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association news 9 Spike Club, Then & Now 1996-2016 10 Kavanaugh’s Lasting Impression 17 Chuck Trivia 22 New Homes Month Celebrated with Enthusiasm departments Perspective Letter.................................5 Member Meetings............................25 Spike List.........................................26

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Chuck Kavanaugh: A Reflection on His 20-Year Career with BIA Shouldering the responsibility of representing nearly 2,000 members and tens of thousands more who are locally affected by building, Kavanaugh has managed to mend fences, build bridges and remain steadfast in the trenches of protecting and promoting the industry.

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Cover: Chuck Kavanaugh, Executive Vice-President of the Association since 1996, joins BIA presidents who served during his tenure.

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Don Karem President Jeremy Esposito Vice President Mark Simpson Treasurer Scott Welch Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Jack Band Palmer Colre David Elder, Jr. Brad Hicks Mike Isaac Michael Judah Stacye Love David Lutes George Miller Michael O’Dea Jason Orthober Daniel Smith Donald Wirtzberger

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Matt Drexler Bob Duggins Brian Gohmann Kevin Gray Stan Logan, Jr. Teresa Morgan Peter Nesmith David Parks Kevin Passanisi Joe Simms John Talbott John Thomas Chad Turner HONORARY Builder DIRECTOR

Clifford Thieneman, Sr.

HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Charles J. Kavanaugh EDITORS Kieler Henry Vickie Miller Advertising Kimberly Greenwell Carrie Lyons 502.429.6000 GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon Writers Stacy Smith Rogers BIA Issues Nancy Miller Product Features BIA Staff PRINTING Clark and Riggs

A little over twenty years ago, I decided to submit my resume for consideration for the then vacant position of Executive Vice President at the Home Builders Association of Louisville. After several months of interviews, I was selected as the third full-time Executive Officer at HBAL and started on June 3, 1996.

I was mostly interested in the position because of two reasons: the overall reputation of the organization was outstanding, and I had gotten to know a group from HBAL while working at the Louisville Chamber who were awesome leaders representing their industry.

Little did I know on June 3, 1996 that the HBAL/BIA would become my passion for the next twenty years! How could it get any better than to be associated with people and an industry that builds homes and neighborhoods for families and job centers for them to work and shop in?

I can truly say that my time at the HBAL/ BIA went fast and was pleasant because of the people I have had the opportunity to work with.

It has also been a pleasure to have had such a great staff around me to make me look good.

From our long-tenured group of Robin Durham, Margie Brangers, Jan Andrew and Gail Schell, to our newest team members Ally Sauer and Carrie Lyons, we have been blessed with great staff in my 20 years.

As I near the end of my twenty years as your Executive Vice President, I can truly say I am grateful that I got the chance to serve this Association and Industry. I have always felt a passion for the Building Industry and always will!

I plan to stay connected to the BIA in many ways after my retirement and will be attending many events and shows, including the outstanding Homearama 2016 coming up in July at Norton Commons and River Crest. I will also be serving as a consultant for three years with the

Ready to take a swing at another Home Show.

BIA in support as needed by Pat Durham and the Executive Committee.

I am excited to enter the next phase of my life and am very happy to be able to stay connected with the organization and the people I have enjoyed so much the past twenty years.

Thanks for the opportunity and the memories.

Sincerely,

Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville april 2016 5

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Chuck Kavanaugh:

A Reflection on His 20-Year Career with BIA

BIA Executive Vice President Retires After Serving the Association for Two Decades

By Stacy Smith Rogers

In 1996, Chuck Kavanaugh was selected to serve as Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Louisville (now known as Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville). He came equipped with a background in strategic planning and community development with experience working at the corporate office of Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the last 20 years, he has represented the interests of the local building industry in many ways, above and beyond his role at BIA. If there has been an issue that affects the building industry , he’s been there, successfully walking the fine line of negotiator, promoter and advocate. Shouldering the responsibility of representing nearly 2,000 members and tens of thousands more who are locally affected by building, Kavanaugh has managed to mend fences, build bridges and remain steadfast in the trenches of protecting and promoting the industry.

As Executive Vice President, Kavanaugh has had to be versatile, armed with facts and figures as well as public relations and negotiation skills. One day he might have been doing live radio interviews promoting Homearama or the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show and the next could have been meeting with legislators on Capitol Hill to discuss national regulations that affect the entire country. His face is widely recognized because of many TV appearances during Homearama and The Home Garden & Remodeling Show as well as from years of filming “Heading Home with Chuck Kavanaugh” on WHAS-TV. His voice is highly respected in local government meetings where important decisions about land use and development affect nearly every member of BIA in some way.

While many of his peers describe Kavanaugh as a “bulldog” when it comes to standing up for what he believes in, he’s also known for his unique ability to argue his point and make new friends at

the same time. (Perhaps it’s his savvy background in growing hot peppers that has helped him along the way, knowing when to turn up the heat and when to stay mild.)

While under two decades of his leadership, BIA has been ranked as high as the second largest home builders association in the country. During his tenure, Kavanaugh kept BIA afloat during the worst housing slowdowns in history. He served as president of the Executive Officers Council for the National Associa-

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A Reflection

Chuck joins Billy Doelker and Ellery Esposito at the White House in 2015.

tion of Home Builders and has overseen the formation of the association’s Building Industry Charitable Foundation and name change from Home Builders Association of Louisville to Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville. He has served on numerous local, state and national councils and committees and has been honored with Man of the Year and Executive Officer of the Year accolades, among others. The Association’s public events are regarded among the best in the industry. BIA’s website and publications have flourished during his leadership, reinforcing the Association’s role as a trusted expert resource for the community and an avenue to help connect customers to members, which has been a cornerstone goal during his leadership.

Kavanaugh’s commitment and passion for his job is evident in the fact that he has agreed to remain as a consultant for the Association for the next three years, eager to stay engaged with BIA as he transitions to retirement.

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association and an experienced builder, remodeler and industry representative.

Although he’s eager to have more time with his wife Christy, attend and enjoy his grandkids’ activities, nurture his pepper crops and travel, it’s likely Kavanaugh will remain an advocate for the industry, serving as a consultant and a trusted friend – perhaps a little less bulldogish, but no doubt a true, faithful companion.

Q & A with Kavanaugh Upon reflecting on his time serving as Executive Vice President, Chuck Kavanaugh offered his insight on some of the following questions...

Q: What are some of the things you will you take away from this job?

A: Among the most important things I’m carrying with me are the friendships I’ve made through this position. Those will continue. There are a lot of really good people in this industry. I’ve also found that if you treat people fair and honest and base your decisions on solid, sound information and data you can be success-

ful. That has been very important for me both in serving our members and advocating for our industry.

Q: What do you believe has contributed to the success of the Association in the last two decades?

A: You really can’t make the decision to adopt a position that never changes.

Along the way, you have to listen to others and have an open mind. On a national level, I think it has been important to listen to what other associations are doing around the country and learn from their experiences. Here locally, we are surrounded by people with good business minds who are running really good businesses. It’s been important to hear what they’re doing and thinking. When you get a lot of really smart people around you and listen to them, assimilate those ideas they’ve shared and put them into action, you’ll see success.

Q: What has kept you here for 20 years?

A: I don’t think you ever go anywhere

20 Years at BIA

and initially plan on staying for 20 years.

When I interviewed for the job, I had met people like Joe Pusateri, Elmus Ussery, Mike Griffin, Bill Bardenwerper and Bob Marrett and thought the Association would be a good place to work. As it turns out, I was lucky enough to get selected for the job. When you have the opportunity to work with as many good people as I have who are focused and have a passion for this industry, it’s easy to look up one day and realize 20 years have passed. I never even started planning my retirement until a couple of years ago. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here, working with our members and our staff. Whether you’re 30 years old or 60 years old, you have to ask yourself if you’re happy and doing what you want to do. I’ve been fortunate to have been happy working at KFC, the Chamber and of course here at the Association. Every job I’ve had has prepared me for the next one. I look forward to continuing to stay involved on a consultant level.

Q: Looking back on the accomplishments of the Association under your leadership, what are you most proud to have been a part of?

A: I think it would be the fact that, even in the depths of the downturn, when housing was off by as much as 80 percent, we never turned to reserves to operate the Association. We continued to host Homearama when numerous HBAs across the country cancelled theirs. That was an important time for me. Despite the recession, we were still able to represent our members.

Q: Moving forward, how do you see the future of the Association under new leadership?

A: I feel very confident handing over the reins to Pat Durham. His experience and his passion for this industry will serve the Association well. However, it’s not about me or about Pat. It’s about the members.

If you’ve got dedicated members who are involved and stay engaged, this Association will remain successful.

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“Being able to work closely with Chuck has strengthened both the BIA of Greater Louisville and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky. Working with him on legislative and regulatory issues, I have found that he possesses great respect from both elected and appointed officials in the region. Chuck has worked with his members over the past 20 years to build the BIA into the second largest local association in the country. He has presided over the success of one of the greatest Home Shows and Homearamas as well.”

– Bob Weiss, Home Builders Association of Kentucky

“As a fellow executive officer of one of the larger builders associations in the U.S., I have had the opportunity to work and share ideas with Chuck and some of his team for well over a decade. Chuck is one of the people I always looked forward to getting together with at national meetings or on visits to each other’s market, comparing notes on many things our associations had in common – our industry’s urban redevelopment efforts, our consumer home tours, our approaches to advocacy, and our engagement of staff and leadership. And through all of that, he and his wife, Christy, have become good friends. Chuck has provided great leadership, not only to his industry and community in Louisville, but also to the larger industry and the executive officer community across the country.”

––Dave Nielsen, Home Builders Association of Metro Portland

Kavanaugh’s Las “The thing about Chuck is the passion for our industry continues to burn as strong today as it did 20 years ago. I have seen so many executive officers that reach the twilight of their career and that fire begins to wane, but not Chuck.

He has stayed engaged on all our issues all the way to the end of his great career. I can’t talk about Chuck without talking about the person that has been by his side for 45-plus years. Though Chuck has been THE leader of our association, I must say it is the loyalty and support of his wife, Christy, that has given Chuck his strength. Debbie and I have always been so impressed at the support Christy has given Chuck over all these years…with him at the many meetings throughout the country, making all of us members and their wives feel so welcome to be part of our association. Behind every good man (and Chuck IS a good man) is a good woman…and Christy is that!”

– John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties

“As our leader with Neighborhood Commercial Development under the Office for Economic Development, Chuck wore many hats! We have all learned a great deal from Chuck and have used those skills in our entire career. Yet, I think it has been his sense of humor that made him stand out then and today.”

– Vicky Weber, Kosair Charities

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“Chuck was one of the very first people I met when I started at NAHB, and he proved to be one of my most valuable mentors as we continued to work together.

He is a true leader and pioneer. He is passionate about what he believes in and isn’t afraid to take on the toughest challenges. Across the country, everyone knows and respects Chuck. He’s made a name for himself and a name for the association in Louisville. People pay attention to those who are leading and crossing lines and trying to bring people together. While he was president of the Executive Officers Council, he balanced leading at the national level with continuing to lead a wellorchestrated and effective association locally. That’s not easy to do.”

– Dawn Braun, former NAHB Executive Officers Council Director

“I was president when Chuck was hired. I remember when he interviewed for the position. There were 10-12 people on the selection committee and he only knew a couple of them. Within five minutes, he had already developed a rapport with everyone at the table. He’s been a strong force as a watchdog for our industry. He also has a keen mind for demographic information, and we’ve benefited from that expertise in many, many ways. He has the unique ability to speak out and be listened to. I’ve witnessed it at nearly every level: local, state and national. He can be in meeting of 50 people with several key people in attendance and when Chuck would speak, he had the attention of everyone present. He’s been a perfect guy to have in this role for 20 years.”

sting Impression – Bob Marrett, CMB Development

By Stacy Smith Rogers

“I worked for Chuck in Louisville for 11 years, and he was a good mentor, always pushing me in the right direction. He never had a hidden agenda. I will still call him up and ask for his advice every now and then. I’ve worked with Chuck on the Executive Officers Council for seven years now, and I’ve seen the way national folks look up to and rely upon him. When he talks, everybody is going to learn from it.

He’s been a great boss, wonderful mentor, and also a friend. He and Christy have always reached out to me and my family. He’s sincerely interested in people. He’s very unique and I know I’ll never meet another person like him.”

– Brian Miller, Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

“Chuck has simply been a great leader and a role model for other executive officers around the country.

He’s a great champion for our industry, and that’s evident by the fact that he’s run such a great association. He’s the consummate professional, an articulate spokesperson and has effectively demonstrated the role that executive officers should play. We are the gears that make the engine run for our members.“ – Sam Anderson, Master Builders Association of Kind and Snohomish Counties (Seattle)

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“I got to know Chuck best through the Parklands project. He’s a great guy and moves easily across the boundaries in Louisville. Land use is a contact sport and he’s like the center, right in the middle of the opposing lines. He’s a bulldog for his industry, focused on representing not just the big developers, but the trades people as well. That characteristic is defining and one of the reasons he has done such a good job leading the association. When it comes to land use, people can get mad very quickly and retreat to their corners. One of the things I’ve always respected about Chuck is that he doesn’t just go to his corner. When I first met him through the Cornerstone 20/20 project, he and I talked about the region, not just the areas within the political boundaries. He’s a true regionalist and is very data-driven, which is a pretty strong position from which to begin.”

– Dan Jones, 21st Century Parks

“Chuck is a total community resource and one of the best planning minds I’ve ever been around, and people recognize that. If the Metro Planning Department was considering any kind of road, commercial development or comprehensive plan, they always had Chuck at the table. People respect his opinion. He has the ability to look at a planning situation and be fair-minded. A lot of people can be narrowly focused and fight to the exclusion of everyone else, but not Chuck. He can see both the forest and the trees. Once he decides what he thinks is fair and right, he’s a bulldog, fierce in his loyalty. He’s the greatest advocate the home builders have ever had. There are a number of people who Chuck has helped with their careers, including myself. He’s a true connector.”

– John Cosby, Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce

“I’ve known Chuck for a long time and have worked with him on many issues related to the City of Louisville and Jefferson County. First of all, he is someone who really cares about our city – our neighborhoods, housing, air quality, the people and the community. Chuck is one of those guys who has always looked toward the future, while dealing with the day-to-day issues. Regardless of his busy schedule and multiple demands, Chuck has always been accessible and willing to tackle any issue head on. His approach was to thoroughly prepare himself by gathering all the facts and talking to as many people as possible, ensuring he fully understood the issues so he could present his conclusions and suggestions for positive outcomes and a win-win solution. We are tremendously fortunate that he decided to devote his professional skills, knowledge and relationship building toward the betterment of our community.

Because of his dedication, our region is a better place to live, work, play and visit.”

– Bill Schreck, Former Director of Metro Louisville’s Departments of Inspections, Permits & Licences and Codes & Regulations

“I worked with Chuck when he was a vice president at GLI. In our time together, he was a coach, a leader and a visionary. In his role at BIA and during his time at the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce, Chuck was highly regarded as a leader. He understood the importance of developing relationships, gathering intelligence on issues and executing the tasks behind the scenes to achieve the larger goal. Chuck has been a professional mentor for me for more than 20 years. He has taught me the importance of holding onto relationships and branding myself. Over the years, he has encouraged me to extend myself beyond what I thought I could do. I think our community is a better place because of all of the roles Chuck has played throughout his career!”

–Deana Karem, Greater Louisville Inc.

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Lasting Impression

“Chuck has made numerous contributions to the EOC as a whole.

He has served on multiple committees, as a speaker at the EOC’s annual professional development meeting, was the 2005 recipient of the Executive Office of the Year Award, hosted the 2009 EOC Seminar at the Galt House in Louisville, and he served as the 2012 EOC president, which was a particularly difficult time for building industry and the EOC as the housing market wasn’t returning to normal levels as expected. In addition to these career highlights, Chuck has always acted as a sounding board for other EOs, listening patiently to their issues and concerns and giving them thoughtful, measured counsel. The Executive Officer Council community is stronger because of Chuck and his dedication to the association management and building industries.”

– Ariel Moyer, Director, Executive Officers Council

“I am often asked why BIA has been so successful in gaining new members and retention. My answer is that ‘Everyone likes a winner!’

Chuck has made this a winning association. He has maintained a passion for the industry and others see that and want to be on the winning team. Even though the members are responsible for the work that we see in the community, Chuck really has become the face of BIA. If anyone from the regulatory, governmental, lending or educational community wants more information about any constructionrelated topic in Louisville, they seek out Chuck. He has steered BIA through tough times and prosperous times, and, because of Chuck, we have come out a better and stronger association.”

– Stan Logan, Logan, Lavalle Hunt

“Chuck and Christy have been good friends of Pat and me since he became executive director 20 years ago. Soon after his appointment, he and Christy came to Florida with us, where he taught Pat how to enjoy a good cigar! We will be happy to spend more time with him when he visits Florida.”

– Winston Church, Naples Realty Service

“For over 25 years, Chuck has provided leadership and vision to Louisville’s home building community. He has led partnerships between builders and utilities to bring about smart development in the region. In the 1990s Chuck worked closely with Louisville Water Company to extend public water service throughout Jefferson County and more recently has partnered with MSD to comply with EPA wastewater and stormwater regulations to provide safe, clean waterways. Chuck understands a community must balance the natural tension between the environment, business interests and government regulations to provide a sustainable and affordable community in which to life.”

–Greg C. Heitzman, Retired CEO, Louisville Water and MSD

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“As the producer of Louisville’s Best New Homes television show, working with Chuck Kavanaugh on a weekly basis was both rewarding and enlightening. As an outside contractor, I witnessed on many occasions Chuck proving his devotion to the entire local building community by preserving members’ interests and supporting the consumers’ desire for the best product possible. He has also earned and maintained the respect and admiration from executives in other industry councils, local politicians, community advocates and his staff. What I treasured the most though from Chuck Kavanaugh’s leadership was his teaching of responsibility, the will to do your best, a sprinkle of humility and to make sure you have a little fun along the way. In the years since I have been away from the association, I think Chuck has shaped the BIA of Greater Louisville into one of the most successful and revered trade organizations in the region.”

–Tony Wyleta, WHAS-TV

“I first mentioned the job opening at the association to Chuck when he and I were driving to Frankfort while he was at the Chamber. He applied and the rest is history. Because I worked so intimately with him on a range of issues for the Chamber, I knew he had a broad understanding of the entire community and had developed personal relationships with all the people involved in local government and politics. He wasn’t just a one party guy. He was non-partisan and was respected across the spectrum. Chuck was able to cross party lines. He’s been such a leader and the respect for the association quickly grew after he came on board. Even though the name change came years later, Chuck started representing the larger industry of builders and developers 20 years ago. He’s an influential, easy-going, non-partisan kind of guy you just have to respect.”

–– Bill Bardenwarper, Bardenwarper, Talbott and Roberts

“Chuck Kavanaugh is the consummate professional. He is a giant in housing and the home building industry. His leadership and innovative approach to his work has transformed his association and the building industry.”

- David Ellis, Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association

“When I became an executive officer, Chuck was one of the first to welcome me into the fold. He has always been one of the leaders in association management, and he is greatly respected and known for his intellect and integrity. Chuck commands respect when he enters a room and we all look to him for advice. We are sorry to see him go, but are very excited for the legacy that he leaves. Many executive officers strive to follow the path that Chuck has made in success and leadership.”

– Tim Minton, North Carolina Home Builders Association

“I have enjoyed working with Chuck and will certainly miss him. Twenty years has gone by in a flash!”

– Robin Durham, BIA

“I first knew Chuck when I served as county commissioner, working on economic and development issues for the county. We also had a chance to coach against each in girls basketball and we were friendly competitors until the end! What I know about Chuck is that his word is always good. For me, that was amplified when he was chosen as executive officer for the home builders. We had a lot of dealings on development issues. I remember when the Gene Snyder Expressway opened up and that meant many new opportunities for his industry and for the county, and we worked together on many of them. We didn’t always agree, but we understood each other. Chuck has played an important part in helping build the community and making it better. His word is good and he simply does things right.”

– Irv Maze, Former County Commissioner, Currently Judge – Kentucky Court of Appeals

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2) How many NAHB, EOC and HBAK meetings did he attend?

3) How Board Members did he serve with?

4) How many Presidential Advisors did he serve with?

5) Who was chair of the Executive Officer Search Committee in 1996?

6) How many Associate Vice-Presidents did he serve with?

7) What was the HBAL membership in 1996?

8) How many Home Garden & Remodeling Shows did he oversee?

9) How many Homearamas did he oversee?

10) What sites most regularly hosted Homearama?

11) What year was the highest membership for the Association?

12) In what year did the HBAL/BIA became the second largest Association?

1) 21; 2) Over 150; 3) 146 (76 Builder/Remodelers 70 Associate members); 4) 11 (Bob Marrett (7x), Carl Baker, Mike Griffin, Rocky Pusateri (2x); 5) Mike Griffin; 6) Six (Stan Logan, Jr. (4x), Paul Miele, Tom Raver (3x); 7) 1,560; 8) Over 20; 9) 21 Homearamas at 29 different sites showcasing 308 different homes built by 313 different builders; 10) Locust Creek – Five Homearamas, Shakes Run – Four Homearamas; 11) 2007; 12) 2012 after increasing membership by 110% that year april 2016 17

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Playhouse Offers Visually Impaired Children a Chance to Explore, Learn and Play BICF Project Benefits Current and Future VIPS Students and Highlights Opportunity to Make a Difference

By Stacy Smith Rogers

The BICF recently celebrated the dedication of a playhouse built for the students at Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS), where 40 young children currently attend. According to John Talbott, Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts, the playhouse (appropriately designed to resemble a schoolhouse) is the perfect addition to a streetscape project in the works that is designed to help students learn to be mobile in urban areas.

Ultimately, the project will feature streets, parking meters and sidewalks. “Our goal is to teach them how to cross streets and navigate sidewalks and such. It’s designed to be a learning environment, and the schoolhouse offers them a chance to both learn and play,” he said. Talbott is president of the VIPS Board of Directors and he acknowledged the role the playhouse will play with current and future students. “This project will have a 18 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

broad reach with students there now and those to come in years ahead. Words cannot begin to describe how appreciative we are to BIA for doing this. It’s an example of the civic-mindedness of the builders at large and a true gift to the people who need it,” Talbott added.

“VIPS is a very successful preschool for the visually impaired, and their success has lead to city and state leaders calling from across the country. For BIA to be able to add to their success is quite an honor,” BICF Commitee Member Mark Simpson, Simpson Builders, said.

“VIPS is extremely grateful to BIA for this amazing learning opportunity for our children with blindness,” VIPS Executive Director Diane M. Nelson said. “The schoolhouse is used as a learning destination which affords our children opportunities

“Words cannot begin to describe how appreciative we are to BIA for doing this. It’s an example of the civic-mindedness of the builders at large and a true gift to the people who need it.”

– John Talbott

Dennis Adams, John Talbott, & Glen Stuckel unveil the VIPs Playhouse.

to heighten their other senses with its sensory tables, music wall and reading nook. The nook will also serve as a destination library where children travel independently to check out books on seasonal topics and employ their life skills such as mobility and responsibility. We are teaching independence, safe travel and exploration, and this school house is a perfect support tool.”

Dennis Adams was the builder who took on construction of the playhouse. “When Mark (Simpson) asked if I would be interested in heading up the project, it was hard to turn him down. I had heard about VIPS previously and knew about the good work they do at the school. The architect, Dana MotleyZausch, did a terrific job on this plan and made my job so much easier,” he said. “It was such a rewarding project for me

to work on that I felt like I should be thanking them for letting me be a part of it. It was a true team effort. So many people donated time, labor and efforts to make it happen. There’s a long list of people who helped. It was an amazing thing to work on, and I’m glad that Mark asked me to do it.”

The schoolhouse design includes a bell tower and there are plenty of textures, tactile activities and sensory details that offer students stimulation and fun. Simpson made a xylophone for the kids to play as well, and it’s become popular with everyone who tours the structure. “It’s basically a little custom house. We didn’t cut any corners. There are vaulted ceilings with beams, nice light fixtures and heating and air. We used materials that should last for many years to come,” Adams added. april 2016 19

2016 Table Top Night

The Ramada Plaza Louisville was a buzz for Table Top Night 2016 on January 29. The annual event featured over 100 booths, hundreds of attendees and over $5,000 in prizes! Longtime BIA supporter General Shale won the raffle for a free booth at next year’s event. Thank you to the sponsors, vendors and attendees for making Table Top Night a success!

Builder Cash Prizes – Punch Out Contest

Thomas Brown - $250 Jack Band - $500 Chris Noonan - $250 Bill Wilkinson - $250 Jason Orthober - $250 Roger Hack - $250 Mike Monsour - $1000 Billy Doelker - $500 Pete Thieneman - $750

Joe Dumstorf, Trend Appliance, donated proceeds from his booth to the Building Industry Charitable Foundation.

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New Homes Month Celebrated with Enthusiasm Greater Louisville’s Housing Market Expected to Continue Upward Swing

By Stacy Smith Rogers

April is New Homes Month (and also a popular time for homeowners to consider building), so it’s a great time to do some research on what’s happening locally and nationally. With upcoming events like the Tour of New Homes later this month and Homearama in Norton Commons and River Crest in July, the Greater Louisville community will be exposed to the opportunities that building a new home offers. BIA members are encouraged to access the bialouisville.com website for more information that will arm them with tools and research to help position their businesses to succeed and to get connected with customers this spring.

Economic Outlook Event Highlighted Positive Growth and Potential Challenges The 2016 Real Estate Economic Outlook event took place February 9. Produced jointly by the BIA, CCIM Kentucky Chapter, Integra Realty Resources and the Louisville Apartment Association, local representatives from various segments of Greater Louisville’s real estate and housing industry met 22 louisville builder • bialouisville.com

together to discuss the economic outlook for the community.

Kevin Kliesen, business economist and research officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, offered the keynote presentation, focusing on the national economy and how Louisville compares. The BIA’s very own Chuck Kavanaugh and Billy Doelker represented the Association with reports on the residential housing market. Positive activity within the local economy, as well as current and potential challenges, were discussed.

“Evaluating the national indicators, but most importantly what I’m hearing from other builders and experiencing myself, I feel strongly about a 10 percent growth over last year.”

– Billy Doelker Highlights from the presentation include a positive outlook on labor market conditions and reports that the automotive sector is continuing to drive manufacturing growth in Kentucky.

On the plus side for the BIA members, Louisville’s residential

construction activity is showing continued growth. Auto and mortgage debt was reported to be on the rise and there’s a stable loan demand with bank asset quality remaining strong. Agriculture, however, continues to struggle, but Louisville has seen strong job growth in most key industries, with the exception of transportation. Potential challenges include issues affecting transportation, which is sensitive to domestic and global growth trends and fuel prices, as well as health care, where a there’s a continued emphasis on cost containment. According to U.S. Census figures cited from the Kentucky State Data Center, the Kentucky portion of the Louisville Metro area has grown by 100,000 people since 2000 and is expected to grow at a slightly faster rate during the next five to 15 years. From 2000 to 2010, Jefferson County grew by 50,000. (Visit bialouisville.com/economic-outlook-2016-resources/ for more info.)

Forecast for Residential Housing Looks Bright Newly appointed BIA Executive Vice President Pat Durham commented on the current climate of home building in Greater Louisville, “My feeling about the economic outlook is positive for this year and next. Builders are busy, remodelers are busy, and suppliers are shipping more product than they have in years.” According to Durham, there’s a lot of optimism circulating, but builders are still cautious when it comes to measuring challenges. “Our biggest concerns are lot availability and a qualified work force. There is a shortage of both, and the association is trying to move an agenda forward that addresses both issues,” he explained, noting that it will take a while to solve both problems, but that’s not holding the Association back from making steps to address them in the short run.

“Our biggest concerns are lot availability and a qualified work force. There is a shortage of both, and the Association is trying to move an agenda forward that addresses both issues.”

– Pat Durham Billy Doelker, Key Homes, echoed Durham’s concerns about labor shortage and lot availability, and he also expressed confidence in the new homes market growing similarly in 2016 as it did in 2015. “In 2015, we experienced about a 10 percent growth over 2014. Evaluating the national indicators, but most importantly what I’m hearing from other builders and experiencing myself, I feel strongly about a 10 percent growth over last year,” he explained. Doelker’s company has a diverse offering of new home products, ranging from starter homes priced from $125,000 to larger, custom built homes. He reported steady activity within all home products. “We’re starting to see the upper end market return a little stronger in terms of demand and we’re seeing more interest as well at every price point. For our condos and patio homes, the market pool is growing more diverse. In addition to baby boomers, empty nesters and retirees, we’re responding to interest from young single people as well.”

River Crest will represent Bullitt County in Homearama for the first time in 2016.

Local builders report that from a product standpoint, the average buyer is increasingly focused on functionality, design and usability of the home as opposed to square footage. Nicer amenities and energy features are also top-of-mind. Home values of newly built homes are on the rise, mostly due to the rising demand. Costs, however, are also increasing as the labor shortage is affecting the wages of subcontractors.

“Most everyone I know is pretty busy. I feel better about the first two months of 2016 than I did the first two months of 2015. Our company is anticipating more interest. We recently have invested more in future development across Oldham, Shelby and Jefferson Counties. I guess you could say we’re putting our money where our mouth is,” Doelker added.

Tour of New Homes Set for April 30 & May 1

Free Weekend Event Open Noon-6 p.m. each day The Tour of New Homes is set for April 30 and May 1, and with reports of an uptick in activity within the market, local builders are anticipating that Louisville’s largest open house weekend will draw steady crowds of potential buyers. The event is free and features a wide array of new construction homes and new home communities throughout the area. It’s an ideal way to cap off New Homes Month and showcase to the Greater Louisville community the talents of the local building industry and the advantages of owning a newly built home. For more information and a map of home sites, visit LouisvilleNewHomeTour.com april 2016 23

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Traditional Homes | Colin Osborn Lot N204

L to R: Susan Graf, Amy Brennenstuhl, Chad Turner, David Turner, Nate Betancourt, Minette Agnew, Katharine Hatcher, Teresa Morgan, Rocco Pigneri, Don Karem, Bob Thieneman, Jr., Eric Armstrong, John Marshall

The first 2016 Sales & Marketing Council Meeting took place on March 3 at Big Spring Country Club. The meeting featured a panel of builders and realtors who discussed the advantages and obstacles of working together to enhance customer experience. The dynamic discussion, facilitated by Chairman Dave Parks, honed in on how realtors can manage client expectations and act as liaisons and advocates for the Builder, which in turn enhances the experience for all parties.

Thank you to Builders Don Karem, Rocco Pigneri and Bob Thieneman, Jr, as well as Realtors Susan Graf, John Marshall and Teresa Morgan for providing perspective on this multifaceted topic.

Lancaster Built Homes, Inc. / Limestone Builders |Patrick (P.R.) Lancaster Lot N205

CastleBuilt Homes | Brian Arnold Lot N228 The Ramage Company | David Ramage Lot N231

Landis Homes, LLC | David Landis Lot N206

Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC | Gregg Burrus Lot N266

Provence Properties/J P Waller Design Group LLC | John Waller Lot N207

Meridian Construction, LLC David Weis Lot N267

Simpson Builders, Inc. |Mark Simpson Lot N208

P.L. Lyons Architectural Builders Perry Lyons, Adam Gallagher Lots N268, N269

Mason Construction & Development, LLC | Dan Perkins Lot N209

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Jack Band Builder, Inc. | Jack Band Lot 505 Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC. Clifford Thieneman, Pete Thieneman Lot 506

Stonecroft Homes | David Lutes Lot N216 Michael O’Dea, Builder |Mike O’Dea Lot N217 Provident Homes | Jeremy McGraw Lot N218

Dogwood Homes of Kentucky, LLC Richard Miles Lots 507, 515 Hester Home Builders | Kerrin Hester Lot 508

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Mastercraft Homes, LLC Dan Swigart, Joe Kroll Lots N223, N229, N271, N272

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All-Time Big Spike 1500d John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville ........... 2794

Grand Spike 1000d Ellery Esposito, Esposito Construction, Inc. ................. 1257 Robert L. Eberenz, Jr.,

Robert L. Eberenz Jr., Builder, LLC....................... 1205 Stanley G. Logan, Jr., Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, Inc. ... 1197 Richard S. Buttorff, The Buttorff Company ................... 1070 Joe Pusateri, Elite Homes, Inc. ...................................... 1034

Statesman 500d Robert Welch, Welch Builders, Inc. ................................. 888 Keith Eberenz, Keith Eberenz, Builder ........................... 842 James R. Skaggs, Omikron Construction Co. -Honorary........825 Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Robert A. Peterson, Jr., Co. Inc. .. 799 Michael L. Montgomery,

MONTCO Builders, Inc. -Honorary....................... 768 Robert H. Marrett, CMB Development Co. ................... 719 Bill Reisert, Sr. , Reisert Insurance Agency ...................... 707 Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air................... 670 Glen E. Stuckel, Glen E. Stuckel Builder, Inc. ................ 587

400d A. Thomas Sturgeon, Sturgeon & Associates Inc. ............ 499 Fred R. Dallenbach, Dallenbach Builders, Inc. ................ 473 Richard Eberenz, Richard Eberenz, Builder -Honorary... 446 Rusty Wessel, Wessel Insurance Agency, Inc. .................. 441 Stan Humphrey, Stan Humphrey Construction............... 439 Clete Reinhart, Reinhart Construction Co. ..................... 434 Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes.................................... 428 Richard Miles, Dogwood Homes of Kentucky................. 404

Super Spike 250d Tom Raver, Fireplace Distributors.................................... 393 Carl Baker, Sterling Development Corp. ......................... 370 Richard Bean, B B & T, retired......................................... 367 Jeremy Esposito, Esposito Construction........................... 353 Michael “Rocky” Pusateri, Elite Homes........................... 309 William (Bill) Wilkinson, Wilkinson Builders, Inc.......... 308 Don Petty-Honorary........................................................ 303 Pat Thieneman-Seitz, Thieneman-Seitz Builder .............. 291 Billy Doelker, Key Homes................................................ 290 Clifford Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co. Inc. ........... 274 Leo Thieneman, Sr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC......... 255 Jesse Francis, Francis & Company.................................... 255 J. Robert Westerman, J. Robert Westerman Builder -Honorary....253

Trophy - 200 Steve Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................. 244 Scott Jagoe, Jagoe Homes................................................. 234 Teresa Morgan, Semonin Realtors................................... 233 Roger Plamp, Plamp-Keen Agency, Inc. ......................... 231 Greg Esposito, Greg Esposito Contractor. ...................... 222 Roger Bright, ADC-honorary.......................................... 220 Pat Durham, Pat Durham Bldr, Inc. ................................ 212

Royal Spike - 150 Lafe McGary, The Remodeling Company........................ 199 Roger Harbison, Cornell Harbison Excavating................ 198 Steve Deneen, Builder...................................................... 195 David Lurding, Lurding Homes...................................... 195 Dave Smith, Blacksmith Homes ..................................... 194 John F. Pohlman, John F. Pohlman Builder, Inc. -Honorary.....167

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John Thomas, K-I West Roofing & Siding Division........ 155 Robert L. Eberenz, Sr., Robert L. Eberenz, Inc. -Honorary.....154 Jack Band, Jack Band Builder, Inc. ................................... 151 Charline Neal, Primerica Financial Services..................... 150

Red Spike - 100d Sherrie Kruse, First Capital Bank..................................... 146 Scott Yates, Paragon Homes ............................................ 145 John Barlow, Commonwealth Designs, Inc...................... 143 Don Karem, Karem Built Homes, Inc.............................. 136 Jerry Blacketer, The Blacketer Co...................................... 135 Mike Isaac, Isaac Contracting & Design ......................... 132 Kevin Passanisi, PC Home Center................................... 126 John Rueff, Brecher Co..................................................... 117 Perry D. Lyons, Perry D. Lyons Builder........................... 116 Bruce Rademaker, Thoroughbred Associates, Inc. ........... 114 Leo Thieneman, Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons, LLC.......... 110 John Lannert, Lincoln Insurance Agency......................... 108 Sidney J. Anderson, S.J. Anderson Builder, Inc. ............... 106 Robert D. Ford, R. Ford Construction Co., Inc. -Honorary.....100

75d Shawn Corrigan, Corrigan Electric.................................... 99 Terrance O’Rourke, O’Rourke & Associates ..................... 97 Robert Osborne, RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling..... 92 Ron Wolford, Ron Wolford Builder, Inc. ........................... 87 Joe Dumstorf, Trend Companies of Kentucky.................... 86 Mike Jones, Signature Green Properties, LLC................... 86 Willard Bryant, Bryant Construction, LLC....................... 85 J.D. Nichols, NTS Corporation ......................................... 85 Michael O’Dea, Michael O’Dea Builder............................ 81 Carol Daugherty Epley, Daugherty Insurance Agency ...... 76 Jeff Thompson, Jeda Homes................................................ 75

Green Spike - 50d Brendan Kavanaugh, Door Store & Windows................... 72 Mark Aschbacher, Lincoln Insurance................................. 69 Ron Hartman, Ernst Concrete. ......................................... 67 Rocco Pigneri, Ball Homes................................................. 67 David Mikels, Graber’s Insealators..................................... 64 Davis Boland, Boland Maloney Real Estate....................... 59 James Pope, Nicklies Development.................................... 58 Ken Thieneman, Ken Thieneman Builder........................... 58 Christopher J. Knopf, Pinnacle Properties of Louisville .... 56 David Ernst, Prestige Builders............................................ 56

Ron Colyer, Colyer Construction....................................... 55 Frank Arnold, Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning ... 55 Jim Travis, Jim D. Travis, Builder ...................................... 55 Derek Smothers, Quality One Steel Design Inc................ 55 Chris Cundiff, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance................... 53 Deepa Kamat, Granite America......................................... 53 Louis Hagan, Central Bank of Jefferson County................ 52 Jerry Ostertag, Closet Factory............................................ 51 David Monsour, Monsour Builders.................................... 50

Life Spike - 25d Phil Fackler-Fackler Homes............................................... 49 Penny Love, Design Innovations, Inc................................. 47 Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials.................. 45 P.R. Lancaster, Lancaster Built Homes.............................. 45 Dave French, LG&E.......................................................... 45 David Rateau, Rateau Construction .................................. 44 Greg Schrenger, Schrenger Construction .......................... 44 Melanie Pearson, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance............... 43

Phillip Wayne Leigh, Phillip Leigh, Inc............................. 41 Mike Effinger, Effinger Construction................................. 40 Mike Sanders, Mike Sanders Builders................................ 40 Jason Black, Artisan Signature Homes............................... 39 Sandra Povey, BB&T.......................................................... 38 John Sizemore, 2-10 Home Warranty................................ 38 Mike Hall, K-I Lumber & Building Materials ................. 37 Ben Tyler, Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling ................... 37 David Stemler, PC Home Stores........................................ 36 Brandon Bailey, Bailey Remodeling................................... 35 Larry Link, Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 32 Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes ........................................... 32 Mike Judah, Judah Real Estate .......................................... 31 David Bright, Bright Built Homes..................................... 31 Renotta Henson, Victory Home Builder ........................... 30 Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Construction.................................. 30 Dan Anthony, Boral Brick Products................................... 30 Carolyn Miller, Sure Linc Services..................................... 30 Ben Peerce Swindler, Ben Peerce Swindler, Builder .......... 29 James French, J & L Construction..................................... 29 Ryan Miranda, Churchill McGee....................................... 29 Todd Hemmer, Lee Brick & Block................................... 28 Joe Simms, Re/Max Associates.......................................... 28 Roger Hack, MRC Construction....................................... 27 Terry Hagerman, Terry Hagerman Builder........................ 27 Ron Fonk, Woodfield Homes............................................. 26 Douglas Amlung, Amlung Construction Company............ 26 Kari Vogedes, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................... 26 Delbert Mulhall, Delbert Mulhall & Sons, Inc. ................ 26 Clifford (Pete)Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co, LLC.. 26 Lisa Lynn Knight- Lisa Lynn Designs............................... 26

Spike - 6d JP Delaney, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance........................ 24 Jason Orthober, Orthober Custom Homes........................ 23 Lisa Steinbock, Steinbock Interiors LlC............................ 23 Dennis Montana, Lawn Care Co., Inc. .............................. 18 George Miller, Suburban Construction & Management.... 16 Jarrod Vowels, Dominion Homes....................................... 16 Andrew Holden, Commonwealth Bank & Trust............... 15 Joe Kroll, Joe Kroll Builder................................................. 15 Steve Purdy, Prudential Heating & Air.............................. 14 Chad Peyton, Peyton Contracting, LLC............................ 14 Bob Duggins, Kenutcky Concrete...................................... 14 Palmer Cole, Bently Construction...................................... 13 Howard Ferriell, H. D. Ferriell, Inc.................................... 12 Scott Church, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance.................... 11 Donald Wirtzberger, Sierra Design & Construction.......... 11 Kevin Rich, Rich Design Studios....................................... 10 Rick Merritt, Denton Floyd Development........................ 10 Bill Bardenwerper, Bardenwerper, Talbot & Roberts, PLLC.9 Drew McWhorter, KY Farm Bureau................................... 9 David Richardson, David Richardson Builder...................... 8 Mickey Corcoran, Mickey Corcoran Builder....................... 8 David Westfall, Homework Residential Renovations, Inc.... 8 Greg Burrus, Burrus Architecture & Construction, LLC.... 8 Larry Hobson, Louisville Paving.......................................... 8 Steve Sebastian, Sebastian Construction Inc........................ 7 Amy Wagner, Reflections of You By Amy, LLC.................. 7 Mike Danzinger, SB Home Renovations............................. 6 John Marshall, Elite Homes Inc........................................... 6

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Maryville Elementary School Visit to Celebrate College and Career Week

Registered Builders Mark Simpson and Jeremy Esposito spoke to the third grade classes at Maryville Elementary on March 4. This Bullitt County Public School held a College and Career Week the first week of March and invited professionals from a variety of occupations to speak to the students. Mark and Jeremy explained various job opportunities in the building industry as well as different pathways to be successful in this field, such as college majors and on-the-job training. The students listened intently and had many questions for the two experienced Builders.

Mark and Jeremy are members of the BIA’s Workforce Development Committee, which formed to help address the shortage of skilled workers in our industry. One of the missions of this Committee is to visit schools to inform students and teachers about the many career opportunities available in the building trades.

Katz Roadshow Offers Finish Carpentry Clinics May 20

If you believe in quality craftsmanship, don’t miss this free event Friday, May 20 from 7:30am-2:30pm at PC Home Center in New Albany. Gary Katz is the publisher of ThisIsCarpentry. com, an online magazine devoted to craftsmen and craftsmanship. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn a fine craft from a fine craftsman. Breakfast and lunch will be served. RSVP required: contact Carolyn Muncy at 812.542.2956 or cmuncy@pchomestores.com.

Membership Drive

The BIA 2016 Membership Drive is now in full swing. The drive will follow the same “fantasy football” theme as last year but with a few tweaks.

There are 6 teams this year, and each team has a total of 6 members. Season 1 is January – May, and Season 2 is June – December. Thank you to the team captains and team members who are continuing a strong tradition of recruiting new members into this vibrant organization.

Team Captains

Rob Ebernez, Jr., JP DeLaney, Bob Thieneman, Jr. Donnie Wirtzberger, Kevin Passanisi & PJ Moore Dave Parks, Jr. & Amy Johnston .

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newmembers Associates Approved 02/16 BTM Engineering John Addington Type of Business: Engineering Sponsor: JP Delaney Firm Foundation Drafting & Design, LLC Matthew Dowell Type of Business: Designer Architectural, Draftsman Sponsor: George Skeeters Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz Inc. Robert Campbell Type of Business: Civil Engineering Sponsor: Matt Ricketts Carriage House Interiors Juliannah Colson Type of Business: Interior Design Sponsor: Scott Yates Josh Duke LLC Josh Duke Type of Business: Rentals Sponsor: Stan Logan Kaiser Flooring Company, Inc. Garland Kaiser Type of Business: Hardwood Floor Install & refinishing Sponsor: Rob Eberenz Jr. MoldStoppers of Kentucky Jason Becker Type of Business: Mold treatment & prevention Sponsor: John Thomas Versatex Building Products Nate Courtney Type of Business: Building Products Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi

Greenlight Home Inspections LLC Tony Ponte Type of Business: Mold Inspector, radon testing & mitigation Sponsor: Dave Parks HB&G Building Products Mike Tackitt Type of Business: Building Products Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Capacity Care Theresa Hinton Type of Business: CAPS Certified – Aging In Place Sponsor: Carrie Morgensen Arling Lumber Brian Stahlman Type of Business: Building Materials Sponsor: Kevin Passanisi Prospect Mortgage Quin Bernhardt Type of Business: Mortgage Company Sponsor: Perry Lyons Carrell Rogers Carpet One Ken Martin Type of Business: Flooring Spike: Rob Eberenz Jr. Affiliates Approved 02/16 Emmett Exum Jr. Interlinc Mortgage Services, LLC Sponsor: Dan Smith Lee Pulliam Abundant Tree Care Services Sponsor: Kevin Bold Matthew McLaren Gresham Smith and Partners Sponsor: Jon Henney

Drew Hickock Covenant Construction Sponsor: Mark Green Andy Dowell Elite Homes Sponsor: Rocky Pusateri SMC Approved 02/16 Lynda Wilcox Goldwater Bank Sponsor: Stan Logan Joe Bradshaw REMAX Alliance Sponsor: Tom Raver Chris Palmer Swan Financial Corp Sponsor: Don Karem Ben Cox Dogwood Homes Sponsor: Gina Mongold Tina McCubbins Dogwood Homes Sponsor: Richard Miles John Allgeier Flooring & Granite Direct Sponsor: Dave Parks Rebecca Plummer First Community Mortgage Sponsor: Rodny Davidson Lyn Mabry Living Spaces by Lyn Sponsor: Mischell Hutto Builder Member switching Status to Associate Cary Wisman Bob Wells Company Switching to Associate, now a Restoration Company

membermilestone

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

50 Years J.D. Nichols – Registered Builder 40 Years Advance Drywall, Inc. – Richard McCauley 20 Years Kerry Hatfield – Registered Builder 15 Years John McIntyre – Registered Remodeler Blinds Direct Andriot Systems, Inc. – David Andriot Closet Factory – Jerry Ostertag

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10 Years Bowles Electrostatic Painting, Inc. – David Smith Daryl Hardy – Registered Builder Steve Sweeney Trucking – Steve Sweeney Atwell Enterprises, Inc. – William Atwell Kentucky Mirror & Plate Glass – Gregg Spielberg 1 Year Albrecht Painting – Lynn Drybrough Matly Digital Solutions, LLC – Steven Matly Valassis, Inc. – Tom Reynolds Jeridon Floorcoverings – Michael Kiper Wilson Equipment Company, LLC. – Jeffrey Wimmer LL&A Interior Design – Tammy Randall

honorroll

As of March 1, 2016

Builders: Blacketer Company

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

Architectural Windows & Doors Bachman Commercial Sales

Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Carpet Specialist

Century Mortgage Company

Corrigan Electric and Home Systems Cunningham Door & Window

Door Store and Windows

River City Bank

Frost Brown Todd, LLC

Sam Kinnaird’s Flooring and Granite

Fireplace Distributors, Inc. K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union

Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance

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

RJ Thieneman

Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel

The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World

PPG Paints Pro-Build

Quarry Bluff Estates

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members!

For more information on how you can be listed on the BIA Honor Roll, please call Kimberly at 429-6000.

memberspending 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 Registered Builder:

Pending Associate Builder/Remodeler:

Steven L. Allen Shamrock Builders, Inc. 332 Willow Wood Drive Mt. Washington, KY 40047 (502) 538-9595

Dale Darnell East End Home Improvement Inc. 12320 Dominion Way Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 741-4216

Sponsors: Bob Thieneman, Jr.

Billy Doelker

Sponsors: John Miranda

Rob Peterson

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2016 BIA corporate sponsors:

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calendarofevents

advertiserindex

April 5

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

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV.................. 16

5

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

Carpet Specialist.................................... ibc

5

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

6

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

7

Bullitt County Meeting 11:30 a.m. @ Milla Nova Winery

8

Emerging Professionals Quarterly Meeting 10:30 a.m. @ BIA

21

Sales and Marketing Council 9:00 a.m. @ 21st Century Parks

27

Executive Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. @ BIA

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Tour of New Homes

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

1

Tour of New Homes

Koch Air................................................ 15

3

Membership Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

3

Retention Committee 11:00 a.m. @ BIA

4

Day at the Downs

6

Oaks Day BIA Closed

May

10 Membership Drive Call Day BIA 11

11

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

12

Emerging Professional Network Lunch 11:30 a.m., Molly Malone’s St. Matthews

17

Shelby County Council 11:30 a.m. @ Claudia Sanders Dinner House

18

Registered Builder Committee 10:00 a.m. @ BIA

18

Member Appreciation Luncheon 11:30-1:00 p.m. @ BIA

19

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

25

Executive Committee 1:00 p.m. @ BIA

25

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

26

Chuck Kavanaugh’s Retirement Party 6:00-8:00 p.m. @ The Olmsted

Associates Committee 3:00 p.m. @ BIA

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The Door Store & Windows.................. 24

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

Fireplace Distributors............................ 16

L&N Federal Credit Union................... 21

Logan Lavelle Hunt.............................. 24

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

PPG Paints........................................... 16

Republic Bank......................................... 4

River City Bank.................................... 15

River City Flooring............................... 21

Sims-Lohan............................................. 4

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