Chalk Line Official Publication of the Olympia Master Builders 1211 State Avenue NE, Olympia WA 98506 Phone: (360) 754-0912 • www.omb.org
The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing 450 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.”
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President – Karen McClennen, Karen Jerome McClennen First Vice President – Erik Jensen Second Vice President – Jennie McDonald, Lifespan Construction Treasurer – Jon Jones, Washington Business Bank Associate Vice President – Becky Rieger, Environmental Design, LLC Second Assoc. Vice Pres. – Rusty Ruiz, Hung Right Doors Secretary – Janine Ezzell, Chicago Title Insurance Co.
BUILDER DIRECTORS
Mike Auderer, Olympia Construction, Inc. Scott Bergford, Scott Homes, Inc. John Erwin, John Erwin Remodeling, Inc. Andy Gruhn, Gruhn Homes, Inc. John Johnson, Johnson Custom Homes, LLC Amy Winters, CW Construction, Inc.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Matt Jones, Sunset Air, Inc. Tommy Lowe, Greene Reality Scottiejo McNulty, Elite Cleaning of Washington, Inc. Barb Whitlow, Olympia Federal Savings
NATIONAL DIRECTORS
Debbi Boyd, Naberly Solutions, Inc. Ron Deering, Northwest Family Homes, Inc. Karen McClennen, Karen Jerome McClennen
STATE DIRECTORS
Tina Allen, Great Floors Kim Asay, Umpqua Bank Mike Auderer, Olympia Construction, Inc. Debbi Boyd, Naberly Solutions, Inc. Ron Deering, Northwest Family Homes, Inc. Bob Kagy, Print NW Karen McClennen, Karen Jerome McClennen John McKinlay, Olympia Overhead Doors, Inc. Becky Rieger, Environmental Design, LLC
BUILDER AT LARGE
John Erwin, John Erwin Remodeling, Inc.
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
The REX Awards are coming The Remodelers Council invites you to participate in the 2018 Remodelers Excellence (REX) Awards! The REX Award competition is designed to recognize outstanding remodeling projects completed by OMB members during the previous year which showcase quality craftsmanship in a variety of categories and price ranges. This year there are seven new categories for you to compete. All OMB members are welcome to enter the competition and we encourage first time applicants! 2017 REX Awards Winners
The REX Awards are a chance to gain industry and local association recognition of your achievements, participate in elevated networking opportunities, and receive free publicity. Winners of the REX competition will be featured in the Remodel Now magazine (total press run of 35,000) which is an insert in The Olympian and handed out at all OMB Home Shows and events. Winners are also recognized in OMB’s Chalk Line and Chalk Talk. Industry professionals from outside OMB’s five-county area will serve as the Judging Panel. Winners will be announced at the OMB REX Awards ceremony on June 14, 2018. You can find the 2018 REX application packet online at omb.org/rex-awards. If you have any questions about the REX awards, contact Erin Hall at erin@ omb.org or 360-754-0912.
Ron Deering, Northwest Family Homes
GRAYS HARBOR CHAPTER OFFICERS
President – Harv Lillegard, Lillegard Construction Vice President – Rusty Ruiz, Hung Right Doors Associate Vice President – Ryann Blake, Chimney Techniques, Inc.
LEWIS COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS
President – John Johnson, Johnson Custom Homes Vice President – Becky Rieger, Environmental Design, LLC Associate Vice President – Rick Borovec, TwinStar Credit Union Secretary – Patrick Toby, Toby’s Electric Builder Director – Toby Krause, Double Duty Land Management
MASON COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS
President – Andrew Spear, Andrew Spear Construction, LLC Associate Vice Pres. – Julie Nichols, Whitehouse & Nichols Attorneys at Law Treasurer – Patty Tupper, Tupper’s Floor Covering & Interiors, Inc.
PACIFIC COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICERS
President – Steve Waltemate, SAW Construction Co., Inc.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Jay Goldstein, Goldstein Law Office, PLLC
ASSOCIATION STAFF
Executive Officer – Angela White Events Director – Brianna Bedell Communications Specialist – Jill Williams Member Services Coordinator – Jenni Hatfield Government Affairs Director – Erin Hall
recruit
5 new members between Feb 1 - July 1!
2018 Membership Trip
McMenamins Anderson School House Aug. 24 - 25th 2018 Qualified recruiters and their plus one will travel by PARTY bus to McMenamins Anderson School House in Bothell. Each qualified member will receive a stay in the “Beer 101” room, take home a growler of beer and enjoy two tasting trays. In addition, each member will dine with fellow recruiters, take a special brewery tour and enjoy all the amenities of the Anderson School House!
Visit www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school for more information.
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