Lincoln Business Builder (June 2023)

Ready to Roll

2023

HBAL Membership Drive

Recruit new members to earn points and potentially win up to $1000!

See pages 8-10 to learn about the 2023 HBAL Membership Drive as well as information to share with potential HBAL Members.

MEET THE HBAL MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Beau Daffer, BIC Custom Homes

"Being on the board of HBAL has been a real eye opener to me on just how important the organization is and how important it is to support it. From meeting with City Council members to discussing ways to improve housing in Lincoln to meeting with Building & Safety to help discuss code changes and clarificaions. HBAL is a very active association and really exceeds in its effort to help the home building community of Lincoln."

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Executive Committee

Lori Wellman, CKD, CGR, CAPS, President

Beau Daffer, President Elect

Jereme Montgomery, 1st Vice President

Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President

Ryan Trausch, Secretary

Bob Bryant, Treasurer

Ward Fred Hoppe, Immediate Past President

Michaela Schwarten, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors

Megan Dreyer

Matt Firestone

Kenny German

Dave Lakin

Dan Loeck

Blake Pittack

Scott Schneider

Maria Semerad

Brett Sundberg

Sam Swartz

Bailey Ward

Tim Zeng

Remodelers Council

Ben Klein

Past Presidents

Jim Christo

Steve Fulton

Justin Johnson

Bo Jones

Matt Kinning

Mike Kinning

President’s Message

Lori Wellman, HBAL President

We had a successful event-filled month in May. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Car Show. We had a good turn out considering the morning's misty weather, but the sun eventually came out and so did the spectators. We raised over $8,000 for the HBAL foundation.

It was a beautiful week for the Spring Parade of Homes. We received great feedback and it sounds like many of the homes were full of visitors throughout the week.

On May 17, I attended, along with a few other HBAL board members, the celebration of the 29th home built by the Lincoln Northeast High School residential construction students. These students gained hands-on construction experience and knowledge that you can’t get from reading a text book. The best part though, was as they were individually recognized you could see the pride they had knowing they helped to build a house that would be someone’s future home.

Dan Klein, Sr.

Mike May

Herb Reese

Roger Reynolds

Mike Rezac

Denny Van Horn

HBAL Staff

Michaela Schwarten, Jennie Korth, Laure Husmann

As we move into warmer weather and the planning of vacations, keep in mind the HBAL golf tournament on June 2 and the Remodelors golf tournament on August 18. These are both fun events to help with or participate in and a great way meet other members, plus it’s a day out of the office.

Calendar of Events

May 29

June 2

Memorial Day (Office Closed)

HBAL Golf Tournament

Highlands Golf Course

Email jennie@hbal.org for info.

Remodelers Council Picnic

2023 HBAL Corporate Partners

June 14

Antelope Park • Shelter #2

11:30 a.m. • Cost: $12 per person

HBAL Board of Directors Meeting

June 15

HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m.

HBAL 101

June 16

HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 11:30 a.m. • Lunch is provided.

July 28 Fall Parade of Homes Deadline

HBAL Family Fun Night at Sun Valley Lanes & Games

321 Victory Lane

Aug. 4

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: Free for first 400 HBAL Members who RSVP for tickets

Careers in Construction

Jobs & Extended Learning Opportunities for LPS Students

Join Us!

The Careers in Construction Committee is looking for individuals who understand the need for more career opportunity awareness. If you are interested in joining this committee, contact Andrew Schellpeper for more information.

Click to listen to The Career Academy Director, Josh Jones' podcast!

Please use this form to submit jobs and other learning opportunities you want to promote to Lincoln Public School (LPS) students. All submissions are reviewed by LPS for fit and appropriateness before being posted for students to view. Questions can be directed to LPS Communications.

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HBAL Member Spotlight

Matt Lundberg Owner New Ventures

Email: matt@newventures.com | Phone: 402-420-0088

Click here to view Matt's full Member Spotlight.

Tell us about your family. My wonderful wife, Megan, and I have been married for 5 years. We have two sons together. Leo is 2 years old and is the baby boss around the house as he goes through his terrible two stage. Kade is 4 years old and loves sports and trying to beat me in footraces all the time. My step daughter, Harper, is 11 years old and is such an amazing big sister to the boys and a great help around the house! She also loves sports and is currently in soccer and cheer.

Name a recent movie you watched that blew you away? Minions: The Rise of Gru.... because with small children, the only movies I get to watch are kid movies.

If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak and potatoes.

Favorite place you've traveled? My wife and I went to Maui, HI for our honeymoon and would love to go back.

What did you want to be when you grew up? A professional baseball player. Where are you from? Where did you go to school? I was born and raised in Rice Lake, WI. I lived there until I went to college in Platteville, WI.

What's the strangest thing you've ever done? I went sky diving with my dad on my 21st birthday.

When you’re not working, how do you enjoy spending your time?

I enjoy spending time with my family. Any day, any time but especially the summers because we will spend all weekend on our boat just hanging out on the water.

What do you/did you love the most about your job? I love hearing people's stories and what makes them want to build a new home or remodel their existing one.

What are your future goals and aspirations for your career? To learn and grow the business, and myself, to help many people design their future dream homes.

How long have you been a member of HBAL? Less than one year.

How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? So far it's been great networking with people and learning tips and tricks that have helped them along the way.

To be considered for the next Member Spotlight, click here.

HBAL

MORE THAN JUST A

MEMBER

When you join HBAL, your dues are more than just membership in the organization.

The Home Builders Association of Lincoln provides opportunities to network and learn through member events, meetings, social hours and educational classes. HBAL's volunteer leadership and staff also do extensive behind the scenes work with government officials at the State and Local levels helping to decrease regulation and control housing costs. For example, in 2020, members worked with the City Council on local amendments to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, with several amendments adopted by the City Council. In 2021, Lincoln Electric System met with HBAL members about their proposed change to require conduit to supply power to homes. After months of work and studying the proposed changes, it was determined the current process of power supply worked best. We also had several members provide input to the Planning Department as they changed zoning code to benefit affordable housing. We appreciate all the dedicated members of HBAL who assist in these endeavors.

HBAL provides numerous opportunities for members to build their business through networking events, educational seminars and charitable activities. If you're interested in getting more involved or know someone who would benefit from being a member of HBAL, view and share our Membership Opportunities Brouchure.

MICHAELA SCHWARTEN Executive Vice President

Jennie Korth Director of Marketing & Communication

Laure Husmann Business Manager

Reasons to Belong to HBAL

Networking

• Build valuable relationships with likeminded professionals through HBAL events, committees and councils.

• Enhance leadership skills and increase visibility through volunteer leadership roles.

Communication

• Line of communication to keep you up-to-date on industry issues affecting your business.

• The Lincoln Business Builder newsletter, email updates, blog and social media pages share information about association events, activities and education opportunities.

Advocacy

• HBAL is represented by one of the state’s best lobbying firms with Nebraska Senators.

• HOMEPAC is active and meets with candidates for elected positions such as County Commissioners, the Mayor’s office, City Council and Nebraska Legislature to give them insight into issues facing our industry.

• Volunteers participate in local Task Forces and Committees and work closely with Building and Safety to encourage pro-housing legislation or regulations in the home building industry.

Marketing

• Promote your business as a member using HBAL branding for added credibility.

• HBAL's corporate partnership program provides participating members with added visibility at HBAL events.

• Member discounts for the area’s largest trade show, the Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show.

• Showcase your business in specialty events such as the Parade of Homes and the Tour of Remodeled Homes.

• HBAL's website provides better marketing of your business to the consumer with our online directory.

• The Careers in Construction web page can include a link to your company's job opportunities.

Education

• Cost effective classes to better your business.

• Connect with members and stay well-informed about industry trends, expectations and regulations.

Civic Participation

• The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation was created to broaden our philanthropic participation.

• Promote careers in the home building industry by supporting high school students through scholarships and donations to their construction programs.

• Participate in charitable group efforts like Habitat for Humanity and Santa Cop Auction to elevate our community outreach.

Ready to Roll

2023 HBAL Membership Drive

Recruit new members to earn points. First person to 50 points wins $100. At the end of the drive, we will award cash prizes to the top three scorers. You must have accumulated at least 50 points to qualify.

1st Place - $1000 | 2nd Place - $500 | 3rd Place - $250 Points will be awarded as follows:

6 pts for each new member company (has not been a member of HBAL within the last 5 years)

5 pts for each returning member company (previously canceled member within the last 5 years)

4 pts if the new member is a Builder member

3 pts if the new member is an Associate member

2 pts for each new Affiliate member

1 pt for joining the Remodelers Council

The Membership Drive ends November 30, 2023.

Download the Ready to Roll Scoresheet

Current Standings

HBAL Family Fun Night

Sponsorships are still available!

Friday,

Nebraska Safety Council Public Training Offerings

Nebraska Safety Council offers a wide variety of public courses; from OSHA 30-Hr Construction training to Emotional Wellbeing at the Workplace, there are trainings applicable for all employers.

Refer to the list below for upcoming course offerings or click here for a complete list.

• June 1: CPR/AED Only

• June 1: First Aid Only

• June 1: First Aid/CPR/AED Training

• June 6: OSHA Recordkeeping

• June 19: Crane & Hoist Training/ Train-the-Trainer

Attention!

New Members | Current Members Join

us for a Lunch & Learn Opportunity

HBAL 101

Learn how to maximize your membership.

HBAL 101 offers a quick but comprehensive look at membership benefits, programs and events. We invite you to join us for an informal presentation covering everything you need to know to make the most of your membership investment.

Friday, June 16 | 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE (pizza & drinks provided)

HBAL Office | 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C

Please RSVP to info@hbal.org or click here to register via Google Forms.

HBAL members are invited to bring a prospective member to this free lunch!

Click here to view more photos and a highlight video.

Photos courtesy of Derek Leininger of Monster Media and HBAL.

THANK YOU

to all of our sponsors and volunteers! We raised over $8,000 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which will help to promote careers in construction.

Committee: Sam Swartz, Dan Cummings, Kyle Gabriel, Kelli Fleek, Jason Krueger, Bailey Ward, Darrell Brown, Andrew Schellpeper, Ruth Hietbrink, Michaela Schwarten

Volunteers: Derek Leininger/Monster Media, Sue Eaton, Steph Lewis, Jennie Korth, Midwest Rollers Car Club, Marv Peters, Tom Appleget, Abby Appleget, Josh Dunn, Todd Memming, Dustin Nagle and the UNL Rugby Team.

Sponsored by:

June is here and remodeling is in full swing. As remodeling contractors we sometimes should review who we are working with as subcontractors. We need to make sure we ask some of the important questions that protect us and our customers. We all want jobs to run smoothly and it is important to have the best contractors built on relationships, not price only.

Some great questions to ask are: How long have they been in business? Are they properly insured and licensed? What are the timelines for their products? How will they deal with pricing changes, payment schedules? Are they involved members of HBAL? What are their warranties? Do they have a set schedule to follow? Do they have referrals or completion pictures? We take pride in what we do for our customers and these are all very important to give the best remodeling experience to everyone involved. Join us on June 14 for the Remodelers Council picnic at Antelope Park. On June 16, come and learn more about what your membership is doing for you and your community at the HBAL 101 Lunch & Learn.

Ben Klein Remodelers Council Chairperson

Traction Lofts

May 3, 2023

The Remodelers Council toured the old Terminal Building which is now home to the Traction Lofts. The building still includes office space and will have the opportunity for ground-level retail space. Thanks to Trish Jarvis and Ann Deck of Wood Bros. Realty, Amelia Kellner of Align Designs and Jason Donner of NGC for being our tour guides.

View more photos of our Remodelers Council meetings here.

May Board Report

Remodelers Council:

There was great feedback on the Tour of Remodeled Homes which was April 29 & 30 and featured 8 entries. On May 3, the Remodelers Council met at Rosie’s Downtown for lunch followed by a tour of the Traction Lofts located in the Terminal Building at 10th & O Streets. Next month will be the annual Remodelers Council picnic on Wednesday, June 14 at Antelope Park. The Remodelers Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 18 at Holmes Golf Course.

Membership Committee: The following new members were approved:

• BluCor Construction Group, Brandon Engler, Sponsor: Steve Kunkel

• Carl Bohlmeyer Floor Sanding, Kurtis Conover, Sponsor: Taylor Wyatt

• First National Bank of Omaha, Chris Hove, Sponsor: Fred Hoppe

• HomeSheild Roofing & Exteriors, Matt Hill, Sponsor: Beau Daffer

Cruisin’ for the Trades Car Show

The Car Show was held May 6. Slow start to the morning with mist and fog but had 110 cars in the Show. Last year had about 180. Overall, the show generated just over $17,000. After paying expenses net income was over $8,000.

Lincoln Transportation & Utilities (LTU)

Sidewalks:

Denny Van Horn, Matt Kinning and Dave Chapin met with Liz Elliott the director of LTU on 4/13 regarding the requirements for post pour inspections on sidewalks. Have not received an update from LTU

on the new requirements. The meeting with Liz was positive. LTU has hired a sidewalk inspector. HBAL will continue to communicate with LTU.

Careers in Construction: Andrew Schellpeper and Rick Willet have given some presentations to high schools in and around Lincoln. Construction Career Day was well attended and went well. Superintendent Paul Gausman attended and was very impressed with the event. Channel 8 provided some news coverage of the event. Lori Wellman, Jereme Montgomery, Andrew Schellpeper, Bo Jones, Denny Van Horn, Beau Daffer, Fred Hoppe and Michaela Schwarten met at The Career Academy (TCA) to find out how we can strengthen the construction pathway at TCA. Employers in the construction industry can hire 16- and 17-year-olds, but there may be some additional rules and insurance requirements. Jereme has asked Andrew Schellpeper to serve as chairman of the Careers in Construction committee.

Habitat for Humanity:

Habitat is looking for a place to store 5-6 construction trailers. Preferably north side, fenced-in location. Habitat ReStore’s new location is going great. They have started an e-commerce platform that is already profitable.

Building & Safety:

Building & Safety will be enforcing the requirement to have final stamped plans on site during any final inspection or the inspection will fail, and the contractor will need to pay reinspection fees.

Welcome New Members

BluCor Construction Group

Brandon Engler

8905 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE 68507

Phone: 402-742-2551 Cell: 402-416-2978

Email: brandone@blucor-cg.com

Web: www.blucor-cg.com

Sponsor:

Steve Kunkel, Stonebrook Exterior

Bluecor Construction Group is a general contracting company based in Lincoln, NE. Our dedicated team of commercial contractors strives to complete each project within budget and on schedule. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique requirements and ensure the job is completed to their exact specifications. Providing exceptional customer service is our top priority and we are always available to address any questions or concerns about our services.

Professional Painting Co.

Geoffrey Vasa

4601 Pierce Drive, Lincoln, NE 68504

Phone: 402-464-2911 Cell: 402-560-2420

Email:

professionalpainting1978@hotmail.com

Web: www.professionalpaintingne.com

Sponsor:

Beau Daffer, BIC Custom Homes

First National Bank of Omaha

Chris Hove

601 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-323-5230 Cell: 402-525-5888

Email: chove@fnbo.com

Web: www.fnbo.com

Sponsor: Fred Hoppe, Hoppe Development

Carl Bohlmeyer

Floor Sanding

Kurtis Conover

4811 Duxhall Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516

Phone: 402-423-7225 Cell: 402-310-1691

Email: csm.floors@yahoo.com

Web: www.carlbohlmeyerfloorsanding.com

Sponsor:

Taylor Wyatt, SimpliCity Real Estate

Sorry to See You Go!

If you see your company listed below, contact HBAL at 402-423-4225 to renew your membership TODAY!

2K Landscape Designs

402 Outdoor Living

Avid Builders

BCW Builders

CharterWest Mortgage Center

Guardian Window Well Covers, LLC

Nebraska Brokerage, LLC

Directory Changes

 Ryan Good, Stephens & Smith Construction Co., is no longer an affiliate member.

 Ryan Jones is a new affiliate member of Stephens & Smith Construction Co.

Email: rjones@stephensandsmith.com.

 Jaycee Miller and Andy Sprieck, Matt Kirkland Group of Giving Realty are no longer affiliate members.

 Karie Kirkland is a new affiliate member with Matt Kirkland Group of Giving Realty. Phone: 402-499-9020.

Email: karie@giving-realty.com

 Brasch Homes is now Good Life Real Estate

 Tyler Loontjer is the new principal member for Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate. Email: tyler@cb-nhs.com.

 Russell Meyer, Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate, is no longer an affiliate member.

 TJ Sykes is the new principal member of Diamond Concrete Cutting, Inc. Cell: 402-499-8930.

 Frank Drelicharz is the new principal member of Fireplace Stone and Patio.

 Mark Brockhoff is the new principal member of Frontier Cooperative. 10741 N. 142nd Street, Waverly, NE 68462. Phone: 402-786-2665. Email: mark.brockhoff@frontiercooperative.com.

 Glen Gery/Nebraska Brick is now Brickworks Supply Center

 Grant Carter is a new affiliate member with Lincoln Federal Savings Bank. Phone: 402-325-4851.

Email: gcarter@lincolnfed.com.

 Tracey Minchow is the new principal member of Handy Man Home Remodeling Center, Inc.

 Matthew Rawe, Home Real Estate, is no longer an affiliate member.

 Josh Ames is the new principal member of Husker Commercial Fleet/Business Elite Department. Phone: 402-479-7575. Email: james@huskerautogroup.com. Chuck Ames is now an affiliate member.

 Amanda Brown is the new principal member of John Henry’s Plumbing, Htg. & A/C

 Ian Wilshusen is the new principal member of K2 Construction. Cell: 402-405-3902.

Email: iwilshusen@k2construction.biz.

 Sam Manzitto, Jr. is the new principal member of Manzitto.

Email: samjr@manzitto.com.

 Terri Jakoubek is the new principal member of Raymond Contracting, Inc.

 Kristin Suhr is the new principal member of Sampson Residential Properties.

Phone: 402-434-5469. Email: kristin.suhr@sampson-construction.com.

 Tom Beckius is a new affiliate member with Morgan Construction, LLC. Phone: 402-499-6585. Email: tom.morganconstruction@gmail.com.

 Greg Kozisek is the new principal member of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. Email: gkozisek@murphytractor.com.

 Holli Artz, Gershman Mortgage, is no longer an affiliate member.

 Reina Day and Connie Reddish, RE/MAX Concepts, are no longer affiliate members.

Building Permits

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