Louisville Builder - February 2017

HOME, GARDEN & REMODELING SHOw SET FOR MARCH 3-5 | PLAYHOUSES CELEBRATE THE BUILDING OF FUTURES

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE, INC.

VOLUME 30, NO.02 FEBRUARY 2017

Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year:

GEORGE MILLER

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDSTURY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE

Association news 12 Education Department Is Critical to the Success of BIA Members and to the Industry 23 Membership Growth Strategies

departments Perspectives........................................5 Spike List.........................................26 New Members..................................28

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Builder of the Year: George Miller

An active BIA member since 1980, George Miller received the Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year in honor of his many years of service and dedication to the BIA and the building industry.

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Corporate Sponsors..........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Milestone Members.........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

HOME, GARDEN & REMODELING SHOw SET FOR MARCH 3-5 | PLAYHOUSES CELEBRATE THE BUILDING OF FUTURES

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOUISVILLE, INC.

VOLUME 30, NO.02 FEBRUARY 2017

Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year:

GEORGE MILLER

events

69th Annual Home, Garden & Remodeling Show presented by Champion and sponsored by LG&E set for March 3-5 page 6

feature

Playhouses Celebrate the Building of Futures page 16

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HOME, GARDEN & REMODELING SHOW

Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville

1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 FAX (502) 429-6036 Email: newhomes@bialouisville.com Web Site: www.bialouisville.com 2017 OFFICERS

MARCH 3-5, 2017

PRESENTED BY

BY THE NUMBERS

Jeremy Esposito President Mark Simpson Vice-President

Don Wirtzberger Secretary

OVER 19,400

Pat Durham Executive Vice President

The approximate number of pavers used in this year’s Belgard Outdoor Living Area.

Scott Welch Treasurer

Tom Raver Associate Vice President

BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band David Elder, Jr. Jeremy Esposito Joe French Brad Hicks Mike Isaac Michael Judah Karen McKechnie George Miller Michael O’Dea Jason Orthober Mark Simpson Daniel Smith Clifford Thieneman, Jr. Tom Waller Scott Welch Donald Wirtzberger ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS J. P. DeLaney Brian Evans Brian Gohmann Katharine Hatcher Ashley Haury Sharon Kilpatrick Andrew Marquardt Paul Miele Donna Mudd Tom Raver Phillip Shoulders John Talbott Greg Taylor Chad Turner HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR Clifford Thieneman, Sr. HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Pat Durham EDITORS Vickie Miller Jason Walton

Advertising Carrie Lyons 502.429.6000

GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon Writers Stacy Smith Rogers Nancy Miller BIA Staff

427 The number of dogs rescued by the Disc Connected K-9 Show over the last 17 years.

320 The number of exhibitors participating in this year’s show.

MARCH 3-5

4,000

The number of tree saplings that will be given away to guests, courtesy of L&N Federal Credit Union and the City of Louisville.

63,872 The estimated number of steps that Show Producer Gail Schell is expected to take over the three-day run of the show.

69 The number of years the BIA has produced the show. It is the largest, longest running showing the region.

The dates for this year’s show.

We look forward to seeing you out at the Kentucky Exposition Center!

BIA members can purchase tickets at 50% off the admission price Offer applies to tickets ordered online at louisvillehomeshow.com/membertickets or purchased from the BIA Office. Call 502-429-6000 for more information.

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Did You Know?...

The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is the longest running, locally produced event of its kind in the region. More than 300 vendors participate each year, making it the largest home show in the state and

HOME, GARDEN & REMODELING SHOW

one of the largest in the nation!

Sponsored by:

PRESENTED BY

69th Annual Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Champion and sponsored by LG&E

set for March 3-5

By Stacy Smith Rogers

The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, presented by Champion and sponsored by LG&E has been offering the public innovative ideas for taking care of and improving their homes for 69 years. Often referred to as Louisville’s Original Home Show, it’s a great resource for finding experts and products that can help cross off items on household “To Do Lists.” Plans for this year’s Show are in full swing as the BIA staff and hundreds of vendors prepare to showcase their best or latest products and services to engaged audiences March 3-5, 2017 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Local Focus Highlights the Uniqueness of Show and Region The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show has always prided itself on being locally produced. The BIA produces the largest, longest running home show in the region. This year, the focus on local talent will include local chefs, gardening experts and industry professionals who will entertain and educate attendees.

The Garden Stage will feature local Master Gardeners and speakers on a variety of topics, including Blair Leano-Helvey

from Idlewild Butterfly Farm and Jeff Wallitsch from Wallitsch Nursery and Garden Center, in addition to local beekeepers and more. The Cooking Stage will return this year with local chefs serving up some culinary tips and signature dishes.

Louisville Water Company will offer a creative demonstration in the Kids Craft Area. The Living in Louisville exhibit will focus on venues that residents and visitors can visit to experience the culture and uniqueness of the region. Local tourism professionals and museum and attraction staff will also be on hand to market the many incredible opportunities to be a hometown tourist.

PriceWeber Hired to Promote Show The BIA is bringing in the “big guns” to target consumers for this year’s major events. BIA member PriceWeber Marketing Communications has been hired to assist the BIA in promoting the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show, along with its other signature public events. BIA Vice President of Events and Operations Gail Schell said that bringing in a local marketing company to assist in promotion makes sense as the Asfebruary 2017 7

2017 Home, Garden & Remodeling Show sociation’s events have grown through the years. “They have the resources and background to help us promote the show, boost attendance and maintain cohesive messaging across various platforms,” she explained. PriceWeber had previously assisted the BIA with growing Facebook audiences for both the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show and Homearama. “They are very familiar with our events, and we are excited to see the growth that comes with this partnership. They are able to deliver something we’ve needed to add to the mix for a while. And, what’s nice about working with a local agency is that we’re doing it hand-in-hand and are able to meet with them and feed off their energy and vice versa,” Schell elaborated.

BIA Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations Vickie Majewski Miller will be working closely with the agency. She commented on the value the partnership brings to the event, “PriceWeber will be a great addition to the BIA team that works tirelessly to make events like the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show such a success. We look forward to their expertise guiding us to be laser focused on our target audience through relevant and engaging messaging on multiple platforms. The BIA is poised to have its most successful Home, Garden & Remodeling Show in years!”

Highlights of the 2017 Show ...

• The popular, nationally recognized Disc-Connected K-9’s Frisbee Dog Show sponsored by Logan Lavelle Hunt returns this year with the lovable and talented pups entertaining audiences with their frisbee catching talents throughout the three-day event.

• The Kids Craft Area offers families with little ones a chance to entertain and educate the kiddos with craft and garden activities they’ll enjoy. Louisville Water Company will be on hand with the “Adventures with Louisville Water: Have Some Fun and Expand Your Water IQ” activity.

• Idlewild Butterfly Farm will offer a 13’ x 13’ Bug House for the kids to explore near the Kids Craft Area. Owner Blair Leano-Helvey will also be speaking on the Garden Stage.

• Iroquois High School’s carpentry class will display an impressive 8’ x 16’ shed with a 5’ overhead door, attic with ladder and side entry.

• Feature garden area provided by Belgard • The Living in Louisville exhibit will showcase some dynamic tourism destinations in the region as presented by the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Visit the Website for More!

The Show website, www.louisvillehomeshow.com, is a valuable resource to get all the show details and an effective way for vendors to reach customers.

• The Belgard Outdoor Living Pavilion will feature gardens galore, inspiring attendees to transform their landscapes this spring.

• A tree giveaway, courtesy of L&N Federal Credit Union, will feature 4,000 saplings to be distributed free to all guests. Erin Thompson, the City of Louisville’s Urban Forester, will be on hand to help guests chose the right tree for their outdoor area and explain proper sapling care.

Treat a Client or a Friend to the Home Show Experience

The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show is a creative way to introduce clients and friends to products and services that support the building industry. Treating them to this event is a great opportunity to demonstrate gratitude for their business/friendship. By partnering with the BIA in generating more enthusiasm and interest in the event, members can purchase discount tickets in bulk. To find out more, contact the BIA office at 429-6000 or www.bialouisville.com. (Look for a link in your email for information on discount tickets.)

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The Home Show at a Glance ...

Dates:

March 3-5, 2017

Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B & C Hours:

Friday & Saturday – 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. *The ticket gate closes one hour prior to the Show closing times listed. * Gate Admission:

Regular Admission: $10 per person Senior Admission: $9 per Senior - 62 and older Military with an ID: Free Children 15 & under: Free with an adult * Members can purchase tickets ahead of time online for a special 50 percent discount. Look for an email to come with a link to special member ticket purchasing.

To find out more about the events and vendors, visit www.louisvillehomeshow.com.

Want to be an Exhibitor or Advertiser?

There’s Still Time ....

BIA members can purchase a booth starting at just $735. For more information on booth space or partnering with us at the show, contact Gail Schell at 429-6000 or gail@bialouisville.com. For advertising and sponsorship information, contact Carrie Lyons carrie@bialouisville. com or Katharine Shafferman katharine@bialouisville.com

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George Miller Elmus S. Ussery Builder of the Year:

George R. Miller, president and CEO of Suburban Construction and Management, Inc, has been an active member of the the BIA since 1980. In 1972, George graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelors of Businesss Adminstration degree. He then started his construction business in 1975 from his home in Bullitt County. He soon became active in building numerous houses in the area for low-income families through the Farmers Home program (now known as Rural Development), as well as 192 apartments for low-income, elderly and handicapped families which Suburban Construction and Management, Inc still manages today.

“He soon became active in building numerous houses in the area for low-income families through the Farmers Home program (now known as Rural Development)” George is also credited with the construction of most of the buildings located at Camp Crooked Creek Boy Scout camp located near Bernheim Forest. During the past ten years, George has supervised the construction of 90 patio homes in both the northern and eastern parts of Bullitt County. He has also recently finished building two and three bedroom condominiums

in Shepherdsville and Mt. Washington.

In addition to construction, George is an active developer in Bullitt, Hardin, Lewis and Jefferson Counties in Kentucky.

Some recent and current subdivisions include Ivy Pointe Subdivision in Elizabethtown, Grandel Forest Estates and Woods of Feyhurst in Pleasure Ridge Park and Crimson Lake at Apple Valley in Jefferson County, Blue Springs Estates in Lewis County and Miller’s Crossing and Millstream Estates in Bullitt County.

Other accomplishments include the formation and management of Suburban Storage which includes 200 storage units, Millennium Plus Realty and No Wood Investments LLC (a remodeling company). George also served as a commissioner for the Kentucky Turnpike Water District for several years and now acts as an advisor to the Louisville Water Company on behalf of the Bullitt County community.

George has received recognition for his work in building a playhouse in memory of his wife, JoAnn Lewis Miller. The money from ticket sales was donated to The American Cancer Society and the Bullitt County Relay for Life and totaled in excess of $20,000. Suburban Construction and Management remains an active supporter of the Bullitt County Relay for Life to date.

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Education Department Is Critical to the Success of BIA Members and to the Industry

By Nancy Miller

The thought process that lead to the development of the BIA Education Department began in the 1970s and continued into the ‘80s, according to Perry Lyons of P. L Lyons.

“We all have to give back to the industry. I had extremely good mentors, unselfish mentors, who got me to where I am today. Being an instructor is one way to help mentor others,” says Lyons who has taught advanced estimating and specification writing.

Looking back on his experiences as an instructor, he observes that it has always been interesting, but has become more fun as he has become older. He also says it’s rewarding to share valuable information with younger members as they can learn to avoid some of the mistakes made by others as they advance in their businesses.

“The Education Department enables builders and other members of the BIA to become successful earlier and for a longer time. And the classes are a great way for members to stay up to date on code changes, business management changes and the many tools that are available to them to grow their businesses.

The sessions are an ideal way for participants to exchange ideas with a cross section of the industry,” notes Rocco Pigneri of Ball Homes.

For him, the time commitment involved in preparing materials and teaching classes in project management is well spent.

He looks at his own time as an instructor as one that resharpens his own knowledge. “It’s interesting to have the material filtered and analyzed by the class. I always come away having learned a lot myself,” he says.

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business management as well as negotiating about contracts and change orders, always with the objective of updating particpants on the latest industry developments. “A builder can’t just think he knows everything that it takes to build a house because in five years he will be using old techniques and will probably not be building a house to code,” he says. “If I can help people better understand what their real costs are to build a house, it makes them a better competitor. The worst thing that can happen is for a builder to get a job because they’re the lowest competitor.

They could go out of business, the customer could be unhappy and the builder took the job away from another builder who understood costs and was charging a more appropriate price,” adds Pusateri. He overhauls the way he teaches a class about every five years to keep it fresh, and has added videos to his presentations to add interest and humor.

J.P. DeLaney’s involvement as a BIA instructor has aided him in developing relationships and building trusts with Association members. “By teaching classes, I’m protecting their livelihood. Attendees may go into a class thinking it’s going to be a long two hours, but they end up coming out with so much knowledge of why they need insurance, the different claims scenarios, how to work through the claims and save money in the long run,” says the executive with Logan Lavelle Hunt.

The actual teaching is not what he enjoys most about his role. Rather, it is the opportunity to expand on his world and how his world, insurance, helps protect the world of participants.

“My goal is to grab the audience and structure the class around what we can bring to the table for them,” says Ron Kramer of Prudential Heating and Air Conditioning about the

classes he teaches to a mixed group of BIA members. “Even though we have a set agenda, we let them know that the most important thing they can do in a class is to ask questions so that we can set them on a track to make good decisions. Inevitably, a question will spur other questions, often leading right back to the PowerPoint presentation,” he says about his HVAC classes.

Tom Raver of Fireplace Distributors believes the Education Department is so critical to the BIA because builders and other members can’t be expected to know every aspect of a home.

“They rely on people in every field to help educate them. I enjoy

teaching the classes. They give me a chance to get in front of a lot of builders and educate so many people at the same time,” says Raver.

The Education Department has scheduled more than 30 classes for 2017, many of which are required for Associate Builder/Remodelers approved after January 2000. Registration forms are available through the BIA. For more information or to register online, visit bialouisville.com. Thank you to Education Department presenting sponsors Koch Air and LG&E and official sponsor K-I!

2017 Class Schedule: FEBRUARY 9 Blueprint Reading 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) Hardwood Flooring 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 16 Silica Dust Awareness Training 10 am – 12 noon (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 16 *Project Management 1 pm - 4 pm (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR) MARCH 21 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am 12 Noon (3 hours BIA, 0 hours MCR) 23 HVAC 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 23 Metal Roofing 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 23 *Insurance, Job Site Safety, Warranties 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) APRIL 27 Site Planning 9 am - 11 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) (along with possible MSD Training – see class description for details)

27 Estimating for Remodelers 12 noon – 2 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) Silica Dust Awareness Training 2 pm – 4 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) MAY 23 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA/0 hours MCR) AUGUST 22 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA/0 hours MCR) Customer Relations 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 24 - Next Generation Bath 9 am–3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) SEPTEMBER 14 Construction Technology & Application 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) (Current Code Book Required) *Accounting 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) 26 Concrete 101 8:30 am – 10:30 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) Windows of Opportunity: Fenestration Innovations Driven by Demand 1 pm – 3 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) february 2017 13

Education Department OCTOBER 17 Advanced Estimating AND Specification Writing 9 am – 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA/6 hours MCR) 24 CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens Class (Fee to attend this class is $75.)

9 am – 12 Noon (3 hours BIA/0 hours MCR) *Estimating & Business Management for Builders and Remodelers 12 noon – 4 pm (4 hours BIA, 4 hours MCR) 26 Resilient Construction 8:30 am – 10:30 am (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR) Silica Dust Awareness Training 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (2 hours BIA, 2 hours MCR)

NOVEMBER 15 Six Hour Class – Residential Code Update, Electrical for the Builder: What you need to know to understand the electrical system on your project, Window & Door Best Practices AND Weather Resistant Barriers 9 am – 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) **OFF SITE (These classes will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus – Founder’s Union Building.)

DECEMBER 14 Six Hour Class – Residential Code Update, Silica Dust Awareness Training, HVAC 9 am – 3:30 pm (6 hours BIA, 6 hours MCR) **OFF SITE (These classes will be held at the U of L Shelby Campus, Founder’s Union Building.)

*Total Home Builder Framing 1 pm – 4 pm (3 hours BIA, 3 hours MCR) NOTE: NO MCR (Metro Construction Review) CREDIT ATTACHED TO CLASSES LISTED IN RED. These classes will NOT count towards your total to be able to pull building permits.

*Indicates required classes for Associate Builder/Remodelers approved after January, 2000.

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“The YouthBuild students have been great to work with. They remind me of when I got my very first job working for a contractor who took me under his wing. To see them at a point where I was when I found my passion for the construction industry is pretty neat.”

– Brad Hicks

Playhouses Celebrate the Building of Futures

By Stacy Smith Rogers

When a young child smiles, genuinely, with the kind of contagious joy that transcends physical, social or emotional challenges, it’s hard not to smile right along with him. The longstanding partnership between the BICF, Kosair Charities and YouthBuild Louisville has brought many smiles to special needs children who receive a playhouse built specifically to improve their future development. At the heart of the playhouse project are those smiles – big, life-is-good-when-people-come-together kind of smiles, and the children aren’t the only ones wearing them. That shared sense of joy is what makes all the planning and all the hard work worth it. It’s what builders, students and vendors alike report as the best part. As the current playhouses near completion in March, Brad Hicks, Bradley Homes, and D.J. Berry, Wehr Constructors, will no doubt be wearing wide grins as they share a sense of teamwork, pride and service with people of all ages who play a role in this experience.

This is the first year for both builders to participate in the playhouse project. Hicks eagerly accepted the charge to build one of the playhouses for a little girl named Ryan who has spina bifida. He has adopted three children from Ukraine, and the emotional element in helping make a child’s future brighter inspired him to come on board. “I’ve toured orphanages all over the world, and I have a heart for kids. That really was my motivation for doing this. What I’ve enjoyed is getting to know

Ryan and making that personal connection. We’re not just doing this for a stranger,” he explained. Hicks’ family participated in a fundraising walk for spina bifida with Ryan’s family, and he said his own children are learning the value of giving back to the community through the playhouse experience. He explained that Ryan likes a lot of things that are typical of seven-year-old girls like pink and purple and castles, so his team is building her a castle of her very own, complete with a little turret room on the corner that’s accessible for her wheelchair.

A class of 35 students at YouthBuild Louisville has been hard at work learning the skills needed to build the structures, seeing the project through from start to finish. “The YouthBuild students have been great to work with. They remind me of when I got my very first job working for a contractor who took me under his wing. To see them at a point where I was when I found my passion for the construction industry is pretty neat,” Hicks related.

Berry noted that Wehr Constructors is a commercial builder, so residential construction and playhouses aren’t something they get to take part in regularly. (The company is known for building hospitals, churches and schools.) He said that mentoring the YouthBuild students through the process has been a privilege. “It’s been a real blessing to go to the YouthBuild campus and witness the pride they are taking in their work. Every february 2017 17

BICF Playhouses

time I’ve been there, they are over-the-top polite and eager to learn. YouthBuild is teaching these young people valuable skills.

Those skills are important for our industry, whether you’re building a playhouse or an $80 million hospital,” he said. Berry is overseeing a playhouse for Addonis, whose challenges include autism. He recalled seeing Addonis’ face during the sneak peek reveal of the playhouse during the framing stage, “Watching the students work on the construction was really neat, but when I saw how excited Addonis was to see it, that just put a bow on everything. This sweet little boy made me feel privileged to be part of it all. I can’t wait to see his face light up at the reveal in March,” he added. Berry said that Addonis’ home is built to resemble his parents’ house with a front porch and matching

exterior. It will also feature a second floor reading loft inside, a karaoke station and a kitchen to foster the little boy’s love of cooking.

“YouthBuild is teaching these young people valuable skills. Those skills are important for our industry, whether you’re building a playhouse or an $80 million hospital,” – D.J. Berry

Josh Poe serves as a project manager for YouthBuild Louisville.

He said this year’s project hits home with many of the students.

“The playhouses are always rich experiences, but what makes

Building a Better World...

There are many special aspects surrounding the playhouses, some of them life-changing. For those involved, the sense of service to others can inspire them to journey toward more opportunities in the future to make a difference.

Springer shared how much he values this experience, “I was there when Addonis got a sneak peek at his playhouse when it was being framed. I’ll never forget the look on his face. There was so much excitement, and all of the people who were involved had a sense of joy. To see how everyone came together was priceless. We could build a better community if that type of thing happened every day, with everyone bringing their talents and skills for the greater good. This world would be a better place,” he said.

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BICF Playhouses this project unique is that one of the playhouses is for a little boy who lives in the West End of Louisville, where many of our students live. Knowing it will be in a neighborhood where they can walk by and see it really has enabled them to relate to the project a lot more,” he said.

Multi-generational project highlights the impact of service to others Michael Springer is a construction trainer at YouthBuild and has worked closely with the builders-in-training, witnessing their growth in both skill and character. “We emphasize that if you want to change yourself and grow, the best way to do it is to serve others. We’ve talked about children with disabilities and the challenges they face. When the students have a chance to meet and learn more about the kids, that takes this project to another level,” he explained.

Poe said the students firmly grasp how what they are building is designed to improve these children’s lives. “They understand that these playhouses will help them mitigate the challenges the kids have in their homes and in their lives. By talking with two professionals who help design spaces for people with special needs, we learned how design can influence behavior and how physical challenges can alter someone’s perspective.

Basically, these structures will be safe places the kids can go and

escape. They’re designed with their perspectives in mind,” he said. Poe emphasized the importance for the students to see the project through. “Learning how to find a role in team building and follow a task has been big. For many of them, there’s not a lot of continuity in their lives. This project allows them to work in a stable environment and believe they are capable of seeing things through despite the obstacles,” Poe added.

“The students are developing the hard and soft skills to succeed and are learning a lot about work ethic as well as framing up walls, installing windows, doors and roofs. It’s a win-win for everyone. Both Brad and D.J. are heavily involved in helping our students. We’ve also had electricians who’ve been here to work on the houses and have inquired about hiring our students after they graduate. They were impressed by how much the students wanted to learn, as well as their sense of service,” Springer elaborated.

Numerous vendors have stepped up to the plate, offering discounts and donating supplies and services for the playhouses.

People of all ages are a part of this experience, and no matter how many times this project is taken on by the BICF and its partners, YouthBuild Louisville and Kosair Charities, the end result never gets old. It just encourages more people to join in and be a part of making a brighter future.

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Membership Growth Strategies Having a strong membership base is vital to the success of any organization. That’s why in 2017 the Membership Committee has initiated two strategies for membership growth.

The first strategy involves the 2017 Board of Directors. Each board member has been encouraged to recruit at least two new members in 2017.

“The recruitment of three new members will count as a ‘Field Goal’. Score six (6) new members and you’ll find yourself in the end zone celebrating your ‘Touch Down’.

In support of this effort we have taken on a football theme and the BIA staff will provide highlights & stats at the Board Meetings throughout the year, along with a little fun from the sidelines. To start the season each Board Member is seated on the bench. Once he/she recruits one (1) new member he/she earns a spot on the playing field. After the successful recruitment of two new members, a “Safety” is earned. The recruitment of three new members will count as a “Field Goal”. Score six (6) new members and you’ll find yourself in the end zone celebrating your “Touch Down”. Excessive celebration is al-

lowed in this recruitment league. For those looking to secure the BIA Heisman, the field is wide open from there.

The second growth strategy involves our annual Membership Drive. As with last year, we will have six (6) teams with six (6) members on each team. We will host two drives seasons that will run from March 1 through June 30 and August 1 through October 31. Each season will contain a membership call day where all team players are encouraged to come to the BIA board room and hit the phones to recruit members. Qualified leads will be provided to the team players. The final month of each season will also reward the recruiters with Double and Triple Spikes from NAHB. At the end of each season the winning team will be awarded with $100 gift cards to each of the six (6) players in recognition of their accomplishments.

We are working on forming the 2017 Membership Drive teams now and we are looking to have finalized the team rosters

by February 20. If you are interested in being a team captain, co-captain or a team member, please contact Amy Elliott at the BIA office by February 20.

Thank you in advance to everyone for their tremendous efforts in support of these strategies and aligning with our vision to recruit new members into our vibrant organization. february 2017 23

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ...........2913

Grand Spike 1000d Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC.......................1284 Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. .................1275 Stanley G. Logan, Jr.,

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ......................1226 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ...................1078 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ......................................1042

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. .................................893 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ...........................847 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary.829 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. .. 808 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary.......................768 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ...................754 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air...................714 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ......................713 Allen Schuler, ASB LLC..................................................655 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................591 A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............511

400d Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................476 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes....................................457 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary...446 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction...............446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. ..................444 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. .....................436 Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors....................................431 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky.................414 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction...........................404

Super Spike 250d Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. .........................371 Richard Bean, B B & T, Retired.......................................367 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes...........................320 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc..........319 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................308 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder ..............294 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company....................................277 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ...........277 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC.........258 J. Robert Westerman,

J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary..................253 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors...................................250

Trophy - 200 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................248 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes.................................................236 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. .........................233 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................231 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ......................224 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary..........................................220 David Lurding, Lurding Homes......................................204 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................201 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company........................200

Royal Spike - 150 Steve Deneen, Builder......................................................195 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes .....................................195 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center...................................190 John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division........177 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary....167 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ...................................158 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc..............................155

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Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary....154 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................153 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services.....................152

Red Spike - 100d Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank.....................................148 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc......................147 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design .........................138 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co......................................136 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC..........126 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder...........................123 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ...........116 John Rueff, Brecher Co.....................................................112 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency.........................112 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ...............109 Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric..................................102 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary....100

75d Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates .....................99 Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling.....94 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC...................89 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky....................88 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ...........................87 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC.......................86 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation .........................................85 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................84 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ......76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................75

Green Spike - 50d Brendan Kavanaugh, Door Store & Windows...................74 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance.................................70 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................70 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. .........................................68 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................69 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes.................................................68 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate.......................66 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators.....................................66 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................59 James Pope, Nicklies Development....................................58 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder...........................58 Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction.......................................56 JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................56 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ....56 Jim Travis, Jim D. Travis, Builder ......................................56 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ...55 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...................54 Deepa Kamat, Granite America.........................................53 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County................53 Chris Osborne, Deville Homes..........................................52 Phil Fackler, Fackler Homes...............................................51 David Monsour, Monsour Builders....................................50

Life Spike - 25d Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc.................................49 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes..............................47 Dave French, LG&E..........................................................46 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials..................45 David Rateau, Rateau Construction ..................................45 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance...............44 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction ..........................44 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling...................................43 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction.................................41 Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc.............................41 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................41 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes...............................40 Sandra Povey, BB&T..........................................................39 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................39 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................39 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials .................38

Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate ..........................................38 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LlC............................38 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ...................38 David Bright, Bright Built Homes.....................................34 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.........................34 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates..........................................35 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ...........................................34 Jack Marsh, Jack Marsh Builder Inc...................................33 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products...................................32 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction..................................32 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services.....................................31 James French, J & L Construction.....................................30 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ...........................30 Corey Hughes, Hughes Development, LLC......................30 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee.......................................30 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC..30 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs...............................29 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder ..........29 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block...................................28 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance....................28 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes.............................................27 Roger Hack, MRC Construction.......................................27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................27 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................27 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............26

Spike - 6d Matthew Toole, Infinity Homes & Development..............26 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................23 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust...............21 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction..........20 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management....19 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. ..............................19 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder.................................................17 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction......................................16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes.......................................16 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete......................................14 Amy Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services,

Parks & Weisberg Realtors.........................................14 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC............................14 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air..............................14 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper,

Talbot & Roberts, PLLC............................................12 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc....................................12 Dave Parks Jr., Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors...............................................................11 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.......10 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development........................10 Drew McWhorter, KY Farm Bureau.................................10 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios.......................................10 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder.......................8 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving..........................................8 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder......................8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc...... 8 Rodny Davidson, First Community Mortgage.....................7 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc........................7 David Tomes, Traditional Town, LLC..................................7 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC..................7 James A. Ward, Ohio Valley Masonry..................................7 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations.............................6 John Hollenbach, Hollenbach Oakley, LLC.........................6 Tarrah Lutz, Closets By Design...........................................6 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc...........................................6 Jeff Ratanapool, Century Mortgage Company.....................6 Todd Stengel, Todd Stengel Construction ..........................6 Stephen Strong, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance..................6 David Weis, Meridian Construction LLC...........................6

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newmembers Associates Approved 12/16 Arc Construction Management LLC Jason Sams Type of Business: Developer Sponsor: John Miranda Barry’s Carpet Cleaning & Restoration LLC Truman Rose Type of Business: Carpet-Upholstery & Tile Cleaning, Water & Fire Restoration Sponsor: Rob Eberenz Hale Painting James Hale Type of Business: Painting Contractor Sponsor: John Miranda River City Interiors, Inc. Michael T. Hawkins Type of Business: Interior Finishes (Drywall, Insulation & Acoustical Ceilings) Sponsor: Avery Murphy Thompson Concrete Foundations, Ltd. Brad Thompson Type of Business: Foundations Sponsor: Morgan John Qk4, Inc. David Reed Type of Business: Engineering Consultant Sponsor: Bob Thieneman Jr. Affiliates Approved 12/16 Joseph Bennett Integrated Finishes Sponsor: Mike Wiley Keith Hicks PLG Inc. dba Pioneer Supply Group Sponsor: Phillip Shoulders Matthew Hollowell Architectural Window & Door Sponsor: Kevin Pollard Fred Miller Louisville Cabinets & Countertops Sponsor: Tim Montgomery

corporatesponsors

Special thanks to these 2017 BIA corporate sponsors:

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Tim Milliron Mengel Exteriors Sponsor: Will Boland David Parks Sr. RE/MAX Properties East Sponsor: Harrell Tague SMC/Affiliates Approved 12/16 Brandon Bailey Bailey Remodeling Sponsor: Brandon Bailey Robert Clifton Cross Country Mortgage Sponsor: John Thomas Janet Dischinger Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisburg Realtors Sponsor: Dave Parks Adam Gallagher PL Lyons Architectural Builders Sponsor: Perry Lyons Perry Lyons PL Lyons, Inc. Sponsor: Adam Gallagher Ben Robbins Robbins Architecture Sponsor: Perry Lyons Scott Welch Welch Builders, Inc. Sponsor: Scott Welch Associate Builder/Remodelers Approved 12/16 Kyle Onan Creek Alley Contracting, LLC Sponsor: Jeremy Esposito

honorroll

As of December 1, 2016

Builders: Blacketer Company

Robert L. Eberenz

Associates:

Cunningham Door & Window

Quarry Bluff Estates

Fireplace Distributors, Inc.

RJ Thieneman

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc.

Architectural Windows & Doors Bachman Commercial Sales

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Boral Brick Products Carpet Specialist

Century Mortgage Company Corrigan Electric Co.

Door Store and Windows Frost Brown Todd, LLC

K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance

Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. PC Home Center PPG Paints

River City Bank

Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel

The Trend Companies of Kentucky Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

Pro-Build

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 at (502) 429-6000.

membermilestone

Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in December.

70 Years Schiller Hardware, Inc. – Bill Brace 55 Years General Shale – Donnie G. Smith 40 Years Christopher Knopf – Registered Builder Remodeler 25 Years Cardinal Closets – Cheryl Meyer 20 Years Coronado Stone, Inc. – Jeremy Ward 15 Years M & K Construction & Remodeling, Inc. – Michael Paris Al Bennett – Registered Builder

Patterson Roofing, LLC – Terry Patterson Allgeier Air – Richard Allgeier Lawnco 1, Inc. – Steve Sauter

Bobcat Enterprises, Inc. – Tim Riley

10 Years Exteriorscape, Inc. – Mark Cain Lanham Hardwood Flooring Co. – Blake Blythe Studio Kremer Architects, Inc. – Jeremy Adams Accurate Lawn & Landscaping – Dustin Jacobs Tom Drexler Plumbing – Tom Drexler The Cutting Edge Landscaping Service, Inc. – Chuck Gilpin Farmers Bank of Milton – Gary Hardy 5 Years Valley Hill Woodworking Inc. – Kevin Ernspiker 1 Year English Enterprises, LLC – Jason English K & K Industries, Inc. – Brad Kirkman HMI Cardinal – Jeff Kuehl Cox Interior Finishes – Frank Cox Hillside Hearth Shop, Inc. – James Jewell M&R Pallet Co, Inc. – Micah Downey Solid Concepts in Stone, LLC – Abner Bonilla First Harrison Bank – Dan Cline Justin McElfish – Associate Builder Remodeler East & Westbrook Construction Co., Inc. – Jonathon Streander february 2017 29

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February

Bobcat Enterprises................................. 27

1

Land Development Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

2

Emerging Professionals Networking Lunch 11:30 a.m. @ Brick House Tavern + Tap

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.................. 27

2

MSD Presentation 8:30 a.m. @ PriceWeber

7

New Member Orientation 9:00 a.m. @ BIA

7

Membership Committee 10:00 a..m. @ BIA

7

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

14

BICF Donation Call Day 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

9-10

HBAK Winter Meeting Covington, KY

21

Economic Forecast 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. @ UofL Shelbyhurst Founders Union Building

22

Executive Committee 11:30 a.m. @ BIA

23

Codes & Standards 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

23

Oldham County Council 11:30 a.m. @ TBD

1

Land Development Committee Meeting 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

2

Emerging Professionals Networking Lunch 11:30 a.m. @ TBD

3-5

Home Garden & Remodeling Show Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center

7

Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

7

Retention Meeting 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

15

Associates Committee 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

16

Codes & Standards Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

17

SMC Meeting 9:00 a.m. @ GLAR Classroom

23

Shelby County Council 11:30 a.m. @ The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass

29

Executive Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. @ BIA

29

Board of Directors Meeting 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

March

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Builder Hardwoods................................ 19

Corbett’s: An American Place................... 4

DWB Restoration II.............................. 27

Integrated Finishes................................ 21

K-I Lumber & Building Materials.........ifc

L&N Federal Credit Union................... 20

LDG Development Ad........................... 25

Logan Lavelle Hunt................................ 4

PC Home Center...................................obc

River City Bank.................................... 22

Sims Lohman.......................................... 4

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