Builder Appreciation

BIAW presents builder appreciation awards at board meeting

by Janelle GuthrieCommunications Director

BIAW’s Associate Advisory Council Builder Appreciation Award recognizes builder members who give back to our industry while also honoring their community service, political activity and environmental efforts. Congratulations to our 2022 winners!

Caleb Blanton | New Tradition Homes Building Industry Association of Clark County

A long-time green builder, award-winning Energy Star partner and BIACC vice president, Caleb has been state director for the past two years and is BIACC 2022 Parade of Homes chair.

Tim Lovelass |Tim Lovelass Construction Central Washington Home Builders

Serving as his second year as president of CWHBA, Tim is a member of the BIAW Local Association Presidents’ Council and chair of BIAW’s Education Committee.

Amanda Funaro | Good Man Sanitation Jefferson County Home Builders Association

JCHBA’s current president, Amanda has been a board member for the past five years and volunteers with Homeward Bound, Habitat for Humanity and the Community Build Project. She also works with local and state agencies regarding shoreline issues, land development, and density issues for Jefferson County.

Mike Walsh |Terrene Ventures | Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties

With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Mike is the immediate past president of MBAKS, chairs its Health Trust and generously supports the Affordable Housing Council.

Greg McCarry | Westerra Homes North Peninsula Building Association

An active recruiter and mentor to his fellow NPBA members, Greg is a state director and participates in NPBA’s Budget and Finance committee and BIAW’s

Legislative Policy Committee. He also works with Habitat for Humanity on land development issues.

Kurt Wilson | Soundbuilt Homes Master Builders Association of Pierce County

One of Master Builders of Pierce County’s most active board members and a top recruiter, Kurt serves on its Legislative Strategy Committee and Affordable Housing Council PAC. Kurt also serves as a BIAW state director, co-chair of the Legal Committee and a member of both the Legislative Policy Committee and the Washington Affordable Housing Council.

Lisa Munson | No. 7 Development Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association

Involved in many aspects of SICBA, Lisa is SICBA’s First vice president, chair of the Membership Committee, a state director and vice chair of BIAW’s Education Committee. She also helps raise money for local food banks and other charities.

Sharla Jones | Greenstone Spokane Home Builders Association

Highly active as a leader with SHBA, Sharla is first vice president and a state director. She also chairs SHBA’s Bylaws and Nominating committee, supports the SHBA PAC and participates in the Fall Festival of Homes and Events committees.

Gretl Crawford | Gretl Crawford Homes & Interiors Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities

Gretl is an active participant in the HBATC Parade of Homes, winning numerous awards, including Best in Parade, People’s Choice and Members Doing Business with Members. She was elected to the Kennewick City Council in 2021.

If you have questions about the Associate Advisory Council’s Builder Appreciation Award, contact Brenda Kwieciak at (360) 352-7800, ext. 113 or brendak@biaw.com.