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EDUCATION SUMMIT

NOVEMBER 5TH | 10 AM - 4 PM

2025 NHB ACADEMY PRESENTED BY M & M GLASS COMPANY Members & Nonmembers Welcome Limited Seating 6 hrs. CEUs with LSLBC www.northshorehba.org (985) 882-5002

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 10:00 - 10:10

Welcome & Continental Breakfast

10:10 - 11:30

Anatomy of a Claim

11:30 - 12:15

Economic & Housing Market Outlook

12:15 - 12:45

Lunch & Sponsor Presentation

12:45 - 1:30

State of the Market & Economic Impact

1:30 - 2:30

Building Codes and Permit Updates

2:30 - 2:45

Break

2:45 - 3:30

Tankless Water Heaters

3:45 - 4:00

Member Benefits & NHBA Updates

Jenny Dexter

John Brooks & Chase James

Danshka Nanayakkara-Skillington Makinzie Sketch & Maddi Street Todd Dean

Nic LeBlanc & Joe France

Todd Dean

Jenny Dexter

ANATOMY OF A CLAIM This session will help to expand your knowledge about claims and connect with fellow professionals in the home building industry.

Leave with the tools you need to build a successful and protected business.

Chase James

John Brooks

ECONOMIC & HOUSING MARKET OUTLOOK A comprehensive macroeconomic and housing outlook that will examine overall economic conditions, trends in housing demand, current supply-side challenges facing home builders, and the NAHB’s forecasts for single-family, multifamily, and remodeling housing sectors.

Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington

‌ s e c i v r e S r Ou Residential Glass Solutions

Custom Shower Doors & Enclosures Designer Mirrors & Glass Tabletops Glass Shelving & Wine Rooms Glass Railings & Staircases

Commercial Glass Expertise

Office Glass Partitions & Doors Storefront Glass Design Commercial Mirror Installation Conference Room Glass Solutions

Specialty Glass Services

Custom Glass Fabrication Tempered & Safety Glass Decorative & Textured Glass Glass Repair & Replacement

‌ a n a i s i u o L SouthWith showrooms in Baton Rouge and service

teams throughout the region, M&M Glass delivers

expert glass solutions to: Baton Rouge • Lafayette • New Orleans • North Shore • Denham Springs • Central • Baker • Gonzales • Prairieville • and beyond!

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Baton Rouge New Orleans North Shore Lafayette 225-272-9143 504-891-7272 985-259-8664 337-313-4178

STATE OF THE MARKET & ECONOMIC IMPACT ON BUSINESSES

Todd Dean

This course examines current real estate and economic trends with an emphasis on how national and local factors shape today’s housing market.

Participants will analyze building and MLS data, mortgage programs, and key economic indicators while exploring the effects of fiscal and monetary policy, interest rate trends, and future market outlooks.

BUILDING CODES & PERMIT UPDATES Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion featuring local building officials who will share insights and updates on building codes, permitting processes, and inspection requirements.

This session offers attendees the opportunity to hear directly from those responsible for enforcing building regulations in our community.

Nic LeBlanc

Joe France

TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

A comprehensive introduction to tankless water heater technology, explaining how these systems function and the key differences between Todd Dean non-condensing and condensing models.

Participants will explore the advantages of tankless systems over traditional water heaters, including continuous hot water, superior energy efficiency, space savings, and long-term value. The course also covers proper sizing, recirculation options, and essential installation practices to ensure peak performance and reliability, while highlighting the increasing return on investment as tankless systems gain popularity in residential applications.

MEMBER

Benefits‌ NAHB Savings & Discounts LHBA Member Rebates Networking & Events Education & Resources Marketing & Promotion Advocacy & Representation Leadership Opportunities Insurance Programs Industry Connection Contact us for more information: 985-882-5002 info@northshorehba.org www.northshorehba.org 29021 Builders Dr., Lacombe LA 70445

MEET OUR SPEAKERS John Brooks VP of Marketing for Risk Management Services John Brooks has over 20 years of insurance experience in Louisiana, working for both regional and national providers. He graduated from LSU with a BA in Mass Communication.

Chase James Claims Adjuster Based out of the Louisiana Home Builders Association General Liability Trust Baton Rouge office, Chase James has been the GL Trust’s sole claims adjuster since 2018. Chase is also a 2017 graduate of Southern University Law Center and a licensed attorney in the State of Louisiana.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington is the Assistant Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In this role, she leads the Forecasting & Analysis section within NAHB’s Economics group, overseeing areas such as housing market analysis, industry surveys, and the development and maintenance of national,regional, and long-term forecasts, including remodeling expenditures. Danushka serves as a member of the Joint Advisory Board of Economists for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Otterbein University and a master’s degree in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University.

Makenzie Sketch & Maddi Street

Marketing & Design Specialist & Sales Representative

For more than 40 years M&M Glass Company has proudly served South Louisiana with exceptional glass products and expert installation. Backed by a multi-award-winning reputation, M&M Company remains the leader in South Louisiana and provides the best products at the best price, with the fastest turnaround time and best customer service experience.

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS Todd Dean President/CEO of WebTaught Todd B. Dean, MS, MBA, CDEI, is a seasoned executive and multi-industry strategic leader with more than three decades of experience spanning real estate, education, and construction management. Renowned for his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and exceed organizational goals, Todd brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision and deep industry expertise. He currently serves as Co-Founder and President/CEO of WebTaught, a technology-driven and innovative real estate school that delivers a comprehensive training solution for realestate brokerage companies. Through WebTaught, Todd helps firms recruit and retain top talent by providing pre-licensing and post-licensing education, practical onboarding programs that equip new agents for immediate success, and continuing education courses that strengthen the performance of established professionals all designed to reduce turnover and enhance overall productivity. He is also the Owner and Broker of Select Realty Group, a Mandeville-based real estate brokerage that has proudly served Southeast Louisiana for more than twenty years.

Nic LeBlanc Director, Dept. of Permits and Inspections St. Tammany Parish Government

Joe France Chief Building Official - City of Slidell

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29021 Builders Dr., Lacombe LA 70445 (985) 882-5002 www.northshorehba.org info@northshorehba.org