2025 Builder Association of Elkhart County BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bryan Barr, 2025 President Square 1 Builders
574.226.7319 bryan@square1builders.com
Joyce Watkins, Vice President Mid-City Supply 269.313.9700 jwatkins@mid-city.com
Jon Flickinger, Treasurer First Federal Savings Bank 574.202.0076 jonf@firstfederalbanking.com
Mandy Leazenby, Secretary TRA Certifications
574.361.3741 mandy@tracertification.com
Todd Meier, 2022-2023 Past President & 2025 IBA State Director Team Construction
574.320.1005 toddm@teamconstructioninc.com
Justin Hurtekant, 2020 Past President Inspired Custom Homes
574.350.0343
justin@inspiredcustomhomes.com
Meghann Redding, 2019 Past President Fidelity National Title
574.286.1301
Meghann.redding@fnf.com
Jeff Loucks, 2015 Past President JL Construction
574.349.8973 jeff@jlconst.com
Jeff Bontrager, Builder At Large Shipshewana Homes
574.536.7076
jeff@shipshewanahomes.com
Brad Plett, Builder At Large Miller Brothers Builders
574.320.6307
brad@millerbb.com
Bo Letherman, Builder At Large Schrock Homes
574.320.4227
bol@schrockhomes.com
Jay Kinney, Builder At Large Martin Brothers Contracting
574.862.2142
jay@martinbroscontracting.com
Karen Johnson, Member At Large HOMELIVING Places & Spaces
574.596.0169
kjohnson@the-papers.com
Scott August, Member At Large DuMor Water Specialists
574.596.0476
scottaugust@dumorwater.com
Brian Levan, Member At Large Levan Media & Marketing
574.360.6506
brian@levanmediamarketing.com
Brian Voorde, Member At Large Big C Lumber
574.849.4357
brianv@bigclumber.com
MISSION: To advocate for affordable housing through member success and community education.
VISION: Growing our members through strong partnerships between builder members and associates, continued community education, and effective legislation resulting in affordable quality housing.
Past Presidents & Code of Ethics
Builders Association of Elkhart County
1967 - Charles Fortino*
1968 - William Yeoman
1969 - Richard Shank
1970 - Cal Waldron
1971 - Nick Miller*
1972 - Nick Miller*
1973 - Terry Hoogenboom
1974 - Bruce Barwick
1975 - David Smith
1976 - Charles Daub
1977 - Charles Fortino*
1978 - Charles Fortino*
1979 - Jay Dee Hostetler
1980 - Richard Knipple
1981 - Larry Swank
1982 - Tom Wickert
1983 - Art Stauffer
1984 - Lee Troyer
1985 - Adlai Schrock
1986 - Jack Hertig*
1987 - Riely O’Connor
1988 - Richard Miller*
1989 - Cal Zehr*
1990 - John Letherman
1991 - Tim Miller*
1992 - Tim Miller*
1993 - Cal Zehr*
1994 - Ken Carpenter
1995 - Tim Herschberger
1996 - Randy Myers
1997 - Chris Erb
1998 - Vern Heacock
1999 - Tim Barwick
2000 - Terry Herschberger*
2001 - Tom Borger
2002 - Jack Hertig*
2003 - Doug Miller
2004 - Ed Keim
2005 - Dave Mark
2006 - David Zehr
2007 - Gene Miller
2008 - Gary Maust
2009 - Jeff Martin
2010 - Jeff Loucks*
2011 - Kevin Yoder*
2012 - Terry Herschberger*
2013 - Richard Miller*
2014 - Jeff Loucks*
2015 - Kevin Yoder*
2016 - Ryan Casey
2017 - Todd Meier*
2018 - Andy Harlow
2019 - Meghann Redding
2020 - Justin Hurtekant
2021 - James Byars
2022 - Todd Meier*
2023 - Todd Meier*
2024 - Bryan Barr
*Denotes Multiple Terms
BAEC Code of Ethics
Builders Association of Elkhart County
We as Members of the National Association of Homes Builders Believe and affirm that: Home Ownership can and should be within the reach of every American family. American homes should be well-designed, well-constructed and well-located in attractive communities with educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities accessible to all. American homes should be built in the American free enterprise system. To achieve these goals, we pledge allegiances to the following principles and policies:
• Our paramount responsibility is to our customers, our community and our country.
• Honesty is our guiding business policy.
• High standards of health, safety and sanitation shall be built into every home.
• Members shall deal fairly with their respective employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
• As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop new materials, new building techniques, new building equipment and improve methods of home financing, to the end that every home purchaser may get the greatest value possible for every dollar.
• All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve shall have our informed vigorous support.
• We hold inviolate the free enterprise system and the American Way of Life. We pledge our support to our associates, our local, state and national associations and related industries concerned with preservation of legitimate rights and freedoms.
• We assume responsibilities freely and solemnly, mindful that they are part of our obligation as members of the National Association of Home Builders.
Education Designations
Members with Educational Designations
The following members have achieved their CGB, CGR, CAPS, GMB, CGA, CGP, MCGP designations
Carolyn Carton; CAPS
Accessibility Options Midwest LLC
Tracey Bail; CGR, CAPS
Bail Home Services & Construction
Jered Prough; CGR, CAPS
Bail Home Services & Construction
Clarissa Shipley; CAPS
Bail Home Services & Construction
Ed Swoveland; CAPS, CGR
Bail Home Services & Construction
Shawn Bornman; CGP, CGB, CAPS
Choice Homes by Shawn Bornman
Dave Mark; CGP
Dave Mark Construction
Dave Kercher; CAPS
Edge Construction Services, LLC
Brad Sechrist; CGP
Helman Sechrist Architecture
Bruce Jackson; CGP
Higher Homes/T.L. Jackson Construction
Jeff Loucks; CGB, CAPS, CGP
J.L. Construction
Kevin Yoder; CGP, CAPS
K.W. Yoder Construction
Brandon Kitkowski; CAPS Lumbermen’s Inc.
Joyce Watkins; CAPS Mid-City Supply Company, Inc.
Mike Groves; CAPS
Mike Custom Carpentry & Remodeling
Brad Plett; CGP Miller Brothers Builders
Tammy Case; CAPS Modern Kitchen
Sam Beachy; CAPS, CGP Reliance Construction Inc.
Dean Sprunger; CGP, CAPS Schrock Homes
Steve Otis; CGP Straight Talk Construction
Amanda Leazenby; LEED, HERS Rater, AP T.R. Arnold & Associates
Chris Erb; CGP Team Construction
Todd Meier; CGP, CAPS Team Construction
Abraham Miller; CGP Woody’s Custom Homes
Question: What do these mean to you? GMB - Graduate Master Builder; CGB - Certified Graduate Builder; CGR - Certified Graduate Remodeler; CAPS - Certified Aging in Place Specialist; CGA - Certified Graduate Associate; CGP - Certified Green Professional; MCGP - Master Certified Green Professional.
Answer: These are opportunities to enhance knowledge of the industry. The prerequisite BAR (for builder) and PREP (for remodeler) exams will be given throughout the year. If you are interested in taking these tests locally, call the office and a session will be set up. First establish what you know about the industry, and then take the courses you need to accomplish your goals.
OF ELKHART COUNTY
BAEC Event Programs
Builders Association of Elkhart County
The following (suggested) guidelines are to be followed by all members, non-members, and media companies/agencies to assure control and consistency of the BAEC brands, mission, and objectives regarding promotion, advertisements, and publications associated with BAEC Event programs.
Members and non-members are to submit a “summary request” to the BAEC of their intent to promote, advertise, or publish to businesses or to the public that would include content and/or graphics that identifies the BAEC and/or BAEC events in any form (web, newspaper, magazine, TV, radio, or other forms of media).
The summary must be submitted to the BAEC no less than 30 days prior to any release of the promotion/advertising to the public. The “summary request” will be reviewed by the BAEC. Recommendations, approval, or disapproval will be made within 7 days of receipt of the summary.
If the promotion, advertisement, or publication includes forms of “paid advertisements or promotions” the “summary request” must be presented 30 days prior to the scheduled “start date” of “advertising sales”.
The “Summary request” must state:
1. The types of media(s) to be used, dates to be aired or made public.
2. The purpose of the promotion, advertisement, or publication.
3. If the proposed promotion, advertisement, or publication (in part or whole) will be used to produce revenue from the sale of advertising space, special event, and/or activity.
4. Logos or other forms of graphics; brands, logos, or copy owned by the BAEC that will be needed for use in the promotion or advertising media (all materials, logos, brands, and copy owned by the BAEC must be authorized for use by the BAEC).
5. If a promotion, advertisement, or publication will result in special events or activities (re: drawing, give-a-way, open house) and the scheduled dates of such special events or activities.
Parade of Homes Policy
Association members, whether participating in the event or not, shall not use the phrase “Parade of Homes” without express permission in connection with any form of advertising or promotional activity outside of the Association sponsored “Parade of Homes.” Member will show further courtesy by not conducting an open house during the Parade of Homes hours, unless that open house is normally a part of your open house schedule.
Elkhart City
Basic Permit Process
Builders Association of Elkhart County
1. For new Single Family Residential or Commercial structures, address will be assigned by Eric Trotter (Zoning Department).
2. A commercial foundation-only permit requires a zoning clearance, a set of dimensional foundation plans, and a foundation release from the state to be submitted to the Building Department, 229 South Second Street, Elkhart.
3. Building permit cost is based on square feet for new construction and cost valuation for alternations, remodeling, and repairs.
4. A complete set of building plans and a copy of your State Release, if required, must be submitted for local Plan Review. If received before 4:00pm Thursday, it will be reviewed on Friday.
5. Applications for driveway permits may be picked up at the Permit Center, but must be submitted to Public Works and Utilities at 1201 South Nappanee Street and approved by the Board of Works’ Traffic Engineers; a bond is required along with dimensional detailed driveway plans.
6. Temporary electric permits, moving a meter (gas/electric), upgrading service, and pools are separate from building permits.
7. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical permits must be obtained by licensed subcontractors and the costs of permits will be separate from the building permit. Note: A copy of the fee structure for Zoning Clearances is available at the BAEC office.
Elkhart County
1. For remodeling and new home construction, Zoning Clearance must be received. (No charge-takes 1/2 hour)
2. Onsite septic and well permits must be secured from the Elkhart County Health Department prior to obtaining a Building Permit. Please allow for approximately one week for the Septic/Well permits to be approved. For more information please visit Elkhart County Health Department’s website at Septic Permits - Elkhart County Health Department or https://health.elkhartcounty.com/en/environmentalhealth/about-environmental-health/well-permits/.
3. Driveway plans must be submitted and a $5,000 bond posted if the subcontractors doing the work are not on the “approved list.”
4. Some processes and rules may have changed such as the Manual J energy code. Please contact (574) 971-4678 with any questions regarding building in Elkhart County.
Goshen City
1. Obtain signed Zoning Clearance from Planning/Zoning Department, 204 East Jefferson Street, Suite #6. Be sure to have all necessary info: square footage, value of project, and setbacks.
2. New commercial must have site/drainage plan approved by Engineering before Zoning Clearance can be obtained. Also, state release, plan certification, and a complete set of drawings must accompany zoning clearance.
3. Having Zoning Clearance, building permit cost is based upon square footage. Note: Mechanical, electrical, heating, plumbing permits are separate from building permit. Electrical and heating contractors must be licensed by the City of Goshen. Plumbing must have state license on file. Payment by cash or check, 3% debit/credit cards. Contractors can be set up on billing to avoid having to write checks.
4. Driveway permits are obtained in the Engineering Department, 204 East Jefferson Street, Suite #1, Goshen.
5. Call Water/Sewer Department at 574-533-9399 for current water and sewer tap fees.
Middlebury
1. Submit detailed set of plans to the Elkhart County Planning Department to receive Zoning Clearance and Building Permit.
2. All construction projects must be in accordance with the Middlebury Standard Specification and Development Guidelines available at www.middleburyin.com.
3. Submit Water/Wastewater Tap Application to Middlebury for review and approval. All water and wastewater connection and/or tap fees must be paid before connection is allowed. Call Water/Wastewater Utilities at 574-825-1499 for current connection and tap fees. Nappanee
1. You must have a Water and a Sewer Permit before a Building Permit for a new structure is issued. Sewer permits must be approved by Board of Works for Commercial projects.
2. You must have a “Certificate of Occupancy” and a copy for the Water Department before you can hook-up a water meter for commercial. For residential permits, departmental approval/review is necessary 48 hour minimal turnaround approval.
3. New residential construction, 1,500 square feet- $100 permit; additional 100 square feet- $4 per 100 square feet.
4. Commercial construction 1,000 square feet- $100 permit; additional 100 square feet- $4 per 100 square feet.
5. Remodeling permits are required for structural changes only; $50 minimum permit fee; additional 100 square feet- $4 per 100 square feet; minimal assessment for $5. Note: Above permits include mechanical and plumbing. A separate permit is required for electric. Electrical contractors must be licensed by the City of Nappanee.
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Contact Information
Builders Association of Elkhart County
ELKHART COUNTY MAYORS
Rod Roberson
Elkhart City
574.294.5471
229 South Second Street Elkhart, IN 46516
Gina Leichty
Goshen
574.533.9322
202 South Fifth Street, Suite 1 Goshen, IN 46528
Phil Jenkins Nappanee
574.773.2112
300 West Lincoln Street Nappanee, IN 46550
ELKHART COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Bob Barnes
Brad Rogers
Suzie Weirick
OFFICE OF ELKHART
Development Services
229 South Second Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
574.294.5471
Fax: 574.389.1781
Ashley Elsasser, Ext. 1021
Asst. Director of Development Services/Building Commissioner ashley.elsasser@coei.org
Building Inspector-Residential & Commercial Steve Saylor
Streets & Sanitation
Brent Warren
Waste Water
Shaun Kern
Water Brian Van-Voorst
ELKHART COUNTY
Public Services Building 4230 Elkhart Road Goshen, IN 46526
574.971.4678
Fax: 574.971.4578
Planning & Development Department www.elkhartcountyplanninganddevelopment.com
Plan Director Chris Godlewski
Contact Information
Builders Association of Elkhart County
Planning Manager & Zoning Administrator
H. Jason Auvil
Building Commissioner & Code Enforcement Manager
Kevin Williams
Structural Construction Inspectors
Mike Gard
Ronnie Weiss
Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector
Jeff White
Electrical Inspector
Dave Singleton
Administrative Manager
Laura Gilbert
Highway Department
574.534.9394
Jeff Taylor
Surveyor
Phil Barker
4230 Elkhart Road
Goshen, IN 46526
574.971.4677
Fax: 574.971.4578
Health DepartmentEnvironmental Health
574.971.4600
Fax: 574.971.4599
Environmental Health Manager
Karla Kreczmer kkreczmer@elkhartcounty.com
On Site Program Supervisor
Bill Hartsuff bhartsuff@elkhartcounty.com
Environmental Health Supervisor
Carrie Brunson cbrunson@elkhartcounty.com
Commercial Food & Swimming Pool Supervisor
Matt Bottoms mbottoms@elkhartcounty.com
Indiana Builders Association/IBA
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 710
Indianapolis, IN 46204
P: 317.917.1100
www.buildindiana.org
2025 IBA Staff
Chief Executive Officer: Rick Wajda
Government Affairs Director: Carlie Hopper ........................
Association Services Director: Mollie Flook .........................
Events & Operations Coordinator: Jenna Blackwell
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
County Highway Department
Charlie McKenzie
610 Steury Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526
574.533.0538
Fax: 574.533.7103
Soil & Water Conservation District
Jim Hess
17746 B CR 34
Goshen, IN 46528
574.533.4383
Fax: 1.855.408.4690
Ext. 204 email: rick@buildindiana.org
Ext. 206 email: carlie@buildindiana.org
Ext. 205 email: mollie@buildindiana.org
Ext. 207 email: jenna@buildindiana.org
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Builders Association of Elkhart County
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS/NAHB
1201 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
P: 800.368.5242
www.nahb.org
As a member you have access to the award winning NAHB team of seasoned industry experts who will address your specific business questions free of charge as a benefit of membership.
To reach these advisory hotlines, call 800.368.5242 and the extension listed below.
Member Login Issues
Media Inquiry
Questions about Product Purchases from NAHB Website
Office of Registrar
International Builders’ Show
Business Management
Construction Codes & Standards
Housing & Finance Policy
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Builder/Contractor Residential Multi-Family Building (Condo/Coop Units/Duplex)
Remodeling/Renovation Contractor
Builder Members
* TL Jackson Construction, Inc.
Bruce Jackson
11273 N. Syracuse-Webster Rd. Syracuse, IN 46567
P: 574.457.5417
lorir@tljackson.com www.tljackson.com
Builder/Contractor Residential
* Town & Country Builders
Brad Birkey
541 Roske Dr., Ste. B Elkhart, IN 46516
P: 574.293.5274
C: 574.889.5566
F: 574.293.8762
bbirkey@tcbldrs.com www.tcbldrs.com
Builder/Contractor Residential
Remodeling/Renovation Contractor
* Woody’s Custom Homes
Abraham Miller
9494 Barker Rd. White Pigeon, MI 49099
P: 574.250.9138
C: 574.250.9138
woodyscustom@gmail.com
Framing Contractor
Garages
Pole Barns
Builder Members
By Primary Classification
Please refer to pages 19-24 for additional services and contact information. Visit baec.com or the members’ websites for a complete listing of services and products offered.
Heidi Wood 56779 Northridge Dr. Middlebury, IN 46540
P: 574.825.9425
C: 574.822.5077
woodh@mcsin-k-12.org www.mcsin-k12.org
Schools (Building Trades Education & Programs)
Associate Members
By Primary Classification
Please refer to pages 32-52 for additional services and contact information. Visit baec.com or the members’ websites for a complete listing of services and products offered.
