2021 Chalk Line Magazine Issue #6 - Blast From The Past

CHALK LINE

2021 EDITION - ISSUE #6

MAGAZINE

BLAST FROM THE PAST

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Table of Contents

Official Publication of the Olympia Master Builders 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506 Phone: (360) 754-0912 • www.omb.org

Page 4 MESSAGE FROM OUR 2021 OMB PRESIDENT

The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing 480 member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building trades and are committed to “building strong communities, one home at a time.”

Page 5 2021 REX AWARD WINNERS

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2021 TOUR OF HOMES AWARD WINNERS

President - John Erwin First Vice President - John McKinlay Second Vice President - Becky Rieger Treasurer - Jon Jones Associate Vice President - Rusty Ruiz Second Associate VP - Barb Whitlow Secretary - Ken Hassett Immediate Past President - Erik Jensen

Page 7 MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ELECTED DIRECTORS - TWO YEAR TERM

Builder Director - Barry Jespersen Builder Director - Jordan Gritton Builder Director - Kirk Haffner Builder Director - John Johnson Builder Director - Mike Koidahl Builder Director - Mike Auderer Associate Director - Janine Ezzell Associate Director - Kelly Jensen

NATIONAL DIRECTORS - ONE YEAR TERM

National Director - Builder - John Erwin National Director - Builder - Karen McClennen National Director - Associate - Linda Mosier-Vaudt

STATE DIRECTORS - ONE YEAR TERM

State Director - Builder - Chris Winters State Director - Builder - Kai Fyrst State Director - Builder - Karen McClennen State Director - Builder - Jeff Kuster State Director - Builder - John Erwin State Director - Builder - Harv Lillegard State Director - Builder - Andrew Spear State Director - Builder - John Johnson State Director - Builder - Steve Waltemate State Director - Associate - Becky Rieger State Director - Associate - Cari Hill State Director - Associate - Debbi Boyd State Director - Associate - Bob Kagy

Page 8-11 Did you know that you can update your membership information and how your company is listed on the online Membership Directory at anytime by creating an account and logging in AT omb.org?

Contact membership@omb.org for questions!

A WALK DOWN OMB MEMORY LANE

Page 12 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

New Members

Joined in August & September Better Homes NW

All Around Building and Remodel

GRAYS HARBOR CHAPTER OFFICERS

11812 Littlerock Rd SW Olympia, WA 98512 (360) 556-8130 ryanobrien360@gmail.com Sponsor: Debbi Boyd

LEWIS COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS

Next Level Concrete, LLC

West Pro Painting, Inc.

BUILDER AT LARGE

Karen McClennen President – Harv Lillegard, Lillegard Construction Vice President – Rusty Ruiz, Hung Right Doors Assoc. Vice President – Ryann Blake, Chimney Techniques, Inc. President – John Johnson, Johnson Custom Homes Vice President – Becky Rieger, Environmental Design, LLC Builder Director – Toby Krause, Double Duty Land Management

MASON COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS

15592 Chad Dr SE Yelm, WA 98597 (360) 593-9300 jerame@nextlevelconcrete.net Sponsor: Karen McClennen

PACIFIC COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS

Pacific Building

President – Andrew Spear, Andrew Spear Construction, LLC Ass. Vice Pres. – Julie Nichols, Whitehouse & Nichols Attorneys at Law Assoc. Vice President – Mike Gill, Builders FirstSource President – Steve Waltemate, SAW Construction Co., Inc.

LEGAL COUNSEL

Teena Williams, Goldstein Law Office, PLLC

ASSOCIATION STAFF

Executive Officer – Angela White Events Director – Brianna Bedell Communications Director – Jill Williams Membership Director – Jenn Wasson Government Affairs Director – Jason Gano Office Administrator – Melissa Gardiner

144 Rosemary St Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 280-0256 pacificbuilding@hotmail.com Sponsor: Ken Hassett

1008 N Tower Ave Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 269-5252 allaroundbuilding5252@gamil.com Sponsor: Kai Fyrst 400 Union Ave SE STE 200 Olympia, WA 98501 (360) 688-1643 todd@westproinc.com Sponsor: Ken Hassett

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

promote the “pay it forward” attitude PRESIDENT

2004

2009

JOHN ERWIN

It’s really hard to believe I am about to complete my second consecutive term as your Olympia Master Builder’s President.

What some of you may not know is, I am actually concluding my 3rd term as your OMB President. My first term was back in 2001. A lot has changed over the years within our organization and to address the elephant in the room first…yes, I had hair and my beard wasn’t grey back then!

Reading my 2001 President’s columns and other articles from Chalk Line back then really made me reminisce about the good old days, you know, 20 years before COVID-19 turned all our worlds upside down!

2016

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Back then I wrote about a lesson I learned from my mother as a child which was- “surround yourself with smart people--it rubs off.” Well, back in 1994, that is exactly what I did. I was invited to a Master Builder’s general membership dinner meeting by a custom home builder my father had introduced me to, Mike Cornforth. By the end of the dinner meeting, I was convinced joining Olympia Master Builders would, like my mother recommended, instantly surround myself with experienced professionals who were smarter than me. I was thinking and hoping it would rub off. There were so many OMB members who were influential in my professional journey and who I became friends with; I can’t possibly list them all, but I will mention a few.

I started by getting really involved in the Remodeler’s Council lead by Glen Kilburg. Glen was always happy to answer any question I had.

He was the first one who really made me realize that although we were competitors, we were also allies in this crazy industry, and he truly wanted me to succeed.

The more I got involved, the more professionals I was surrounded by, and I quickly learned that being part of, and involved in, OMB was absolutely the smartest thing I had done as a brand new business. I met my best friend of the last 20 years, OMB past President, Greg Amendala, at a council meeting. He was explaining a construction defect lawsuit he was caught up in. After the meeting I had some follow-up questions and, sure enough, he was more than happy to share information and the lessons he learned. The following year, I was running the Remodeler’s Council and then OMB president, Brian Panush, asked me to join the Board of Directors. Again, one of the best things I have done in my career was continuing to surround myself with professionals. I listened, learned and evolved into who I am today.

The last couple of years have been very challenging for all of us with COVID-19.

We all have tried to do our best dealing with government shutdowns, restrictions, labor and material shortages, and that’s an understatement. I don’t know how to quite explain it, other than every day is a challenge for us all. I am so thankful for our organization and all the members and staff over all the years. I have done my best to continue to promote the “pay it forward” attitude I had gotten when I was first starting out. The thing is, while I may be older and wiser, I have learned that the youth is our lifeblood, and us old dogs can learn new tricks from our younger, newer members. So, you see, learning never stops.

I encourage all our members to get a little more involved - take an OMB class or join a committee; it might just be as life and career changing for you as it has been for me.

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Award Winners BEST KITCHEN Judge’s Choice BEST FLOOR PLAN People’s Choice

The Village at Mill Pond

Tour of Homes

BEST CURB APPEAL Judge’s Choice BEST KITCHEN People’s Choice BEST MASTER BATH People’s Choice BEST FLOOR PLAN Judge’s Choice BEST STAGING Judge’s Choice

BEST DESIGN & STAGING People’s Choice BEST DESIGN Judge’s Choice

John Erwin Remodeling, Inc.

BEST OF SHOW People’s Choice

Capstone Solar

MOST INNOVATIVE HOME TECHNOLOGY Judge's Specialty Award BEST CURB APPEAL People’s Choice

BEST MASTER BATH Judge's Choice

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Builders FirstSource

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BEST OF SHOW Judge’s Choice JUDGE’S APPRECIATION AWARD for supplying the "Hub" for this year's Tour

EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

A WALK DOWN Memory LANE. As members you all know That Olympia Master Builders (OMB) is a professional trade association, formed in 1959, representing companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Members come from all sectors of the building trades.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANGELA WHITE

What some of you may not know, is OMB was originally called the Home Builders Association of Greater Olympia, Inc. The original members listed in the Articles of Incorporation were A.B. Cuda, N. A. Paulsen, Kermit A. Patnude, Kermit H. Woods, Dexter V. Jensen, Don L. Johansen, and Earl Louderback. These founding members came together to form an Association that stood for homeownership and the notion that it should be achievable for all American families. They also made it clear that members would do this ethically with the highest standards of health and safety.

Still today, OMB’s primary goal is to provide affordable housing for all economic segments of society. This is achieved by improving the construction industry and the business climate in which our members operate. We do this through: ADVOCACY: Providing a voice before government.

EDUCATION: Developing a professional building industry.

PROMOTION: Marketing member services.

I have spent some time going back and looking through old publications recently, and the one thing that stood out to me is, though the descriptive words have changed, the mission of the Association has been true since the inception!

Please enjoy this issue of Chalk Line as you walk down memory lane!

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DON’T MISS OUT! DEADLINE FOR ADS IS DECEMBER 1, 2021.

Bring in a new member in November and YOU and the new MEMBER get 20% off a Hire A Pro advertisement for 2022!

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OMB MEMBERSHIP

Superstars!

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5O+ Years

Olympia Lighting Center

40-49 Years

Sunset Air, Inc. B & R Flooring America Johnson & Maddox Construction Co., Inc. Builders FirstSource - Shelton Bayview Building Materials of Olympia First American Title Insurance Builders FirstSource - Olympia Olympia Federal Savings Puget Sound Energy Kell-Chuck Glass Company, Inc.

30-39 Years Olympia Fireplace and Spa Smithco Home Builders, LLC Sunset Insurance Agency, LLC Sandrini Const. & Remodeling, Inc. Lew Rents Mr. Electric Boulton Insulation Company Crawford Construction, Inc. Lakeside Industries, Inc. Adroit Contractors, Inc. Doors Unlimited, Inc. Kaufman Construction & Development, Inc. Hatton Godat Pantier

"Olympia Master Builders' former one-story 1,200 square foot building will be replaced with a two-story 3,600 square foot structure."

CHALK LINE May 1995

REMODEL OF 2010

December 1996 May 1997 December 1998 July 1999

REMODEL NOW

December 2004

"SHAVINGS" from Chalk Line Magazine

MAGAZINE

OMB OFFICE

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OMB IN THE NEWS

OMB EVENTS

THE MEN of OMB 2010 CALENDAR "The thought behind this calendar was to create something that would bring a smile, show off the fun side of our members and create a little non-dues revenue. I still can’t decide which month is my favorite, but I do have to say that our members are such good sports!"

- Angela White, former Membership Director, Government Affairs Director, Chalk Communications Director, and current Executive Director of OMB ChalkLine Line •• 11 11 11 • Chalk Line

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Government Affairs Thurston County Thurston County is still in talks with the US department of Fish and Wildlife (USDFW) in order to create a Pocket Gopher Habitat Conservation plan.

Thurston County New Project Review Timeline

On September 1st Thurston County launched their new permit review timeline. Building permits and applications turned into the building department now follow a formal set schedule. https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/permitting/apps-forms/apps-home.html

Thurston County Shoreline Master Program

The Shoreline Master Program public comment period is now closed. The current SMP code was adopted in 1990. An update to the code is now underway. https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/ planning/Pages/shorelines-updateopen-house.aspx

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Lead Paint Inspections and Potential Fines are on Their Way

The EPA is currently in Eastern Washington doing inspections and giving out fines on job sites for crews who are not following the EPA’s lead-based paint removal standards. Western Washington will soon follow Eastern Washington. The purpose of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program is to minimize exposure from lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair, or painting activities.

The RRP program requires anyone who is paid to perform renovation, repair and painting work that disturbs lead-based paint in homes and apartments (built before 1978) to be certified by a recognized EPA/Washington Department of Commerce accredited training program. Becoming a Certified Renovation Contractor requires taking a one-day training course that educates contractors on the best practices of handling lead-based paint. The course includes a short application to the EPA to become officially certified.

Certified Renovation Contractors are then responsible for providing on-the-

job training in lead-safe work practices to their staff. EPA certification for both firms and individuals is good for five years. The Lead class must still be done in person and BIAW has trainings coming up. Contact BIAW for more information.

Pocket Gopher Habitat Conversation Plan

The HCP Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released on Friday, September 24th. A 45-day public comment period opens with the publication in the Federal Register of a draft Environmental Impact Statement about the County’s Habitat Conservation Plan. The EIS was jointly prepared and released by the County and federal regulators at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Federal approval of the County’s habitat plan will return permitting fully to the County. That means most permit applicants with gophers, or other federally-protected species can get answers year-round, and apply for permits anytime. No waiting for gopher inspection season. It will also mark the beginning of a more robust approach to habitat conservation at the County.

JANUARY 1st NEW YEARS DAY 5th Membership & Spike Committee 7th Member Benefits Orientation 11th Exec/Board Meeting 13th Beer with a Builder 17th MLK JR. DAY 20th General Membership Meeting 26th Quarterly Building Officials 27th Government Affairs

OMB CLOSED 4:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm OMB CLOSED 11:30am-1:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm

FEBRUARY 2nd Membership & Spike Committee 8th Exec/Board Meeting 21st PRESIDENT’S DAY 21-23rd BIAW Board Meetings 24th Government Affair

4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm OMB CLOSED Olympia 4:00pm

MARCH 2nd 2nd 8th 10th 16th 17th 24th

5:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm 4:00pm

APRIL 6th 6th 8th 12th 20th 22nd 23-24th 21st 27th MAY 4th 4th 10th 12th 19th 18th 26th 30th JUNE 1st 1st 3rd 6th-8th 14th 15th 23rd 24th

Grays Harbor Chapter Membership & Spike Committee Exec/Board Meeting Beer with a Builder Lewis County Chapter General Membership Meeting Government Affairs Grays Harbor Chapter Membership & Spike Committee Member Benefits Orientation Exec/Board Meeting Lewis County Chapter Home Show Vendor Setup Big Home and Garden Show Government Affairs Quarterly Building Officials Grays Harbor Chapter Membership & Spike Committee Exec/Board Meeting Beer with a Builder GMM—REX Awards Lewis County Chapter Government Affairs MEMORIAL DAY Grays Harbor Chapter Membership & Spike Committee Education Foundation Auction BIAW Board Meetings Exec/Board Meeting Lewis County Chapter Government Affairs GMM—Member Appreciation BBQ

5:30pm 4:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 6:00pm 7:00am-7:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 4:00pm 12:00pm 5:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 4:00pm OMB CLOSED 5:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm Skamania Lodge 4:00pm/4:30pm 6:00pm 4:00pm 11:30am-2:30pm

JULY 4th 6th 8th 12th 22nd 27th 28th

INDEPENDENCE DAY Membership & Spike Committee Member Benefits Orientation Exec/Board Meeting Golf Tournament Quarterly Building Officials Government Affairs

OMB CLOSED 4:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 8:30am 12:00pm 4:00pm

AUGUST 3rd Membership & Spike Committee 9th Exec/Board Meeting 11th Beer with a Builder 25th Government Affairs

4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

SEPTEMBER 5th LABOR DAY 7th Grays Harbor Chapter 7th Membership & Spike Committee 13th Exec/Board Meeting 15th Chefs on Tour 17-18th Tour of Homes 21st Lewis County Chapter 22nd General Membership Meeting 22nd Government Affairs

OMB CLOSED 5:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm-9:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 6:00pm 11:30-1:00pm 4:00pm

OCTOBER 5th Grays Harbor Chapter 5th Membership & Spike Committee 7th Member Benefits Orientation 11th Exec/Board Meeting 13th Beer with a Builder 19th Lewis County Chapter 20th GMM—Tour Awards 26th Quarterly Building Officials 27th Government Affairs

5:30pm 4:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 12:00pm 4:00pm

NOVEMBER 2nd Grays Harbor Chapter 2nd Membership & Spike Committee 8th Exec/Board Meeting 9th Homebuilders Expo 11th VETERANS DAY 16th Lewis County Chapter 16-18th BIAW Board Meetings 24-25th THANKSGIVING

5:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 5:30pm OMB CLOSED 6:00pm Vancouver OMB CLOSED

DECEMBER 7th Grays Harbor Christmas 7th Membership & Spike Committee 9th Christmas Party 13th Exec/Board Meeting 21st Lewis County Chapter 24-31st CHRISTMAS –NEW YEARS EVE

5:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 4:00pm/4:30pm 6:00pm OMB CLOSED

Events Meetings Holidays

Dates and times are subject to change.

RENewING Members Renewed in August & September 10-14 YEARS

ONE YEAR Daniel Gale Home Remodel & Repair The Landall Group, LLC High-Tech Building & Design, Inc. Mr. Do Right Construction, LLC

2-4 YEARS

West Coast Mechanical Solutions, LLC Doyle Construction, LLC Jim Henry Design Services, Inc. GT Roofing, LLC Family Man Handyman Hansen Construction Group Mountain Terrace Builders, Inc. Jackie Ashley RE/MAX Northwest Realtors International Wood Products Mud Bay Geotechnical Services, LLC Commercial Property Services, LLC C & E Developments, LLC Tumya Plymbing Contractor, LLC American Workforce Group, Inc. Mervin Smith General Contractor, LLC Curb Master, Inc.

5-9 YEARS PIONEER Technologies Corporation Tanglewilde Lumber, Inc. Prime Building & Development, LLC M & C Drywall, Inc. First Finishers, LLC Winston Quarry, Inc. Edward Jones Investments D&R Communications, Inc.

Yelm Plumbing & Pumps Environmental Design, LLC Bliss & Skeen Certified Public Accountants Olympic Door & Trim Bath Fitter Reichert Shake & Fencing, Inc. A-1 Roofing, Inc. A Glass Enterprise, inc.

DB & R, Inc

15-19 YEARS

Labor Works, Inc. Allies Electric Service, inc.

Tyler Rental, Inc. Johnson Custom Homes, LLC Express Employment Professionals Johnston Construction Company, Inc. P & P Investments

20-24 YEARS Hinkle Homes, Inc. Harrington Construction & Development, Inc Andrew Spear Construction, LLC Norm’s Construction, Inc. Scott Homes, Inc. Lindstrom & Sons Construction, Inc.

25 + YEARS Desco Audio & Video Doors Unlimited, Inc Hatton Godat Pantier Kell-Chuck Glass Company, Inc. B & R Flooring

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