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JAN- FEB 2026 JAN- FEB 2026

Dear Members,

THE PRESIDENT FROM Letter

As I step into the role of your 2026 President, I am honored to join the incredible leaders who have served before me. Their dedication and passion have brought our association to where it is today, and I am excited to align my goals with theirs as we work toward another successful and impactful year.

Looking ahead, our focus is clear: service our membership, strengthen our community presence, and continue advocating for the builders who make the Black Hills what it is. We plan to lean even further into community projects, partnerships, and hands-on involvement that showcase who we are—not just as an association, but as an industry that improves lives every single day.

We also anticipate a very active legislative session. Our goal is to elevate our voice with local legislators and government officials, ensuring that we remain a respected and influential resource on housing issues. Your involvement—whether through advocacy, committee work, or simply staying informed—will help us make a meaningful impact.

No matter why you joined us—whether for networking, business visibility, government affairs, workforce development, or simply to connect with others in the industry—I encourage you to be intentional with your time this year. The Home Builders Association has so much to offer your business, your growth, and your professional community.

I look forward to meeting each of you throughout the year and working together to make 2026 one of our strongest yet.

With appreciation, President,

Erin Wood

2026

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South Dakota Builders Association

Black Hills Home Builders Association

Rachelle White

Executive Vice President executive@blackhillshomebuilders.com

605-348-7850

1760 Rand Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702

www.blackhillshomebuilders.com

Aberdeen HBA

Hope Brudvig

320 S. Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: 605-225-2055

Fax: 605-225-2365

Email: ahba@midconetwork.com www.aberdeenhba.com

Brookings Regional BA

Rena Berg, Executive Vice President

PO Box 323, Brookings, SD 57006

Phone: 605-692-5405

Fax: 605-692-5406

Email: brba@brookings.net www.brba@brookings.com

Watertown Area HBA

Julie Kneeland, Executive Vice President

110 8th Avenue S.E. #2, Watertown, SD 57201

Phone: 605-878-3033

Fax: 605-878-3034

Email: wahba.sd@gmail.com www.orgsites.com/sd/wahba

HBA of the Sioux Empire

Teddi Mueller Executive Vice President

6904 S. Lyncrest Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Phone: 605-361-8322

Fax: 605-361-8329

Email: teddi@hbasiouxempire. com www.hbasiouxempire.com

Oahe HBA

Callie Iversen

PO Box 221, Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-222-5235

Fax: 605-224-0908

oahehomebuilders@gmail.com www.oahehomebuilders.com

South Dakota HBA

PO Box 1218, Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: 605-224-2761

Fax: 605-224-0820

Email: office@sdhomebuilders. com

www.sdhomebuilders.com

National Association of Home Builders

Jim Tobin 1201 15th St NW, Washington

PRESIDENT

2026 Board of Directors

Erin Wood Wood Builders, Inc.

605-390-5560

1st VICE PRESIDENT

Tyler Tribby Unify Home Lending, Inc

605-391-7371

PAST PRESIDENT

Zach Shull

Mead Lumber 605-342-4840

BOARD ADVISOR

Tony Thompson

TNT Homes & Construction, LLC

605-545-0685

SECRETARY

Daene Boomsma Boom Construction

605-381-570

TREASURER

Daene Boomsma Boom Construction 605-381-570

DIRECTORS (Builders)

Jack Petersen BackCountry Contracting 605-695-1522

Tony Thompson

TNT Homes & Construction, LLC 605-545-0685

Jeff Weidenbach Weidenbach Bros. Const. 605-391-4748

Alex Rasmussen

A + K Coatings

605-939-5809

Zach Shull

Mead Lumber 605-342-4840

Tanner Quinn

Hills View Homes 605-484-9383

Erin Wood Wood Builders, Inc. 605-390-5560

Daene Boomsma Boom Construction 605-381-5707

Dean Schulz

Mead Lumber 605-441-0666

DIRECTORS (Associates)

Tyler Tribby Unify Home Lending, Inc

605-391-7371

Nicole Mitzel

Quality Interiors

480-773-2357

Matt Schmal West River Electric 605-393-1500

Spencer Gossel CMG Mortgage 605-939-8231

Bart Miller

The Miller Group at Remax Results 605-391-2645

Jade Konst SoDak Technologies 605-858-3021

NATIONAL DELEGATES

Zach Shull - Builder Mead Lumber 605-342-4840

Erin Wood - Builder Wood Builders, Inc. 605-390-5560

Thomas Coronato - Associate Calcon Mutual Mortgage 973-229-7698

SDHBA BOARD

Erin Wood Wood Builders 605-390-5560

Zach Shull Mead Lumber 605-342-4840

Dean Schulz Mead Lumber 605-441-0666

Darin Howie Howie Construction, LLC 605-381-3666

Terri Phelps Phelps Promotional Products 605-391-3364

Jeremy Schaeffer All Pro Insulation, LLC 605-390-7494

Luke Peterson Black Hills Doors, LLC 605-787-4703

SDHBA BOARD ALTERNATES Ross Jones Jones Construction 605-381-1195

Tony Thompson TNT Homes & Construction, LLC 605-545-0685

Nicole Mitzel Quality Interiors 480-773-2357

Tyler Tribby Unify Home Lending, Inc 605-391-7371

SENIOR LIFE DELEGATES

Duane Bickett, Bickett’s Construction 605-366-2203

Ralph Siemonsma Siemonsma Construction 605-641-1691

BHHBA STATE PAC TRUSTEE

Erin Wood, Rapid City Wod Builders 605-390-5560

OPEN

EX OFFICIO SDHBA - Executive Officers

Jeff Weidenbach Weidenbach Bros. Const. 605-391-4748

SDHBA PRESIDENT

Darin Howie, Rapid City Howie Construction, LLC 605-381-3666

SDHBA PAST PRESIDENT

Kurt Prezler, Brookings Mega Construction 605-228-2878

SDHBA FIRST V.P.

Duane Bickett, Rapid City Bickett’s Construction 605-366-2203

SDHBA SECOND V.P. Zach Shull Mead Lumber 605-342-4840

SDHBA TREASURER Jay Mendel, Rapid City Mendel’s Masonry 605-431-1900

SDHBA SECRETARY

Aaron Hanson, Watertown Meyer Insurance 605-753-5698

SDHBA NATIONAL BUILDER DELEGATE

Peter Ronning, Sioux Falls Ronning Companies 605-376-3286

SDHBA NATIONAL ASSOCIATE DELEGATE Aaron Hanson, Watertown Meyer Insurance 605-753-5698

SDHBA NATIONAL PAC TRUSTEE FOR SD

Jeff Lage, Black Hills Lage Construction, Inc. 605-348-0542

SDHBA STATE REPRESENTATIVE

Jordan Hefner, Sioux Falls Hefner Construction

October 2025 RENEWING MEMBERS Thank You Thank You TO OUR

DSG - Jason White

Timber Ridge Construction - Jody Brandsted

McKenzie Witt Carpentry, Inc. - McKenzie Witt

Heartland Pella - Logan Black

Lighthouse Construction - Stefan Boehm

Fischer Homes Inc. - Kevin Fischer

NeighborWorks DHR - Mike Walker

Granite Mortgage - Hannah Beachem

Solar Sound Corp - Paul Weber

Oak Interiors, LLC - Matt Pourier

Best Bet Lawn Care - Zach Couture

Bart Miller at Remax Results - Bart Miller

JM&M Construction - Joe Wallner

Vifquain Concrete Construction - Audra Vifquain

Rapid City FIre Department - Chip Premus

Install Pros - Zack Agena

Simonds Electric - Ben Simonds

Paisley Sky Interiors - Lori Yusten

Granite Automotive Group - Terishka Franco

Granite Automotive Group - Anton Kruger

Black Hills Tire - Weston Chapman

Brandrup Builders Inc. - BJ Brandrup

First American Title - Sam Benne

Z&H Construction - Zachary Nesland

Geidel Concrete Construction - Leonard Geidel

Rushmore Countertops, Inc - Jonathan Kading

Rangel Construction - Mario Rangel

Bargain Barn Tire Pros - Robby Heil

Granite Automotive Group - Michael Bay

J&D Woodworks & Laser Art, Inc. - Jim Tolley

Unify Home Lending, Inc. - Tyler Tribby

Mendel’s Masonry & Construction Inc. - Jay Mendel

Moyle Petroleum Company - Jack Sullivan

Baseline Surveying, Inc. - Shanon Vasknetz

Green Team LLC - Tyler Jurgens

Jones Construction Company - Mike Benson

Rayco Development, Inc. - Dan Henderson

Undercover Systems of the Heartland - Jon Williams

Michelle Chenoweth Real Estate LLC w/eXp RealtyMichelle Chenoweth

Granite Automotive Group - Brett Lees

Granite Automotive Group - Kevin Spain

Rapid Spa - Benjamin Johnson

BankWest, Inc. - Kelly Harnett

Bickett’s Construction - Duane Bickett

Mehlhaff Construction, Inc. - Bryan Mehlhaff

Siemonsma Construction, Inc. - Ralph Siemonsma

Superior Siding Inc. - Chad Roth

CMG Mortgage - Spencer Gossel

Altimate Flooring LLC - Barak Alt

Creative Surfaces of the Black Hills - Leonor Beranek

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety - Gabe Hastings

Barlow Construction, LLC - Dustin Barlow

S&S Homes - Steve Anderson

Splash City - Ben Morganfield

Kraft Construction - Tom Kraft

Pro Lifting Solutions - Luke Nehring

West River Electric - Adam Daigle

November 2025 RENEWING MEMBERS Thank You Thank You TO OUR

Kitchen Tune-Up - Russ Rysavy

Black Hills Countertops, Etc LLC - Glenn Goehring

TFS Equipment & Services, LLC - John Ashley

Quality Interiors - Stephanie Smith

Building Products, Inc. - Dave Viall

Kieffer Sanitation - Seth Green

Boom Construction & Development Inc. - Jamie Boomsma

Mead Lumber - Dean Schulz

Mead Lumber - Brian Johnson

Mead Lumber - Tim Woods

Mead Lumber - Brett McManigal

B & H Asphalt Paving & Maintenance - Brent Sharkey

Flatirons Fire - Eric Seljeskog

Hart Ranch Camping Resort - Tim Schnabel

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety - Sara Willson

Rushmore Electric Power Cooperative - Matt Brunner

Mcdonald Supply - Rick Wiese

Freemans Electric Service, Inc. - Marty Larson

Dakota Barricade - Tristan Horton

Ghost Canyon Exteriors - Kevin Dirk

Western Dakota Insurors - William Morrison

Dear Members,

As we step into a brand-new year, I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you. January 2 marked my fourth year as your Executive Vice President, and I could not be prouder of the association we have grown into together.

Over the past four years, the camaraderie, the workforce initiatives, the advocacy for our builders, and the culture shift within our organization have been nothing short of remarkable. What we have built together is powerful, meaningful, and deeply rooted in collaboration and shared purpose.

I am incredibly energized by the traction we continue to gain—not only in our programming and community presence but also in our membership growth. As we near 700 members, my gratitude runs deep. Thank you to each of you who chooses to stay aligned with us, who renews your membership year after year, and who allows us to keep creating benefits, relationships, and events that directly support you and your business.

One of the most important messages I want to share is this: When you pay your dues, you make advocacy possible.

You give us the ability to:

Stand up for builders across the Black Hills

Fight unnecessary government regulation

Monitor and respond to permit fee changes

Stay connected with city, county, and state officials

And remain proactive in protecting our industry from challenges that may arise

Your membership fuels our mission, strengthens our voice, and ensures we remain a leading force in the home building industry.

2026 is set to be one of our strongest years yet, and I am truly excited for what is ahead. Thank you for trusting me to serve you, support you, and champion this industry alongside you.

With appreciation and commitment,

Rachelle White

Rachelle White Executive Vice President

January January

LEGISLATIVE SEND-OFF PARTY 5:30 PM

MEMBERSHIP MTG 12:00 PM PUB CRAWL MTG 4:00 PM

LEADERSHIP LUNCH & LEARN 10:30 AM

February February

A AWARDS WARDS NSTALLATION

Thank You to Our Sponsor: Thank You to Our Sponsor:

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening at our annual Awards and Installation Night! We celebrated the outstanding achievements of our members, recognized this year’s award recipients for their dedication and service, and officially welcomed our newly installed officers for the upcoming term. It was a wonderful night filled with recognition, connection, and excitement for what lies ahead. We look forward to another year of growth and success together!

RAPID CITY PENNINGTON CO.

BOX ELDER

FEBRUARY 28, 2026 FEBRUARY 28, 2026

We’re gathering at the Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall for thi s year’s Pub Crawl, complete with a silent and live auction to benefit three local recipients with medi cal expenses. A night of fun for an even better cause!

Nerdy Nuts Expo Hall at the Central States Fairgrounds

800 San Francisco St.

Rapid City, SD 57701

2:00pm - Doors Open

4:30pm - Final Card Drawn

6:00pm - Live Auction Starts

RUTH BAUS RUTH BAUS RECIPIENTS: RECIPIENTS:

AMY SCHERERFRENCH AMY SCHERERFRENCH

WENDY BECHEN WENDY BECHEN

Hall of Fame

2025

Doyle Estes Doyle Estes

The Black Hills Home Builders Association proudly inducted Doyle Dean Estes into the 2025 Hall of Fame during the Awards and Installation Ceremony on November 11, recognizing a career that has profoundly shaped the growth and character of western South Dakota.

Born in Wall, South Dakota, Doyle Estes was raised in a family rooted in entrepreneurship and community commitment. After earning his law degree from the University of South Dakota and a master’s in tax law from New York University, he began his career in public service before settling in Rapid City in 1978. In 1990, he and his wife, Kathy Johnson, founded Estes Law Firm—launching decades of work that intertwined legal expertise with community development.

Estes is widely regarded as a pioneer of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in western South Dakota. His first TIF initiative delivered flood control and infrastructure north of Rapid Valley, converting a $3 million tax base into an area now valued at more than $90 million. He later led Box Elder’s first TIF, enabling essential infrastructure and paving the way for new homes, businesses, and long-term opportunity.

His influence can be seen across the region: Cheyenne Boulevard, Homestead Street, Vicky Powers Park, and the Northern Lights subdivision—home to Rapid City’s first roundabout—are all touched by his vision. Over his 50-year career, Estes has helped develop more than 300 single-family home sites and 400 apartment sites. These projects have supported thriving neighborhoods, new elementary schools, recreation spaces, and community assets including the Black Hills State University campus and soccer fields north of Exit 61.

Beyond development, Estes has served on the boards of the Regional Hospital Foundation, The Journey Museum, the Dahl Foundation, and the Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Known for his honesty, creativity, and long-term thinking, he has mentored many throughout the industry and championed thoughtful, sustainable growth.

The BHHBA is honored to recognize Doyle Dean Estes—attorney, builder, mentor, and visionary —for a legacy that continues to strengthen the heart of the Black Hills.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A TIF?

AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR RAPID CITY’S GROWTH

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If you’ve been following development news in Rapid City lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about “TIDs or TIFs” — especially with the proposed Libertyland USA project heading to a public vote in January. But unless you work in development, finance, or government, the term “TIF” might still feel like a bit of a mystery. So let’s break it down. What is a TIF? How does it work? And why does it keep popping up in Rapid City’s biggest development conversations?

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A SIMPLE BREAKDOWN

A Tax Increment Financing district (TIF) is a tool cities use to jump-start development in areas that are struggling, underutilized, or lacking the infrastructure needed for private investment. Here’s the simple version:

When a TIF district is created, the current property tax value is certified.

As the area develops and property values rise, the new tax revenue above that certified established base — the “increment” — is set aside.

Instead of going into the city’s general budget, that increment is used to pay for infrastructure like roads, utilities, drainage, sidewalks, or site prep.

In other words:

A TIF doesn’t raise your taxes. It redirects future tax growth in a defined area to pay for improvements that make development possible.

WHAT A TIF ISN’T

There are a lot of misconceptions, so let’s clear these up: A TIF is not a pot of free money. It does not come from current taxpayer dollars. It does not increase the tax rate for property owners inside the district.

It is not a guarantee — if the project doesn’t happen or values don’t increase, the increment doesn’t appear. Think of it like planting seeds: the city invests in the soil (infrastructure), and the “harvest” (higher property taxes as development happens) pays the city back.

HOW TIFS HELP INFRASTRUCTURE AND WHY DEVELOPERS CARE

Infrastructure is expensive, especially in undeveloped areas. Running water, sewer, storm drainage, road access, lighting, and grading can cost millions before a single building goes up.

The development costs of a project are sometimes high compared to the return available to the developer. A TIF helps bridge that gap.

By using future tax growth to pay for today’s infrastructure, a TIF can:

Open land that’s otherwise too costly to develop

Encourage housing construction

Support commercial and mixed-use projects

Reduce financial barriers to large, communityimpact developments

For cities, the long-term payoff is a larger tax base once the TIF expires.

RAPID CITY AND TIFS: HOW THEY’VE BEEN USED

Rapid City has used TIFs for a variety of projects over the years. Some have been small — like a TIF created to support infill townhomes near Dilger Avenue and Monroe Street. Others have supported roadway or utility expansions needed to open land for development.

TIFs are not new here — but the size and scale of proposals can vary widely.

THE BIG ONE: LIBERTYLAND USA TIF

JANUARY VOTE

One of the most talked-about TIFs in Rapid City history is the proposed TIF for Libertyland USA, a massive mixed-use entertainment district planned north of Rushmore Crossing.

The development concept includes:

A large theme and amusement park

Indoor water park

Hotel and convention facilities

RV resort

Retail, dining, and entertainment spaces

Around 400 residential units

To support the infrastructure needed for a project of this size, the city has proposed a $125 million TIF. This funding would cover public improvements such as road extensions, utilities, drainage, and other infrastructure necessary for development to proceed. Because of its size, this TIF will come before Rapid City voters in January. It’s important to note: The vote is about whether future tax growth can be used to reimburse infrastructure — not about whether the park itself can be built.

WHY TIFS SPARK STRONG OPINIONS

People tend to have strong feelings about TIFs — supporters and critics alike.

SUPPORTERS ARGUE THAT TIFS:

Enable growth that wouldn’t otherwise happen

Expand the city’s tax base long-term

Offset the cost of infrastructure that benefits the public

Create jobs, housing, and amenities

CRITICS ARGUE THAT TIFS:

Divert future tax revenue away from schools and services for many years

Sometimes support large private developments that could fund their own improvements

Carry risk if development stalls

Need more transparency and accountability

Both perspectives matter and both typically emerge in major projects like Libertyland.

WHY UNDERSTANDING TIFS MATTERS

As Rapid City continues to grow, TIFs will likely remain one of the most debated tools in the development toolbox. Whether it’s for housing, commercial corridors, or major entertainment districts, TIFs influence the city’s long-term growth pattern — and its fiscal future.

Women's Night Women's Night

What makes a good employee? Work ethic? Punctuality? Time management? What about the ability to comprehend and relay pertinent information? According to a 2024 survey*, 57% of employers valued effective communication as the single most desirable trait amongst new hires. Another global survey** found that 86% of respondents listed the breakdown of communication as the number one cause of workplace failures, according to both employees and executives.

The ability to convey essential information up and down is paramount, especially regarding safety of personnel and equipment. Now imagine how much harder that same communication can be when employees have a basic or limited understanding of English.

The Literacy Council of the Black Hills has been working with English as a Second Language (ESL) students here in Rapid City and the surrounding areas for the last 40 years. We offer free, individualized English tutoring to anyone, no questions asked, as well as multiple group classes throughout the hills. Many of our active students currently work in construction, development, and the trades industries.

Because our services are completely free, we rely heavily on donations from the community to continue our work. Your one-time gift or small monthly contribution could have an incredible impact on the lives and livelihoods of our friends, neighbors, employees and coworkers here in the Black Hills.

To learn more, please visit literacycouncilblackhills.org

The Remodeling Artist

Member of the Month Malcolm peters

This month, we are proud to feature Malcolm Peters, owner of The Remodeling Artist, as our BHHBA Member of the Month. With nearly two decades of experience in the home building industry, Malcolm brings a unique blend of skill, creativity, and passion to every project he undertakes.

Malcolm’s journey in the industry began early. “Growing up, there were always projects to be done,” he recalls. While his career path initially took him in different directions, it wasn’t until after college that he decided to commit fully to the building industry. With 18 years of experience spanning concrete work, remodeling, new construction, and electrical work, Malcolm has developed a deep understanding of both the technical and artistic sides of home building.

The Remodeling Artist began as a side business while Malcolm worked in electrical jobs. Over time, small projects gradually grew in size and complexity. When the pandemic paused his energy field work, Malcolm seized the opportunity to focus on his own business full-time. After several successful years in North Dakota, he relocated his company to Spearfish, South Dakota, in January 2025.

What Malcolm enjoys most about his work is the ability to transform homes into beautiful, functional spaces. “There’s something incredibly rewarding about taking a space in need of repair or updating and making it beautiful,” he says. One of the most fulfilling aspects of his career has been seeing his vision come to life for clients seeking both comfort and quality.

Being a member of BHHBA has also enriched Malcolm’s journey. “The networking opportunities are invaluable,” he notes, emphasizing the importance of connecting with peers and learning from other professionals in the field. He is particularly excited about the growing application of effective building science, which allows builders to create more durable, comfortable homes.

Outside of work, Malcolm enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, hunting, and fishing, as well as traveling. He has also contributed to several church-related community projects and has a personal passion for forest management—a fun fact that many people may not know about him.

Above all, Malcolm wants his fellow members to know about his love for building and creating beauty in the structures where we live and work. With his dedication, skill, and artistic vision, Malcolm Peters truly embodies the spirit of craftsmanship and innovation in our community.

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HOME SHOW BOOTH IMPACT

Mix it up this year and secure your business more leads at the 2026 BHHBA Home Show. Join our ideas and tips class to create a fun, engaging Home Show booth. In this class we’ll cover:

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Simple ways to engage attendees

Maximizing your time on the show floor

Capturing leads & leaving a lasting impression

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New Members

Rapid Exteriors

Chad Truax

605-717-2104

Starting from the ground up, Rapid Exteriors has be en beautifying homes in the Black Hills and surroundin g areas for 10 years. Chad Truax was already in the business of siding, windows, & gutters when he team ed up with Philip Walker, who brought the roofing and insurance expertise. Bringing together roofing, sid ing, windows, & gutters, and the knowledge to help homeowners work through their insurance claims, Rap id Exteriors was born. Now 10 years later, Rapid Exter iors has made a name for themselves in the community, they've grown exponentially, and are still going st rong. We offer a wide range of roofing and siding service s that are designed to meet the unique needs of every property or homeowner. From roofing installation to a full siding replacement, we have the expertise and equipment to deliver high-quality workmanship that exceeds your expectations. Our team of highly skill ed and experienced professionals can handle insurance claims, deal with the agents, and get the work done

Homestead Builders LLC - Chris Bergman

Arriba Home Improvement - Tyler Frank

State Farm Gregg Fullerton - AnnDee Schmidt

Jamie Steele Construction Inc - James Steele

Oct/Nov 2025:

R.E.A. Construction - Terry Bender

R.E.A. Construction - Darrel Smith

R.E.A. Construction - Colton Newton

Hills View Homes - Keely Iverson

Hills View Homes - Jolene Anthony

Hills View Homes - Lori Woolsey

Hills View Homes - Jaedyn Cox

Hills View Homes - Marty Quinn

Hills View Homes - Robert Slocum

Hills View Homes - Randy Speckman

BankWest, Inc. - Keith Robbennolt

Simpson StrongTie - Nathan Schauer

Simpson StrongTie - Kevin Huibult

Tasak Construction - Todd Stainbrook

Conrad’s Big C Electric - Ron Conrad

Granite Guys - Jesse Gingras

Granite Guys - Sarah Rath

National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation - Rhonda Williams

National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation - Trevor Williams

Peer Beyond Design - Curt Peerbolte

Tonya Dirks Social Media Strategist - Tonya Dirks

Full Curl Roofing - Emily Costopoulos

New York Life Insurance Company - Devlon Vohlken

Weather-Tite Exteriors - Thomas Chandler

Apex Custom Glass - Robert Achen

Rebel Entertainment - Mandi Jackson

Precision Plumbing, Inc. - Lisa Akley

Kwiecinski Roofing & Siding DBA KR&S - Kenneth Kwiecinski

Carlin Inc. DBA Joe’s Sandblasting and Painting - Joseph Carlin

Quality Driven Service LLC - Chris Vaughn

LP Building Solutions - Pat Resier

Water Whys Irrigation & Landscape Design LLC - Molly McDowell

HI Media - Sara Sandvig

ABC Supply - Nicholas Hildebrand

New Member Spotlight

New Member? Don’t miss your welcome moment! If you recently joined but haven’t shared your logo and bio yet, there’s still time! Just email it to me and we’ll make sure you’re included in an upcoming feature. We’re excited to welcome you!

ServPro - Jacob Roth

Precision Mechanical - Rocky Hamley

Davis Brothers Construction LLC - Casey Davis

CNT LLC - Tessa Smith

BC Excavation - Corey Lemon

Generations Masonry - Marlin Davey

Burress Construction - Tyler Constant

Lost Cabin Constructors Inc - Carson Quinn

Quality Roofing & Construction - Todd Hulm

Van Buskirk Homes LLC - Jordan Hefner

Black Hills Roofing - Chad Meissner

Happy New Year

“As a new year unfolds, may it bring clarity in your goals, confidence in your decisions, and continued growth in both your work and your life. May the challenges ahead be met with preparation, the successes be shared with those around you, and the support of your community remind you that you are never building alone. Here’s to a year of progress, stability, and well earned success.”

Dear member,

As one year comes to a close and another begins, many members take a moment to reflect on all that has been accomplished while also looking ahead to what the coming year may bring. This time of year often sparks fresh conversations about goals, priorities, and the decisions that help set the tone for the months ahead.

With that in mind, we want to highlight a high-impact benefit available through BHHBA membership, our state level group health insurance plan. While many members may not be fully aware of this option, it is well worth considering as you plan for the year ahead. If you are a Builder or Associate member working in the building trade in some form, you may be eligible to take advantage of this benefit.

Whether you are self employed, growing a team, or simply reassessing your coverage for the year ahead, this benefit deserves a closer look. It is another example of the added value your BHHBA membership provides throughout the year.

If you are new to the HBA, have not previously explored this option, or have been on the fence about the Association Health Plan, now is a great time to reach out to Everett Strong with BH Agency and Carver Insurance to learn more.

Teresa Jones

Everett Strong BH Agency and Carver Insurance

605-348-7410

Teresa Jones Membership Director

CAREER FAIR 8TH GRADE

December 16, 2025

On behalf of the Black Hills Home Builders Association and our members across the state, we strongly oppose sweeping or transferring the remaining Housing Infrastructure Financing Program (HIFP) dollars away from South Dakota Housing for non-housing purposes. HIFP was created by the Legislature through SB 41 (2023) and signed into law to address South Dakota’s housing shortage by financing the public infrastructure that makes new homes possible The program was funded at $200 million specifically for housing infrastructure streets, water, sewer, stormwater, grading, and related public improvements.

From a builder’s perspective, HIFP fills the “last-mile” gap. Infrastructure costs are frequently the deciding factor in whether a housing development pencils out, especially in today’s high-cost environment When those costs can be financed through HIFP, projects can move from plan sets to permits to homes on the ground.

We are concerned that the proposals now being discussed moving roughly $65 million to GOED for airport projects, the REDI Fund, or a one-time tax rebate would permanently reduce the state’s ability to produce housing at the very moment communities are still short on supply

Housing is economic development: employers in every sector are telling us the same thing without attainable housing, they cannot recruit or retain workers. Diverting housing-dedicated dollars for other economic development uses is counterproductive.

Rather than diverting funds, we recommend targeted modifications that keep HIFP housed at South Dakota Housing, where it was designed to be administered and tracked for housing outcomes. SD Housing has the statutory role, staff capacity, and program expertise to manage these dollars effectively.

Specifically, we support:

1. Infill flexibility for Rapid City and Sioux Falls

Allow projects that include infill development to finance up to 80% of total project cost This will make the program more competitive while unlocking housing in areas with existing services, jobs, and demand

2. Broader development types in other communities

In other participating cities, allow up to 80% of total project cost funding for all development types including infill, greenfield, and adaptive reuse/rehab-adjacent infrastructure so smaller and rural markets can use the program in ways that match local needs. HIFP’s own rules recognize a broad range of eligible public infrastructure, and clarifying the rehab/adaptive-reuse pathway would help many mid-size towns bring underused properties back into productive housing.

3 Keep HIFP revolving and housing-dedicated

Loans stretch dollars further. Because HIFP is a revolving loan fund, repayments can be redeployed into the next generation of subdivisions, infill sites, and redevelopment projects creating durable, compounding benefit. Sweeping the funds ends that multiplier

Other states are doubling down on revolving housing finance tools; South Dakota should not be moving backwards by dismantling ours.

In short, the state will get far more return by improving HIFP’s rules and deployment than by eliminating the tool entirely Our association is ready to work with you, SD Housing, and legislative leaders on practical changes that increase speed, flexibility, and housing units delivered statewide.

Thank you again for including us in the conversation, and please let us know how we can be helpful as the legislative session approaches

HOLLY JOLLY Happy Hour

BLACK HILLS

HOME BUILDERS

BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER

As of September 2025, the Black Hills Home Builders Community Foundation was created to give our members and community a meaningful way to give back. We exist to strengthen the Black Hills by supporting youth, empowering local projects, and investing in a brighter future for everyone.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

WHAT WE DO:

Youth Workforce Development — Programs that introduce youth to the trades.

Community Care Projects — Volunteer-built repairs and community support.

Events That Give Back — Pub Crawl, Golf Tournament, and youth-focused initiatives.

Grant & Donation Support — Funding projects that strengthen our region.

Make a Donation (Cash, Check, or Credit Card)

Volunteer for a Community Project , Event or join a Committee

Sponsor a Youth Scholarship or Event

Partner with us in Workforce Development

RICK ASVIG CHAIR

Notice to BHHBA Members:

Proposed Bylaw Amendment Change

Addition of Second Vice President (2VP)

The following amendments are proposed to the Black Hills Home Builders Association By-Laws. All language below is written to be inserted directly into the bylaws upon approval by the membership.

Amendment 1: Article VI – Elected Officers

Article VI, Section

1 – Officers

Add the following new subsection immediately after Article VI, Section 1(B):

A Second Vice President shall be elected by the Board of Directors. The Second Vice President may be a Builder, Associate, or Affiliate Member of the BHHBA. He/She shall assist the President and First Vice President in the performance of their duties and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

Renumber the existing subsections accordingly.

Amendment 2: Article VI, Section 2 – Succession of Office

Article VI, Section 2(A)

Replace the existing subsection with the following:

(A) In the event of the absence, disability, resignation, or death of the President, the First Vice President shall act as President of the Association. Should the First Vice President be unable to serve, the Second Vice President shall act as President, provided that the most recent prior President was a Builder Member. Should the Second Vice President be unable to serve, the Treasurer shall act as President. The officer so designated shall serve until such time as the Board of Directors names from among its Builder Members a President to fill the unexpired term.

Amendment 3: Article V – Board of Directors

Article V, Section 10

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Executive Committee

Replace the first sentence with the following:

The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Executive Board Advisor, Treasurer, Secretary, and Immediate Past President.

Amendment 4: Article VI, Section 1(A) – Executive Officers

Definition

Amendment 5: Article VIII – Elections

Article VIII, Section 2(A)

Replace the subsection with the following:

(A) The Association Officers and Directors, including the President and First Vice President, shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of the membership. The Second Vice President, Executive Board Advisor, Treasurer, and Secretary shall be elected by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall submit its report at such meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor.

Amendment 6: Conforming and Administrative Updates

Resolved, that all references throughout the By-Laws to “Vice President,” “Executive Officers,” or officer succession shall be interpreted to include the Second Vice President where applicable, and that section lettering or numbering shall be adjusted as necessary to reflect these amendments.

For any questions or concerns, please email executive@blackhillshomebuilders.com

SPIKE Honorees Hall of Fame

Thank you to these Hall of Fame SPIKE Club pioneers who helped us be as strong as we are today!

Clarence Ley (300+)

Dave Asbridge (258.50)

Jennifer Landguth (194.50)

Bob Leonard (183.50)

Ken Brenneise (166.50)

Bob Knecht (119.00)

Dotty Johnson (93.00)

Willard Lage (92.00)

Curt Wieman (83.00)

Wally Bork (72.75)

Paula Lewis (70.00)

Wayne Loof (41.50)

Royal SPIKES150.00+

Curt Cartwright 456.50

Ralph Siemonsma 419.50

Darin Howie 336.00

Ross Jones 262.50

Duane Bickett 224.00

Jim Tolley 193.50

Amber Underwood 162.00

100.00-149.50

William Morrison 140.50

Mutch Usera 136.00

Tyler Tribby 125.00

Gale Davis 117.00

Rod Cowling 103.00

Green SPIKES

50.00-99.50

Daene Boomsma 98.50

Jeff Lage 95.00

Al Weidenbach 90.50

Dave Viall 80.50

Mike Tennyson 79.50

Jeff Weidenbach 78.50

Bryan Mehlhaff 78.00

Dwight Eich 63.50

Dean Hedrick 60.50

Jeff Carsrud 60.00

Brian Bennett 56.00

Jerry Berndt 50.50

25.00-49.50

Tony Thompson 48.00

Jay Mendel 48.00

Drue Schroeder 47.50

Rick Borden 46.00

Terri Phelps 43.00

Erin Wood 42.50

Jeff Mehlhaff 41.50

Jack Petersen 37.50

Rick Askvig 36.50

Zach Shull 32.50

Spencer Gossel 32.00

Seth Green 29.00

Brett McManigal 27.00

Riley Burke 26.00

Jordan Hefner 25.50