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Association News
What a Year for the BICF Page 6
11 Kentucky Tax Reform Has Surprises for the Building Industry 12 Women in the Building Industry: PJ. Moore 14 Lumber Tariffs Continue to Challenge Building Industry 18 Harbor House Ribbon Cutting 20 18 Students Graduate from KentuckianaBuilds
Departments 5 Perspectives 24 Spike List 26 Welcome New Members 27 Members Pending 27 Milestone Members 29 Honor Roll 29 Corporate Sponsors 30 Calendar of Events Grilling for a Cause Page 16
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The BICF Gives Back in Big Ways by Martha Jones BICF Staff Liaison Few things are greater to experience than watching the generosity of our BIA members in action. Throughout the past year, the BIA’s Building Industry Charitable Foundation has reached out for assistance more than ever, and unfailingly, our membership has responded. As I reflect on the unprecedented growth of our Foundation, particularly over the last several months, I can’t help but be reminded of each time our members have given so freely of their time and talents to help the special needs community in Louisville. It is only because of this spirit of giving that we have been able to accomplish so much, and we are truly grateful. Within these pages, you will learn in detail about three special projects that are either in progress or completed: the Harbor House kitchen remodel, the 2019 Dream Playhouses and the Miracle League of Louisville. Our members who have and are contributing to these projects have stepped up in a big way, and we thank them for their outstanding efforts. But beyond those three projects, our BICF has been busy building wheelchair ramps, making homes ADA accessible, assisting Hosea’s House in building out a second facility in Portland, financially helping the La Casita Center remodel a bathroom at their facility, beginning to turn an abandoned home in West Louisville into a community center, and working on numerous other projects around town. As our Foundation grows, so, too, does our sphere of influence and our opportunity to create positive relationships in the communities within which we all work and live. Of course, with this extraordinary growth, we are always looking for more volunteers! Our immediate needs are for a Fundraising Chairperson and a second Project Management Lead on the BICF Executive Committee. If you are interested in helping with either of those positions, or as a volunteer on any projects you read about in this issue, please reach out to me at any time. We would love to have you! With a big year behind us and a bigger one yet to come, we know our membership will continue to rise to the occasion to change the lives of Louisvillians in need. Don Wirtzberger, Sierra Design and Construction, once shared with me that he gets more out of these projects both personally and professionally than he puts in—and it is my belief that always holds true in charitable giving. The rewards will bless your lives immeasurably—and it is our hope you will join us. October 2018 • Louisville Builder Magazine
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Harbor House participants, alongside CEO Maria Smith, joyfully cut the ribbon in front of their beautifully renovated kitchen.
What A Year For The BICF! By Cheryl Pilkinton This past year has seen unprecedented growth for the Building Industry Charitable Foundation (BICF), which has either led, participated in or funded numerous opportunities to serve the special needs community in Greater Louisville. Martha Jones, BIA staff liaison to the Foundation, explains, "With the addition of increased fundraising by our membership, we are in a better position than ever to bless many people. I am constantly in awe of the generosity of spirit of the BIA members who give their time and resources so freely to our community." Fulfilling the community's needs challenges the BICF—and these challenges are being met head on. In fact, this article will highlight just three of the very special projects BIA members and their associates are working on to make dreams and wishes come true. 6
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The 2019 Dream Playhouse Project Just a few months ago the 2018 Playhouses were “revealed” to their recipients, and yet the 2019 Playhouses are already underway! Two BIA members, Ryan Miranda, Miranda Construction, and Christopher Eldridge, Eldridge Company, are spearheading these—and they are both excited to be a part of such an awesome BICF project. Ryan Miranda recalls that at the "Reveal" last year he was inspired by what the BIA, YouthBuild, Kosair Charities and River City Bank had accomplished. The YouthBuild organization is located close to his own office downtown, and he realized that working with them would be a welcome challenge for his team. However, Miranda laughingly cautions, perhaps one should not picture their creation as a Playhouse, but instead a special "thinking outside the box"-way to meet the wishes of the Hurst
family's special needs siblings, Anistyn and Easton. As only the second commercial builder selected, Miranda says, "Look for a fun twist!" He knows he will enjoy working side by side with Christopher Eldridge, another young contractor, as they plan and build their individual creations. Christopher attended an annual breakfast a couple years ago and learned about YouthBuild and their significance to the Louisville community. Some time later, while serving on the BIA Board, it suddenly made sense to him to become a part of this worthwhile activity. Because of his numerous business connections, he realized that they all could become phenomenal teachers for YouthBuild—and he was hooked. "I'm really looking forward to working with the students. We will be starting our conversations with them from the perspective of design and architectural plans and how they translate into building elements.� By the middle of October, YouthBuild and his company should have a complete set of plans for the construction. "When making the commitment to the YouthBuild students and the Playhouse recipients, we knew that it would be rewarding, and yet breaking from our normal fast-paced environment to slow down and to envision and build dreams has really changed our perspective. After meeting with Oliver and Lola, it became clear that we are getting far more out of this experience than we could have ever imagined. We are grateful to be a part of this project," he shared. For the first year ever, both Miranda and Eldridge have families with two siblings each. One family struggles with cystic fibrosis and the other with Down's syndrome and autism. It is certain that these enthusiastic and talented builders will put their talents to good use as they make dreams come true. Harbor House Kitchen Remodel Harbor House of Louisville, Inc., has as its mission "to empower adult individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives." Those involved with this non-profit organization strive to provide challenging, enjoyable, and productive activities for their participants, and provide opportunities for employment, self-determination, and community building. With that, part of their instruction includes teaching participants to function independently in the kitchen, which was the catalyst for this project. Don Wirtzberger, Sierra Design and Construction, first heard about this project at a BIA Board meeting, and he volunteered to take the lead as the general contractor. Working closely with Carrie Morgeson of CapABLE Living, Don came up with the design and the work schedule for the project and completed much of the work with his own employees. Other BIA members who contributed to this outstanding project included Bruce Stansbury (Stansbury Electric), Todd Rush (Designs in Stone) and Tarrah Lutz (Closets By Design).
A young man who is wheelchair bound joyfully participates on a baseball team on a specially designed Miracle League field.
Wirtzberger enjoyed getting to know a few of the Harbor House participants. One young man, Robby, who observed their work daily, always wanted to help out. He talked with the building professionals and seemed delighted to observe the remodeling of his new kitchen. Terry Phelps, Wirtzberger's business partner, was amazed when he viewed the results of their efforts and realized the great need their company fulfilled and the excitement they generated. Wirtzberger describes his role in these words: "No one wants to raise his hand to take on such a project because so much gets in the way--your work schedule, family life and everything else. However, once you overcome that fear that you have no time, you discover there's nothing more rewarding than working with deserving people who value your assistance as you work to enhance their lives." Carrie Morgeson was approached by the BICF to organize and design spaces accessible to Harbor House participants, such as wheelchair spaces under a stove and sink. Morgeson states, "As we work with older adults to age in their homes, we continually design ways for the handicapped to live independently. We worked with Harbor House to create designs to meet their needs both now and in the future and were so excited to be a part of this project!" According to Morgeson, Harbor House's service fits in with October 2018 • Louisville Builder Magazine
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Martha Jones, Pat Durham, Carrie Morgeson (CapABLE Living), Maria Smith (Harbor House), Don Wirtzberger (Sierra Design & Construction), Bruce Stansbury (Stansbury Electric) and Sarah McIntee (Harbor House) enjoyed the ribbon cutting ceremony on September 14, 2018.
her company's mission, and she adds, "We wish to promote independence, so that these individuals can enjoy life. They have so much to give, but they are so limited by their environment. We believe in giving them an equal opportunity to live life." Miracle League of Louisville Neither John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville, nor Billy Doelker, Key Homes, had ever heard of the Miracle League before this exciting prospect found its way to the BICF. The Miracle League builds baseball fields for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities. It's a one-of-akind, fully-inclusive complex—built around the belief that anyone can play baseball if he or she wishes to do so. The field has a specially-designed rubberized surface to prevent injuries and accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and other aids, and the field, dugouts, and other areas are totally flat for that same purpose. There are currently 300 or more Miracle Leagues in the United States, serving over 250,000 people. John Miranda became attracted to the project when his godson, who has an autistic child, asked him to get involved. He listened to stories of the huge impact the Miracle League has made in so many lives, and he felt like his “fellow BIA members could help make that difference: plumbers, framers and concrete subcontractors could have a chance to participate in the outreach the Miracle League would provide.” He decided to take an active part in chairing the committee "because there's so much we can do as an Association." He continued to say that most of the work 8
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will be donated one piece at a time, with many donors: "One may not notice ONE raindrop, but millions of those raindrops can move mountains!" Miranda was shocked that Louisville is one of the largest cities in the U.S. that does NOT currently offer a Miracle League complex. To date, Fern Creek Park has offered a ballfield, Play Structures is preparing the surface with asphalt, Land Development and Design is donating the engineering work, and Charlie Keyes, Keyes Architects, is sharing his expertise. Miranda adds, "We are just now starting the process of asking our BIA members for help. Our next meeting will generate a plan to offer as many members as possible a chance to participate: more than one builder, plumber, excavator, and so on." The tentative goal for completion of the renovated playground and ballfield is next April. The following year, the plan is to develop a splash park/pad. Everything will be completely accessible not only to those with physical disabilities, but also to those with autism, Down's syndrome, various brain injuries, and other handicaps. One of Billy Doelker's employees has a child with Down's syndrome, and, after attending a meeting about the Miracle League, she urged Doelker to learn more about the organization. "It really struck a chord with me," he shared. “As I am blessed with a successful business, I realized this project would be a chance for me to return the favor." Because a major undertaking is often difficult to visualize and even harder to just get started, Doelker decided "to take the bull by the horns", and
as a significant first step, he offered to do the demolition and stripping of the existing field and tearing down of the dugouts and existing stands. As of this writing, he is awaiting permitting, and then it's full steam ahead, for him, his employees, and other BIA members. And yet another BIA member, Wehr Constructors, will build the new ballfield. Wehr's CFO, Shawn Woosley, wears two hats: he is the principal in charge of construction, and he also serves on the Board of the Miracle League. As Wehr Constructors is the construction manager of the project, Woosley will serve as a liaison between the Miracle League and the various contractors. "Of course, we will try to get the vast majority of our needs donated through our BIA contacts, and anything else, like the playground and splash pad equipment, we hope to get at a discount." The topcoat, he explains, is a surface called "Pebbleflex," a specialized, gym floor-type material, that is free of bumps and divots. "On this surface, no child or adult can be told he or she can't play baseball. The ballfield and the playground will be available for everyone in the community, and everyone who enters Fern Creek Park will pass by the field. It will be so inviting that everyone, disability or not, will want to play on it," he said. Woosley first heard of the Miracle League through a friend of
his from high school who served on the ML Board in Lexington. He will stay on the project through completion, helping with funding, soliciting volunteers, searching for discounts and working "to slice the pie into manageable bites," for all those wishing to "step up to the plate." He went on to say, "The BIA has been an answer to our prayers at the Miracle League. We didn't know how we would get this project off and running. I've been blown away with their generosity and their time: so many members eagerly coming forward with offers of help. We wouldn't be breaking ground in a month if it weren't for the BIA's commitment." Pat Durham, Executive Vice President of the BIA, added about the BICF, “Some projects may be smaller in scale, like the kitchen remodel at Harbor House, and others quite large, like the Miracle League, but all offer the Louisville community, especially those with disabilities, opportunities to experience independence and joy." On a chance meeting with a Miracle League Board member who was discussing the need for such a field in Louisville, Durham thought, "That’s us! The BIA can help with those needs!" Thus, the seed of an idea will soon become a reality—a source of pride for Greater Louisville and the BIA/BICF—and another testament to the truth in the words, “Together, we did it again!"
Meet the 2019 Dream Playhouse Winners
The Eldridge Company playhouse team, Christopher Eldridge, Matt Eldridge and Holli Pauly, had a great time meeting Lola and Oliver (“Ollie”) Rosenbaum and learning more about what they love! For these two siblings with Down Syndrome, the Eldridge Company is sure to come up with a magical space for them to play, create art, be active and feel safe! Watch for a playhouse/ playground combination that is sure to fulfill their every wish!
Ryan Miranda is all smiles beside Anistyn and Easton Hurst, the recipients of the dream playhouse he and his team from Miranda Construction will be creating! Anistyn and Easton are siblings with cystic fibrosis, and their playhouse will allow them to take a break from the daily demands of the disease and be free to dream and play like other children. With their love of superheroes, we can all anticipate something special from Ryan and his team!
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Kentucky Tax Reform Legislation Contains Surprises for the Building Industry By Nancy Miller There are particular implications for the building industry resulting from passage of Kentucky State Tax Reform legislation. The sales tax base has been expanded to include previously nontaxable services. “It seems to fall right down into sales tax on services. The original bill exempted real property from any sales tax on services. The bottom line is that it affects only tangible and digital property. In all our minds, it took away any sales taxes having to do with construction or remodeling projects. Which was fine, until they also passed a sales tax on certain services,” says Bob Weiss, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky [HBAK]. The three primary areas of concern to BIA members are landscaping, janitorial and cleaning services. “We had felt construction would be exempt until we heard from the Kentucky Department of Revenue. When we met with the Revenue Commissioner, we were told that real property was exempted but that there would be taxes on services associated with landscaping, and janitorial and cleaning services, even in construction. That got a little tricky,” he says. Pat Durham, BIA Executive Vice President, reinforces Weiss’ view, adding, “We appreciate the efforts the Kentucky State Legislature has undertaken trying to make tax reform more equitable for more citizens. The thing that is difficult for us to navigate is that while the plans for tax reform were being outlined to us, we were told that the new construction and remodeling industries, really anything having to do with real property, primarily real estate, would be exempt. We are finding
that is not the case. They made it so broad-based that there weren’t exceptions given for a couple of areas, including cleaning for a new home. If a new homeowner wants to set up a monthly cleaning service or an owner is cleaning an office building once a week for tenants, those are completely different situations than making a house presentable for a buyer. Because of the BIA, the legislature knows they have some work to do to correct some of these anomalies, and some of the disparities between their intent and the reality.” Weiss and his delegation reported that they didn’t believe it was the intention of the legislature to do a business-to-business transaction, such as a homebuilder contracting with a cleaning service to clean the whole house one time. They considered that a wholesale sale put into the price of a home. “We met with Senator Chris McDaniel, Chairman of the Appropriations and Revenue Committee, who owns a concrete business in northern Kentucky, and he told us he believes our perception of the intention of the legislature was probably true. We need to go back in the next General Session to change the guidelines to exempt construction and remodeling,” says Weiss. One of the ramifications of the tax reform is the requirement that the BIA, and all nonprofits, begin charging tax on admission fees to non-educational events. “Being a nonprofit, the BIA has issues with that. If it’s a revenue generator for you to do good things for an organization and its members, we don’t feel like it should be taxed. I know the Budget Chairman knows that and has promised they will be correcting it,” says Durham.
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WOMEN of the Building Industry
This month Louisville Builder continues our series featuring influential women in our industry.
“Seize the Day; Live the Day” is PJ. Moore’s Life Motto By Nancy Miller Thirty-three years ago, PJ. Moore began working as a collector at the L&N Federal Credit Union. Along the way, she progressed from junior loan officer to senior loan officer to senior mortgage officer. She is now Director of Community and Business Development. “I have used my skills in real estate to be able to communicate with realtors and builders. Being a senior mortgage officer, I was fortunate to connect with first-time home buyers and set them on their dream path,” she says. Moore has found that most people like doing business with individuals with whom they have relationships. If she’s unable to help a client, she often refers them to mortgage bankers. About relationships, she adds, “That’s a win-win for both of us because it establishes a loyalty that shows we take care of our members, and it comes back to us.”
You seem to have found the perfect career for you. Yes, I love meeting new people. No two days are ever the same. My job is about connecting and getting to know someone and learning their needs. I ask questions and then listen.
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What is most challenging about your work? I cover a lot of area, including several Chambers and organizations. There are many hats I wear. I have to be very organized to stay on top of everything. You have an interesting view of Millennials. I love their wonderful ideas because they’re thinking outside the box. The only thing I would say to them is that you have to follow through and have closure to be a success. I have always embraced change because that’s how you learn. When people aren’t open to change, I love to be able to change their mind. Do you have a life motto? Seize the day; live the day. Treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. How do you handle stress? I take a deep breath. I have learned to be quiet at first, listen to my own inside and speak slowly. What would people be surprised to know about you? That I want to own my own ranch in Montana.
Who are your heroes in life? My grandmother. She had 16 children and at least 40 grandchildren. She loved us unconditionally. My husband is also one of my heroes.
With whom in the world would you most like to have dinner? Where in Louisville would you take him or her? I like a good mystery so I’d go to dinner with Jimmy Hoffa and find out what happened. He could pick the place.
What’s your greatest indulgence? Chocolate. But not a lot of it. I could eat it all day long but I won’t.
What traits do you most appreciate in others? Honest people with a lot of integrity. And I have very positive people in my circle. I don’t waste my time with Debbie Downers.
Who or what inspires you? The blessings God has given me. I love to see the beautiful world.
If you had it all to do again, what would you do differently? God has blessed me with a wonderful family and career. We’re here for only a short time. Slow down and enjoy the journey more.
Where would you go on your ideal vacation? I’d go see the Northern Lights in a big RV. How do you like to spend your free time? I walk a lot, exercise, read, listen to music. Mostly walking, to get away from everything.
What has been your greatest life lesson? Be a problem solver, not the problem. Always stay positive, always help others, and in the end, everything usually works out.
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Industry News
Lumber Tariffs Continue to Challenge Building Industry By Nancy Miller In June, more than 170 lawmakers implored the Trump administration to resume talks with Canada to negotiate a new softwood lumber trade agreement. The NAHB reports that tariffs averaging more than 20 percent on Canadian softwood lumber shipments are contributing to rising U.S. market volatility and prices that are jeopardizing Americans’ ability to afford a home. According to David Logan, Director Tax and Trade Policy Analysis at NAHB, the increase in lumber prices have resulted in an approximate $4,000 increase in the average price of a singlefamily home. Pat Durham, BIA Executive Vice President, says the local increases are between $7,000 to $9,000 for an average size house, and not even an overly large home. “That has an immediate impact on people’s budgets. Also, it’s really hard to secure pricing when trying to develop budgets for contract homes because the price changes on a daily basis.” Some lumber yards are not guaranteeing prices beyond 14 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com
24 hours. He advises builders and contractors to let clients know that the price they quoted could be subject to change the longer they wait. “It’s a difficult and tricky situation to be faced with right now. And that’s true for a lot of goods, such as steel, because steel is in so much of what is used in building --- nails, heating and air, appliances, wiring, all the components of a home. The whole trade war circumstances are not good for our industry, for sure.” “To date, the response from the administration has been somewhat muted, possibly because other trade priorities like NAFTA have taken more of their time. A similar letter has been floated to Senators for signatories, but the message at the end of the day is that Canada and the U.S. just need to sit down at the negotiating table and hash things out,” says Logan. According to Bob Weiss, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Kentucky [HBAK], the organization has urged Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul to sign the
letter. He was very pleased that the entire Kentucky U.S. House delegation, Republicans and Democrats, were among the 170 lawmakers who signed the Congressional letter. NAHB leadership is adopting a multi-pronged approach to addressing the problem, including applying pressure on the parties involved to reach another agreement as well as expanding access to timber on federal lands. Geoff Scholl, Director of Purchasing at Elite Homes, points to an increase of $4,600 in the cost of lumber, about 16 percent higher over the last nine months, for his company’s new home construction. Assuming an agreement isn’t going to be reached in the near future, he is taking measures to combat the situation. “The first thing is to discuss raising prices and try to determine the market’s appetite for that. Couple that with interest rates and all of a sudden, you’re not making more money even though you’re potentially selling more houses. That doesn’t feel like a great winner. The other thing we do is ask everyone to tighten their belts by putting everything out to bid. That’s a strategy, but it’s a kind of one-time thing, not a permanent solution,” he says. “I don’t see any easing of the rhetoric coming from the U.S. I hope things get better, but I’m not planning on it. Being hopeful isn’t being optimistic. Those are two different things,” continues Scholl. Billy Doelker, of Key Homes, concurs with Scholl’s assessment of escalating lumber costs: “We have seen prices go up approximately forty percent. That’s very significant from the standpoint of affecting the affordability of housing and what consumers can buy at all different price levels. The other factor is appraisals. Materials are getting so high that an appraiser uses a comparable approach, which can really create another problem. But from what I’m hearing from the government affairs folks at the state and national level, and as we talk to various legislators, it seems as if there’s a lot of momentum to fix the problem. Recently, prices have started leveling off but they’re still way up from a year ago. However, I think we’re heading in the right direction.” Logan refers to a growing emphasis on sourcing lumber from around the world. “We typically imported about a third of the lumber used in the U.S. The Canadian problem has forced builders to look everywhere to fill that gap. We have expanded from whom we import, including Sweden, Germany, Russia, Austria, France and some south American countries. It’s a shame that we have to look for lumber thousands of miles away when we should be able to ship it over the border,” he says. Continuing that theme, Scholl says broadening the base can help, referencing basic supply side economics. The market price
will ease as more suppliers and more material can be brought into the market. “My belief is that you need to work closely with your supplier to be sure they’re buying correctly and purchasing at the right times. When the breaks happen, we have tried to strike by having them make large purchases and talk through commitments with them,” says Scholl. As serious as the situation is, he likes to remind people that history serves as a useful guide, explaining that this is the fifth time the U.S. and Canada have had a softwood lumber trade dispute. He adds that prior disputes have followed a fairly formulaic timeline or progression and sees this new round being in the middle of such a progression. In his opinion, the World Trade Organization and the NAFTA dispute settlement body are the two authorities that will eventually bring closure. Weiss agrees with the historical perspective, elaborating, “This is a recurring situation we face. The agreement is for a certain period of time, then has to be renegotiated. This year the negotiations weren’t there right away. President Trump is looking into every aspect of trade and this wasn’t high on his radar.” But, it always takes a period of time to get the agreement renegotiated. I think it may take a little longer this time, but I believe it will get done.”
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Grilling for a Cause Our second annual Grilling For A Cause was a roaring success, and we are so thankful for our members who attended, our Executive Committee members and their teams, our returning (and as-yet-undefeated champion!), Perry Lyons, the JCPS culinary students, our two panels of judges, and of course, Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. For the second year in a row, they hosted an absolutely beautiful event and doubled the money we raised last year for our BICF. This event is our single largest fundraiser for the Foundation and allows us to continue our great work helping the special needs community of Greater Louisville. Our thanks to Donna Allen and the entire Ferguson team for another spectacular evening!
The P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders team, captained by Perry Lyons, emerges victorious for the second year in a row and takes home the coveted “Golden Spatula” trophy.
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Bob Duggins, Stan Humphrey and Don Karem took their judging responsibility very seriously, even donning official “shades” from time to time.
A JCPS culinary student from Moore High School speaks with dessert competition judges Ellery Esposito, Teresa Morgan and Derek Smothers.
Don Wirtzberger, Beth DeLaney and J.P. DeLaney deliver an impressive performance, but failed to overtake the undefeated champion.
Ellie Kate Cook, a 2018 playhouse recipient, was the evening’s very special guest! She even received her very own baking utensil set from Donna Allen with Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery!
The Ferguson team enjoys dinner and drinks during Grilling For A Cause. Our single largest annual BICF fundraiser would not be possible without all of their hard work and generosity! October 2018 • Louisville Builder Magazine 17
The Harbor House Proudly Presents Their Newly Remodeled Kitchen
The recently completed Harbor House kitchen remodel was a project that featured several of our giving and talented BIA members.
We send our sincere thanks to Don Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction, Inc., for heading up the project, as well as Bruce Stansbury, Stansbury Electric, Carrie Morgeson, CapABLE Living, LLC, Todd Rush, Designs in Stone, and Tarrah Lutz, Closets By Design. It’s an absolutely beautiful kitchen that will be well-loved by their participants for years to come!
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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ..................... 3130 Grand Spike 1000d Robert L. Eberenz, Jr., Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC......... 1435 Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. ............................. 1314 Stanley G. Logan, Jr., Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................ 1272 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company .............................. 1093 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ................................................ 1055 Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. ........................................... 902 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ....................................... 858 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary............. 838 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................................. 824 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. ............. 816 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air............................... 781 Michael L. Montgomery, MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary....... 769 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ................................ 725 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. .............................. 599 A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ..................... 525 400d Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction..................................... 501 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.............................................. 499 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes.............................................. 495 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ........................... 482 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction.......................... 460 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ............................ 450 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary............... 446 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky............................ 437 Super Spike 250d Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .................................... 376 Richard Bean, B B & T, Retired................................................... 367 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes....................................... 345 Billy Doelker, Key Homes LLC..................................................... 344 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc....................... 335 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.............................................. 307 Don Petty-Honorary.................................................................. 303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ....................... 296 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ....................... 281 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center............................................... 275 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors............................................. 271 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC........................ 263 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division...................... 256 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............................. 255 J. Robert Westerman, J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary. 253 Trent Hunt, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 252 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr., Inc. .......................................... 250 Trophy - 200d Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes......................................................... 241 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .................................... 235 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ................................... 227 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary...................................................... 221 David Lurding, Lurding Homes.................................................. 219 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating............................ 203 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Co., LLC...................................... 203 Royal Spike - 150d Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ................................................ 199 Steve Deneen, Builder............................................................... 197 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.......................................... 178 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ............................................ 170 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary........ 164 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ..................................................... 163 24 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com
Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary.......... 162 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc................................ 154 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ..................................... 154 Sherrie Kruse, Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company................. 152 Red Spike - 100d Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC........................ 142 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co............................................... 140 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................................ 136 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................................. 118 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory.................................................... 118 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ......................... 113 John Rueff, Brecher's Lighting .................................................. 112 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric............................................. 105 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates ................................ 102 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary............ 100 75d Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling................... 96 Joe Dumstorf, The Trend Appliance Company.............................. 95 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC............................... 92 Michael O’Dea, Michael O'Dea Builder........................................ 90 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC..................................... 89 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ...................................................... 87 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ....................................... 87 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc............................. 86 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes........................................................... 77 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.................................................... 77 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ................. 76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes........................................................ 75 Green Spike - 50d Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate.................................. 74 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance............................................ 70 David Ernst, Prestige Builders...................................................... 64 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LLC........................................ 62 James Pope, Nicklies Development............................................. 59 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder..................................... 59 Chris Palmer, Envoy Mortgage .................................................... 59 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc............................................ 58 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction................................................... 56 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ................ 56 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ................. 55 Deepa Kamat, Granite America................................................... 54 Chris Osborne, Deville Homes...................................................... 54 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC............. 54 Phil Fackler, Fackler Homes......................................................... 53 Corey Hughes, Hughes Development, LLC................................... 51 Life Spike - 25d P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes.......................................... 49 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials............................... 48 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .................................... 45 Scott Welch, Welch Builders, Inc.................................................. 45 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty.......................................... 44 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction............................................ 43 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc......................................... 43 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes......................................... 43 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ............................... 43 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ................................................... 42 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders, Inc.................................... 42 David Stemler, PC Home Stores................................................... 42 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ..................................................... 40 Ryan Miranda, Miranda Construction.......................................... 40 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC................. 40 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................................ 39 Matthew Toole, Infinity Homes & Development.......................... 39
PJ Moore, L & N Federal Credit Union........................................... 38 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV....................................... 37 David Bright, Bright Built Homes................................................ 35 Jack Marsh, Jack Marsh Builder Inc.............................................. 34 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction............................................. 33 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs............................................ 33 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management, Inc......... 33 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services................................................ 32 James French, J & L Construction, Inc.......................................... 32 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...................................... 31 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction...................... 30 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................................ 29 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder .................... 29 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes, Inc................................................. 28 Terry Hagerman, Terry R. Hagerman Builder, Inc......................... 28 Delbert Mulhall, Mulhall & Sons Aluminum & Remodeling Co.... 28 James Lindsey Raidt, Chenoweth Construction Co., Inc............... 28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction Co., Inc........................................ 27 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company....................... 26 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes................................... 26 Spike - 6d Dave Parks Jr., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors................................................. 24 Sharon Kilpatrick, RE/MAX Associates......................................... 24 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust............................ 21 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. .......................................... 21 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction................................................ 20 Amy Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors................................................. 19 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder........................................................... 19 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC........... 16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes................................................. 16 Bob Duggins, Smyrna Ready Mix................................................. 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air......................................... 15 Donna Mudd, Sam Kinnaird's Flooring Outlet, Inc....................... 14 Chad K. Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC..................................... 14 David Tomes, Traditional Town, LLC............................................. 13 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.................. 12 Becky Hughes, Deming, Malone, Liesay and Ostroff, PSC............ 11 Aaron McAndrew, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance......................... 11 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios................................................... 11 Scott Roitblat, North Central Insulation & Fireplaces .................. 11 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.................................. 10 Adam Gallagher, Architectural Builders....................................... 10 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving & Construction Company, Inc..... 10 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder............................... 10 Chad Turner, Carpet Specialists, Inc............................................. 10 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach Oakley, LLC..................................... 9 Stephen Strong, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............................. 9 James A. Ward, Ohio Valley Masonry............................................. 9 John Blackburn, K-I Lumber & Building Materials......................... 8 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC................................. 8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc............... 8 David Bunch, Cimarron Construction Co., Inc................................. 7 Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage................................ 7 Ashley Haury, US Bank Home Mortgage ....................................... 7 Tarrah Lutz, Closets By Design....................................................... 7 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc...................................................... 7 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc................................. 7 Todd Stengel, Todd Stengel Construction ...................................... 7 David Weis, Meridian Construction LLC.......................................... 7 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations......................................... 6 James Gregg, Gregg Custom Building & Dev Corp.......................... 6 Stephanie Horne, Horne Title & Escrow Services, LLC..................... 6 David Mindel, Mindel, Scott & Associates, Inc............................... 6 Dennis Pollard, Pollard Builder, LLC............................................... 6
What is a SPIKE? A SPIKE is a Recruiter of New Members. What are the benefits of becoming a Spike? The real benefits are intangible: You are recognized for your contributions to the association and regarded as an accomplished and connected member. Additionally, Spikes receive: • A coveted invitation to the biggest party of the year, the Spike Party at the International Builders’ Show® • Increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events • Unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achievement • Additional VIP treatment throughout the year
How do I become a Spike?
How do I earn Spike credits?
Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate. That means you have earned between one and five and a half credits. Once you earn your sixth credit, you become an official NAHB Spike! Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and BIA members. In order to become a Life Spike, you must have earned a minimum of 25 Spike credits.
Spikes earn one credit for each new Builder or Associate member they sponsor. When that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically gets one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a 1/2 renewal credit. Spikes receive a 1/2 credit for recruitment and a 1/2 credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.
Spike Levels
For more information, visit http://www.nahb.org/SpikeClub
Spike Candidate: 1-5 Credits
Spike: 6 Credits
Life Spike: 25 Credits
Green Spike: 50 Credits
Red Spike: 100 Credits
Royal Spike: 150 Credits
Super Spike: 250 Credits
Statesman Spike: 500 Credits
Grand Spike: 1,000 Credits
All-Time Big Spike: 1,500 Credits
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Membership Updates
Welcome New Members Associate Builder/Remodeler Approved – August 2018 Edwin Dixon Epperson Jr. R Squared Builders Sponsors: Donald Wirtzberger and Michael Isaacs Gary Shearer GDS Builder & Remodeler Sponsors: Dan Smith and Ron Fonk
Associates Approved – August 2018 Copper Line Electric Michael Petty Type of Business: Electrical Contractors Sponsor: Brad Morgan
Kentuckiana Tub Repair Chris Bailey Type of Business: Repair and Refinish Bath Tubs and Showers Sponsor: Chris Osborne Louisville Low Voltage Nicholas Henson Type of Business: Home Automation, Security and Audio Video Sponsor: John Miranda Louisville Relocation Services, Inc Deanna Grubbs Type of Business: Temporary Housing, Short Term Rentals Sponsor: Dave Parks
Critically Loved Tyialynn Mikels Type of Business: Consulting Sponsor: Teresa Morgan
Mayer Realtors Craig Mayer Type of Business: Real Estate, Realtors, Real Estate Broker Sponsor: Dan Smith
Exterior Supply Company Paul Marcum Type of Business: Building Material Distributor Sponsor: Bob Duggins
PASLODE Alex Pabich Type of Business: Manufacturer of Tools and Fasteners Sponsor: Kevin Passinisi
G. Starks Realty William Starks Type of Business: Real Estate Sales, Property Management and Property Maintenance Sponsor: Teresa Morgan
Seal Tek of Louisville, LLC Bill Guelda Type of Business: Air Infiltration and Caulking, Insulation Contractors Sponsor: Rob Eberenz
HB&G Building Products, Inc. Lydia Beumer Type of Business: Building Products Manufacturer Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Idea Source at Home Page Thomas Type of Business: Interior Design – Residential, Commercial, Home Staging Sponsor: Brandon Bailey 26 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com
Terminix International Dennis Letong Type of Business: Pest Control, Bird Control, Trapping and Termite Sponsor: John Thomas
SMC/Affiliates Approved – August 2018 Justin Armstrong All in One Security & Home Entertainment Sponsor: Lisa Armstrong
Robert “Rob” Barnett Stansbury Electric Sponsor: Bruce Stansbury Linda Cardin Door Store and Windows Sponsor: Ann Gregory Joanna Conklin RJ Thieneman Sponsor: Bob Thieneman Patrick Henry Gresham, Smith & Partners Sponsor: Pat Durham Meredith Horn Semonin Realtors Sponsor: PJ Moore Dillon Nichols Horne Title Sponsor: PJ Moore
Advertising & Event Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available Contact Carrie Lyons or Lindsey Marquardt at 502-429-6000 or via email at carrie@bialouisville.com or lindsey@bialouisville.com for more information.
Members Pending The following have applied for Registered Builder/Remodeler membership or Associate Builder/Remodeler membership. Members with pertinent information about applicant's suitability to become a registered member of the Association, particularly credit information, are requested to contact the Registered Builder Committee, c/o the BIA office at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223, by mail or you can fax information to Margie at the BIA office at 429-6036.
Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:
Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:
Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:
Phil Cianciola CC Builders and Remodelers Inc. 10800 Somerhill Court Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 974-0864 Sponsors: John Miranda & Chris Knopf
Stacy Conley Thieneman Conley Construction LLC 12488 LaGrange Road Louisville, KY 40245 (502) 533-4200 Sponsors: Pat Seitz & Bob Thieneman, Jr.
Brent Jordan Evergreen Construction and Remodeling 2612 Evergreen Wynde Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 554-0628 Sponsors: John Miranda & Chris Knopf
Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:
Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:
Alvin Lloyd Porterhouse Construction LLC 8410 Adams Run Road Louisville, KY 40228 (502) 224-9299 Sponsors: Mark Simpson & Bob Marrett
James D. Thurman, Jr. Thurman Real Estate and Development LLC 7310 Mt. Washington Road Louisville, KY 40229 (502) 457-1808 Sponsors: Dan Smith & David Guelda
Pending Registered Builder: Adam Gallagher Architectural Builders 11503 Main Street Middletown, KY 40243 (502) 244-0114 Sponsors: Perry Lyons & Jeremy Esposito
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Milestone Members These members have reached a milestone mark in their Membership with their renewal in October.
55 Years As A Member Fifth Third Bank - Trish Dewitt
Sunshine Window Cleaning Co., Inc. - James Lester Tony's Wrecker Service, Inc. - Nick Schade
40 Years As A Member
15 Years As A Member
Skidmore Insulation Corporation - Steve Skidmore
35 Years As A Member Martin Flooring Company, Inc. - Kenneth Martin Anthony G. Steier - Registered Builder
30 Years As A Member Lynn Bramer - Registered Remodeler Commonwealth Paving, Inc. - Pete Rastochy Dixie Electric Co., Inc. - Bret Marcum
25 Years As A Member ABC Neon & Sign Co., Inc. - Paul Fischer Ditsler Insurance Agency, LLC - Gerald R. Ditsler Heil Construction - Gerald Heil Jack Marsh - Registered Builder The Burkhart Company - Thomas Burkhart
20 Years As A Member Bridges, Smith & Company, Inc. - Paul Schmidt Campbell Painting, Inc. - Scott Campbell Cardinal Planning & Design, Inc. - Kathryn Matheny Charlie Gahafer Painting, Inc. - Charlie Gahafer Claycomb's Tree Service - Greg Claycomb Commercial Floor Tech, Inc. - Victor Emerson Crenshaw & Sons, Inc. - Steve Crenshaw Edens Electric Company - Bill Edens Elzy Insulation Co., Inc. - Clyde Elzy Hieb Concrete Products, Inc. - Tom Solley John Craig Acoustical & Flooring - John Craig Losch Construction, LLC - Steve Losch Meeks Hardwood Flooring, Inc. - Mark Meeks Morris Electric Co., Inc. - Gary Morris Murilla Company, Inc. - Vincent Murilla Nilest & Nilest, Inc. - Patty Nilest Perfect Side, Inc. - Kelly McKinney Randy Tennill Service Co. - Randy Tennill Rod Scannell Painting, Inc. - Rod Scannell S & S Backhoe, Inc. - Steve Dones 28 Digital Version Available at BIALouisville.com
Awnings Plus, Inc. - Jim Smith Carpet Recycling Solutions - Bill Beaven Colours 2000 Painting - Myron Dumas Christopher R. Conner - Home Improvement Specialist Cruz Carpenter - Aurelio Cruz Elder Drywall, LLC - Doug Elder FischerSIPS - Damian Pataluna Gordon Drywall Co., Inc. - Howard Gordon
10 Years As A Member Building Performance Group - Eric George DWB Restoration II, Inc. - Jeff Clary Nance Home Improvements - Allen Nance Jeff Smith - Registered Remodeler
5 Years As A Member Moon Companies - Bob Jones Signature Green Properties, LLC - Mike Jones
1 Years As A Member Abbott Lighting & Solutions - Laura Abbott Donnie Blake - Associate Builder Remodeler Mark Church - Associate Builder Remodeler Dale Wuchterl - Dale Wuchterl Derby City Exteriors, LLC - Deana Wissing Greenway Shredding - David Borgmann JLS Renovations - Jamie Sugar Heather Keeling - Associate Builder Remodeler Johnny E. King - Registered Builder Kitchen Designs Plus - Louise 'Weezie' Sachs Louisville Generators, LLC - Hobert McGuire Darren Mattingly - Assoicate Builder Remodeler Mendoza Construction, LLC - Ambrose Mendoza Mind's Eye Creative - Ann Streckfus MAC Construction, LLC - Scott McDaniel Sea Star Investments, Inc. - Mike Whipple Second Nature Lawn Care, LLC - Jeff Ruzanka StyleCrest Inc. - Mike McGuire Volz Excavating & Concrete Construction - Mike Volz Wagner Electric Company - John Murphy
HONOR ROLL As of October 1, 2018
Blacketer Company Clifford Theineman Co., LLC
Builders:
P.L Lyons Architectural Builders Robert L. Eberenz
Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A-1 Interior Trim Architectural Windows and Doors Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott and Roberts Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks and Weisberg, Realtors Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Builders FirstSource Century Mortgage Complete Transfer Corrigan Electric Co.
Cunningham Door & Windows Derby City Concrete Door Store and Windows Fireplace Distributors Graber Insealators of Louisville Joe Hayden Realtors K-I Lumber & Building Materials L&N Federal Credit Union L.E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management North Central Insulation and Fireplace
PC Home Center PPG Paints Quality One Steel Designs Quarry Bluff Estates River City Bank River City Foundations, LLC Sam Kinnaird's Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World
A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members! For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call Carrie Lyons or Lindsey Marquardt at (502) 429-6000.
Corporate Sponsors Special thanks to these 2018 BIA corporate sponsors:
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Calendar of Events For the most up-to-date information and to R.S.V.P. for meetings or events, go to Members.BIALouisville.com/Events.
October 2018
November 2018
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BIPAC Night – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Locust Creek Clubhouse 2 New Member Orientation – 9:00 a.m., BIA Membership & Retention Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA 3 Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA 4 Emerging Professionals – 5:30 p.m., Falls City Brewery 9 Sports & Social Event – 4:00-8:00 p.m., Main Event 10-12 HBAK Fall Board Meeting – Marriott RiverCentre, Covington, KY 15 RESCHEDULED Golf Scramble – 9:00 a.m., UofL Golf Club 16 Bullitt County Council – 11:30 a.m. 18 Codes & Standards – 11:00 a.m., BIA SMC Executive Committee – 3:00 p.m., BIA 24 Registered Builder Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA 25 SMC Fall Luncheon – 11:30 a.m., Republic Bank 31 Executive Committee – 11:30 a.m., YouthBuild Board of Directors – 1:00 p.m., YouthBuild
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General Membership Meeting – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Norton Commons
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Membership & Retention Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA Builder of the Year Luncheon – 11:30 a.m., BIA
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Land Development Committee – 10:00 a.m., BIA Registered Builder Committee – 1:00 p.m., BIA Associates Committee – 3:00 p.m., BIA
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Emerging Professionals – 11:30 a.m. – Joe’s Older Than Dirt
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Executive Committee – 1:00 p.m., BIA Board of Directors – 3:00 p.m., BIA
22-23 BIA Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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Architectural Window and Door
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Bobcat Enterprises
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Bonnycastle Appliance & TV
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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
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Fireplace Distributors
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K-I Lumber & Building Materials
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L&N Federal Credit Union
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Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance & Wealth Management
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PC Home Stores
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River City Bank
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Rivercity Flooring
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RJ Thieneman
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Sims Lohman
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Terminix International
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