Bob Wallace Appliance Bryant Bank Classic Closets Conwell Title & Escrow DuPont Tyvek – Parksite Inc EMS Alarm Systems Huntsville Granite & Marble Merdian Brick Re/Max Alliance – New Home Division
Volunteers
Bob Garzarek, Alabama Brick - Weigh Master Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes Jackie Motter, All Weather Heating & AC Jim Jones, Classic Closets Jimmy Jones, Alabama Brick Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union Mark Tenney, Parksite Inc Mercedes Holte, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Re/Max Alliance – Pugh Group Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending Ridgeline Construction HSV Robert Childs LLC Rocket City Drywall Rocket City Drywall & Supply Servis 1st Bank Shutters by Design Southern Comfort HVAC Southern Exposure Information Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wilson Lumber Co
Nate Mayfield, Bob Wallace Appliance Rodney O’Barr, Bob Wallace Appliance Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance Trevor Cole, Across the Pond Wayne Reis, Monster Concrete
- Scott Lang, Park Supply Company Well, we are already over halfway through the year - and it sure has flown by! Jim Jones Member/Guest Bass Tournament On April 7, thirty six boats launched bright and early at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville for the 2017 Jim Jones Member Guest Bass Tournament. The seventy two fisherman enjoyed a warm breakfast, a cool day of fishing, lunch, and an awards ceremony where lots of door prizes were given away. Laura Triplett of The Better Business Bureau left the proud new owner of the grand giveaway, a 55” Vizio HDTV, donated by HMCBA member, Bob Wallace Appliance. Thank you, Bob Wallace Appliance! For a listing of all winners, see page 14.
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Fall Home & Garden Show Switching gears, it’s time to get back into Show mode and begin making plans for the 2017 Fall Home and Garden Show. This Show will be held at the Von Braun Center on August 26 and 27. As always, in order to ensure that this will be another successful Show, we’ll need as many helping hands as possible. There are many opportunities to serve and plenty of tasks to go around, so if you are interested in volunteering, please be sure to contact Member Services Coordinator, Rachel Weidley, at (256) 5362602. Remember, this is also an outstanding networking opportunity for you to represent your company. Gig Robinson Nail Driver Open Golf Tournament With the weather changing and the days seeming to last a little longer each day, it’s time to begin prepartions for the Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament, which will be held on September 14 at Gunter’s Landing. Last year, the 25 teams had an exceptional day of weather; we’re hoping for the same this year.
Ideas and Suggestions
On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great summer. See you at the Fall Home and Garden Show and the Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament!
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Industry Career Council Journeyman’s Education Program
The Industry Career Council has been hard at work the past several months developing a night course for professionals in the plumbing and gas fitting industry. It is no secret that the construction trades are desperate for a major improvement in their workforce. This program will begin addressing the need for higher credentialed plumbers and gas fitters. The class will begin in August and will take place at the Madison County Career Tech Center over a nine month period. Any plumber or gas fitter with a current State of Alabama Apprentice Card can enroll in the class. The aim of the program is to provide the educational tools so that the students of the program are well prepared to take and pass their journeyman’s exam so that they can become a licensed journeyman. In addition, the program has been state approved by the Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitters Board so that the time requirement of being an apprentice is reduced from two years to one. We hope by expediting this process, it will incentivize individuals in this industry to take the next step in their career which will lead to higher wages, allow jobsites to be in compliance with the law, and narrow the gap of needed workers in the field.
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Our Association will be the first in the state under the Home Builders to implement a program of this nature. We expect great results and hope this leads to other parts of the state conducting the same program and also developing similar classes for other construction trades.
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SEPTEMBER Associate Appreciation Month!
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Calendar
To check the status of any event or meeting, go to the Association’s website: www.hmcba.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@ hmcba.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
July No General Membership Social in July Jul 4 Independence Day (Office Closed) Jul10 Associate Council, Noon Jul 13 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Jul 18 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Jul 18 Membership Cmte, Noon Jul 19-22 HBAA Summer Meeing, Destin FL Jul 20 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Jul 26 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Jul 27 Fall Home & Garden Show Exhibitors’ Meeting, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM August Aug 3 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Aug 7 Associate Council, Noon Aug 13 General Membership Social, AllSouth Appliance Group, 4:30 PM Aug 15 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Aug 15 Membership Cmte, Noon Aug 17 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon Aug 24-25 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-In Aug 26-27 Fall Home & Garden Show, Von Braun Center, South Hall, Open to the Public
General Membership Meetings Events Membership Committee Meetings Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings Industry Career Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
Aug 28 Aug 30
Fall Home & Garden Show Move-Out Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
September Sep 4 Sep 7 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 14 Sep 21 Sep 21 Sep 26 Sep 26 Sep 29 Sep 29
Labor Day (Office Closed) Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn, 11:30 AM, “How to Move the Needle” Associate Council, Noon Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament, Gunter’s Landing, 11:00 AM Registration, 1:00 PM - Shotgun Start Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon General Membership Social, Siano Appliance, 4:30 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Membership 101, Noon Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
October Oct 2 Associate Council, Noon Oct 4-5 QCI Training, 8:30 AM Oct 5 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Oct 12 General Membership Social, Parade of Homes™ Premier Party, The Showcase Home, Owens Crossroads, 5:00 PM Oct 14-15 Parade of Homes™ Open to the Public Oct 19 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, Noon
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Membership 101 Luncheon
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 our Membership Luncheon. You’ll have an in depth overview of your HMCBA membership and the benefits/discounts you may not be taking advantage of!
October 14-15 & 21-22 Look for your Entry Form and Sponsorship Info in early July! Sponsorship & registration information will be available soon. Contact Theresa Kennedy at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@hmcba.org.
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $500! Attend a monthly Retention Calling event. FREE LUNCH is offered and for each time you attend, your name goes in the hat for a year-end drawing for $500. On top of that, $50 CASH is given away at each Retention Calling, on the spot! Be on the lookout for our e-newsletter, check our website, or call the HMCBA office for 2017 Retention Calling dates or email Rachel Weidley at rachel@hmcba. org to let her know you are coming.
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• September 27th at Noon • November 29th at 3:30 PM {Refreshments will be provided.}
Contact Rachel Weidley at (256) 536-2602 or rachel@hmcba.org for more information.
We hope to see you there!
- Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC
- Darnee Samples, Synovus Mortgage Co
- Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending
- Haley Buie, Pugh Group New Homes Division
We hope 2017 is treating each of you kindly - We’re sure your calendars are packed full of outdoor activities!
The Sales & Marketing Council has two more events for 2017 and you won’t want to miss either of these invaluable seminars!
New Members
Upcoming Events
We’ve welcomed 78 new members so far - if you see a new face around, please be sure to say hello! To continue growing our oustanding Association, we are asking for YOUR HELP! We especially need each of you to keep encouraging your employees to join HMCBA as Affiliate members. To encourage more involvement and participation within the Association, the Affiliate membership fee is only $35.00. Affiliate members recieive all mailings from the HMCBA staff, keeping them connected with their industry colleagues. For less than $3 a month, your employees really can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity!
Membership Benefits
As a HMCBA member, are you taking advantage of the benefits you receive through your 3-in-1 membership? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA (Home Builders Association of Alabama) and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders). Did you know that you are eligible to receive member mailing lists and address labels through HMCBA?
“High Stakes Poker” Membership Drive
Have you heard about our 2017 “High Stakes Poker” Membership Drive? All HMCBA members are eligible to enter into the poker game by recruiting new members throughout the year. For each new member recruited, all recruiters will be dealt a card(s) at the year-end game. The 1st hand winner will win $2,500 and the 2nd hand winner will win $1,000! Recruit TODAY and play poker for a chance to win BIG!
Retention Calling
We hope you have joined us at Retention Calling this year! At the end of the year, we will be giving away $500 cash to one lucky participant. To be eligible to win, you need to attend a retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing. For each time you attend, you’ll receive one entry. We also give away $25 cash to two attendees, on the spot, each month during Retention Calling. Come join us, make a few calls, have a free lunch, and maybe win some cash!
Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming event, “From Boomers to Millenials: How to Market to Different Demographics.” It will be held on September 11 from 11:30am – 1pm, venue TBD. Our speaker, Kristen Scroggin, is the founder and owner of Workplace Training Solutions as well as a Communication Arts Lecturer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This informative event will focus on marketing to different generations. We encourage you to bring your sales teams and colleagues to this informative seminar. It’s going to be a great event that you won’t want to miss! Our last event of the year, “Social Media 102”, is designed to help you with your 2018 marketing strategy. Our speakers will be Benita Hampel of Haley’s Flooring and Haley Buie of the Pugh Group. Be on the lookout for more information delivered to your inbox on this event shortly. If you’re interested in joining the Sales and Marketing Council please contact our staff liaison Theresa Kennedy at theresa@ hmcba.org or 256-536-2602.
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. We’re looking forward to the remainder of 2017 . If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Weidley, Member Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602.
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Housing Statistics
Single Family Home Permits 2017 vs 2016 March 2017
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 100 49 56 205
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2017 vs 2016 March 2016
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,816 $ 19,915 $ 11,760 $ 36,491
# of Permits 108 52 82 242
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,669 $ 19,037 $ 12,985 $ 36,691 April 2016
April 2017
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits 76 48 38 162
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,583 $ 16,839 $ 6,796 $ 27,218 May 2017
# of Permits 69 40 58 167
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,405 $ 21,451 $ 9,476 $ 34,332 May 2016
# of Permits 108 30 53 191
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 5,565 $ 12,294 $ 10,039 $ 27,898
# of Permits 120 27 53 200
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 5,529 $ 11,980 $ 10,090 $ 27,599
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
Area
Year To Date 2017
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 22,014 $ 77,690 $ 47,141 $ 146,845
446 197 251 894
Area
Year To Date 2016
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 22,422 $ 82,188 $ 47,321 $ 151,931
476 191 280 947
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2016 vs Year-to-Date 2017 450 400 350 300
2016
250
2017
200 150 100 50 0
Huntsville
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2017 vs 2016
Area
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
March 2017 # of Permits 36 22 53 111
March 2016 # of Permits 25 7 45 77
April 2017 # of Permits 36 13 45 94
April 2016 # of Permits 19 14 50 83
May 2017 # of Permits 49 11 44 104
May 2016 # of Permits 58 7 38 103
Madison
Madison County
Area
Commercial Building Permits 2017 vs 2016
Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total Area Huntsville Madison Madison County Total
March 2017 # of Permits 64 114 6 184
March 2016 # of Permits 48 11 9 68
April 2017 # of Permits 27 2 16 45
April 2016 # of Permits 36 9 5 50
May 2017 # of Permits 53 15 2 70
May 2016 # of Permits 40 4 7 51
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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Associate Spotlight
The Pugh Group – RE/MAX Alliance has served Huntsville, Madison County and lower Tennessee for more than 38 years. Our goal is to provide great service through consistent processes, superior industry knowledge and innovative, forward thinking. The Pugh Group offers the following specialized services: •
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General Real Estate Division – Connecting Buyers and Sellers to achieve the ultimate goal - A HOME SOLD/A HOME PURCHASED! Selling or Buying – Contact us to receive Our MARKET SNAPSHOT with up-to-date information on the area where you wish to buy or sell. New Home Division - Experts in new construction we will help you choose
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the New Home community and Builder right for you. Investment Properties and Commercial Real Estate – We strive to provide you with the information needed to make informed investment decisions. Property Management – Whether you are looking to rent a home or office space or searching for professional management services – The Pugh Group Property Management is a full service property management company.
Begin your property search with The Pugh Group OR contact a team member to begin your ultimate real estate experience.
Office Closed
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No July Membership Social
August Membership Social
DATE: Thursday, August 10th TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM LOCATION: AllSouth Appliance Group 4733 Commercial Dr, Huntsville
September Membership Social DATE: Thursday, September 21th TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Siano Appliance 1833 University Dr, Huntsville
Gig Robinson Nail Drivers Open
Parade of Homes™ Thursday, September 14 Premier Party Gunter’s Landing Golf Course presenting the 2017 Showcase Home Guntersville
DATE: Thursday, October 12th TIME: 5:00 - 7:30 PM LOCATION: The Showcase Home 8110 Trail Meadow Dr SE, Owens Cross Roads, AL Look for more info in your Inbox or your Mailbox soon! 8
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Schedule: 11:00 am - Registration, Lunch, Putting & Range Contests 1:00 pm - Shotgun Start Awards Presentation after tournament Includes: 18 holes of golf, range balls, golf cart & lunch before play For registration and sponsorship information, please contact Rachel Weidley, Membership Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or rachel@hmcba.org.
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