to thesametimelastyear. decreased 3percent inJanuary compared Single-family building permitsinIndiana meeting. speaker at the Board of Directors lunch Governor Mike Pence wasthekeynote In ThisIssue Indiana single-familybuilding permits March /April 2016 Indiana Builders Association PRSRT STD down 3percent from January 2015

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Indianapolis, IN 46204 PAID Legislative Conference INDIANAPOLIS, IN PERMIT NO. 279 Pages 6-7 Page 13 Central Indiana Builders Association, Marshal’s Office,membersofthe East Fire Departmentandthe StateFire smoke alarms. The RedCrossprovided batteriesforthe this life-saving technologyintheirhomes. alarms andbatteriestofamilies inneedof Association, provided morethan50smoke the helpofKosciusko County Fire Counties, basedin Warsaw, Indiana,with Association ofKosciusko and Fulton in two locations. Members of the Builders escape intheevent ofafire.” families thenecessarytimethey needto and maintainedsmoke alarmswill give Officer Rick Wajda. “Properly installed smoke alarms,” saidIBA ChiefExecutive with nosmoke alarmsornoworking fire deathsresultedfromfiresinhomes Protection Association, two-thirds ofhome First Alert. by IBA withassistancefromLowes and Marshal’s Office. Thealarmsweredonated local firedepartmentsandtheStateFire IBA, localhomebuilders associations, campaign. IBA kicksoff statewide smoke alarmdonationcampaign T the environmental rules board (board) (1) any administrative ruleadoptedby report annuallytothelegislative council: of Environmental Management(IDEM)to (R-Valparaiso), requirestheDepartment and sponsoredbySen.EdCharbonneau authored byRep.Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) (Environmental RulesandStandards), improve efficiency forIBA members. few ofthekey piecesoflegislation that legislative session.Let’s take alookat Affairs Team worked diligentlyonthis Builders Association’sGovernmental describe several ofthebillsthatIndiana die threedaysearlyonMarch10. Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine improvements andISTEPtesting,the been addressed,includinginfrastructure adjourn byMarch15. numbered years,thelegislature must T 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up – An EfficientSession With the help of the Parker Volunteer Distribution events recentlytook place “According totheNationalFire The campaignisapartnershipbetween HEA 1082:HouseEnrolled Act 1082 The word “efficient”couldalsobeusedto Since allmajorissuesthissessionhad statewide smoke alarmdonation (IBA) recently kicked off its he IndianaBuilders Association session, whichoccursduringeven- a short,efficientone.Inshort he 2016legislative sessionwas

efficient method to prevent fire deaths. It “Smoke alarmsarethemosteffective and requirements innew homes,” said Wajda. to pushformandatoryfiresprinkler initiatives, even assomegroupscontinue communities.” education efforts ofthefirefightersinour in homes as well as the fire prevention part becauseofincreasedfireprotection decreased over the past two decades, in said Wajda. “Firefatalities have steadily to partnerwiththemonthiscampaign,” our communities, and we are so pleased smoke alarmsinParker Cityhomes. based inMuncie,Indiana,installed50 for IBA’s smoke alarmdonation campaignkick-off event inParker City. Mike Gordon(center) andEastCentralIndianaBA President Jud Motsenbocker (right) State Fire MarshalJimGreeson(left)joinedParker Volunteer Fire DepartmentChief media andtoprotectHoosierbusinesses dispel themisinformationcampaignin worked withacoalitionofsupportersto response toemergency situations. for the adoption of emergency rules in provides thenotice. General Assembly thatbegins afterIDEM sine dieoftheregular sessionofthe become effective until the adjournment federal law, theproposedruledoesnot restriction or requirement imposed under or requirementmorestringentthana proposed rulethatimposesarestriction proposed ruleidentifiesanelementofthe if noticegiven byIDEMconcerninga adopted bytheboard. under theprovisions ofIC13andtherules in thepolicy previously followed byIDEM the previous yearthatconstitutesachange statement putintoeffect byIDEM;during by IDEM;and(3)any nonrulepolicy or policy orprocedureinstitutedaltered or proposedbyIDEM;(2)any operating “We arevery supportive offireprevention “Firefighters protectour families and IBA stronglysupportedHEA1082and Finally, HEA1082provides anexception Additionally, HEA1082provides that, Vol. 53,No. 2 distribution events inthecomingmonths. alarms acrossthestateandwillhostmore meeting placeoutside. of every roomandidentifying acentral plan thatincludesknowing two ways out to createandpracticeafamily fireescape alarms every 10years. It isalsoimportant at least once ayearandreplacesmoke every month,changesmoke alarmbatteries encourages residentstotestsmoke alarms make alife-saving difference.” safer. That iswhereworking smoke alarms fatalities, weneedtomake olderhomes older homes;thereforeinordertoreduce is clearthatfatalities areconcentratedin the conversion oftheconstructionmaterial retail merchant in a retail transaction; or (3) directly purchasedthematerialfroma exemption certificate)ifthatpersonhad the sales and use tax (as evidenced by an the constructionmaterialexempt from being converted couldhave purchased for whomtheconstructionmaterialis that constructionmaterial;(2)theperson on the contractor’s acquisition or use of or usetaxhasbeenpreviously imposed of constructionmaterialif:(1)thesales use taxdoesnotapplytoconversions by thecontractor. if thatconstructionmaterialwas purchased of constructionmaterialintorealproperty tax isimposedonacontractor’s conversion (R-Crawfordsville), provides thattheuse and sponsoredbyRep. Tim Brown Sen. BrandtHershman(R-BuckCreek) (State andLocal Taxation), authoredby effective July1,2016. from agency overreach. HEA1082is IBA planstodistribute over 600smoke The NationalFireProtection Association SEA 309specifies,however, thatthe SEA 309:SenateEnrolled Act 309 Continued onpage13 Page 2, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016 Indiana Builders Association Leadership Member engagement is a top priority for 2016 Senior Offi cers t is really hard to believe I am writing Protection Fund (HPF), IBA’s dedicated keep regulation in check is with a strong Jim Pressel my second article for the Builder fund to protect and promote housing across membership. This probably sounds more President I already. The time is just fl ying by. the state. like a state of IBA speech and not the [email protected] If I have not expressed this to you Many are also not aware of the traditional article that the President writes Lance Swank directly, I will take the opportunity to do Association to Build a Better Indiana – maybe that is what I am changing. Vice President it now. We have a great organization full of (ABBI), IBA’s political action committee. I would also like to express my deepest [email protected] dedicated members, and I am very honored These are probably the two most important sympathies in the passing of 2014 IBA Pat Richard to be your IBA President for 2016. things IBA has to offer and the members do President Tom Mullen. He was a great Treasurer I have been asked by many in the past not know what they are? friend to many of us. [email protected] few months what my goals are for the I think we all know that IBA monitors It was truly an honor for me to serve with Don Thieneman year. What do I want to accomplish? What and effectively deals with multiple bills him as a Senior Offi cer. It afforded me the Secretary is the message I am taking to the local going thru the House and the Senate, but opportunity to witness fi rst hand his passion [email protected] associations? At fi rst, I really had to think what we have not discussed are the effects for this industry and his compassion for his Builder Area Vice Presidents about what I wanted to get accomplished, some of those bills would have on the fellow man. I will miss him. Ed Kelly what changes I would make and what the housing industry if IBA was not engaged. Area 1 message is. We have all talked about a disconnect [email protected] with IBA and the local associations, so I Advertising Index Jeff Loucks, CGB, CAPS, CGP am engaging the local members to fi nd out Area 2 President’s how can IBA help. What are we doing that Covalen...... page 3 [email protected] Message we can do better? What are we providing CSI Signs...... page 4 that nobody knows about? Healthy Indiana Plan...... page 2 Brett Harter By Jim Pressel Area 3 If asked to sum up my message, I would Marvin...... page 5 [email protected] Pressel say its membership engagement and how Residential Warranty...... page 9 Enterprises we can all help grow the associations. It is SuperFleet Fuel...... page 16 State Rep. Heath VanNatter Area 4 about reassuring the members that asking WaterFurnace...... page 15 [email protected] President their colleagues to join us in this great Indiana Builders association is important. Please direct all advertising inquires to Ryan Baker Association Area 5 We need to quit talking about getting Kim Heffner at 800-377-6334 ext. 203 [email protected] more members and start making the ask. or [email protected]. It is really pretty simple. The last couple The way we keep housing affordable and Dan Losekamp Area 6 of years have been a reconstruction of IBA. [email protected] We have had some really great task forces put together and they have reported back Steve Smith with a new look and feel for IBA. Area 7 [email protected] What I see for IBA in 2016 is a follow thru year. We have a new fi nancial plan that Brian Murphy still needs some shoring up and needs to be Area 8 [email protected] put to work. We were fortunate enough to get some Associate Area Vice Presidents great things fi gured out during the Strategic Hal Kemmerer Area 1 Plan Task Force. Those ideas have been [email protected] broken down into smaller more specifi c HIP Link helps eligible task forces. I am hopeful we can get those Greg Gerbers wrapped up before June and be able to start Hoosiers afford their Area 2 [email protected] implementing the results. A new website is employer-sponsored in the works, and I look for that to be live Mary Ellis later this year. Area 3 health insurance [email protected] As for my priorities for 2016, I am encouraging member engagement at plans. Tim Eckert every level. The message that I am taking Area 4 [email protected] to the local associations is not so much a message, but rather a fact fi nding mission. Tom Slater When visiting local associations, I have For more information, visit Area 5 been surprised at how many members know [email protected] nothing or very little about the Housing HIP.IN.gov and click “HIP Link.” Trent Hunt Area 6 [email protected] Indiana Builders Association Staff Indiana Builder News

Indiana’s National Leadership 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Offi cial publication of the Andy Place, Sr., CGB, CGP Phone: (800) 377-6334 • (317) 917-1100 • Fax: (844) 272-4932 Indiana Builders Association, Inc. NAHB State Rep. www.BuildIndiana.org [email protected] Indiana Builder News is published in hard copy and online bi-monthly. Please Chief Executive Offi cer Rick Wajda direct all editorial or advertising inquires to Kim Heffner at 800-377-6334 ext. State Rep. Doug Miller Chief Lobbyist ext. 204 • [email protected] 203 or [email protected]. GMB, CGB, CAPS, CGP National Director Governmental Affairs Director Carlie Hopper Indiana Builder News is distributed to all members of the Indiana Builders [email protected] ext. 206 • [email protected] Association, government offi cials and other parties affi liated with the Indiana housing industry. Tom Slater Communications & Events Director Kim Heffner Associate National Director ext. 203 • [email protected] This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement that is in [email protected] violation of the law. Inclusion of an advertisement and/or article does NOT Operations Coordinator Heather Sturgeon indicate approval or endorsement of the product, service, or opinion by Indiana NAHB BUILD-PAC Trustees ext. 207 • [email protected] Builders Association. Andy Place, Sr., CGB, CGP [email protected] For more information, call 800-377-6334 ext. 203 or visit buildindiana.org/ advertise. State Representative Heath VanNatter Indiana Builders Association, Inc. @IBAHome [email protected] March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 3 IBA’s Housing Protection Fund: a great member benefit hat is the Housing Protection the state with financial assistance in legal and repurposed to the Housing Protection and a very successful investment strategy. Fund? battles that impacted the industry statewide. Fund, giving flexibility to the Trustees Nearly $800,000 of the funds raised has W The Housing Protection Fund The Fund was originally named the to engage in issues on a pro-active and been allocated out to local associations is one of the Indiana Builders Association’s Legal Defense Fund, as its primary focus reactive basis. and other entities to protect and promote most effective programs. The Fund is used upon its creation was to battle in court over The goal of the Board of Directors and affordable housing. This fund has been to help defray the staggering litigation Trustees of the Fund upon its inception was a tremendous member benefit across the costs of builders and developers who are to build a war chest that would give the state. litigating a case with either statewide Inside the association and its members the financial Notable successes include successful significance to the housing industry or Issue ability to challenge an egregious fee all the legal representation in a Zionsville Park which has the potential for positive impact way through the process. Impact Fee case that resulted in refunds to on an issue of particular interest to the By Rick Wajda Many times a unit of government or members of over $300,000; Twin Eagles housing industry. It is also used to affect other entity will drag on a proceeding to Wetlands case; NIPSCO facility extension legislation and public policy favorable to Chief Executive the extent the other side gives up due to the negotiations; as well as countless others. the housing industry. Officer high cost of litigation, etc. Our leadership The Fund has also been pro-active in IBA’s Housing Protection Fund was Indiana Builders understood this and set out to grow the issues dealing with housing affordability created nearly 20 years ago by the IBA Association Fund to a balance of $1 million. including: putting property tax caps in the Board of Directors, as they saw imminent The funds were raised by dedicating a state constitution; numerous economic threats to the affordability of housing. illegal impact fees and other fees charged portion of a members’ $160 dues to IBA impact of housing studies; fiscal impact The Fund was created to assist local on new development negatively impacting directly in to the Housing Protection Fund. of new housing studies; and pro-active associations and members in protecting housing affordability. This dedicated fund has raised over public policy positions that made Indiana and promoting affordable housingOne across Over the years,House, the Fund was renamed $1.7 million over the 20 years from dues an attractive place to locate and expand business operations. How does it work? The Housing Protection Fund Board of Trustees hears applications at least three times a year, One Lot, One Sale coinciding with the Indiana Builders Association Board of Directors meetings. Staff at IBA is available to make this simple application process as easy as possible for the petitioner. If you have any questions about the funding process, particular litigation in question or other legal services we can provide, please feel free to call me at 1-800-377-6334.

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IBA mourns the loss of 2014 Upcoming Education Opportunities

President Tom Mullen Residential Code Training April 5 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lafayette, IN homas Edgar Mullen passed away and his love for it was contagious. I will April 12 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Terre Haute, IN on February 8, a couple of days certainly miss his stories and sense of T short of his 80th birthday. humor, and I am a better person for having Tom was the owner and president of known him.” National Fall Prevention Stand-down & Training Thomas E. Mullen & Associates, Inc. and Tom was an IBA Senior Life Director May 2-6 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | TBD served as president of the Indiana Builders and recorded 67 Spike credits over the Association (IBA) in 2014. years. Certified Green Professional (CGP) Training Tom was active on all levels of the He also held four national professional builders association, having served on designations. May 16-18 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Indianapolis, IN the Builders Association of Greater “Tom was a dedicated volunteer to the Indianapolis’ Board of Directors, as an housing industry at the local, state and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Training IBA Senior Life Director and as a National national level,” said IBA Chief Executive May 18-20 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Indianapolis, IN Director, just to name a few. Officer Rick Wajda. “He saw the value of “As a fellow Midwesterner, Tom and the federation and worked tirelessly to help To register, please contact Carlie Hopper at (800) 377-6334 ext. 206 I always could relate to each other’s educate members on the benefits of the or at [email protected]. concerns,” said 2016 National Association organization and how it could help their of Home Builders Chairman of the Board business. His passion for the association Ed Brady. “We had many common will truly be missed.” challenges. His temperament and attitude will be sorely missed. He was so very much respected in our industry and more important was a really great guy.” Tom previously served as president of Global Housing Group, Inc., where he was a consultant to foreign governments and private organizations on residential housing matters. He was active in the Philippines, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam. Tom is also a Past Secretary of the International Housing Association, an organization of 13 countries representing government and private housing related entities. “Tom always went out of his way to be helpful and friendly,” said IBA President Jim Pressel. “His friendship meant the world to me, and his one-of-a-kind humor always made me think. In the short time I knew Tom it did not take long to know that he was a kind and gentle man that truly cared about others.” Tom was recently awarded the 2015 John C. Hart Presidential Award which is given to a select few who have made extraordinary contributions to the housing industry, the association and their community. “Tom’s passing has left a void in the housing industry. Tom was well known and respected by all as an advocate for affordable housing not just locally but statewide and nationally,” said IBA Past President Linda Rogers. “While working closely with Tom as a senior officer, he taught me so much about the federation March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 5

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IndianaBuilder_Architect_Trust_7965_04.indd 1 2/17/16 9:12 AM Page 6, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016 IBA hosts annual Housing and Legislative Conference

More than 100 IBA members attended the 2016 IBA Housing and Legislative (attended by over 65 legislators), educational seminars, leadership training and Conference at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis. committee meetings. Governor Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the Board The two-day event included a legislative briefing and lunch at the Statehouse of Directors lunch meeting.

Members of the Building and Development Association Reps. Dale DeVon (left) and Tony Cook (right) chat with of Southern Indiana visit the Governor’s Office while IBA Past President Linda Rogers (middle). touring the Indiana Statehouse.

Wayne County BA President Don De La Croix (left) visits IBA Builder Area VP Ed Kelly (left) receives the Paul Members of the Southwestern Indiana BA meet with State with Rep. Randy Frye (right). Johnson Excellence in Membership Recruiting Award Auditor Suzanne Crouch. from IBA President Jim Pressell (right).

Builder Area VP Ed Kelly (left) and HBA of Northwest Indiana Executive Officer Vicky Gadd (right) meet with Rep. Hal Slager (middle).

HBA of Greater Terre Haute President Mark Clinkenbeard Governor Mike Pence (middle) meets with IBA Senior Officers Vice President Lance Swank (left), Treasurer Pat (left) and Builder Area VP Ryan Baker (right) catch up Richard (second from left), President Jim Pressel (second from right) and Secretary Don Thieneman (right) following with Rep. Bob Heaton (middle). the February Board of Directors meeting. March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 7

Members of the BA of Elkhart County catch up with Rep. Rep. Heath VanNatter (left) discusses housing policies State Reps. Ron Bacon and Wendy McNamara meet with Doug Miller (second from right) at the IBA legislative with HBA of Howard County Vice President Steve DeLon members of the Southwestern Indiana BA during their lunch at the Statehouse. (right). visit to the Statehouse.

IBA Governmental Affairs Director Carlie Hopper (left) IBA Parliamentarian Frank Rhoades (left) and Builder and Rep. Sean Eberhart (right) discuss IBA’s housing Area VP Brett Harter (right) chat with Rep. Dave Wolkins initiatives. (middle).

Governor Mike Pence addressed the IBA Board of Directors and praised the repeal of the Common IBA Past President Linda Rogers (left), NAHB Field Construction Wage last year in addition to encouraging Representatives Michael Bezruki (second from left) and more career and technical education programs. Alex Martindale (second from right) visit with Rep. Justin Moed (right) at the Statehouse.

Congratulations to the following IBA members who achieved Life Director status at the February Board meeting:

Ryan Baker Don De La Croix Ric Zehr IBA CEO Rick Wajda (left) meets with Rep. John Bartlett IBA President Jim Pressel (right) discusses legislative (right). issues with Sen. Greg Taylor (left) at the IBA legislative lunch at the Statehouse. Event Sponsors: Legislative Lunch Sponsors: Page 8, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016 Meet the 2016 Local HBA Presidents

Jeff Andree Bob Gillaspy Brian Murphy Andree Builders, Inc. Town & Country New Urban Homes Jasper County HBA Construction Southwestern IN BA Jackson-Jennings BA

Brett Harter Jason Bell Freeman-Harter Jay Reynolds The Vacuum Center Custom Homes Summer Chase Building Association of BA Kosciusko Fulton BA of Greater Lafayette South-Central Indiana Counties Kim McKibbin (left), Builders Association of Elkhart County Executive Offi cer, and Ryan Casey Nigel Hoss David Sieradzki Liz Ganger (right) unveil the 50th BAEC Innovative Home Design Hoss Building Group Century Builders anniversary sign. BA of Elkhart County BA of Greater HBA of St. Joseph Valley Indianapolis IBA awards Mark Clinkenbeard Mark Clinkenbeard Corey Hughes Vince Smith over $10,000 Construction Hughes Development Vince Smith HBA of Greater Building & Development Construction Terre Haute Assoc. of Southern IN BA of Southeastern IN in construction

Don De La Croix TJ Jacobs Dan Steiner Miles Richmond Berco Construction Co. Steiner Homes scholarships Wayne County BA Dearborn County HBA HBA of Northwest IN he Indiana Builders Association is pleased to announce that between T the Indiana Builders Charitable Foundation and the IBA Bill Carson Eric Denning Lawrence Johnson Jeff Thomas Educational Scholarship Fund, we were Denning Bros. Mustin Builders Oakmont Development able to award over $10,000 to the following Construction Madison County HBA Co. Gibson County BA HBA of Fort Wayne individuals and institutions in 2015 to further the interests of the construction industry. Indiana Builders Charitable Ryan Downey Bob McKean Bill Williams Foundation Downey Home Designs McKean Construction Williams Construction • New Prairie High School Building Mid-North Indiana BA Company Lawrence County HBA HBA of Howard County Trades Program • LaPorte High School Building Trades • Anderson Community Schools D26 Career Center Eric Early Ed Mehringer Jeff Wilson • Vincennes University Construction Hammer Enterprises Mehringer Bros. Bob Buescher Homes Technology Program Marshall County HBA Plastering BA of Northeast Indiana • Purdue University RCM Competition BA of Dubois County Indiana Builders Association Educational Scholarship Fund Eric Fredrick Jud Motsenbocker Scott Zila • Vocational Construction Trades (Vigo Fredrick Construction Jud Construction Built Right Construction County) Vincennes Area BA East Central Indiana BA BA of LaPorte County • Grant Wilson • Brandon Bookout • James Duval

Keith Hite, representing New Prairie High School, Matt Sebert, representing LaPorte Building Trades, Bob Weiss, representing Vincennes University, accepts a accepts a check for $3,052.63 from the Indiana Builders accepts a check for $1,500 from the Indiana Builders check for $1,000 from the Indiana Builders Charitable Charitable Foundation from IBA President Jim Pressel. Charitable Foundation from IBA President Jim Pressel. Foundation from IBA President Jim Pressel. March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 9 New Homes Benefit More Than Just Buyers and Builders he only people who benefit when when it’s time to replace the old one. new homes also provide the community a house is built are the family The family may need to hire local with additional, annually-recurring T members who get to live there, and companies for regular services to maintain impacts of $4.1 million in local income, $1 the builder who constructed and sold the their home, such as landscaping, house million in taxes and other revenue for local home, right? cleaning, pet sitters or pool upkeep. governments, and 69 local jobs. Wrong. The positive impact of new The children will enroll in local schools. Families who buy a newly built home residential construction is far-reaching, This increases enrollment, meaning more enjoy benefits including safety, amenities, bringing benefits to families, businesses teachers, janitors, cafeteria workers and energy efficiency and floor plans to fit a and services throughout a community other school support staff will need to modern lifestyle. But the advantages of immediately, as well as for years to come. be hired. Those kids will also join sports new homes extend far beyond the buyers According to economists at the National leagues and other activities, buy equipment and the builders—residential construction Builder Area VP State Rep. Heath Association of Home Builders, the one- and pay registration fees that provide has a positive, direct impact on the local VanNatter (left) greets HBA of Howard year estimated local impacts of building stipends for referees and coaches. community for years. County President Bob McKean (right). 100 single-family homes in a typical metro All of this economic activity puts income area include $28.7 million in local income, into the pockets of local business owners $3.6 million in taxes and other local and their families, who can then afford government revenue, and 394 local jobs. to go out and spend money themselves, But what does that economic impact which recycles even more money into the mean in the real, day-to-day lives of community’s economy. community residents? The new family also pays local and Just think about it. When a family moves state taxes. These tax revenues help to a community and buys a new house, pay for a wide range of government they will likely shop at local stores to buy services, including school teachers, police furniture and accessories to decorate the departments, refuse collection, parks home. They will fill their car’s gas tank maintenance and road repairs. at local gas stations so they can get to the Over the long term, as the families stores, have local mechanics work on the who move into new homes become part car when it breaks down or needs the oil of the community, their positive impact changed, or buy a new car at a local dealer continues. NAHB estimates that those 100 IBA’s political action committee: ABBI The Builders Association of La Porte County Board of Director is pictured from left to BA’s political action committee (PAC) Policy was passed by the IBA Board right: Associate Area VP Hal Kemmerer, Secretary Dawn Zigler, Vice President Jimmy fund, the Association to Build a Better that all local associations in Indiana shall Pressel, Karol Organ, Treasurer Greg Scott, Keith Hite, President Scott Zila and Doug I Indiana (ABBI), enables builders and annually be responsible for raising the Kiger. lobbyists to develop effective networking equivalent of at least $30 per member per programs with Indiana government leaders year to fund the PAC. and has produced effective results in All campaign contributions are based numerous political campaigns. upon candidates or incumbents history and Every dollar ABBI spends on electing philosophy of support for pro-growth and business-friendly legislators and keeping affordable housing as well as support of them in office represents an investment overall business issues. in our future that will pay exponential Below is a list of ABBI contributions as dividends in the years to come. of February 29, 2016: 2016 2016 Actual 2016 Goal Members Local Association 100% $810 $810 27 Dearborn County 100% $8,490 $8,490 283 Fort Wayne 12% $521 $4,170 139 Greater Lafayette 2% $120 $7,170 239 Southwestern Indiana 0% $4,860 162 Dubois County 0% $960 32 East Central Indiana 0% $8,070 269 Elkhart County 0% $150 5 Gibson County 0% $14,850 495 Greater Indianapolis 0% $4,230 141 Greater Terre Haute 0% $2,040 68 Howard County 0% $420 14 Jackson-Jennings Counties 0% $240 8 Jasper County 0% $3,660 122 Kosciusko Fulton Counties 0% $1,590 53 LaPorte County 0% $420 14 Lawrence County 0% $510 17 Madison County 0% $570 19 Marshall County 0% $630 21 Mid-North Indiana 0% $1,710 57 Northeast Indiana 0% $6,270 209 Northwest Indiana 0% $2,520 84 South Central Indiana 0% $330 11 Southeastern Indiana 0% $5,670 189 Southern Indiana 0% $4,470 149 St. Joseph Valley 0% $1,380 46 Vincennes Area 0% $480 16 Wayne County 11% $9,941 $86,670 2,889 Page 10, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016 Designations make a difference when choosing a building professional arch is National Designation Month – a time David Doup, CAPS, Taylor Brothers Construction, Columbus Leslie Kirsis, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis to recognize the achievements of those holding MarJo Doyle, CAPS, Precision Plumbing Services, Lafayette Alison Kistner, CAPS, Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Rick Doyle, CAPS, Precision Plubming Services, Lafayette Jenni Knight, CAPS, Von Tobel Lumber & Hardware, Valparaiso M NAHB educational designations and encourage Michael DuKate, CAPS, CGB, CGR, DuKate Fine Remodeling Inc., Lori Kocevar, HCCP, H-I Management, Indianapolis individuals either to start or complete courses to obtain Franklin David Kovich, GMB, CGP, KOMARK LTD, Lafayette them. Travis Dunn, CGP, Thermo-Scan Inspections, Carmel Cory Kreith, GMB, CGP, CK Building and Design Corporation, Crown Professional designations offer excellent opportunities Amanda Dwiggins, HCCP, Paragus Property Management Inc., Anderson Point Todd Eads, CAPS, REAL Services, Inc., South Bend Robinne Krugler, HCCP, Pedcor Homes, Carmel to improve skills, advance careers and earn recognition for Ross Eagleson, CAPS, Evergreen Remodeling, Inc., Fort Wayne Richard Kuhn, CAPS, CGP, Master CGP, Efficient Energy Technologies, builders, remodelers and trade partners’ commitment to Sam Eagleson, CGP, Evergreen Remodeling, Inc., Fort Wayne Mt Vernon professional growth. Sherry Early-Aden, HCCP, Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Fort Jamie Lancia, CGP, Lancia Homes, Fort Wayne IBA, in partnership with NAHB Education, offers Wayne Steve Lawrence, CAPS, Extreme Property Solutions LLC, Indianapolis Guy East, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGR, GMR, CGA, CGP, Master CGP, John Lazaro, CGP, J.R. Lazaro Builders Inc., Avon 13 professional designations through the most targeted UBUILDIt - Indianapolis North, Indianapolis Amanda Leazenby, CAPS, CGP, TRA Certification, Elkhart curriculum, accomplished instructors and widely respected Michael Eaton, CGP, Rubicon Construction, LLC, Bloomington Erika LeCuyer, HCCP, Pedcor Homes, Carmel education opportunities in the business. Sheila Eaton, HCCP, Valenti Real Estate Services, Angola Aaron Lehman, CGP, Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart, Goshen Whether through online courses and webinars, classroom Patricia J. Edwards, HCCP, The Olynger Companies, Gas City Timothy Lengel, CAPS, Lifespan Resources Inc., New Albany Alan Eisenhour, GMB, CGP, Eisenhour Home Improvements, Inc., Jessica Lewis, HCCP, HI Management, Lafayette sessions, or on-location courses at events like the NAHB Plymouth Mary Lewis Gibson, HCCP, Bradley Residential Management, Plymouth International Builders’ Show, NAHB offers hundreds of Josh Elkins, CAPS, Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy, Columbus Nathan Lichti, HCCP, Hamilton Cty Area Neighborood Dev. (HAND), opportunities for members to grow professionally and Suzanne Elkins, CAPS, Provider Medical, Batesville Inc., Noblesville advance their careers. Maxwell Emerich, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel Jack Lieser, CGP, 1st Metropolitan Builders, Inc., Munster Joe Ennis, CGP, Ennis Builders, Chestertown Kellie Linzner, HCCP, Buckingham Companies, Indianapolis To learn more about NAHB’s designations program, Jessica Eubanks, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Westfield Jeffrey Loucks, CAPS, CGB, CGP, J. L. Construction Inc., Goshen visit www.nahb.org/designations. Marie-Beatrice Everett, HCCP, Herman & Kittle-Canterbury House Ross Loyal, HCCP, Samaritan Property Management Inc., Plainfield Below is a listing of Indiana’s professional designation Apts., Lebanon Robert Lybarger, CGP, Community Action of Greater Indianapolis, holders: Paul Fesler, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis Indianapolis Thad Adams, CGR, CGP, Adams Construction Services, Inc., David Fish, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel Greg Majewski, CAPS, CANI, Fort Wayne Jeffersonville Jay Fleming, HCCP, Gene B. Glick Company, Indianapolis Anne Mannix, HCCP, Neighborhood Development Associates, LLC, Barclay Allen, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGP, Timberlin Properties LLC, Leo Linda Flynn, HCCP, Hamilton Place Apts., Arcadia South Bend Amy Allison, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Daniel Fries, CAPS, Marion County Public Health Department, Jennifer Maple, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Greenwood Michael Altman, CGB, GMB, CGP, Michael & Associates Inc., Indianapolis Craig Mara, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel Indianapolis Robbie Froehlich, GMB, CGR, CGP, Corinthian Construction Inc., Jeffrey Martin, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGR, CGP, Martin Bros. Contracting, Daniel Amonett, CAPS, CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, Indianapolis Inc., Goshen Indianapolis Gregory Furnish, CGP, Furnish Contracting, Memphis J. Patrick Matthews, CGP, Forest Beach Builders, Granger Jessica Anderson, CAPS, CGP, Purdue University, West Lafayette Amy Gaither, HCCP, Hubbard Property Services, Fishers Marie Maude, HCCP, MBA Property Management, Indianapolis John Anderson, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Fort Wayne Richard Ganczak, CGB, CGR, CGP, Martin Bros. Construction, Goshen Daniel Maxwell, CAPS, Proactive Solutions LLC, Darlington Tara Arms, HCCP, Real America Mangement LLC, Fishers Joe Garcia, CGB, GMB, CGP, Master CGP, G and G Custom Homes Denise Maxwell, CAPS, ProActive Solutions, Darlington Jeremy Ash, CGA, Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, Indianapolis Inc., Westfield Todd McBride, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel John Ausbrooks, CAPS, Indianapolis Glenn Gareis, CAPS, GMG Architects LLC, Carmel Scott McCain, CAPS, Superior Home Solutions Inc., Indianapolis Yvonne Avary, HCCP, Pfister & Company, Inc., Terre Haute Judy Garrabrant, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Chad McCool, HCCP, Barrett & Stokely, Indianapolis William Badger, CAPS, CGP, Badger Construction Inc., Evansville Gregory Gavin, CAPS, Greg Gavin Construction, Inc., Lawrenceburg Kent McCool, CAPS, Home Safe Homes, Inc., Carmel Ryan Baker, CGB, GMB, CGP, Richard Jenkins Const., Inc., Terre Haute Krystal Gerbick, HCCP, Valenti Real Estate Services, Indianapolis Patric McDowell, CAPS, Go Docs Go, Indianapolis Melissa Barrett, HCCP, Greystone Property Management, Indianapolis Jason Gettum, CGR, CGP, Gettum Associates, Inc., Greenwood Charles McKee, CAPS, McKee Builders, Inc., W. Harrison William Bates, HCCP, MBA Property Management Inc., Indianapolis Phillip Gettum, CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP, Gettum Associates, Inc., Sherrie McKee, CAPS, McKee Builders, Inc., W. Harrison Samuel Beachy, CGP, Reliance Constrcution, Inc., Nappanee Greenwood John McKenzie, CGP, Homes by McKenzie, Inc., Carmel Karen Beard, HCCP, Deerfield Commons, Lafayette Grant Giese, CGB, CGP, Green Goose Homes, Lafayette Michael McLaughlin, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Brian Beckman, CAPS, TRI-CAP, Jasper Michael Gorman, CAPS, CGB, CGP, Gorman Homes Inc., Greenwood Indianapolis Michael Bell, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGR, CGP, Bell Construction Inc, Mark Gradison, CGP, Gradison Building Corp., Indianapolis Ellen McMahan, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Carmel Westville Cindy Green, HCCP, HI Management, Indianapolis Lisa McNabb, HCCP, RealAmerica Development & Management, Susan Benedict, CAPS, Design Alternatives, Lafayette Jennifer Green, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Fishers Fredric Beron, CGP, M.B.T. Inc., Mishawaka Yolette Green, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Newburgh Al Mehringer, CGP, Kerstiens Homes and Designs, Jasper Thomas Bland, CGP, Van Gough, Inc., Merrillville Maureen Grunwald, CAPS, REAL Services, Inc., South Bend Todd Meier, CGP, Team Construction, Goshen William Borders, CAPS, Lincoln Hills Development Corp, Tell City Patrick Guinn, CGB, CGP, Guinn Construction, LLC, Roselawn Timothy Meinert, CAPS, CGR, CGP, Heidorn Construction, Inc., Thomas Borger, CAPS, CGP, Borger Associates, Inc., Elkhart Jeff Guy, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis Chandler Nathaniel Bornman, CGB, CGP, Choice Homes by Shawn Bornman, Larae Haggard, HCCP, New Generation Mgmt., Fort Wayne Dennis Meneely, CGB, CGR, CGP, Meneely Construction, LLC, Brazil Inc., New Paris Kristi Hall, HCCP, Valenti Real Estate Services, Indianapolis Lindsay Metzger, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Alan Bosma, CGB, GMB, Bosma Construction Inc, Newburgh Jeff Hamman, CGB, GMB, CGR, Jeff Hamman Construction, Inc., David Miller, CGB, Land-Mill Developers, Jeffersonville Brian Boyd, CAPS, Boyd Restoration Remodeling, Indianapolis Leesburg Douglas Miller, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGP, D.L. Miller Construction Co., Tamera Brandt, HCCP, New Generation Management Inc., Fort Wayne Jennifer Hamrick, HCCP, Biggs Property Management, Decatur Inc., Elkhart Ken Bretz, HCCP, TWG Management, LLC, Indianapolis Erica Harrington, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Kelly Miller, HCCP, Biggs Property Management, Decatur Nicole Britt, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Brittany Hart, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Osceola Mandy Miller, HCCP, Flaherty & Collins Properties, Muncie Matthew Brown, CGP, Accent Homes Inc., Hamlet Brett Harter, CAPS, Freeman & Harter Custom Homes, Inc., Leesburg Wendell Miller, CGR, CGP, Renewal Homes, LLC, Warsaw Nicole Brown, HCCP, Lenzy Hayes Inc., Indianapolis Doug Harvey, CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP, Coplen Construction, Inc., Grant Moore, CAPS, At Home Accessibility, South Bend Scott Buckey, CGP, Sterling Construction Corp., Mishawaka Warsaw Janet Moore, HCCP, The Sterling Group, Mishawaka Carla Burkhart, CAPS, LifeTme Housing Group, Inc., Dillsboro Melinda Heckaman, HCCP, The Sterling Group, Mishawaka Rhonda Moore, CGP, Bloomington Housing Authority, Bloomington Jim Calkins, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis Teri Hedemark, HCCP, Flaherty & Collins Properties, Indianapolis Christina Morrison, CAPS, IFCAA, Mooresville Amanda Clark, HCCP, Valenti Real Estate Services, Indianapolis Steven Heidorn, CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP, Heidorn Construction, Inc., Jud Motsenbocker, CAPS, CGR, Jud Construction, Muncie Kate Coker, HCCP, Buckingham Management, Eminence Chandler Michael Motsenbocker, CAPS, CGR, Jud Construction, Muncie Donna Collier, CAPS, Area IV Development Inc., Lafayette Terry Herschberger, CGB, GMB, CGP, 1-2-1 Designs, Incorporated, Mary Mulligan, CGP, Diversified Business Group,Inc, Gary Guy Colvin, CAPS, Colvin Bathroom Remodling Co., Inc., Fort Wayne Middlebury Lela Murch, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Carmel Richard Cook, CGP, Cook Builders, Crown Point Toby Holcomb, CGP, Mayer Najem Construction, Fishers Andrew Myszak, CGP, Myszak + Palmer Development, Vincennes Jason Cox, CAPS, GMB, CGR, GMR, CGP, JDC Construction, Pam Holmes, HCCP, Hayes Gibson International, Bloomington Carla Naum, CAPS, Milestone Ventures, Inc., Indianapolis Lawrenceburg Mary Holz, CAPS, Southern Kitchens Ltd. Co., Jeffersonville Carla Naum, CGP, Milestone Ventures, Inc., Indianapolis Lorri Cox, HCCP, Affordable Housing Corp., MARION Geoffrey Horen, CAPS, The Lifestyle Group, Inc., Indianapolis Wayne Neace, CAPS, Williams Brothers Health Care Pharmacy, Tehiji Crenshaw, CAPS, CGP, Community Action Program of Evansville, Sarah Huff, CMP, MIRM, F. C Tucker, Indianapolis Washington Evansville Robert Hunt, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel Peter Nelson, HCCP, Indiana Housing & Community Development Barbara Cueller, CAPS, See What Eye See Low Vision Rehab, Jerry Huston, CGP, J. Huston & Associates, Carmel Authority, Indianapolis Crownpoint Amy Irwin, HCCP, Van Rooy Companies, Indianapolis Todd Newman, CGB, GMB, CGR, GMR, Newman Company Inc., Riley Victoria Dake, CAPS, Southern Indiana Housing Community Richard Ivy, CAPS, Lifestream Services, Inc., Yorktown Tasha Nichols, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Development Corporation, Columbus Brad Jackson, CGP, T.L. Jackson Construction, Syracuse Laura Noblitt, CAPS, Senior Driving & Mobility, Indianapolis Ursula David, CGP, URSULA DAVID HOMES, Indianapolis Aaron Johnson, CAPS, Riverside Construction, LLC, West Lafayette Richard Oakley, CAPS, CGR, Oddjob/Creative Interiors Inc, Evansville Katherine Davidson, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Bertha Johnson, HCCP, Greystone Property Management, Indianapolis Diana Olson, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis Erica Davis, HCCP, TWG Management, LLC, Indianapolis Lawrence Johnson, CAPS, Mustin Builders Inc., Anderson Jennifer Osterholt, CGP, Bloomington Housing Authority, Bloomington C. Jeff Deahl, CGP, Four Seasons Design Remodeling, Angola Angela Jones, HCCP, Pearl Companies, Indianapolis Jennifer Oswalt, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Valerie Defibaugh, HCCP, Paragus, Indianapolis Lindsay Jones, CAPS, LNJ Properties LLC, Indianapolis Sarah Oudman, CAPS, CGP, Treasure Homes Inc, Wheatfield Herbert Delagrange, CAPS, CGP, Delagrange Homes, Fort Wayne Lisa Kalinke, HCCP, Gene B. Glick Company, Indianapolis Wilbur Oudman, CGP, Treasure Homes, Inc., Wheatfield Adam DeVon, CGP, DeVon Custom Homes, South Bend Janet Kantz, CAPS, United Seating & Mobility, Indianapolis Tequila Page, HCCP, Affordable Housing Corp., Marion Michael Dippold, CGB, Vogel Construction, Seymour John Kelly, CAPS, Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis Daria Parker, HCCP, Vasil Management Co., Indianapolis Jon Dispennett, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel Debra Kelso, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Lisa Pavey, HCCP, Real America Management, Fort Wayne John Kidd, CGB, CGP, RW Kidd Construction, Winona Lake Thomas Pearson, CAPS, CGP, Thomas J. Pearson, Inc., New Palestine Jacquelyn Dodyk, CGP, Affordable Housing Corporation, Marion continued on page 11 March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 11 Designations, continued from page 10 Libby Spencer, HCCP, Crestline Communities, Kokomo Increase membership with Thomas Peck, CGP, Meyer Najem, Fishers Dean Sprunger, CAPS, CGP, Schrock Homes, Inc., Goshen Andrea Perry, HCCP, City Real Estate Advisors (CREA), Indianapolis Penny Stamps, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis Karen Perry, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp, Fortville Heather Stanley, HCCP, Crestline Communities, Fishers NAHB’s membership drives Megan Piatt, HCCP, Crestline Communities, Noblesville Donald Stash, CGB, Stash Construction Inc., Gary Andrew Place, CGB, CGP, Place Builders Inc., South Bend Don Stauder, CAPS, D&L Home Services Inc., Carmel he 2016 NAHB Membership Drives are D Plett, CGP, Miller Brothers Builders, Goshen Williams Stevens II, CAPS, Unique Home Solutions, Indianapolis approaching. Local HBAs can choose to participate Annie Poole, CAPS, CGP, Pathstone Corp., Muncie Curtis Stevenson, CAPS, CGP, Senior Home Solutions of Indiana, LLC, in April or May, then again in September or Brian Powell, CGP, Heidorn Construction, Chandler Frankfort T Kevin Powell, CGP, Rubicon Construction, LLC, Bloomington Darlene Stone, CGP, Blue River Services, Inc., Corydon October. Jered Prough, CAPS, CGR, Bail Home Services & Construction, Goshen Kari Stoner, HCCP, Moynahan Williams, Inc., Evansville The top five finishers in each size category will take David Pugh, CGP, Indiana Housing & Community Development Tyler Storch, CGP, Signature Construction LLC, Carmel home a cash prize. Authority, Indianapolis Sara Story, CAPS, Sellersburg Participants in the 2016 Spring Membership Drive can Kenneth Puller, HCCP, Monarch Management & Realty Inc., Indianapolis Ed Swoveland, CAPS, CGR, Bail Home Service & Construction, Inc., Matthew Rayburn, HCCP, Indiana Housing & Community Development Goshen earn double Spike Credits for each new member they Authority, Indianapolis Leslie Teddy, CAPS, REAL Services, Inc., South Bend recruit. Carl Rebennack, CAPS, Superior Home Design, Franklin Shirley Thomas, CAPS, Marion County Public Health Department, For those locals that participate in both the Spring and Jennifer Retherford, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Markle Indianapolis Fall Membership Drives, members can earn triple Spike Melanie Reusze, HCCP, RealAmerica, LLC, Fishers Katrina Thompson, HCCP, Pedcor Homes, Greenwood Eva Richardville, CAPS, Therapeutic Mobility Services, Inc., Fort Timika Thompson, HCCP, Buckingham Companies, Indianapolis Credits for each new member they recruit. Wayne Kim Thonn, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGP, Kalan Homes, LLC, Lafayette One lucky recruiter from the 2016 Spring drive will Gregg Richhart, CGP, Star Homes by Delagrange & Richhart, Woodburn Jeffrey Tilford, CAPS, Home Health Depot, Indianapolis win a trip to the 2017 International Builders’ Show® in Carrie Riley, CAPS, Administrative Resources Association (ARA), Laurie Troutman, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Fishers Orlando. Columbus Julie Tucker, HCCP, Vasil Management Co., Indianapolis Celia Ringle, HCCP, Indiana Housing & Community Development Ruthann Tucker, HCCP, LaCasa, Inc., Goshen For every new Builder and Associate member recruited Authority, Indianapolis Anita Van Meeter, HCCP, The Sterling Group, Mishawaka (after the first recruit), members are automatically entered Gary Ritz, HCCP, Paragus Property Management, Indianapolis Craig Van Prooyen, CGP, Van Prooyen Builders, Inc., Crown Point into the drawing. Stephen Robinson, CAPS, CGB, GMB, CGR, GMR, CGP, R. E. Katherine Vance, HCCP, Greystone Property Managment Corporation, The 2017 NAHB IBS package includes a four-night stay, Construction & Maintenance Services Inc., New Castle Indianapolis Christina Rodabough, HCCP, Indianapolis Housing Agency, Indianapolis Anne Vater, CAPS, CGP, Vater Construction LLC, Crown Point economy airfare (up to $1,000) and full IBS registration. Ron Ross, CGP, MartinRiley Architectecs/Engineers, Fort Wayne Eric Vater, CAPS, Vater Construction LLC, Crown Point In order to win, local HBAs must sign up to participate. Andrea Rule, HCCP, Paragus Property Management Inc., Indianapolis Bonnie Vermilyer, HCCP, Affordable Housing Corp., MARION Complete program rules and details are available at www. Julie Runyan, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis Dennis Voegerl, CAPS, Voegerl Construction, Huntingburg nahb.org/2016MembershipDrive. Mason Rusk, CAPS, CGP, Bayman and Rusk Builders Inc., South Bend Fred Vogel, CGB, Vogel Construction, Seymour Chasity Sadowy, HCCP, TWG Management, LLC, Indianapolis Philip Votaw, HCCP, Westside Community Development Corporation, Robert Sandberg, CGB, CGP, RLS Building Corp, Danville Indianapolis Gerald Schaeffer, CGP, Universal Design Associates, Inc., Ferdinand Mandy Walker, CAPS, JL Fox Inc., Indianapolis Top 5 New Member Adrienne Schmetzer, CAPS, CGP, R&B Architects, Indianapolis Brad Wallace, CAPS, CGP, Granite Ridge Builders, Inc., Fort Wayne Recruiters for 2016 Paul Schwinghammer, CGB, GMB, CGP, Hallmark Homes Inc., Joseph Wallace, CAPS, CGR, CGP, Maple Road Construction, Inc., Anderson Indianapolis (as of 3/15/16) Kelly Sears, HCCP, Buckingham Management, Indianapolis Jacquelyn Watnick, HCCP, Rumely Historic Apartments, LaPorte 1. Jeff Thomas, Fort Wayne, 6 Brad Sechrist, CGP, Helman Sechrist Architecture, Elkhart Michael Wedaman, CAPS, Arbor Building, Fort Wayne Timothy Shafer, HCCP, HI Management, Indianapolis Don Weiler, CGP, Bailey & Weiler, LLC, Bloomington 2. Nigel Hoss, Indianapolis, 2 Mark Shaurette, CAPS, CGP, Purdue University, West Lafayette Stephanie West, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Indianapolis 3. Deb Plue, Lafayette, 2 Dwayne Shaw, CAPS, CGP, CRF, Inc., Indianapolis Colleen Westberry, HCCP, Van Rooy Companies, Indianapolis 4. Jay Reynolds, Lafayette, 2 Terri Sherrar, CSP, Geroge M. Sherman, Greenfield Randi Whalen, HCCP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Connersville 5. Jud Motsenbocker, Muncie, 2 Carl Siler, CAPS, CGP, Habitat for Humanity of Whitley County, Tammy Wheaton, HCCP, Gene B. Glick Managment, Indianapolis Columbia City Brad Whicker, CGB, CGP, Whicker Construction, Inc., Plainfield Alan Simmons, CGP, Simmons Construction, Muncie Kimberly Whitaker, HCCP, Flaherty & Collins Properties, Indianapolis Danielle Smith, HCCP, Anderson Partners, Indianapolis Judy Whorton, CAPS, Indianapolis • Chris Estridge, Estridge Carpentry, Rising Sun Devyn Smith, HCCP, Indiana Housing & Community Development James Wilson, HCCP, Crestline Communities, Indianapolis Authority, Indianapolis Nikki Winkler, HCCP, Hayes Gibson International, Evansville • Al Fennig, Home Acres Building Supply Co, Fort Wayne Jennifer Smith, HCCP, Pedcor Management Corp., Carmel Victoria Wright, CGP, Herman & Kittle Properties, Inc., Noblesville • Eric Gann, Kirby’s Termite & Pest Control, Bloomington Summer Smith, HCCP, Real America Management LLC, Fishers Kevin Yoder, CAPS, CGP, K.W. Yoder Construction Inc., Elkhart • Jenni Goudarzi, The Persian Rug Gallery, Elkhart Tamika Smith, HCCP, Crestline Communities, Indianapolis Julia Young, HCCP, Flaherty & Collins Properties, Indianapolis • George Gremore, imi of Terre Haute, Terre Haute Mark Sovinski, CGB, GMB, CGP, G & S Homes, Bloomington Mike Zehner, CGB, GMB, Zehner Development Corp., Evansville • TJ Hague, LaPorte Insurance, La Porte Jeanne Sowers, CAPS, Indiana State University, Terre Haute David Zehr, CAPS, CGR, CGP, Zehr Construction Inc., Goshen • Micah Hill, Compendium Group LLC, Indianapolis • Steven Howard, Rankin Pump & Supply, Terre Haute IBA welcomed 76 new members in • Lynette Lewellyn, Boonville Natural Gas, Boonville • Steve Huff, Carter Lumber, Westville • Jeremy McVicker, Gutter Guys, Plymouth • Jane Jessee, ProSand Construction Group LLC, January and February • Brian Murphy, New Urban Homes, Newburgh Indianapolis BA welcomed 76 new members in January and • Dustin Parker, Van’s Home Center, Auburn • Matt Johnson, Valley Insulation, Cleves, OH February. They are listed below: • Greg Rentschler, Timberseal LLC, Valparaiso • Tom Lannan, Salin Bank And Trust, Indianapolis I • Daniel Rohaley, Northwest Indiana Title Services Inc., • Corey Malcolm, F.C. Tucker/Malcolm & Schlueter Merrillville January 2016 Realtors, Fort Wayne • Ben Smaltz, Taylor Rental Center, Auburn • Drew Antilla, NewHouse Construction, Bloomington • Doug Manomy, My Guys Heating & Air, Lafayette • Jeff Teague, WLFI-TV18, West Lafayette • Tony Bledsoe, Georgia Direct Carpet Inc., Noblesville • David Miller, DLM Concrete, Grabill • Danny Todd, Irving Materials Inc., Bloomington • Bobbi Bowden, Indiana Title Insurance Company, • Becky Molnar, Drive Away Dumpers, Fortville • Tyler Wolfe, Auburn Concrete & Masonry Inc., Auburn Bloomington • Bill Morgan, Bill Morgan Roofing and Construction, February 2016 • Michael Bridwell, Royal Crest Homes, Henderson, KY Chandler • Chris Bartkus, Performance Property Group LLC, Fort • Nathaniel Carroll, Jud Construction, Muncie • Steve Morken, Morken Construction Inc., Fort Wayne Wayne • Michael Daugherty, Abstract Technology Group, Lafayette • Alan Norman, Alan Norman Contracting, Bedford • Jonah Becher, Becher Brothers Construction, Evansville • Tom Deckard, Tommy D’s Window & Doors & More, • Chris Paulk, Bedzzz Direct, Valparaiso • Bruce Biggerstaff, Republic Companies, Evansville Bloomington • Michelle Pemberton, Connor Co, Terre Haute • Dan Buck, Dan Buck Homes, Inc., Evansville • David Decker, Decker Built Homes LLC, Georgetown • Duaur Peters, Bedford Winnelson, Bedford • Eldon Byler, Brooks Construction Co. Inc., Fort Wayne • Bob Deig, GoodCents, Evansville • Rich Raake, Laminated Tops of Central Indiana Inc., • Matthew Byrd, Liberty Title & Escrow Company, Fort • Pete Devos, Lowe’s Inc, Plymouth Bloomington Wayne • Paul Ellis, Ellis Construction Inc., Elizabeth • Coley Rau, Amerifirst Home Mortgage, Bryan, OH • Gabe Clark, Perry proTECH, Fort Wayne • Debbie Farmer, Roto-Rooter Plumbers, Bloomington • Kenny Reinbrecht, Reinbrecht Flooring, Haubstadt • Bruce Coffman, Warrens Turf Group, Fort Wayne • Ronald Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick Construction, Batesville • Philip Rowe, Rowe Electric Inc., Fort Wayne • Linda Cook, Industrial Door of Northern Indiana, South • Betsy Garfield, Henke Development Group LLC, Westfield • Steve Sadowsky, Illiana Construction Company, Lansing, Bend • Larry Gordon, Gordon Artistic Ironworks, Franklin IL • Jeffery Corbett, Classic Truss & Wood Components, • Jeanie Hemrick, Meridian Title Corporation, Columbus • Lauren Schwarts, Meridian Closets, Indianapolis Clarksville • Richard Hensley II, Artizan Flooring, Plymouth • Navi Singh, Centier Bank, Lafayette • Ruben Coria, Pacific Kitchen and Home - Best Buy, • Danielle Hoyle, Style-Craft Inc., Lowell • Doug Stephani, Stephani Electric, La Porte Merrillville • Joshua Karshen, Tradesman International, Lafayette • Jake Taylor, LaGrange County REMC, Lagrange • Reid Duputy, Capsized Capital LLC, Elkhart • Mike Lagrange, Irving Materials Inc., Bloomington • John VanHorn, VanHorn’s R&C Services Inc., New Haven • Jonathan Elkins, Alliance Bank, Monticello • Jack Yeary, Yeary Construction, Bedford Page 12, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016

Over 350 IBA members attended the Thank you to the sponsors of the Indiana Builders Association Networking Night: NAHB International Builders Show Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors

ore than 60,000 attendees breaking 30,000 square foot outdoor walked through the doors at the exhibit space. M International Builders Show in There were more than 120 education Las Vegas – over 350 of them sessions over the three-day were IBA members. event. New products focused Nearly 200 people on home technology and attended IBA’s Networking increased energy effi ciency: Night and enjoyed the two factors boosting the return opportunity to connect of buyers to the new home market. with one another. Altogether, IBS boasted nearly 1,400 Mark your calendars for Jan. 10-12, 2017 exhibitors and more than 500,000 square when IBS moves to the Orange County feet of real estate, including a record- Convention Center in Orlando.

IBA Chief Executive Offi cer Rick Wajda (left), IBA Past IBA Past President Mike Hannigan (left), Bonny President Andy Place (center) and Builder Area VP State Hannigan (center) and Carolyn Murakowski (right) Rep. Heath VanNatter (right) catch up at IBS. gather at IBA’s Networking Night.

Associate Area VP Tom Slater (left) and IBA Governmental NAHB Field Representatives Michael Bezruki (left) and Affairs Director Carlie Hopper (right) visit the showroom Alex Martindale (right) join IBA Past Presidents Andy fl oor at IBS. Place and Mike Bell at the IBA Networking Night.

IBA members gather at the NAHB Area 9 caucus meeting NAHB First Vice Chairman Granger MacDonald (left), Builder Area VP Brett Harter (left) and Life Director at IBS. Chairman Ed Brady (center) and National Area 9 John Linn (right) attend IBA’s Networking Night. Chairman Mike Bell (right) meet at IBS. March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 13 Indiana single-family building permits down 3 percent from January 2015 ingle-family building permits in values increase, which will help the Indiana decreased 3 percent in housing market move forward.” January Indiana Single-Family Building Permits S January compared to the same time The National Association of Home last year according to the latest data from Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department Index was 58 in February, still well above of Housing and Urban Development. the tipping point of 50 and three points Permits decreased 21 percent in January above last February but down from a recent over the previous month. peak of 65 in October 2015. In January 2016, there were 658 single- Builders reported more consumer family building permits issued compared concern over the price of new homes to 681 in 2015. relative to existing homes as builders face “Despite the slight dip in single-family higher costs for labor, land and materials. permits in January, we expect to see “Builders are being cautious as they face ongoing, steady growth in housing in some market uncertainties and a shortage 2016,” said Indiana Builders Association of available lots and labor,” said Wajda. Chief Executive Offi cer Rick Wajda. “The “We are confi dent that pent-up demand and economic outlook remains promising, as an improving economy will help grow the consumers regain confi dence and home housing market.”

Legislative Wrap-Up, continued from page 1 • Requires the department to issue a into real property is governed by a time construction permit without further IBA’s sustaining dues program relaunches and material contract. review, if the department fails to provide BA has reinstituted and revamped a increased exposure to the membership via This provision of SEA 309 addresses notice or a complete plan review within long-dormant program for members the Indiana Builder News; recognition at “time and material” contracts in the wake the time required by statute. I across the state called “IBA’s IBA events; access to industry peer-to-peer of a Tax Court decision in Lowes Home • Allows a person to apply for a Sustaining Dues Program.” briefi ngs as well as legislative and political Centers, LLC v. Indiana Department of construction permit from the department The program was recently launched for events for pro-housing candidates. State Revenue. There, the court determined and a design release from the division 2016 and sets up three distinct levels of For more information, please contact that the sales and use tax would apply on of fi re and building safety (division) by benefi ts for the program. CEO Rick Wajda at (800) 377-6334 ext. the wholesale cost, not on the sale to the submitting a single application to the Sustaining dues members will have 204 or [email protected]. consumer as part of the time and material division. Gold Level: Bronze Level: Legacy Club: contract. • Limits subsequent reviews to revisions As fi led, the bill provided that for and required corrections. purposes of the sales tax, a contractor • Adds a provision specifying that a city, is a retail merchant making a retail town, or county may only issue a design transaction when the contractor sells release for a construction type for which the city, town, or county is certifi ed by construction material under a time and Indiana Builders Association material contract. The IBA supported an the commission. amendment to the bill which provides that • Requires the chairman of the fi re 2016 Sustaining Dues Program a contractor is a retail merchant making prevention and building safety $5,000 Gold Level* (valued at over $8,500) $2,500 Silver Level* (valued at over $5,500) a retail transaction when the contractor commission to issue a written • Prominently placed linked company logo • Prominently placed linked company logo disposes of tangible personal property or interpretation of a building law or a on IBA’s website home page for 6 months on IBA’s website home page for 3 months converts tangible personal property into fi re safety law applicable to a Class 2 • Feature article in Indiana Builder News • 3 half-page ads or 1 full-page ad in the structure within 10 days of receiving • 6 half-page ads or 3 full-page ads in the Indiana Builder News real property under a time and material Indiana Builder News • Event sponsor for IBA’s Housing and contract. SEA 309 is effective on July 1, such request, if the state building • Event sponsor for IBA’s Housing and Legislative Conference 2016, and IBA is planning to offer training commissioner is absent. Legislative Conference and Legislative • Access to up to 2 private briefings with in the coming months to educate members All of the preceding provisions of are Lunch legislative and peer-to-peer industry • Access to up to 3 private briefings with leaders on the changes. effective on January 1, 2017. IBA strongly legislative and peer-to-peer industry • Access to private fundraisers for Statewide HEA 1025: House Enrolled Act supported SEA 324 and worked with leaders and Legislative Leaders 1025 (Alternate Rezoning Procedure), numerous stakeholders and legislators • Access to private fundraisers for Statewide • Recognition at all IBA events and Legislative Leaders authored by Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) to streamline processes and increase • Access to private briefing with IBA Past $1,500 Bronze Level* (valued at over $2,000) and sponsored by Sen. Carlin Yoder effi ciency to alleviate the burden on State Presidents annually • 1 half-page ad in the Indiana Builder News (R-Middlebury), creates an optional commercial contractors, owners of • Recognition at all IBA events • Access to 1 private briefing with legislative commercial properties, commerce and the and peer-to-peer industry leaders alternate procedure to apply to rezoning • Access to private fundraisers for Statewide *1/2 of annual commitment goes to IBA; proposals that provides that if the public at large. and Legislative Leaders 1/2 goes to ABBI, IBA’s Political Action Fund plan commission makes a favorable As you can see, IBA had several victories • Recognition at all IBA events during the 2016 legislative session that will recommendation, the rezoning proposal $1,000 Legacy Club (valued at over $2,000) becomes effective unless an aggrieved further our mission of promoting safe and • Must be a Past State President of the Indiana Builders Association person or the legislative body notifi es the affordable housing in Indiana. IBA also • Legacy Club benefits same as Bronze Level worked to defeat numerous bills that would plan commission by a specifi ed date. Payment Information HEA 1025 also reconciles a confl ict in have negatively impacted the housing a statute concerning rezonings within an industry, including House Bill 1392 - Bill Me: O Annually O Quarterly Payment Method: O Check (payable to IBA) O Credit Card excluded city. HEA 1025 is effective July Placards on Structures for Emergency Name: 1, 2016 and was strongly supported by the Response and Senate Bill 348 – Carbon Company Name: IBA. Monoxide Alarms. Address: SEA 324: Senate Enrolled Act 324 “We are grateful to the members who (Construction Permits and Regulation), responded to our Call to Action on HEA City: State: Zip: authored by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) 1082 by contacting their legislators and Phone: Email: and sponsored by Rep. Heath VanNatter urging them to support the bill,” said IBA Card Number: (R-Kokomo), was IBA’s potpourri bill Chief Executive Offi cer Rick Wajda. “We Name on Card: this session – meaning it is full of a lot of would also like to thank our legislative things, including: and executive branch leaders who work to Exp. Date: CVV: Zip: • Provides deadlines for the State create common sense public policies for Please send completed form to: Department of Health (department) to Indiana that promote the strong fi scal and Rick Wajda | Indiana Builders Association | 101 W. Ohio St., Ste. 710, Indianapolis, IN 46204 issue construction permits and conduct economic health we have seen cultivated Email: [email protected] | Fax: 844-272-4932 plan reviews for certain projects. over the past several years.” Page 14, Indiana Builder News March/April, 2016 Indiana Builders Association 27 $74,000 local associations donated to the 2015 Annual Report Association to Build a Better Indiana The Indiana Builders Association works to 66 (ABBI) The Indiana Builders Association is a educate its members, the general public, counties served statewide trade organization representing elected offi cials and regulatory bodies to Indiana’s homebuilding, remodeling and maintain and develop workable and light commercial construction industry. affordable regulations and laws that nearly enable the citizens of Indiana to own a WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE home. $35,000 50 raised for BUILD-PAC Legislative Accomplishments people from Indiana earned Top Contributors Repeals the common construction wage $1,087 a professional 1 - Capitol Club ($5,000) statute by eliminating the wage-setting designation 14 - Gold Key Club ($1,000) duties of local boards of taxpayers and

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IBA leadership in action. IBA President Jim Pressel Representatives from the Kosciusko County Fire Members of the Lawrence County Home Builders (left) and IBA Vice President Lance Swank (right) Association (Randall Byer, Etna Green Fire Chief; Association gather for a picture at a recent meeting with congratulate Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb (middle) on his Matt Brubaker, Pierceton Assistant Fire Chief; Rick IBA representatives. Pictured from left to right: Executive recent appointment to serve the state as Indiana’s 51st Lt. Hurley, Winona Lake Fire Department) and the Builders Offi cer Luckie Jennings, President Bill Williams, Governor. Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties distributed Treasurer Patti Fortner, Senior Life Director Beryl Horrall more than 50 smoke alarms and batteries. and Ralph Jack Yeary. March/April, 2016 Indiana Builder News, Page 15

Mid North Indiana BA President Ryan IBA Treasurer Pat Richard (right) catches up with Brent Ash Curtis Rector (left), Arbor Homes, and Tom Bedsole (right), Frost Downey (left) and Secretary Art Dragoo (left), Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. Brown Todd, gather for a picture at the BAGI Industry Awards (left) attend a recent local meeting. and BAGI Board Member, at the BAGI Industry Awards Gala in Gala. Bedsole was the winner of the highly-coveted Mike Boeke Indianapolis. Distinguished Service Award at the event.

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