January & February 2016 by Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

January/February 2016

HOME BUILDING A publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

SMITH’S SCOOP

NEW MEMBERS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SNAPSHOTS Annual Installation Gala

2015 AWARD WINNERS

LOCAL NEWS Tulsa-Area Home Construction Slows in November

#PROUDMEMBER

STATE NEWS OSHBA Installation Banquet

NATIONAL NEWS NAHB Achieves Housing Victories in Year-End Budget and Tax Bills

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT R.L. “Bob” Latch

THE HOME AUTOMATION CRAZE Why Clients Want It and How Home Builders Can Be Ready

MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

PHILANTHROPY Ryal School Christmas Party Warms the Hearts of Members

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

By HBA President Brandon L. Jackson

President Brandon L. Jackson Tara Custom Homes, Inc.

Greetings HBA members, I am honored to serve as your 2016 President and grateful to the Board of Directors for having the confidence in me to lead this great organization. During my term on the HBA leadership ladder it has been my pleasure to serve with Allen Jenkins, Brandon T. Jackson, and Jeff Smith. I will follow their example in upholding our mission statement by protecting the industry while promoting ethical business practices and standards. My career in the residential housing industry began over 25 years ago as an intern for Renovations Incorporated while attending Oklahoma State University. Upon completion of my internship, I was awarded the HBA scholarship for Tulsa students majoring in Construction Management Engineering Technology at OSU. Upon graduation, I was hired as the in-house builder for The Robson Companies-Forest Ridge operating under TARA Homes. Under the supervision of Joe Robson and Doug Shrout, I developed my practical residential construction skill set and joined the HBA. After eight years with TARA Homes, I founded a semi-custom homes building company, Tara Custom Homes. As an HBA member, I have served as a multiterm Board member and as Builders Council president. I attended Green Building Council meetings and regularly attend Owasso Chapter and Southwest Chapter meetings. I have served on the Membership Committee, the Government Affair Committee, and the Building Revitalization Committee. Every year, I participate as a Home & Garden Show volunteer and I have participated as a Parade of Homes Builder. My resume includes industry designations; the City of Tulsa’s Professional Residential Builder, OSHBA’s Certified Professional Builder, and NAHB’s Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Certified Sales Professional (CSP), and Building Performance Institute Building Analyst (BPI). Overall, our association has been very good to me. I have met some great people and established many long-term business relationships. As a servant leader, I’ve had the opportunity to represent the HBA on various Boards and Commissions for the City of Tulsa and enhance my knowledge of the building industry. In the words of Doug Shrout, “Membership Pays!” I am a firm believer in that motto and aspire to live it daily. My HBA membership continues to reward me both professionally and personally.

Vice President/Treasurer Peter Grant, Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Our members are the foundation of our association and I would like to personally thank all of our volunteers and servant leaders for their individual contributions. Without your continued support, the HBA would not be able to meet the goals established for the Home & Garden Show, the Parade of Homes, and the Remodeled Tulsa Tour. Notwithstanding the contributions of our Chapter, Council, and Committee members, your efforts are noticed and appreciated. HBA members are the ones who make our association who and what we are. They support us during good and bad economies and provide our association with its purpose. The HBA is the place for industry professionals who value the volunteerism, networking, camaraderie, and everything that goes with attending association functions. I invite you to attend a Council or Chapter meeting, or volunteer on a Committee so that you may reap the benefits and experiences we value in our relationship with the HBA. Last year, the HBA was faced with many challenges. We continued the rebuilding of our membership, renovated our headquarters, and conducted a national search for an Executive Officer. With that behind us, we can now focus on our most valued asset, “OUR MEMBERS”. My goals for 2016 are to provide value added membership services, expand networking among members, and promote workforce development through cooperative initiatives with strategic partnerships in the region. This year I intend to return to the basics of emphasizing the value of membership and recognizing the Builders and Associates who make our Association great. With the support of our Vice Presidents, Peter Grant and Ryan Farabough, the HBA will continue to foster professionalism in our industry and to promote new ideas and energy in all aspects of the Association. It will be an honor and privilege to serve as your 2016 president. I welcome your input, ideas, and involvement this year. Best wishes for a prosperous New Year.

Vice President/Secretary Ryan Farabough, Farabough Homes, LLC Past President Allen Jenkins, Celebrity Residential Group, LLC Membership Chair Lantz Day, Premier Hardware Concepts, Inc. 40Below Council President Weldon Bowman, W Design, LLC Associates Council President Rick Shoemaker, Oklahoma Natural Gas Builders Council President Erin DeWeese, Brian D. Wiggs Homes, Inc. Developers Council President Wayne Farabough, Perfection Homes, Inc. Remodelers Council President Greg Strange, CounterTop Solutions Executive Vice President/CEO Jeffrey Smith Get the latest industry news and updates! Follow Tulsa HBA: Facebook.com/TulsaHBA Twitter.com/TulsaHBA HOME BUILDING NEWS 2016

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SMITH’S SCOOP HBA MANAGEMENT TEAM Jeffrey Smith Executive Vice President/ CEO jsmith@tulsahba.com Jenni King Special Events Director jking@tulsahba.com Jaime Christensen Marketing and Public Relations Director, jchristensen@tulsahba.com Nikki Pauly Director of Membership npauly@tulsahba.com Stacey Bayles Director of Association Issues sbayles@tulsahba.com Gabby Bridenbaugh Council Coordinator gbridenbaugh@tulsahba.com Pam Fanning Bookkeeper pfanning@tulsahba.com Marlena Turley Office Manager mturley@tulsahba.com

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By Executive Vice President/CEO Jeffrey Smith

It’s a new year and time for new beginnings! The first of the year is always my favorite time of year. After you get through the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, it’s like a new fresh start. We all make new years resolutions (most of which I forget by February 1st), and we all might say this is the year that I will….. Change careers Start a family Build or renovate my home Be a better me I am not big on talking about myself, but I do want to introduce myself as the new Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association to those of you that have not had the opportunity to know me over the last few years. After 10 years of being a home builder I made the decision to change careers last October and I am honored to know serve each and everyone one of you through the association. I truly enjoy building homes, and even more than that, I enjoy the people that take such a major role in completing the dreams of so many people by building or renovating their home. I joined the HBA in 2006 and it didn’t take long for me to realize what a great group of members we have and how you end up becoming a family. Now for my personal family, my wife , Ashley, and I just celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary and we spend most of our time watching our 3 boys, Jackson-12, Harry-8, and J.Hutton-6 play every kind of sport you can imagine. It is with their support and my second family, the HBA membership, that I couldn’t be happier to have made the decision to become the EO of this great association. I do want to give an update on Jenni King, our events coordinator. In 2015 Jenni and her husband, Steven, decided to start a family, and I am happy to say that on November 18th they welcomed two baby girls into their lives and ultimately into the expanded HBA family. They

are all home and healthy and I am excited that Jenni will be rejoining the staff in just a few weeks. 2016 might be the year that you decide to build or renovate your new home, but that came in 2015 for the Home Builders Association. We opened the doors again to our completely renovated, state of the art facility in August of 2015 and if you haven’t had the opportunity to check out our new headquarters I would invite you to come out and take a look. With the renovations we now have 3 banquet/ meeting rooms that are available for rent. The Mike Fretz Event Center, Arvest Library, and Jenkins Business Hub can be rented for your next client meeting, corporate gathering, or family get together and we do offer discounts as a value for being a member of our association. I hope that 2016 brings great thing for our members and the association. Remember the new year always allows for a fresh new start and I hope you take advantage to be a better me. I am excited to be on board and as always if you need anything from my or my staff please do not hesitate to call the office at (918) 663-1100 or my cell phone (918) 857-5470. It will be our pleasure to serve you as we believe without you as a member, there would be no need for us as employees. That’s the SCOOP for now, Jeff

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12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ¥ Jan.

January January 1

HBA Offices Closed

January 5

11:30am

Associates Council Luncheon

HBA

January 7

5:00pm

Remodelers Council

HBA

January 12

6:00pm

General Membership Meeting

The Summit Club

January 13

11:30am

Owasso Chapter Meeting

TBD

January 19

3:30pm

Developers Council Meeting

HBA

International Builders Show

Las Vegas

January 19-21 January 26

5:30pm

40Below Happy Hour

R. Bar on S. Peoria

January 27

11:30am

Builders Council

HBA

February February 2

11:30am

Associates Council Luncheon

HBA

February 4

5:00pm

Remodelers Council

HBA

February 9

6:00pm

General Membership Meeting

HBA

February 10

11:30am

Southwest Chapter Meeting

Michael V’s Restaurant in Bixby

February 16

3:30pm

Developers Council

HBA

February 24

11:30am

Builders Council

HBA

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Inaugural Gala for President ElectBrandon L. Jackson More than 250 members gathered to celebrate a great year, and kick off 2016 at the HBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual installation gala. The event was held on December 4 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Tulsa. Incoming President Brandon L. Jackson was installed along with senior officers Peter Grant (VP/ Treasurer) and Ryan Farabough (VP/Secretary). A great time was had by all and a fond farewell bid to outgoing President Allen Jenkins. Awards were presented to members for their outstanding service to the Association in 2015. For a full list of award recipients, please see page 15. Thank you again to all the members that attended and our generous sponsors.

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2015 AWARD WINNERS Builder of the Year

Brandon T. Jackson Jackson Construction Group, LLC

Associate of the Year

Rick Shoemaker Oklahoma Natural Gas

Young Leader of the Year Cahn Wiggs Brian D. Wiggs Homes, Inc.

Remodeler of the Year

Barry Helms Renovations By Helms, Inc.

Spirit Award

Barry Helms Renovations By Helms, Inc.

Frank Sanders Award Lantz Day Premier Hardware Concepts, Inc.

Don Herrington Award Allen Jenkins Celebrity Residential Group, LLC

NOT PICTURED: Executive Committee Member of the Year

Joe Westervelt Mapleview Associates, Inc.

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LOCAL NEWS

Tulsa-Area Home Construction Slows in November Tulsa has seen relatively strong area home construction over the last several months, but the number of building permits issued in November fell well short of last year. New Orders Weekly reported 204 building permits were issued in the metro area last month. That’s 9.3 percent below October and 24.4 percent below November 2014. The year-to-date the construction total now stands at 2,477, down 4.4 percent from the first 11 months of last year. Brandon Jackson, 2016 president of the Tulsa HBA, said that despite the monthly drop, home construction in Tulsa is faring well. “We’re down a little bit, but it’s nothing to be alarmed about,” he said. November 2015’s figure is at the middle of the spectrum for November home construction dating back to 2008. During that period, Tulsa experienced a low of 135 starts in 2010, and a high of 270 starts last year. Of the Novembers listed, three had more construction than this year and four had less. The year-to-date total so far is the thirdhighest since 2008, behind 2013 and 2014. Jackson said construction has been relatively steady through all price ranges, and houses in the lower price ranges now see significant speculative building. The higher price ranges are still

mostly custom-built. Also, the amount of new homes that have yet to find a buyer has remained steady over the last year, Jackson said. Still, Jackson said local home construction remains solid despite the decline. “There’s not a lot of inventory, and Tulsa area housing starts Bartlesville banks are still 2/35 Collinsville loaning money,” he Skiatook 5/48 3/21 said. Owasso Tulsa just nudged out Broken Arrow — 35 homes to 32 — for the area with the most home construction in November. Owasso, unincorporated Rogers County and unincorporated Wagoner County rounded out the top five.

TOTALS

. November/Year-to-Date

204/2477

Claremore Verdigris 2/44 0/37 Rogers Catoosa County 0/5 22/230

25/191

Sand Springs 3/34

Tulsa

35/329 Sapulpa 1/59 Kiefer 0/6

Tulsa County Wagoner 8/109 Broken Arrow County 32/377 21/249 Jenks 11/255 Wagoner Coweta 0/3 Glenpool Bixby 4/36 7/108 18/239 Okmulgee 0/1

Muskogee 5/61 Tulsa World

Source: Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

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STATE NEWS

OSHBA Installation Banquet The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association will host its annual Installation of Officers Event on January 9 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. It is also at this event that the OSHBA award winners will be announced, including Builder and Associate of the Year. Lt. Governor Todd Lamb will be the keynote speaker for the evening and will install the 2016 officers. Kurt Dinnes will be installed as the 2016 OSHBA President. Dinnes is a member of the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and builds under the name of Sun Custom Homes. Dan Reeves, of Landmark Fine Homes, will be installed as the Vice-President/Treasurer. Tulsa’s own David Blackburn, of Classe’ Homes, will be installed as the Vice-President/Secretary. They, along with outgoing president Phil Rhees, will serve as the senior officers this year. New to this event will be the first two inductions into the Oklahoma Housing Hall of Fame. Those being recognized include Mark Dale and Joe Robson. If you’re interested in attending the event, please visit www.oshba.org for more information.

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Tulsa-area attendees at the 2015 banquet, from left, Charles Gilmore, former Tulsa HBA EO Paul Kane; Associates Dave Sanders and Mark Priess, and longtime builder Howard Kelsey.

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R. L. “Bob” Latch In this issue, we’d like to remember a former president and long-time member of our association, Robert “Bob” Latch. Bob was born in July of 1933. His early achievements include serving in the Army National Guard, graduating from The University of Tulsa and playing on the White Sox Farm Team. But like many of our residential builders, he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a builder and developer. He owned Crest Custom Homes, Inc. Also like his father, he served as this Association’s president. Andy Latch was president in 1956 and Bob served just nine years later in 1964. To date, Bob was the youngest president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. Latch was a member of the Tulsa HBA for nearly 25 years, before moving to Las Vegas during the building slump that hit Tulsa in the 80’s. During his career as a builder, Bob was well known for building one of the first all-electric houses in Tulsa.

The home was erected on 67th St. West of Harvard. This remarkable achievement was even featured in one of General Electric’s promotional flyers. In addition to his service to the HBA, Bob was very active in the community. He coached his son’s little league teams and was a deacon at the Harvard Avenue Christian Church. After retirement, Bob moved back to Tulsa, to the place he’s always called home. He passed away on October 31, 2015. Please join us in celebrating the life of a remarkable man whose service to the HBA and community as a whole was invaluable.

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NATIONAL NEWS

NAHB Achieves Housing Victories in Year-End Budget and Tax Bills In December 2015, congressional leaders reached an agreement on a $1.1 trillion fiscal 2016 spending bill that will keep the federal government funded through September. The omnibus spending bill includes a number of important housing priorities championed by NAHB and explained in detail below. The deal also includes an accord to extend scores of temporary tax provisions known as tax extenders that expired this year, including all those of interest to the housing community. The House and Senate are expected to pass the budget and tax package by the end of the week. Of note to the housing industry, the budget legislation: Provides incremental reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The legislation prohibits the sale of Treasury-owned senior preferred shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for two years without congressional approval and structural housing finance reform. It also calls on Congress to pass legislation determining the future of these entities. Extends the EB-5 visa program. The EB-5 program can help NAHB members obtain acquisition, development and construction financing by working with foreign investors who are seeking a fast track to lawful U.S. residency. NAHB has worked with officials from regional centers where there

is a need for investment in housing and to match this need with those participating in the EB-5 visa program. This is a clean extension of the program: Congress considered reforming it, which would have severely limited the funds available in urban areas. This clean reauthorization will give NAHB and our allies time to work with lawmakers to further improve the program and achieve a long-term workable solution for the industry. Strips funding for the worker misclassification program. The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) had sought to award $10 million in grants to several states to implement or improve worker misclassification programs and NAHB was successful in eliminating this funding from the year-end spending bill. NAHB believed that DOL’s actions could create an incentive for a state workforce agency, when making a workerstatus determination, to find misclassification where none exists. Leaves intact NAHB-supported code provisions included in House-passed energy bill H.R. 8. If H.R. 8 eventually goes to conference with a counterpart bill in the Senate, this adds momentum to limit the Department of Energy’s advocacy in the development of model building energy codes. Boosts HOME funding by $50 million. The Home Investments Partnership (HOME) Program received funding of $950 million, $50 million above the fiscal 2015 level. After threats to significantly cut the program to $66 million in the Senate, NAHB worked with members of Congress to ensure that HOME funding stayed intact. Provides $3 billion in funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The CDBG program supports affordable housing and other community revitalization initiatives that benefit low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Allays concerns surrounding Project Based Section 8 funding. As HUD transitions the program from a fiscal to calendar year funding schedule, Congress has taken the schedule change into account by increasing appropriations to $10.62 billion — nearly $1 billion above the fiscal 2015 level of $9.73 billion.

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The home automation craze: Why Clients Want It and How Home Builders Can be Ready

Technology is everywhere. There is an app for just about everything, and working smarter is becoming the standard. Smart home technology is becoming more and more accessible to consumers and is expected by clients when planning a new home build. Televisions, music, lighting, surveillance, media, temperature control, and the list can go on and on. Having all this technology in a home is possible, but it goes to another level to have every piece work together through one streamlined system. This is where the term “home automation” comes into play. It allows all the technology to be managed and controlled by home owners from a mobile phone, tablet or other interface - and it is highly desirable for clients looking to build. The relationship between home builder and buyer is very unique. It is one built on trust, and matches the expertise of the builder with the vision of the buyer. So, with home automation and clients’ tech expectations on the rise, what are home builders to do? HBA member and local home automation and integrator expert, BlueSpeedAV, gives this good advice: 1. never assume The clienT’s Technology needs (or wanTs).

Guessing what a client does or doesn’t want to do for their home technology is a terrible assumption to make if building a spec home. A good approach is to prewire the house for flexibility, so regardless of the client’s desires, the wiring infrastructure will have the capacity to handle smart technology when needed.

2. don’T geT sTuck in The misconcepTion ThaT The clienT can jusT uTilize wireless. Speakers, routers, televisions and other technology pieces will always need a wire to go to for the best and most reliable service. Home builders must take this into consideration. By properly prewiring a house, it is ready for the tech-minded client. If the house is not wired accurately, the homebuyer may require the sheet rock to come down in order to make adjustments - which only increases expenses. If the house isn’t ready for the clients lifestyle technology, they may pass on buying your home altogether. 26

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3. Be prepared for The clienT who has cusTom Technology and home auTomaTion needs.

The price of home automation has come down significantly over the years, making it more attainable and more common. When walking the client through the design of the home ask basic questions: How many TVs would they like to have, or if networking or having centralized control of systems like thermostats, media libraries, security cameras, or others is important to them. This will give you an idea of how important technology is to their lifestyle. 4. parTner wiTh a professional inTegraTor who knows how To plan for home auTomaTion.

An experienced integrator will know how to implement smart home technology and automation in the most strategic and cost “effective” way. This is a win-win for both builder and client. It makes sense to work with the people who will ultimately be hooking up the technology and cables throughout the home. They will know what type of cable to use and where to run them, and builders can completely avoid ripping into sheet rock later. An experienced integrator will have the best interest of the client in mind and work hard to create a home that compliments their lifestyle. The quality of the home automation system will reflect well on the home builder’s craft, and will enhance their reputation in the homebuilding community.

why it matters? Home automation provides centralized control and connectivity of all the home’s indoor and outdoor technology, from one centralized hub. This can include: • • • • • • • •

Smart thermostats to promote energy savings and comfort. Lighting control to change the mood of any area of the home. Motorized window treatments to increase comfort, save energy, and protect interiors. Theater rooms with media servers and atmosphere controls. Surveillance, locks, and alarm system control from mobile devices and multiple areas of the home. Safe networking solutions that protect all of the home’s technology. Technology to enhance outdoor living areas, decks, pools, and kitchens. Much more based on the unique technology needs of each client.

why clients want it? Home automation allows clients to control all of their home’s technology from a mobile phone, tablet or other touch panel interface. It centralizes all the technology into one centralized hub inside the home, all the while hiding messy wires and being easily operational from every room in the house. Home automation compliments their lifestyle by integrating their home with the technology they use every day. This simplifies their technology lives, and creates a home they love.

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PHILANTHROPY

Ryal School Christmas Party Warms the Hearts of Members For more than 45 years, the HBA has celebrated the holidays with students of Ryal School in Henryetta, Oklahoma. This primarily Muscogee (Creek) school has nearly 80 students ages 3-14. Most of the children are from lower-income families, and many of them look forward to the party as a highlight of their Christmas celebration. More than 50 HBA members volunteered in December to shop with the students at a local Walmart. Afterward, the party continued at the Mike Fretz Event Center at the HBA. Students enjoyed a performance from Bradini, a magician/illusionist. It was smiles all around from the aisles of Walmart to the lap of Santa Claus, a perfect way to ring in the holiday season. To see more pictures from the party, go the the HBA’s Flickr page.

“The best part was when santa gave presents to us and the littel kids. On the bus ride home thats all the littel kids talked about.” -Phoenix, 8th grade “The moment I stepped of the bus Homebuilders made me feel very special... My sponsor was very nice and was one of the most generous people I have ever met.” -Anikin, 8th grade “I was so excited when i stepped off the bus because I have been waiting to go to Homebuilders all year it is my favorite place to go.” -Devan, 7th grade “Thank you for every year ya’ll have gave me the best year ever” -Sydney, 4th grade

Thank you to the dozens of members who contributed and made this event possible: Fox Electrical Inc. Owasso Land Trust, LLC/ Stone Canyon FamilySAFE Oklahoma Natural Gas Powers Design & Build, LLC Robson Companies/Forest Ridge Development AAM Properties, LLC Alpha & Omega Homes, LLC American Heartland Building Co. Arcadia Printing Artisan Construction of Oklahoma Arvest Bank BancFirst Banner Custom Homes, Benchmark Construction of Tulsa, LLC BMI Next Generation Homes Bollinger Construction Services Brandy Creek Development Co. Brian D. Wiggs Homes, Inc. The Buckingham Group, Inc. Burnett, Inc. Windows & Siding Butler Homes, LLC Cagle Construction, LLC CDS Custom Homes Charles Sanders Homes Chase Ryan Homes, LLC Chesapeake Building Co., Inc. Christian Interests, Inc. Concept Builders, Inc. Construction Inspection Services, Country Financial Custom Homes by Terry DeBolt, LLC DL Homes, LLC Dodson & Associates Doug Shrout Douglas Walker Companies Elite Electric First Oklahoma Mortgage Fox Electrical Inc. Grant Homes Remodel & Restoration Graphic Resources & Reproduction Homes by Classic Properties Jackson Construction Group, LLC John Brawley Kelsey Company LawnAmerica, Inc. Mabrey Bank Premier Hardware Concepts, Inc. Rex Alexander Enterprises, Inc. Sanders Engineering, Inc. Schermerhorn Development Terry L. Davis Homes, Inc. Tulsa Area Screen Company Tulsa Energy Control Tulsa Fireplace Supply Underground Systems, Inc. Villa Homes, LLC Winkley Homes Yorktown Builders, LLC

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The Spike Club recognizes members for their recruiting and retention efforts. To become a Spike, you must earn six Spike credits within two consecutive years, by bringing in new members and retaining current members. At each new Spike level, members receive awards. Spikes also enjoy benefits such as visibility among their peers leading to increased business contacts, invitations to special, FREE events and celebrations and more. Names with at least two Spike points are listed below, as reported by NAHB.

201+ points Francine Bandy - 483.75 Joe Hoffman - 317.75 Burr Kannady - 315.5 Mark Priess - 307.5 Douglas Shrout - 260.5 Charlie Gilmore - 240.5

Tom Wenrick - 111.5

Brandon L. Jackson - 47

Marvin Krueger - 6.5

Mike Fournier - 3.5

Glenn Shaw - 111.5

Zelda Garrison - 42.75

Jason Fisher - 6.5

Robert A. Lemons - 3

Glenn Shaw - 111.5

Rick Liebman - 41

Kieth Hilligoss - 6.5

Jim Rackleff - 3

Brandon T. Jackson - 111

Rodger Tucker - 39.5

Phil M. Roland - 6

Scott Gideon - 3

Lora Phillips - 108

Kyle Smalygo - 30.5

Lisa Puyear - 6

Steve Surles - 3

Roger Cooper - 105

Scott Burnett - 29.5

Janet Holt - 6

David Land - 3

Rita Boggs - 103.25

Bret Green - 27.5 Richard Fredrick - 27.25

Susan McKeon - 3 Tabatha Farabough - 3

Bob Kenney - 93.5

6-25 points

Spike Candidates (Less than 6 points)

151-200 points

Jennifer Boczar-Ashley 87.5

Stacey Pennington - 24

Carl Hudgins - 5

Bates Frayser - 2.5

Philip R. Rhees - 194.5

Gretchen Casto - 87.5

Gary Soderstrom - 22.5

Travis Butler - 5

Leland Cable - 2.5

Darrell Jenkins - 192

Shawn Linfoot - 84.5

Vince Mims - 22.5

Reagan Eden - 5

Sheryl Chinowth - 2.5

John Brawley - 191.5

Mary Keane - 81

Vince Mims - 22.5

Jason Brown - 5

Mike Harrison - 2.5

Steve Harris - 188

Zach Davis - 80.5

J. D. Harp - 21

Joe McArter - 5

Barbara Nall - 2.5

Steve Murphy - 188

David Sanders - 80

Janet Holt - 20

Athena Glover - 5

Tony Cypert - 2.5

Brian D. Wiggs - 187.5

Fred Pruett - 80

Peter Grant - 18.25

Kirk Murdoch - 4.5

Eric Peaden - 2.5

Wayne Farabough - 181

Ted Dubie - 80

Jimmy Holmes - 14.5

Dana Brown - 4.5

Bill Ford - 2.5

Rex Alexander - 169.5

Steve D. Wright - 77.5

Robbie Nees - 13.5

Shawn Karnes - 4.5

Don Conwell - 2.5

Calvin Cozort - 164

Rick Ellison - 77

Tarah Duncan - 12

Kim Tyler - 4.5

Sara Dodson - 2.5

Jim Lane - 11.5

Darin Lauer - 4.5

Dabney Smith - 2

Scott Sherrill - 11.5

Angie Dewitt - 4.25

John Cowen - 2

Weldon Bowman - 11.5

Travis Jenkins - 4

Judy Emmert - 2

Sonya Fernandez - 11

Kregg Tyler - 4

Skip Owen - 2

Greg Strange - 10.5

Larry Cagle - 4

Carrie DeWeese - 2

Chad Potter - 10

Darren Rager - 4

Bob Crouch - 2

Robert L. Hughes - 9.5

Travis Jenkins - 4

Jeff Starkweather - 2

Amanda Medlin - 9.5

David Molony - 4

David Edens - 2

Tom Watts - 9

Kevin Hutchens - 4

Tom Glover - 2

Toni Rogers - 9

Chad Lane - 4

Bill McCollough - 2

Aaron Wiltshire - 7.75

Cameron Walker - 4

Roger C. Poffen - 2

Kirk Van Vleet - 7.5

Donald Merritt - 3.5

Damon Bedell - 2

Edward Kaplan - 7

Chris Meyer - 3.5

Brett Sharp - 2

Chris Hodges - 7

Michael Sabo - 3.5

Gentry Stafford - 2

Mike Walker - 7

Dax Junker - 3.5

Brian Casey - 7

Dean Christopoulos - 3.5

Keith Kunze - 7

Sean Lewis - 3.5

Ken Klein - 236 David Blackburn - 226.25 Howard Kelsey - 213.5 Kristin King - 212.5

David Funk - 156

76-100 points Monte L. Dunham - 96.5 Melanie Haines - 94

Joe Robson - 153

51-75 points

101-150 points

Barry Helms - 75

Lana Nelson - 146

David Gibson - 69.5

Frank Sawyer - 145.75

Greg Simmons - 67.75

John Kirkland - 137.5

Patricia Stafford - 65.25

Mike Fretz - 135

Cheryl Funk - 65

Scott Wood - 131.5

John Madden - 64.5

Howard Tackett - 131.5

Ryan Farabough - 64.5

Bill Butts - 131

Rob Miles - 56

Brandon Perkins - 124.75

Chuck Ramsay - 54

Lantz Day - 119.75

Lee Sherman - 51

Lindsay Perkins - 118 Mary Pearce - 113.75 Ed Schermerhorn - 113.5 Susan Burch - 113

Steve Fulps - 72.5

26-50 points Steve Holt - 48.5 Dub Jester - 48

Craig Thurmond - 27 Ken Saltink - 26.25

Toby Powell - 2.5 Greg Miller - 2.5 Perry Hood - 2.5 Robert Hines - 2.5