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Taking their offical oath, the 2013 Executive Board of the El Paso Association of Builders are: Frank Arroyos, Immediate Past President, Cisco Homes Ray Adauto, EVP Greg Bowling, Past President, Tropicana Homes Edgar Montiel, Secretary/Treasurer, Palo Verde Homes Sam Shallenberger, Associates Chairman, Western Wholesale Supply Frank Torres, Vice President, GMF Homes

EPAB installs 2013 leadership, recognizes outstanding members

By Ray Adauto, EPAB The 2012 El Paso Association of Builders Awards Dinner and officer installation took place on December 6 at the El Paso Country Club. The setting was selected by 2013 President elect Edmundo Dena. The event was a sell out with requests coming in to the very last minute for seats. This was due in large part to the Installation Committee that took the event to new heights.

Chairwoman for the Installation Committee was Lorraine Huit, ably assisted by Kathy Carrillo, Kathy Parry, Kathy Rose, Claudia Dena and Margaret Adauto. The committee prepared with help from the staff at the EPCC and the result was a spectacular evening.

“I am blown away at the wonderful response we had so quickly ensuring that we would sell out,” Ms. Huit said to the Outlook. “I want to thank my committee for the hours and hours they put in working on the dinner,” she continued. Guests were all dressed up for the occasion and the crowd was pleased with the results. “I can honestly say that it was one of the classiest installation dinners I’ve attended and everyone looked so nice,” said Larry Patton, President of WestStar Bank. His comments were echoed by many others in the crowd.

The evening saw presentations for various accomplishments during 2012 and awards were presented to the following: Builder Member of the Year went to Frank Arroyos, Cisco Homes Associate Member of the Year, Sam Shallenberger of Western Wholesale Supply (his third win) Pat Cox Lifetime Award went to Mike Santamaria, Mountain Vista Builders;

The John Schatzman Community Award was presented to HUNT and HUNT Family Foundation Honorary Life Membership was awarded to Rudy Guel, Guel Construction Employee of the Year went to Margaret Adauto Others receiving recognition at the event were Bret Thompson, Foxworth Galbraith; Tony Mullen, MTI Ready Mix; Ken Wade, El Paso Building Materials; Kathy Parry, HUNT; and Javier Ruiz, Border Solar. “I wasn’t expecting this but it is really nice to be recognized,” said Bret Thompson. He was as surprised as many of our award winners. Javier Ruiz tried to contain his emotions saying that he was humbled to be selected and felt

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he didn’t deserve the award. Mullen, president of MTI Ready Mix and Platinum Sponsor for the evening hesitatingly said a few words of thanks. “I am not used to speaking at these deals but tonight I just want to

Dena family say thanks,” he said to the crowd.

It was a night at which 2012 President Frank Arroyos, accompanied by his wife Ruth, saluted the accomplishments of the year and reminded the incoming officers and board to do all they can for the association. “I feel that God has given me that rare opportunity to serve my industry and to bring something to the association,” he said. “I appreciate all that we have done and look forward to my new position as past president” he added.

David Miller, Immediate Past President of the Texas Association of Builders installed the Board of Directors and offered commentary on the state of building Texas. “I have to tell the membership how special it is to come to El Paso and to have the privilege of installing the board,” Miller told us. “The event was really special and beautiful.

I appreciate the welcome you have given,” he continued. Miller also said that issues from water to tree ordinances will take up a lot of the upcoming Texas

Legislature agenda for TAB. Mr. Miller also invited the attendees to Rally Day in February. “I look forward to seeing a large delegation from El Paso,” he said.

The evening saw Edmundo Dena installed as 2013 President by Past President Mark Dyer.

“I’m here tonight to install one of the nicest young men I’ve had the pleasure of associating with, Mundo Dena,” Dyer told the audience. Dyer then went on to tell the crowd how he and Dena have worked together at Winton/Flair/Accent Homes and the close bond they have developed. He spoke about Edmundo and his family and then installed him. Dena told Mark that he thanked him for his mentoring and friendship and was glad that he could install him as President.

Additionally Dena told the audience that his upcoming administration was going to be focused on ensuring that the association is around for a long time. “One of my major goals this year is to build a foundation of revenue that will assure future generations that the El Paso Association of Builders will be around,” he said from the podium.

“We have a lot of work to do and we need everyone to participate,” he continued.

Installation partners were MTI Ready Mix, Interceramic, Texas Gas, Western Wholesale Supply, Sun City Winnelson, Foxworth Galbraith and desert partner was Jobe Materials.

“There are many people to thank for making sure tonight was special, but my appreciation extends to our partners because without their financial commitment to the event we wouldn’t have been able to have had such an elegant affair,” Ray Adauto said. “This is one for the record books now,” he concluded.

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President’s Message | Frank Arroyos

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President, El Paso Association of Builders

We sometimes feel that time goes by too fast; that technology is both a blessing and a curse and that keeping track of all the internal and external forces that impact our lives is a daunting task. We are not alone in thinking like this. It seems that in a rather short period of time our world has undergone dramatic economic, social and political transformations. And that change will not slow. For the foreseeable future instability and unpredictability will or is the new normal.

Working with so many great people over the last year has humbled me and given me hope for our industry and the wonderful work we do to house people. It is truly an honor to be able to do that for our fellow human beings and in particular for our folks here in El Paso. As I enter my next phase of service as your past president I know that I am better for having been your president.

I have both enjoyed and learned a great deal from my turn as EPAB’s president. The people that I served with in this industry have truly been a blessing to me and my family. My sincere regards for the incoming executive board and board members.

May God continue to be the epicenter of our membership. Thank you again for your support and prayers.

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So now we have the holiday’s going on and we are getting the added stress from all the panhandlers sitting on every corner and the bolder ones creeping up on you in parking lots. I was at the Walgreens on Geronimo when I was approached and the guy said “hey bud, you speak English?” I tried to ignore him but he insisted. “Not interested” I said and so he stopped, looked around and headed straight to an older lady getting into her car. I stood outside my car and watched to see what this guy would do next. “Excuse me, excuse me,” I heard him say. The lady did everything she could to get into the car at breakneck speed, or at least as fast as those knee joints would let her. The door shut and I hear the click of the lock.

I don’t know what I might have done had the beggar done anything but walk away from the lady. But I have to tell you this: he was well aware that I was standing there and he had no idea what I would do if he’d done something stupid. It’s become so common to be hit up for money any time you go to a store, a restaurant or stop at a light. I’m sick and tired of this as I’m sure many of you are as well. I’m tired of seeing the supposed “homeless” guys at the corner of Geronimo and Gateway. I can

Be generous but wary this holiday season assure you they’re not homeless. They live in a house directly behind our office.

We have given the city the information, shown the house to our district representatives, and the police. The “homeless” jump over the fence, through the parking lot and head to work.

Yeah, work.

I watch in amazement as people give them money and I’m upset to see the not so cute signs they reel in the victims with.

I have heard reports that there are two “scammers” at the corner of Airway and Montana who actually live on the Westside in a home they own. I’ve heard that the man (with crutches) and the woman (who wears shorts and shows her scars) get picked up in the evening by a younger woman in a Cadillac and drive off. How much money do they make? Reports of similar corner beggars report that they can pull in $50 or more per hour. In a six hour take that’s $300 plus a day.

Tax free one would assume. It adds up quickly.

These beggars cause us not to help those who actually need help. I’m sure there are legitimate needy people begging, but I am so jaded now that I ignore the pleas. I do not give money to anyone on a corner, or hitting me up in a parking lot, or going door to door.

Trust me the door to door happened to me just recently. I worry that some older folks will open the door and before you know it something happens to them. Warn your parents or grandparents about this today.

So where is the city in this? What can businesses do to stop it on their parking lots? Apparently not much. Frankly the best solution is YOU. Just don’t do it.

It’s up to you to say no to these folks, and in return give to your church or favorite charity. Don’t open your window, keep your keys in your hand

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Be aware and don’t invite trouble. Keep you purchases in your trunk and make sure your alarm is working. Hold onto your purse or packages. Don’t be the next victim. Report any suspicious people to the manager, or call the nonemergency police number 832-4400.

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OSHA: NAHB advocates for a more practical fall protection standard The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) applauds the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration for listening to the industry’s plea to consider the negative implications the recent change in the fall protection requirements — such an important component of job site safety — would have on residential construction companies.

Home builders and remodelers have been given a reprieve from OSHA enforcement of new, more stringent fall protection regulations which have been in effect since Sept. 15, 2011.

OSHA’s temporary enforcement measures, which provide free on-site compliance assistance, penalty reductions, extended abatement dates, measures to ensure consistency and increased outreach, have been extended until March 15.

"We are very pleased that OSHA heeded our calls," said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, chairman of NAHB and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla., and a longtime advocate of sensible, practical regulations that protect workers from falls.

While the enforcement deadline is a step in the right direction, NAHB is still

advocating that the standard still needs work to make it practical in today’s housing market.

In a Dec. 10 letter and petition to OSHA officials, NAHB staff asked the agency to reopen the rulemaking and try again to create a rule that applies to home builders, rather than a one-sizefits-all approach that is better suited to commercial contracting.

"NAHB’s builder and contractor members make safety a priority and regularly take steps to reduce or eliminate falls during residential construction activities and comply with OSHA’s fall protection standard.

However, after years of interpretations, compliance directives, and guidance documents that have failed to ensure compliance and improve safety, NAHB is convinced that the most beneficial way to address falls in the residential construction industry is for OSHA to promulgate a standard specifically tailored for residential construction," the letter said.

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BUILDING TRENDS The holidays are here and everyone is making a wishlist, including new home buyers With the holidays lurking just around the corner, it’s never too soon to bust out a wish list in preparation for the gift-giving season.

Even home buyers can’t resist the urge to get in on the fun. According to the National Association of Home Builders and other experts, house hunters have a definite list of “must haves” in mind when it comes to buying themselves one of the greatest gifts of all: a new home.

Modest floor plans The McMansion era seems to be coming to an end as more buyers indicate their home-size sweet spot lies in the 1,400- to 2,600-squarefoot range. Some experts predict by 2015, new home sizes will average

2,150 square feet, compared to the current average size of 2,380 square feet.

Organization and comfort A home can provide refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, so it’s no surprise that organization and comfort are top priorities for buyers. Walk-in closets in the master bedroom, separate shower and tub in the master bathroom, great rooms, linen closets, an insulated front door, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, central air conditioning and laundry rooms are among the necessities new-home buyers listed in an NAHB survey earlier this year.

Smaller price tags While a quarter of today’s buyers say they’re shopping for a home priced above $300,000, a larger portion (45 percent) of house hunters are looking for a home priced below $200,000.

Improved energy efficiency Going green is on just about everybody’s minds these days – including home buyers’. They’re

concerned with saving money on their energy bills, reducing their carbon footprint and doing right by Mother Earth – and they want a home that can help them reach these ideals. Green homes presently make up about 17 percent of the new-home market, but could reach 38 percent by 2016, experts believe.

5 Hot Design Trends in New Homes Creativity and cost-savings are the main themes driving new-home design trends today, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Here are some of the latest newhome design trends, according to NAHB: 1. “Pocket offices.” More space is being added to popular family gathering places like the kitchen and family room. As such, space devoted to formal home offices and dens are

falling to the wayside. Instead of a formal home office, more new homes are incorporating a small space devoted to home management, known as “pocket offices.” These pocket offices may be anywhere, even included in a large pantry. They also might be tucked away near the kitchen or family great room. Most people today are mobile with their electronics and home office items anyway so they might not need as big of space to spread out and a “pocket office” may suffice.

2. Tucked away relax spots.

Window seats and alcoves are increasing in new homes because they don’t take up much space but can still provide some private time.

3. Master laundry rooms.

Laundry rooms are being added onto the master bedroom’s walk-in closet for added convenience.

4. “Shadow” units. As more families live together under one roof, “shadow” units are increasing in popularity in new single-family homes. These units may be built alongside a home and operate as a separate living unit accessed through a door from the home’s main floorplan. Shadow units may also include homes that come with at least two master suites, such as one located on the ground floor and one upstairs.

5. Rectangular home designs.

Rectangular home designs are increasing in popularity because they are more cost-effective to build.

The trend was once grand, multiple roof lines. But to make rectangular designs appealing, these homes may have two windows in a corner with mitered glass to allow unobstructed views and light to flow in, according to NAHB. Or these homes might mix exterior materials, such as with metal, wood, and stone to give the home a more modern look.

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2012 Award Dinner and Installation The setting, the El Paso Country Club, was last used for an installation dinner when Mike Santamaria was installed as President in 2007.

Unlike that installation there were no pep bands on hand this year. Mariachis were ordered but they showed up an hour late and weren’t allowed to perform.

This year’s dinner was a complete sell out 10 days before the event, a new record.

Eight past presidents were in attendance at this year’s installation. Brad Roe, Rudy Guel, Bobby Bowling IV, Herschel Stringfield, Kelly Sorenson, Mike Santamaria, Greg Bowling and Mark Dyer.

City Representative Carl Robinson, District 4, was in attendance for his 4th consecutive installation.

Sam Shallenberger was not aware that he was going to be awarded Associate of the year. His good friends Larry Patton and Burt Blacksher (WestStar Bank) were asked not to let on that they would be attending. Sam

said that when he first saw the pair he thought they might be there to repossess something of his. All in good fun, of course.

Mike Santamaria was equally puzzled by seeing his brother and sister there.

Mike had no idea he was to be awarded the Lifetime award and brother Ed didn’t let Mike know he’d be there. “it was hard to keep the secret, but worth it,” Ed told the Outlook. “I was surprised so I figured something was up,” Mike said.

Installation Committee members put in over 80 hours prepping the table decorations, and hand constructing the table wreaths.

The theme of Black and White normally means evening gowns and tuxedos. The committee felt that suits and cocktail wear more suitable. The table settings were black napkins with white table clothes as were the wreaths.

The El Paso INC., El Paso’s business news publication, sent a photographer and the pictures appeared in the December 15 edition of the newspaper.

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Beverly Clevenger and David Cerna

Joey & Cindy Najera and Salina & Lance Van Deman

Kelly & Ryan

Mark Dyer & Edmundo Dena

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Dan Rowe and Barbara

Paul & Kristi Zacour Scott and Betty Clark

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Installation Committee (not pictured Kathy Parry)

10 Number of Improving Housing Markets Surges to 201 in December The number of housing markets considered “improving” according to parameters established by the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) surged by 76 to a total of 201 metros in December, according to IMI data released today. The index also shows that the number of states represented on the list by at least one metro increased from 38 in November to 44 (plus the District of Columbia) in December.

The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months. A total of 84 new metros were added to the list and eight were dropped from it this month. Newly added metros include such geographically diverse locations as Atlanta, Ga.; Bloomington, Ill.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Seattle, Wash.; and Green Bay, Wis. “The big gain in improving markets this December indicates that key measures of housing and economic strength have now been holding steady or improving in metros across the country for six months or more, which is an important signal of stability amidst the slowly emerging recovery,” said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “The main thing that’s limiting the progress we’re seeing right now is the difficulty that potential buyers continue to experience with regard to overly tight mortgage qualifying standards.”

“This fourth consecutive month of expansion in the IMI, coupled with the fact that well over half of all metro areas are now represented on the list, is in keeping with the upward trends that we’ve been seeing all year in terms of housing starts and sales, builder confidence and other measures,” noted NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.

“In general, we expect the overall housing recovery to continue expanding in 2013. However, that is absent a major policy change of the kind that some policymakers have been discussing with regard to the mortgage interest deduction.”

“The dramatic expansion of improving markets at the end of this year should help encourage consumers who may have been on the fence about a home purchase that a housing recovery is now firmly underway,” added Kurt Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company.

The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, housing price appreciation from Freddie Mac and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metropolitan area must see improvement in all three measures for at least six consecutive months following those measures’ respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list.

A complete list of all 201 metropolitan areas currently on the IMI, and separate breakouts of metros newly added to or dropped from the list in December, is available at www.nahb.org./imi.

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NAHB Builder Confidence Continues Improving in December Builder confidence in the market

for newly built, single-family homes rose for an eighth consecutive month in December to a level of 47 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This marked a two-point gain from a slightly revised November reading, and the highest level the index has attained since April of 2006.

“Builders across the country are reporting some of the best sales conditions they’ve seen in more than five years, with more serious

buyers coming forward and a shrinking number of vacant and foreclosed properties on the market,” observed NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “However, one thing that is still holding back potential home sales is the difficulty that many families are encountering in getting qualified for a mortgage due to today’s overly stringent lending standards.”

“While there is still much room for improvement, the consistent upward trend in builder confidence over the past year is indicative of the gradual recovery that has been taking place in housing markets nationwide and that we expect to continue in 2013,” noted NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for the past 25 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-

family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.”

The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor.

Two of the HMI’s three component indexes are now above the critical midpoint of 50.

The component gauging current sales expectations rose two points to 51 in December, while the component gauging sales expectations in the next six months slipped one point, to 51.

The component measuring traffic of prospective buyers increased one point, to 36.

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around town: WCR El Paso Del Norte Chapter installs officers The Women’s Council of Realtors, El Paso Chapter, installed its officers at a December 7th event. Angela Ochoa, realtor and former GEPAR representative to the El Paso Association of Builders, was installed as 2013 President. Outgoing President was Martha Maldonado. The Chapter event was emceed by realtor Jennifer Stroh, past president of GEPAR. Texas WCR President VaLois Hounsel was the special guest for the event which was held at the El Paso Club. This was the 34th annual installation.

El Paso Mortgage Bankers The El Paso Mortgage Bankers Association held their 2012 Installation and Awards ceremony at Vista Hills Country Club on December 13. The sold out event was the site of the installation for incoming president Ruth Lopez from Teachers Federal Credit Union. Outgoing President Myrna Tovar presented awards to her Board and special awards were made to other members.

Ray Adauto was the emcee for the event.

EPAB member Joe Bernal sworn in as President of the Health Underwriters Association Joe Bernal, EPAB Board member and owner of El Paso

Employee Benefits was installed as the 2013 President for the El Paso Chapter of National Association of Health Underwriters. Bernal, who has owned his insurance and financial services company for two decades, will assume the duties on January 1. NAHU represents licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals seeking health insurance coverage. licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals seeking health insurance co

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Sam Shallenberger Western Wholesale Supply

I am humbled by the Associate Member of the Year award that I was presented with at the installation. Holy Smokes. When I saw Burt Blacksher and Larry Patton from WestStar Bank I thought they were there to repossess something from me, but instead it turns out Ray asked them to help us celebrate and Burt do the presentation. I want to thank them both for being there and taking time out for the event.

The award is such a nice recognition but the work I perform

is no more than so many others do for the association. I want you to know that I am looking forward to presenting this award to you. How can I do that? By you coming to help us with our association’s events and helping in ways that you can. When you do that then the association leadership notices and I can call out your name. Simple?

You bet. I’ll be looking for you.

As the holidays are upon us I’d like to thank you and wish each member the best. I want to thank Frank Arroyos for his leadership

and I look forward to working with Edmundo. We have a lot to do and only a few months to do it in. Let’s work together and get it done. Get ready for two big events coming up in January: the Spring Home Show at the Civic Center and the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Questions about either of these? Ask, and we’ll get you the answers. Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

See you in 2013.

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www.elpasobuilders.com www.epbuilders.org 6046 Surety Dr. El Paso, TX 79905 915-778-5387 • Fax: 915-772-3038 ■ execuTive oFFicerS Frank Arroyos - President Cisco Homes edmundo Dena - vice President Accent Homes Frank Torres - Secretary/Treasurer GMF Custom Homes Sam Shallenberger - Associates council Western Wholesale Supply Greg Bowling - immediate Past President Tropicana Homes ray Adauto - executive vice President El Paso Association of Builders

■ TAB STATe DirecTorS Doug Borrett, Karam Co., Life Director Randy Bowling, Tropicana Homes ■ NATioNAL DirecTorS Bobby Bowling IV. Demetrio Jimenez

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■ couNciL/commiTTee cHAirS Affordable Builders council Bobby Bowling IV Associates council Sam Shallenberger Build PAc Randy Bowling Desert Green Building council Javier Ruiz industry Promotions Greg Bowling Land use council Vacant Young Designer Award John Chaney remodelers council Rudy Guel membership Drive Mike Santamaria Finance committee Kathy Carrillo education committee Frank Spencer ■ ADviSorY To THe BoArD J. Crawford Kerr, Attorney, Firth, Johnston & Martinez

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Honorary Life members Brad Roe Cliff Anthes Wayne Grinnell Chester Lovelady Don Henderson Anna Gil

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Past Presidents committed to Serve Kelly Sorenson Mark Dyer Mike Santamaria John Cullers Randy Bowling Doug Schwartz Robert Baeza

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