HBA Cornerstone Magazine, January 2026

CORNERSTONE MAGAZINE

Home Builders Association of West Florida | January 2026

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2026 Leadership Board 2026 Home Builders Association of West Florida Board of Directors SENIOR OFFICERS

Heath Kelly President Heath Kelly Construction

Shon Owens Vice President Owens Custom Homes

Josh Rayls Treasurer Holiday Builders

Heath Kelly, Heath Kelly Construction, President Austin Tenpenny, aDoor Properties, Immediate Past President Shon Owens, Owens Custom Homes, Vice President Josh Rayls, Holiday Builders, Treasurer Jessica Ford, FD Builds, Secretary Kevin Sluder, Gene’s Flooring, Past 2nd Vice President Janson Thomas, Swift Supply, 2nd Vice President Tom Hammond, Hammond Engineering, 3rd Vice President Josh Peden, Hudson, Peden & Associates, Financial Officer Stephen Moorhead, Moorhead Law Group, Legal Counsel

ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS

Jessica Ford Secretary FD Builds

Janson Thomas 2nd Vice President Swift Supply

Kevin Sluder Past 2rd Vice President Gene’s Floor Covering

Keith Branch, Good Foundations Wayne Briske, Community Bank Mickey Clinard, Centennial Bank Laura Gilmore, Fairway Mortgage John Hattaway, Hattaway Home Design Lindy Hurd, First International Title Shellie Isakson-Smith, Guild Mortgage Mary Jordan, Gulf Coast Insurance Daniel Monie, KJM Land Surveying Nick Newkirk, FPL Zach Noel, Clear Title of NW FL Suzanne Pollard-Spann, Legacy Insurance Marty Rich, University Lending Group John Scanlon, Pensacola Energy Pam Smith, Real Estate Counselors

BUILDER/DEVELOPER BOARD MEMBERS

Tom Hammond 3rd Vice President Hammond Engineering

Austin Tenpenny Josh Peden Immediate Past President Financial Officer aDoor Properties Hudson, Peden & Associates

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Stephen Moorhead Legal Counsel Moorhead Law Group

(850) 476-0318 4400 Bayou Blvd., Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503 www.westfloridabuilders.com

Cornerstone is published for the Home Builders Association of West Florida by Ballinger Publishing and distributed to its members. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. Articles in Cornerstone do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the HBA of West Florida. Articles are accepted from various individuals in the industry to provide a forum for our readers.

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Dax Campbell, CamCon Amir Fooladi, ParsCo Travis Gottstine, Homewood Construction Fred Gunther, Gunther Properties Thomas Henry, Thomas Homes Alton Lister, Lister Builders Matthew Peek, Expedition Homes Jennifer Reese, Reese Construction Doug Russell, R-Squared Construction Wilma Shortall, FD Builds Anton Zaynakov, Grand Builders

2026 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Ambassadors – Suzanne Spann Builder Member Services – Zach Noel Cost & Codes – Keith Branch Dream Home – Amir Fooladi Education/Professional Development – Janson Thomas & Lindy Hurd Governmental Affairs – Austin Tenpenny Past Presidents – Amir Fooladi Tradesmen/Workforce Development – Mary Jordan

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CONTENTS FEATURES PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE................................................................................... 6 2026 INSTALLATION & AWARDS RECEPTION..................................................... 8

HBAWF News JENNIFER MANCINI Executive Director jennifer@hbawf.com

Publisher Malcolm Ballinger malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com

NAHB PARTICIPATES IN CAPITOL HILL HOUSING FORUM..................................12 HBA EVENTS..................................................................................................14 2026 SPRING CLAY SHOOT.............................................................................16 BLUE WAHOOS MAY MEMBERS SOCIAL............................................................ 17

Executive Editor Kelly Oden kelly@ballingerpublishing.com Art Director Ian Lett ian@ballingerpublishing.com Graphic Designer/Ad Coordinator Ryan Dugger advertise@ballingerpublishing.com Editor Morgan Cole morgan@ballingerpublishing.com Assistant Editor Dawn Gresko dawn@ballingerpublishing.com Sales & Marketing Geneva Strange, Account Executive geneva@ballingerpublishing.com Maggie Banks, Account Executive maggie@ballingerpublishing.com Cornerstone, the monthly publication of the Home Builders Association of West Florida serving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, is published monthly, twelve (12x) per year. Send address changes to HBA of West Florida, 4400 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503-1910. Cornerstone, is published in the interests of all segments of the home building industry and is distributed to its members and others associated with the HBA of West Florida. HBA of West Florida and Ballinger Publishing does not accept responsibility for, or endorse any statement or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Every effort has been made to assure ac-curacy of information, but authenticity cannot be guaranteed. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of Home Builders Association of West Florida, Copyright ©, 4400 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503-1910, 850.476.0318. Advertisers and advertorials in Cornerstone do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited by law.

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President’s Message Dear Members, As the incoming President of our local Home Builders Association of West Florida, I say hello and encourage you to get involved! I am excited for the opportunity and look forward to serving this association in this capacity alongside you for the next year. Please reach out if there is anything concerning our residential construction industry that you believe I or our association can help with.

Heath Kelly

Our industry is constantly evolving, and as building professionals in West Florida, we don’t have the luxury of standing still. Materials, methods, regulations, and market expectations continue to change—and staying informed is part of our responsibility as professionals.

Events like the IBS Builds Show (www.buildersshow.com) provide a clear look at where residential construction is headed. Beyond new products, Heath Kelly Construction IBS offers insight into building science, workforce challenges, technology, and business practices that directly impact how we operate locally.

It’s an opportunity to learn from peers across the country and bring that knowledge back to strengthen our companies and our association. Plan to attend the world’s largest building show in Orlando this February 17-19.

See you there!

President

As President of our local Home Builders Association, I see the value of staying connected—both locally and nationally.

When builders engage, share ideas, and invest in continued education, the entire industry benefits. This collaboration is what allows us to raise standards, protect our profession, and deliver better projects for the communities we serve.

West Florida continues to grow, and with that growth comes opportunity and responsibility. By staying involved and forward-thinking, we ensure our industry remains strong, competitive, and respected.

Heath Kelly, HBA President

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HBA Member Spotlight: PEC+ PEC+ is more than an engineering firm—it’s a trusted partner helping builders and developers turn ideas into thriving communities across Florida and the Gulf Coast. With a people-first mindset and a passion for smart, buildable solutions, PEC+ works side by side with clients to guide projects from early planning through construction.

As a full-service firm, PEC+ provides civil engineering, land planning, surveying, permitting, and construction-phase support all under one roof. This integrated approach reduces handoffs, improves efficiency, and keeps projects moving forward—saving both time and resources while maintaining quality at every step.

What truly sets PEC+ apart is its local expertise and responsiveness.

With Florida-based teams who understand regional regulations, agency expectations, and market conditions, PEC+ helps clients navigate challenges before they become obstacles. The firm’s recently expanded in-house licensed surveying team further enhances its ability to deliver faster turnarounds and seamless coordination when schedules are tight and timelines matter most.

Relationships are at the heart of PEC+. The firm prides itself on clear communication, practical problem-solving, and long-term partnerships built on trust. Whether supporting large-scale developments or smaller residential projects, PEC+ is committed to being a reliable extension of its clients’ teams.

PEC+ is proud to be an HBA member and values the opportunity to collaborate with fellow members who share a common goal— building high-quality communities that strengthen and shape the future of our region.

Contact: John Harpring, jharpring@pec.plus, 770-877-2408

Feature Story

2026 Installation and Awards Reception

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Feature Story

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Feature Story

2026 Board of Directors

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Feature Story

2025 Member Award Winners

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HBAWF News

NAHB Participates in Capitol Hill Housing Forum NAHB Chief Lobbyist Lake Coulson on Jan. 14 participated in a Housing Affordability Roundtable hosted by the New Democrat Coalition, which represents over half of the Democratic caucus.

Lawmakers and housing stakeholders discussed ways to address affordability challenges and enact federal housing finance reforms.

Coulson noted that the best way to ease the nation’s housing affordability woes is to reduce barriers that are preventing home builders from increasing the housing supply.

to pass the CONSTRUCTS Act. This bipartisan legislation pending in the House and Senate would prepare and train more workers for rewarding careers in the home building industry.

Coulson also called on Congress to pass the PERMIT and SPEED Acts, legislation approved by the House that would improve the federal permitting process to allow new home projects to move forward.

Coulson added that in this divided Congress, housing is truly a bipartisan issue. The Senate has approved the ROAD to Housing To tackle key headwinds facing the residential construction Act with overwhelming bipartisan support. This major housing industry, Coulson cited the need to modernize and improve key package is designed to address our nation’s housing supply housing creations tools such as the Home Investment Partnership crisis by cutting red tape, incentivizing local zoning reform and (HOME) Program, a federal program designed to boost affordable supporting new construction. Mirroring the Senate’s efforts, with housing for low-income households. resounding bipartisan support, the House Financial Services Committee approved its own plan to increase housing production, Noting that roughly 200,000 construction jobs go unfilled each the Housing for the 21st Century Act. NAHB encourages month and that this has an adverse impact on the supply of new lawmakers to move quickly to bring this legislation to the housing and raises construction costs, Coulson called on Congress House floor.

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HBA Events February 2nd-4th FHBA Legislative Conference Tallhassee

March

12th - St. Patrick’s Day Themed Member Social Presented by Ferguson

10th - Cost and Codes Committee Meeting @HBA Office

10th - Cost and Codes Committee Meeting @HBA Office

17th- 19th - NAHB IBS Show Orlando 26th - Clay Shoot Santa Rosa Shooting Center

April

23rd - Spring Golf Tournament at Scenic Hills Country Club 14th - Cost and Codes Committee Meeting @HBA Office

Professional Development Committee Training TBD

May This calendar to be updated monthly as new events are added.

Scan here for registration and more event for each event.

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8th Blue Wahoos Member Social Current Presenting Sponsor Daltile

12th - Cost and Codes Committee Meeting @HBA Office

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SPIKE CLUB Doug Sprague Kenneth Ellzey, Sr. Russ Parris Blaine Flynn Paul Stanley Suzanne Pollard-Spann Bob Price Thomas Westerheim Darrell Gooden Wilma Shortall In construction, a spike is a steel object that is essential Bill Daniel Wilma Shortall to making a building strong. As in construction, the HBA of West Florida sees a Spike as someone that John Hattaway works to keep our as­sociation strong. Spikes work on the recruitment and retention of members in addition to keeping members active with the associa­tion. Anyone is eligible for Spike status. On Spike credit is awarded for each new member recruited and an additional credit is awarded for that new member’s renewal on or before their anniversary date. If you help to retain a member, you are eligible to receive a half point for each member.

Spike Club Levels

Green Spike

50 Credits

Amir Fooladi Doug Whitfield Garrett Walton Bruce Carpenter III Luke Shows

48 42.5 32 30 26.5

Life Spike

25 Credits 23 22.5 21.5 21.5 21 19.5 19 17.5 17.5 16.5 16.5 16 16 15.5 13.5 13 12 11 10

Statesman Spike

500 Credits

Harold Logan

525.5

Super Spike

250 Credits

Rod Hurston

432.5

Steve Moorhead Brent Woody Taylor Longsworth Larry Hunter Karen Pettinato Lee Hudson Alton Lister Jon Pruitt Milton Rogers Doug Herrick Dean Williams Lorie Reed William Merrill Martin Rich Kevin Ward Rick Faciane Bill Batting Alex Niedermayer Kim Cheney

Royal Spike

150 Credits

Spike Credits

Rick Sprague Edwin Henry William “Billy” Moore Bob Boccanfuso Charlie Rotenberry

210.5 205.5 184 165.5 150

Red Spike

100 Credits

Oliver Gore Ron Tuttle Newman Rodgers IV Ricky Wiggins David Holcomb

115 110 105 101.5 100.5

Shelby Johnson Mary Jordan Kevin Russell James Cronley Dax Campbell Shellie Isakson Smith Rodney Boutwell Austin Tenpenny Zach Noel Anton Zaynakov Tonya Simpson Rhonda Heard

Spike Candidate 1-5 Credits Blue Spike 6-24 Life Spike 25-49 Green Spike 50-99 Red Spike 100-149 Royal Spike 150-249 Super Spike 250-499 Statesman Spike 500-999 Grand Spike 1000-1499 All-Time Big Spike 1500+ Spike Club Members and their credits as of 12/31/2025.

90.5 80.5 74.5 72 68.5 65 61 58.5 52.5 52.5 51.5 51.5 51

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