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January, 2007 Happy New Year Volume 43, No. 1 Lt. Governor Becky Skillman to Indiana’s Midwest Builders Convention Address IBA Board at January Meeting January 17-18, 2007 t. Governor Becky Skillman will and 18th. Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis address the Indiana Builders Asso- Several committees will meet in conjunc- L ciation (IBA) Board of Directors at tion with the Board meeting and all mem- - Register Today 1-800-377-6334 - their January 16th Board of Direc- bers are invited to attend the meetings of tors meeting. The meeting will be held from their choice. All meetings will be held at Attendees at Indiana’s 2007 Mid- to President and Chief Operating Officer and 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capi- west Builders Convention will now oversees daily operations for the In- at the Indiana Con- tol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. A “Win Big at the Indiana Builders dianapolis Motor Speedway, including the vention Center in Committees meeting on Tuesday, Janu- Speedway” by participating in the Hall of Fame Museum and the Brickyard downtown India- ary 16th, are: 8:30-9:30 am Senior Officers 30 seminars instructed by industry experts, Crossing Inn and Golf Course. napolis. Meeting; 9:30-10:30 am Housing Protec- viewing the product demonstrations on the Chitwood was also an integral part of his The Lt. Governor tion Fund Board; 10:30-12:30 pm Execu- exhibit hall floor, meeting with the family’s entertainment business, the well- will update Board tive Committee (by invitation only); 1:00- industry’s leading suppliers to known Chitwood Thrill Show, members on the eco- 2:30 pm Rural On-Site Wastewater Sub- learn about the latest products beginning at age five. He be- nomic development committee; 1:30-2:30 pm Builder & Asso- and services available, began his career as a stuntman opportunities happen- ciate Area Vice Presidents’, Local Presidents’ ing motivated by the key- and later specialized in ing around the state Council, Local Executive Officers’ Coun- note speaker, and being en- precision driving. and present insight Lt. Governor cil, and Educational Scholarship Founda- tertained by the closing “The Convention is into the issues being Becky Skillman tion Board; 2:30-4:00 p.m. Codes Commit- session juggler. It’s two not all work,” com- addressed by the state administration. tee, Membership Committee, Associates’ days of learning, network- ments Carl Shepherd, Lt. Governor Skillman is committed to Committee, Remodelors’ Council, and Land ing, and recharging. IBA’s Convention revitalizing Indiana’s economy for the ben- Use Committee. “Industry professionals Chairman. “We’ve got efit of all Hoosiers. She is a long-standing An Issues Briefing on Indiana’s Impact desiring to be prosperous in plenty of fun on the champion of Indiana communities, and has Fee statute will be held from 12:30-1:30 the upcoming year will make agenda with remote- led the way on a statewide strategy for re- pm. Attendees will find out how Indiana’s the time to attend this controlled car races, a ca- building our state’s small cities and towns. Impact Fee Statute applies to their local event,” comments Cindy sino party, door prizes, At the same time, Lt. Governor Skillman community. Roger Stephens, IBA’s Local Bussell, Chief Operating and a professional jug- has worked to make the agricultural indus- Governmental Affairs Specialist, and Bryan Officer and Liaison to the Convention Com- gler.” try a cornerstone of Indiana’s economic Babb, a litigator and appellate attorney spe- mittee. “The knowledge gained from the See the enclosed Convention Special Edi- comeback. cialist with Bose, McKinney & Evans, will experts presenting the seminars and the net- tion for all of the details. Save money by A lifelong public servant, Lt. Governor present current examples of how communi- working with other housing industry pro- registering today by fax at (317) 236-6342 Skillman held county offices for 16 years ties are implementing impact fees in Indi- fessionals make every minute worth the in- or by calling IBA toll-free at 1-800-377- and served as president of the Association ana. Bring your questions and get answers vestment.” 6334. of Indiana Counties. She went on to serve in laymen’s terms at this briefing. This brief- Speakers presenting the seminars in 2007 three terms in the Indiana Senate, representing is open to any interested member of include the nation’s best - David Seiders, ing five southern Indiana counties. Today, IBA. Bob Schultz, John Palumbo, Kay Green, Lt. Governor Skillman steers the There will NOT be a meal served at the Jack Gallagher, John Schleimer, Dr. Ron Administration’s legislative agenda Board meeting, therefore there is no cost to Wells, Joy Leppert, Robert “Dot Com” Jack- through the Indiana General Assembly. She attend. son, Dr. Brad, Tom Stephani, Jim Carr — PAID

is the President of the Senate and the Sec- Pre-reservations are NOT necessary for the list goes on with over 50 great speakers PRSRT STD US POSTAGE retary of Agriculture and Rural Develop- the Board meeting. However, you must reg- disseminating their proven tools and tech- PERMIT NO.279 ment. ister at the door for attendance records. Ex- niques. The seminars have been geared to INDIANAPOLIS, IN Lt. Governor Skillman oversees the first- ecutive Committee members are asked to assist companies with the changing ever Indiana State Department of Agricul- call in reservations to (800)377-6334, as a economy and housing climate. ture and the Office of Community and Ru- lunch will be served at the Executive Com- Several of the seminars are approved for ral Affairs. She also chairs the Indiana mittee meeting. continuing education credits for the Indi- Counter Terrorism and Security Council Hotel accommodations may be available ana Real Estate License and the Indiana and oversees the Office of Energy and De- at the Indianapolis Marriott downtown, 350 Home Inspector License. Local licensing fense Development, Indiana Housing and W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. The room districts have also approved several semi- Community Development Authority, and rate is $139 plus tax. Reservations can be nars for continuing education credits. the Office of Tourism Development. made via the internet at Joie Chitwood, President and Chief Op- As Governor Daniels’ partner, Lt. Gover- www.indymarriott.com, the group code is erating Officer of the Indianapolis Motor nor Skillman is focused on fostering eco- IBAIBAA. Reservations may also be made Speedway, will present the keynote address nomic development, reforming state gov- by calling the Marriott Indianapolis at during the Opening Ceremonies on Wed- ernment and restoring the fiscal integrity (317)822-3500 or (877)640-7666. Be sure nesday, January 17th from 10:45 a.m. to of Indiana. to state you are with Indiana’s Midwest 12:00 noon in the Wabash Valley Ballroom. This Board of Directors session precedes Builders Convention to receive the special Joie Chitwood III joined the staff of the the opening of Indiana’s 2007 Midwest rate. Rooms are limited and cannot be guar- Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) as se- Builders Convention, hosted by the Indi- anteed as all room requests are filled on a nior vice president, business affairs in late ana Builders Association on January 17th first-come, first-serve basis. 2002. In December 2004, he was promoted Indiana Builders Association 44670 Box P.O. Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 Page 2, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Together We Can Meet the Challenges Ahead t the November Board session, I menting them. ticipation, ideas, and help in accomplishing stood beside the leaders of your President’s Our focus will be on maintaining mem- these lofty goals. To the nearly 500 members A Indiana Builders Association bership and giving our members tools to actively serving on state committees, I thank (IBA) and told them “I am Message sustain their businesses. Additionally, we you for your time, talents, ideas, and commit- humbled to be your 2007 President, to be- By Stephen will make education a priority thru semi- ment. To the other 5,300 great members, I come a part of the leadership of IBA. IBA is Robinson, nars, classes, information, and the IBA Hous- ask you to review the committees and coun- an association made great by its members.” GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, ing University. We will work on educating cils form and consider providing your exper- The past state presidents meet annually New Castle consumers and future members as well. tise in one of these areas. Together, we can as IBA’s Nominating Committee and inter- President, We will identify avenues for diversifica- accomplish incredible feats. view candidates for all elected positions Indiana Builders Association tion of age, gender, and ethnicity in our I would like to thank all of you for this within the organization. After the inter- membership to not only grow our associa- opportunity to serve you this year. I would views, they meet for their annual past presi- team of senior officers that are each bril- tion, but to bring in new ideas and to give also like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for dents’ dinner. I was privileged to break bread liant, dedicated, and experts in each of their us an even broader representation of the the ability to serve, my father for making me with them, an experience that only enhances specialties, giving the senior officer team a housing industry. the man I am, and my wife and family for my respect for this organization, its mem- tremendous sense of balance and great We will strive for greater participation their support in all I do. May the Lord Bless bers, their legacy, and the sacred trust which depth. As a team we will move forward from our local associations at the state level. all of you, your family, and your business. I has been handed me. I will treat it as such with the strategic plan, under the guidance And finally, we will look for avenues to ex- wish each of you a very prosperous new year and I will work as diligently as possible to of immediate past president Mike pand participation by members in the na- and look forward to seeing you at IBA’s events protect and enhance this great association. Hannigan, Jr. We will take the goals and tional BUILD-PAC. and upcoming Board and committee ses- I have the privilege of working with a objectives of the plan and continue imple- Your senior officer team welcomes your par- sions. President Robinson Announces Committee Chairperson Appointments

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Lawmakers will craft Issue Property Tax Reform is why the IBA works diligently on your a new two-year budget and debate numer- Background: Property taxes have a di- behalf to make sure housing’s voice is heard ous proposals from Governor Mitch Daniels By Rick Wajda rect correlation with housing affordability in the legislative process. in Indiana. The General Assembly ad- administration on issues ranging from full- Chief Executive Officer To stay abreast of the housing industry day kindergarten; outsourcing the Hoosier dressed property tax reform in 2002, but related happenings at the statehouse, en- Lottery; to building more roads as a public Indiana Builders higher than expected increases have cre- roll in IBA’s voterVoice program. Partici- private partnership. This will be on top of Association ated a desire for new property tax reform. pants receive updates throughout the ses- the over one thousand pieces of legislation Policy: IBA supported true meaningful sion on pertinent issues. See the informa- and an equal amount of amendments filed property tax reform, and will support fur- tion below or visit www.BuildIndiana.org by members of the Indiana House and Indi- lation in the upcoming session that will ther efforts at reform including elimination for details. ana Senate. address the issue of Indiana’s high home of the funding of schools from the property The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) foreclosure rate. Indiana ranks at or near tax rolls. The IBA will oppose any effort to IBA’s Governmental Affairs and its team of lobbyists will be down at the top of most state rankings for foreclo- provide blanket property tax exemptions Department the Statehouse on a daily basis when the sures. Indiana’s high manufacturing base based on the age of homes. General Assembly is in session protecting and high homeownership rate contribute to Real Estate Transfer Tax Fee Rick Wajda, CEO & Chief Lobbyist, your interests and promoting housing a higher then average foreclosure rate. Policy: IBA opposes any implementa- [email protected] affordability in Indiana. Your lobbyists re- Policy: The IBA believes that low appre- tion of a real estate transfer tax fee. view each and every piece of legislation ciation is not the single or largest cause of Brooke Burtnett, and suggest alternative language to law- foreclosure. External factors including job School Funding Formula Governmental Affairs Coordinator, makers to reach a better consensus on hous- losses are also determining factors in fore- Policy: IBA supports a school funding [email protected] ing related bills. IBA takes a position sup- closure. Indiana must continue to grow and formula that is equitable for all students porting or opposing legislation based on attract jobs in order to reduce the number of across the state. Roger Stephens, Local Gov. Affairs its impact to the housing industry and Hoo- foreclosures. Specialist, [email protected] siers ability to afford a home. The Indiana General Assembly is always Smart Growth Marlys Pedtke, Code & Technical Additional issues that will surely be de- full of surprises and I expect 2007 to be no Background: The IBA is committed to bated during the upcoming session of the different than previous years. Lawmakers Specialist, [email protected] providing safe, affordable, housing for all Indiana General Assembly with direct in- Hoosiers. According to the Department of terest to the home building community in- the Census, Indiana will need approxi- clude: property tax relief; annexation laws; mately 30,000-35,000 housing starts a year education funding; Hometown Matters, the for the next 10 years to accommodate aver- Indiana Association of Cities and Towns age growth in the state. How can I use voterVoice? plan to control property taxes with a mix of Policy: IBA supports the following local option taxes; home foreclosures; emi- • Contact Elected Officials guidelines when used appropriately and in nent domain; and various others. concert with market forces: • Make Your Voice Heard The IBA has taken policy positions on sev- * Meeting the housing needs of the state eral of these issues which are highlighted • Receive Industry Related Alerts and each and every local community. below. If you would like a full copy of IBA’s • * Providing a wide range of housing Track Industry Issues Legislative and Regulatory Policy handbook, choices. • please contact Brooke at (800)377-6334 ext. Find the Candidates that Support Growth * Developing proper comprehensive 107 or [email protected]. plans. voterVoice Registration Home Foreclosures (Adopted 11/06) * Planning and funding for needed infra- Background: Members of the Indiana structure improvements. Yes, sign me up today to be proactive at the grassroots level. General Assembly plan to introduce legis- * Using land more efficiently. User Information Prefix_____ First Name______Brooke Burtnett Joins IBA Staff Last Name______Suffix_____ rooke Burtnett, a 2004 graduate of well as managed the caseload of five state E-mail______Ball State University, has been se- legislators. B lected as the new IBA Governmen- As the Governmental Affairs Coordina- Home Information tal Affairs Coordinator. She began tor, she will work with IBA’s Governmental Address______her duties on January Affairs Team to implement and monitor is- City______State_____ Zip______1, 2007. Burtnett is sues facing the Indiana General Assembly the first to serve as a and Indiana’s regulatory agencies. She will Business Information Governmental Affairs serve as the Secretary/Treasurer of the As- Your title______Phone______Coordinator for the In- sociation to Build a Better Indiana, IBA’s Company______diana Builders Asso- political action committee and coordinate Company address______ciation (IBA), a new the NAHB BuildPAC/IBA Golf Outing. She position created by will also manage the voterVoice grassroots City______State_____ Zip______IBA’s Housing Protec- system and coordinate “Issues” conferences tion Fund and the Ex- for the IBA. Complete and return the form to: ecutive Committee to Burtnett “She comes to the IBA highly recom- Brooke Burtnett, Governmental Affairs Coordinator assist in expanding the influence of IBA’s mended by those that work in and around Indiana Builders Association, PO Box 44670, Governmental Affairs program. The posi- state government,” states Rick Wajda, IBA’s tion is an outgrowth of IBA’s new three- Chief Executive Officer. “She will do an Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670. Fax (317) 236-6342 year Strategic Plan adopted by the IBA excellent job representing our interests at Or fill out the form online by visiting IBA’s Board of Directors in 2006. the statehouse and working with the mem- Burtnett served for two years as a Legis- bership. She will be a great asset to the website, www.BuildIndiana.org/VoterVoice.htm lative Assistant in the Indiana House of team.” Questions? Call Brooke at (800) 377-6334 ext. 107. Representatives and staffed the House Burtnett can be reached at Brooke@ Roads and Transportation Committee, as BuildIndiana.org or (800)377-6334 ext. 107. Page 4, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 The Indiana Affordability in the Code - Let’s Keep it Alive Bildor he IRC Committee, which began in which is in the code’s scope, and ask for August 2006, is most likely fin- Understanding statistics to show that this is a problem. Sta- Official publication of the T ished with over half of its work to tistics will not be provided regarding new Indiana Builders Association, Inc. revise amendments to the 2005 IRC. the Code housing; IBA will state that this is not a street address That means the code that became effective By Marlys problem for new housing and does not be- 1011 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., September 11, 2005, will soon have been thor- long in a construction code. IBA will talk Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202 oughly reviewed and somewhat amended, Pedtke about the costs. mailing address these new amendments becoming effective Code & Technical Hopefully, the committee will remember P.O. Box 44670 some time toward the end of 2007. Specialist that this device was originally put into the Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 As you know, IBA participates in this Indiana Builders National Electrical Code via market-driven 1-800-377-6334 * (317) 236-6334 code work on a regular basis. Our volun- Association forces, not from a need for safety, and that FAX (317) 236-6342 www.BuildIndiana.org teer members come with good ideas for im- the Commission has stated that they do not [email protected] provement, so do others. Everyone works code change for Sec. E3802.11 Bedroom want it in the Indiana codes. Published monthly. diligently for clarity in the code, with the Outlets, to add the word “receptacle” after This is just one of many cost issues that Advertising rates available upon request. goal to avoid future problems in the field the word “ampere” and before the word add up incrementally. Drain pans, illumi- This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement that is in vio- for everyone. “outlets.” This would bring arc fault re- nation issues, termite protection, there are lation of the law. Inclusion of an advertisement and/or article does NOT indicate approval or endorsement of the product, service, or opinion by Regardless of all this complex thinking, dis- ceptors back into the code. Their reason many other cost issues being presented. The Indiana Builders Association. cussing and negotiating, IBA’s main purpose states, “This needs to be put back for the IBA code team reviews these, evaluates the Senior Officers always seems to boil down at some point to protection of life and property.” proposed protection versus the associated President Vice President being a voice for affordable housing. So, once again, IBA will don the black cost, and goes into the discussion champi- Stephen Robinson, GMB, CGR David Compton R.E. Construction CGB, CAPS R.N. Thompson & Assn. For example, the Indiana Chapter of Elec- hat (as if we could possibly be against the oning affordability. 170 N. C.R. 400 W. 13378 Silverstone Dr. trical Inspectors (IAEI), a professional group protection of life and property), and remind We think of it as, in the long run, wearing New Castle, IN 47362 Fishers, IN 46037 long respected in Indiana, has submitted a the committee of the need for affordability, the white hat. (765) 533-6413 (317) 281-4177 FAX (765) 533-4297 [email protected] [email protected] Lstiburek to Lead Building Science Workshop in Evansville Treasurer Secretary Dennis Spidel, GMB, CGB, CGR Andy Place, Sr. ne of the best seminars for con- Home Inspector License. Six hours of lunch. Sponsorships and table top dis- Dennis Spidel Custom Homes Place Builders, Inc. tractors, instructed by one of the continuing education credits for the play opportunities are also available. To 613 W. Maumee St. 1620 N. Ironwood Angola, IN 46703 South Bend, IN 46635 O nation’s experts on building sci- Vanderburgh Contractor License. register or for more information on spon- (260) 665-1599 (574) 259-4858 ence, will be hosted by the South- Registration fees are $125 and in- sorships, call the SIBA office at (812)479- FAX (260) 665-3828 FAX (574) 259-5020 western Indiana Builders Association clude the all-day seminar, breaks, and 6026. 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Cheri Ellefson, Communications Coord. This course has been approved for con- [email protected] Indianapolis Greenwood Carmel Ft. Wayne Brooke Burtnett, Gov. Affairs Coordinator tinuing education credits. Six hours of [email protected] 800-201-4246 800-825-8665 800-439-2014 800-589-6448 elective continuing education credits for Roger Stephens, Local Gov. Affairs Specialist/ Evansville Elkhart Bristol Louisville, KY Lobbyist - [email protected] Indiana’s Salesperson or Broker Real Es- Marlys Pedtke, Code & Technical Specialist tate licenses. Seven hours of Category 1 800-589-8341 800-686-0502 574-848-0409 800-589-4246 [email protected] continuing education credits for Indiana’s A. William Carson, Chair. Emeritus of Board January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 5 Bursting the Indiana’s Midwest Builders Convention - What’s It All About? id you know that according to the Nearly 100 sup- Housing Bubble Small Business Administration, Of- In the Know pliers who exhibit D fice of Advocacy, 34 percent of bring you the op- small businesses fail in the first two By Cindy Bussell, MA portunity to learn Myth years and that 56 percent fail within the about their latest Written by: Bob Schultz, MIRM, CSP, New first five years? Chief Operating Officer products and ser- Home Specialist, Inc. Schultz will be a fea- Businesses that succeed are owned and vices that your Indiana Builders tured speaker at Indiana’s 2007 Midwest managed by experts who know what it takes customers will be asking you about. Association Builders Convention. See the Special Con- to be successful — knowledge. And, most importantly, there is the op- vention Edition insert in this issue for de- For an entire year, IBA’s Convention portunity to network with over 1,000 pro- tails. Committee meets and creates an event that To bring these experts to your door would fessionals, experts in the housing industry. veryone has heard relentless talk provides incredible education and informa- cost over $100,000 in speaking fees alone. Become the expert who is seen as “on the of a housing bubble recently. Fi- tion to enhance members’ businesses. With Additional educational opportunities are cutting edge” by attending Indiana’s 2007 E nancial “evangelists” are all over just two days of your precious time, travel, available on the exhibit hall floor where Midwest Builders Convention. It’s your TV, newspapers and business maga- and a $225 registration investment, you can suppliers will be demonstrating their latest one-stop shop for knowledge. Details and zines warning of what’s to come, and the take advantage of this great opportunity. products. a registration form are included in the Spe- hype has contributed to a very confused Each event hosts at least 30 seminars Special events bring opportunities for cial Convention Edition of this issue. marketplace. taught by over 50 national industry experts. motivation and entertainment. See you at the Convention! Here are seven things, often overlooked, that were primary factors that caused the hot market we have all enjoyed over the last few years: 1. Interest rates have been the lowest, on average, that they have been in 50 years. 2. Hordes of Baby Boomers have been moving through the marketplace, with money and a desire to have more and better of everything. 3. More demand than supply. 4. A volatile stock market drove many investors and “flippers” into the housing market. 5. A massive number of people have been immigrating to the United States and buying homes. 6. 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IBA President-Elect Stephen Robinson, BA of Greater Indianapolis’ Johnson GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, (left), swears in County Council Vice President Forest Car- BA of Greater Lafayette’s 2007 President penter thanks Denise Praul, Crystal Syner- Mark Zimpfer. Zimpfer is serving his sec- Janet Bixel (second from right), Local Executive Officer for the Marshall County HBA, gies, for doing a “Working Smarter and welcomes IBA leadership to their recent membership meeting (left to right): Doug Miller, Not Harder” presentation at the recent ond year of a two-year term for the local Builder Area Vice President; Cindy Bussell, Chief Operating Officer; Bixel; and Ken Council meeting. Nearly 100 members association. The BA of Greater Lafayette Schmitt, Associate Area Vice President. were in attendance. has 211 members.

Builders Association of Dubois County recognized retiring Executive Officer Judy Mehringer after seven plus years of service at a recent membership meeting. Congratu- lating Mehringer are (left to right): Ed Mehringer; Dean Knies; Tom Schroering; Roger Cox; Judy Mehringer; Dennis Vogerel; Brad Persohn, 2007 President; Todd Hopf; Randy Michelle Katchuck (right), Muncie HBA Women’s Council President, and Sandi Highley Begle; and Randy Jacob. (second from right), NAHB past Women’s Council President, present Michael Brannon (center) with a scholarship from the Muncie HBA. Brannon is congratulated by his Sewers can be parents, Melvin and Kathy. an amenity, too!

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UHGLUHFWLRQVFRP Page 8, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Negotiating Strategies for a Cooling Market Written by: Bob Schultz, MIRM, CSP, New sales offices fishing for the best discount premise. It is especially critical now to make to give them the logical justification they Home Specialist, Inc. Schultz will be a fea- they can find, looking to make a “deal.” customers experience your homes in an need to buy. tured speaker at Indiana’s 2007 Midwest These customers can be tough to handle, emotional way, because customers come I cannot overstress the importance of get- Builders Convention. See the Special Con- but we have the ability to help them re- into your office in an extremely logical ting customers to have an emotional reac- vention Edition insert in this issue for de- focus on what is really important. When a frame of mind. They are stuck on the tion to your homes before you give them a tails. customer walks through the door and asks thought that, since other builders are offer- logical reason to include or exclude you o many builders are offering dis- about discounts and incentives first thing, ing incentives, you should be willing to from their buying process. Let me give you counts and incentives today that we need to diffuse the question, shelve their offer competitive incentives, and, if you a familiar example of this principle. S buyers have not only come to ex- concern, and cause them to experience our aren’t, they can simply go somewhere else. Anyone who has ever been on a “volun- pect them; they’ve elevated them homes first. By presenting a home to customers be- tarily imposed restricted caloric intake pro- to a position of utmost importance. Instead Purchasing a home is an emotional pro- fore you discuss pricing and incentives, you gram” (otherwise known as a diet) knows of focusing on what they want and looking cess, and the emotion is ultimately justi- can cause them to emotionally own it. Then what it’s like to go to a restaurant with a at overall value in a home, they walk into fied or dismissed based on some logical you can use any incentives you may have predetermination that you will not order dessert. When your server asks you at the end of the meal if you want dessert, it’s not Visit us at very difficult to say no. But sometimes the Indiana’s 2007 Midwest server clears the plates off of your table, Builders Convention brings out a tray of desserts, and puts them Booth #310 in front of you. You see the mounds of chocolate and caramel and whipped cream and you look at the person sitting across from you and say, “Want to split one?” It’s not so easy to say no when you have the opportunity to have an emotional reac- tion to something. Once the server put the dessert in front of you, you began to own it. The same thing happens when you show a customer a new home. You need to diffuse the discussion of incentives until you have caused the customer to own the home. Here’s a script you can use to accomplish that: SCENARIO When a customer asks, perhaps before even seeing the models, “What incentives are you giving?” (-or-) “What kind of deals do you have?” (-or-) “What’s the best interest rate you have?” STRATEGY To have them sort through their priori- ties. Incentives, lowest price or interest rates alone do not necessarily mean the best value. SST-SMART SELLINGSM TECHNIQUE “That’s a great question. May I ask, in He warms the room in ways paint, your search for a brand new home, is the reputation of the builder, the quality of con- pillows and window treatments struction, convenient location, warranty, (etc.) somewhat important to you, or are you only dream about. looking for your new home based solely on incentives (-or-) the cheapest possible price (-or-) the lowest interest rate?” The customer might say; “No, not the cheapest price, but we want the best price (- or-) the best deal.” Proceed with: “Oh, what you’re saying is that you want the best value, is that right?” The customer will probably say, “Yes.” Then say: “Good, let me show you what we have to offer here at (name of community), and then you can decide if it is the When decorating your home, don’t overlook the obvious: a propane furnace. After all, value that you are looking for. Then, I’ll be propane heats quickly and delivers warmer air than electricity. It’s a feeling of comfort you just happy to go over in detail any special in- can’t get from a slipcover. Warm up to clean, reliable propane at usepropane.com. And take centives (or limited promotional opportunities) that we may have, okay?” the virtual home tour for other ways propane appliances can work wonders in your home. This technique is a form of “shelving” - from here you move back into your presentation, continuing to present benefits and build value. Some customers will argue that you should be giving incentives (or bigger in- FOR GREATER COMFORT, VISIT USEPROPANE.COM centives than you’re giving) because other builders are offering them. To locate a local propane dealer, please visit www.indianapropane.com or call (877)277-6726. Negotiating (see page 9) January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 9 things. Now, instead of raving about a hot (from page 5) Housing Bubble market, the media are touting a cooling Negotiating (from page 8) incentives. I don’t know what other build- mand will continue. Think about this: Be- market, and that is part of what’s driving Here’s a script you can use in that situa- ers might be doing, but I can tell you about cause of increasing unavailability in most the slowdown. Things are never as great or tion: our commitment to customer satisfaction markets of readily developable land in good as bad as the press says they are, and, when SCENARIO and how our homes are designed and con- locations, and continuing cost increases for a customer comes into your sales office, you Customer says, “It’s a buyer’s market and structed. Our value is in the total package. many construction materials, the demand have the opportunity to help them under- (ABC Homes) is giving discounts.” Please let me explain.” will soon again outpace the supply. stand that this is not a bad market and that STRATEGY At this point you would proceed to present 4. The stock market is no longer as vola- now is still a better time to buy than later. To get them to see that someone else’s the concept of “checkerboard pricing” to tile as it was during the hot market, and in- In reality, there is no housing bubble. “deal” might not be to their advantage. let the client know that it is important to vestors and flippers are on their way out. Most markets are not bad. They are simply SST-SMART SELLINGSM TECHNIQUE you and your builder to operate in a way Investors, for a time, seemed to be very good returning to normal af- “Really, why do that is ethical and fair to buyers. for the housing market. They created extra ter a long period of “ir- you think they are Just because other builders are reacting demand, which allowed us to increase sup- rational exuberance.” In doing that?” to the cooling market by offering steep in- ply and raise prices. But the demand was a normal market we can- The customer will centives doesn’t mean you have to. Offer- artificial, and the houses that investors pur- not expect a sale to au- reply with: “Well, ing big incentives up front is not the best chased ultimately became competing inven- tomatically materialize they are doing it to way to sell. If you want to sell in this mar- tory. Eventually the supply of new homes every time a customer sell homes.” (-or-) ket, you must take control of the situation outpaced real demand, and that’s part of what walks through the door. “They are having a and get customers emotionally invested in is causing the housing market to cool. Ad- But the good news is difficult time selling your homes before they make a decision ditionally, many investors are desperate to that we can still sell homes.” (-or-) “They based on price alone. sell their “inventory” as the market cools, houses. The fact that were overpriced to Bob Schultz, MIRM, CSP, is North and are willing to sell homes for any price people show up at your begin with.” America’s foremost new home sales and that is greater than what they paid months sales office means that “Unfortunately management expert. He is the author of two or even a few years ago. This devalues the they’re thinking about that might be true for best selling books, The Official Handbook new homes that builders are trying to sell at buying - but they are Register Today some builders, but for New Home Salespeople and Smart today’s prices, especially when those homes (COMPANY NAME) SellingSM Techniques. His company, New confused. We have to See the are in the same communities where inves- cause them to think it is certainly not in that Home Specialist Inc., is a full service man- tors have inventory. As soon as investors’ through - to un-confuse Special Convention position. Are you agement consulting and sales company, remaining inventory is sold, the market will them and help them re- Edition Insert saying though, that producing books, manuals and systems for begin to stabilize. And, if the stock market alize that now is still a you would consider home builders, developers and Realtors(r). remains stable, consumer confidence will better time to buy than later. We have to get buying a new home from someone who you Bob and his hand-selected facilitators increase. back to a sound process where discovery, feel is indicating to you that they might be present custom sales training programs, 5. Immigration to the United States is on presentation and closing skills are para- having a difficult time selling homes?” management seminars and strategic busi- the rise and will only continue to increase, mount. In extraordinary markets, builders The customer will probably respond, ness planning retreats throughout North and home-buying is a priority for immi- and salespeople can be ordinary and still “Oh, no.” America. For information about how to in- grants. Michael Lee, a recognized author- look good. But, in ordinary markets, we all “I didn’t think so. You know, there are a crease your revenue, visit ity on multicultural home buying, noted must be extraordinary to do well. lot of ways to cut corners when building a www.newhomespecialist.com or call that a University of North Carolina study Bob Schultz, MIRM, CSP, is North home to lower the price, or to offer variable (561)368-1151. estimates that 80 percent of all first-time America’s foremost new home sales and homebuyers in 2010 will be immigrants. management expert. He is the author of two “While the new home market may be cool- best selling books, The Official Handbook ing, multicultural buyers are heating up,” for New Home Salespeople and Smart Lee said. SellingSM Techniques. His company, New 6. E-mail, online databases, Blackberries, Home Specialist Inc., is a full service man- remote desktop access and all sorts of other agement consulting and sales company, pro- technical conveniences still allow people ducing books, manuals and systems for the freedom to live far away from work. home builders, developers and Realtors(r). Brand new devices and capabilities con- Bob and his hand-selected facilitators tinue to crop up and make it easier to work present custom sales training programs, away from the office, and more and more management seminars and strategic busi- people are working from home, so this trend ness planning retreats throughout North will continue. America. Visit www.newhomespecialist.com 7. The press will always sensationalize or call (561)368-1151.

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It makes me money, designation. I put it and the other three “What does all of that alphabet soup be- one dedicated to my profession, because I too!” designations (Graduate Master Builder – hind your name mean?” am a professional. I can show myself as a My designations are something I use on GMB; Certified Graduate Builder – CGB; I then have the opportunity to enlighten person dedicated to taking myself and my company to a higher plateau of excellence. IT SELLS JOBS! What is that you say? It sells jobs? I had a minimum of four jobs last year that I Why achieved because my customer, my client, No one speaks your saw my designations, made inquiries, and language like other did not seek other bids. These were not builders. Take courses CGB? small jobs. The total gross volume from these four projects amounted to 25% of our for builders, by builders. ? Gain a overall gross yearly volume. What would you do to have 25% of your volume pre- Competitive qualified and non-competing? For most of us this sounds pretty good. My question is Edge. why would you not want this? I find it difficult to understand why there Show are not more of us out here? Why more of us not take advantage of marketing our des- . ignations better? Why would anyone let Commitment their designations lapse? In 2007, the Indiana Builders Associa- Increase tion (IBA) is offering professionals several opportunities to take the Builder Assess- Credibility. ment Review (BAR) and Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP). Broaden These documents evaluate your understanding and knowledge of the industry and de- Networking termine which courses would most benefit you and your business. Opportunities. Once you have determined your course of study, then you can enroll in as many of the 28 courses you would like to attend in Indi- Become a Certified Graduate Builder Today. ana. Several students take all of the courses, even when they are not required because they want the knowledge disseminated dur- What is CGB? Getting Started ing the programs. Once you have completed the CGB candidate The IBA Housing University calendar al- Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) is an application, your next step is to take the Builder lows students the opportunity to attend all exclusive professional designation of the necessary courses needed to obtain Assessment Review (BAR). This three-hour, 120- designed to emphasize business and project seven of the NAHB national professional question multiple-choice assessment measures your management skills as the key to a designations in one year. Start today ob- knowledge in the four core areas of building business taining your Certified Graduate Builder professional building operation. and project management. (CGB); Certified Graduate RemodelorTM (CGR); Certified Graduate Associate (CGA); Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist Benefits of the CGB Designation (CAPS); Graduate Master Builder (GMB); Residential Construction Superintendent · Referrals to customers in your area via NAHB’s website at www.nahb.org/designationdirectory. (RCS); and Certified New Home Specialist · Consumer brochures that explain the advantages of working with a CGB. (CSP) designation today. More details, · The right to use the CGB designation on all letterhead, business cards, and professional materials. along with a registration form, are on pages · The CGB Bulletin (newsletter) three times per year detailing program developments and course 10 to 15. schedule listings. You work hard to be successful and ob- · Invitation to attend the annual CGB Graduation Reception at the International Builders’ Show. taining and utilizing these designations can · Graduation kit with an official framed graduation certificate; CGB lapel pin; CGB logo sheet; gold go a long way in achieving and sustaining your success. If you are one of the hun- promotional seals for drawings, plans, and contracts; press releases for distribution to media dreds of professionals in Indiana who have sources in your market area; Code of Ethics; and, official graduate corporate seal (optional). already obtained your designations – are you using it constantly to market to con- For information on when the BAR Assessment sumers? Did you not work hard to earn it? will be held in Indiana, see page 11. Aren’t you proud of it? WELL I AM! And if you don’t want to use yours, okay, because Administered by the Indiana Builders Association in For a list of courses to be offered for the CGB MY DESIGNATION MAKES ME MONEY! conjunction with the NAHB University of Housing. designation and to register, see pages 11 & 13. See you in February at the Residential Construction Superintendent courses. January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 11 Certified Graduate Off-Site Project Management, June 20 Risk Management & Insurance for Certified Graduate Builder Building Professionals, Dec. 6 TM Negotiating Skills, Dec. 5 (CGB) Courses to be Remodelor (CGR) Courses Builders negotiate daily with customers, Today builders face a liability insurance to be Offered in Indiana employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and crisis. To survive the current crisis, builders Offered in Indiana government officials. Negotiation skills must use comprehensive risk management Estimating for Builders & Estimating for Builders & Remodelers, often spell the difference between profit strategies to reduce construction risks and Remodelers, Feb. 22 Feb. 22 and loss, stress and success. This course other exposures. Topics covered include insurance Customer Service, March 1 teaches strategies for specific negotiating and profit, quantity takeoff for Scheduling, March 7 situations, and builds confidence in the Please see pages 12-14 for more various materials, labor and Business Management for Building achievement of mutually satisfactory designation details. equipment productivity issues, Professionals, April 20 & Nov. 2 and subcontractor bid Design/Build, April 24 results. considerations. Customer Service, March 1 This course teaches you how to manage every phase of customer interaction from the initial BAR & PREP contact through construction, the warranty period, and beyond. What is the BAR? What is the PREP? Scheduling, March 7 The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is your first The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) is the Get comfortable with the latest required first step in the process of becoming a Certified tools for information and time step towards obtaining the Certified Graduate Builder TM management. Discover the most (CGB) designation. This comprehensive, 3-hour, 120 Graduate Remodelor (CGR). It is a 3-hour 130 multiple- effective responses to unexpected multiple-choice question assessment will measure your choice question assessment that measures a candidate’s problems. expertise? in the four key areas of the building industry: knowledge? in five core areas of remodeling business Green Building for Building Building Technology, Business and Finance, Project management: - Marketing and Sales - Business Administration Professionals, March 14 Management, and Sales and Marketing. Your results will - Design, Estimating and Job Costing - Contracts, Liability and This course for building professionals discusses strategies show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, Risk Management - Project Management. Candidates do not for incorporating green-building where it is weakest, and will determine the courses pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study principles into homes without required for you to obtain your CGB. for CGR candidates. driving up the cost of construction. Registration Fees & Payment Information Sales & Marketing, April 16 Covering four essential topics, Blitz Week ____x $195 for HBA member ____x $25 Fee if Registered Less than 10 this course will help you turn your March 5-9, 2007 ____x $245 for Non-HBA Member Business Days before Exam business into a profitable, market- Amount Due: $______**You MUST Register & Pay 10 Business Days Before Exam** driven enterprise. Sign Me Up! 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SOCIAL SECURITY# (required to order exam) Page 12, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 IBA Housing University Network. Grow. Establish yourself. 2007 Calendar January 16 BAR (CGB) / PREP (CGR) Assessments, Indiana Convention Center, Indpls., IN February 20 RCS - General Project Management, South Central Indiana Earn Your February 20 RCS - Planning and Scheduling, South Central Indiana Designation Today! February 22 CGB, CGR, CGA - Estimating for Builders & Remodelers, StandStand OutOut Indiana Housing Center (IHC), Indpls., IN “The courses provided an opportunity to network with fellow professionals - a priceless commodity to a small businessman.” February 27 RCS - Budget Management and Cost Control, Elkhart, IN - Mike Bell, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Westville February 27 RCS - Customer Service and Homeowner Relations, Elkhart, IN March 1 CGB, CGR, CGA - Customer Service, IHC, Indpls., IN Professional Designations... * Allow you to SELL yourself as a skilled business person. March 5-9 BAR (CGB) / PREP (CGR) Blitz Week * GAIN consumers knowledge and trust. (Southwestern Indiana, Southern Indiana, Ft. Wayne, * Enhance your CREDIBILITY as a reliable source of information. Indpls., Northwest Indiana) * Offer TARGETED curriculum. March 7 CGB, CGR, CGA - Scheduling, IHC, Indpls., IN * Courses are instructed by ACCOMPLISHED instructors. March 8 RCS - Safety and Security & Codes, South Central Indiana * Widely RESPECTED in the business and industry. March 8 RCS - Quality Control, South Central Indiana Call IBA@ 800-377-6334 for Be a Partner registration & other details. March 14 CGB, CGA - Green Building for Building Professionals, Providing Sponsorships Sponsorships (annually HH Gregg, Indpls. √ Shows your support of professional University Ambassadors’ Circle $1,000 March 15 RCS - Hiring, Training and Supervision, Elkhart, IN development. University Founders’ Circle $750 √ Advances career opportunities. March 15 RCS - Office and Trade Contractor Relations, Elkhart, IN University Scholars’ Circle $500 √ Earns your company recognition as a University Supporters’ Circle $250 April 16 CGB, CGA - Sales and Marketing, IHC, Indpls., IN leader committed to professional growth. Scholarships (annually √ Earns your company continual April 18 CAPS - Working With & Marketing to Older Adults, Student Designation Scholarship: $1,950 recognition in “The Indiana Bildor” Student Course Scholarship: $195 Evansville, IN newspaper.

April 19 CAPS - Home Modifications, Evansville, IN Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Certified Graduate RemodelorTM (CGR) April 20 CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGA - Business Management for Building Grow your business by sharpen- This program offers courses in ing your business management marketing and sales; business ad- Professionals, Evansville, Indiana skills and your understanding of ministration; design, estimating April 24 CGB, CGR, CGA - Design / Build, HH Gregg, Indpls. today’s home building industry. and job cost; contracts, liability Requirements: BAR, courses as determined and risk management; and project manage- May 1 BAR (CGB) / PREP (CGR), HH Gregg, Indpls., IN by the BAR, and 12 hours of continuing ment. Your PREP results determine which June 20 CGB, CGR, CGA - Off-Site Project Management, education every three years. courses you must complete to earn the CGR designation. Requirements: PREP, courses Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) IHC, Indpls., IN as determined by the PREP results, and Designed for associate mem- June 27 CGB, CGA - Building Technology Structures & Exterior Finishes, twelve hours of continuing education ev- bers of the building industry, the ery three years. IHC, Indpls., IN CGA designation program provides the opportunity to learn the August 21 BAR (CGB) / PREP (CGR) Assessments, TBD home building business from the best re- Graduate Master Builder (GMB) October 9 CSP - Certified New Home Sales Professional - Part I, source possible - builders and remodelers. GMB courses are more advanced geared Requirements: Three mandatory and three for experienced building professionals. Be- South Bend, IN elective courses, and twelve hours of con- fore beginning the GMB designation pro- October 16 CSP - Certified New Home Sales Professional - Part II, tinuing education every three years. cess, you must have either the CGB, CGR, or CGA des- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) South Bend, IN ignation with five years of Learn the technical, business manage- October 23 CSP - Certified New Home Sales Professional - Part III, building experience, or completed three ment, and customer service skills essential courses approved for credit toward the CGB, South Bend, IN to competing in the fastest CGR, or CGA designations with ten years growing segment of the October 31 CAPS - Working With & Marketing to Older Adults, IHC, of building industry experience. residential remodeling Requirements: Five GMB courses or four Indianapolis, IN industry - home modifi- GMB courses and two additional CGB or cations for the aging in place. Require- November 1 CAPS - Home Modifications, IHC, Indianapolis, IN CGR courses, and twelve hours of continu- ments: Two CAPS training courses and a ing education every three years. November 2 CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGA - Business Management for Building Business Management course, & 12hourse of continuing ed. every three years. Professionals, IHC, Indianapolis, IN The Certified New Home Sales Professional Residential Construction Superintendent CSP is designed for specialists November 13 BAR (CGB) / PREP (CGR) Assessments, Indianapolis, IN The RCS series of courses is in new home sales to enhance December 5 GMB, CGR - Negotiating Skills, IHC, Indianapolis, IN geared for the field their professional image, superintendent wishing to excel increase their marketability in December 6 GMB, CGR - Risk Management & Insurance for Building in this position. Eight courses the home building industry and Professionals, IHC, Indianapolis, IN each 4 hours in length, cover issues and sell more homes! Requirements: Complete subjects critical to a field or site supervisory a 24-hour course, exam and continuing December 7 GMB - Financial Management, IHC, Indianapolis, IN job. Requirements: Complete eight courses. education every three years. January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 13 GMB Students Graduate from IBA Housing University

(Photo to Left) Upon completion of the “Land Acquisition and Development Finance” course, instructed by David Compton, (center), Alan Eisenhour, CGR, CAPS, (left), Eisenhour Home Improvements, and Don Smessaert, CGB, CAPS, Smessaert Custom Builder, earned the GMB designation. Eisenhour is a State Director for the Marshall County HBA and the first member of his local to earn a professional designation. Smessaert is the Vice President of the HBA of St. Joseph Valley and its first member to earn the GMB designation. (Photo Above) Tom Stephani, Register 30 Days in Advance, Save $20! CGB, CAPS, (center), instruc- tor of the “Profitable Business Through Quality Practices” IBA Housing University Designation Classes course, congratulates Ken All courses are 8 hours unless otherwise noted. Phillips, CAPS, (left), Premier Sign Me Up! (2007 Classes) Remodeling, on earning the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) CGR designation and Bill Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) October 9 Part I, South Bend Misch, CGB, Misch Custom April 18 Working with & Marketing to Older Adults, Evansville October 16 Part II, South Bend Homes, Inc., on earning the April 19 Home Modifications, Evansville October 23 Part III, South Bend GMB designation. Phillips is April 20 Business Management for Building Professionals, Evansville HBA Members - $585 (all three days) the first member of the October 31 Working with & Marketing to Older Adults, Indianapolis Non-HBA Members - $635 (all three days) Lawrence County Chapter of November 1 Home Modifications, Indianapolis NAHB to earn a professional November 2 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) designation and currently HBA Members - $195/course Feb. 20 General Project Management, South Central IN, 8 am - 12 noon serves as its President. Non-HBA Members - $245/course Feb. 20 Planning & Scheduling, South Central IN, 1 pm - 5 pm Feb. 27 Budget Management & Cost Control, Elkhart, 8 am - 5 pm Indiana Members Certified Graduate RemodelorTM (CGR) Feb. 27 Customer Service & Homeowner Relations, Elkhart, 1 pm - 5 pm Holding National Feb. 22 Estimating for Builders & Remodelers, Indpls. March 8 Safety & Security, South Central IN, 8 am - 12 noon March 1 Customer Service, Indpls. March 8 Codes & Quality Control, South Central IN, 1 pm - 5 pm Professional March 7 Scheduling, Indpls. March 15 Hiring, Training & Supervision, Elkhart, 8 am - 12 noon April 20 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Evansville March 15 Office & Subcontractor Relations, Elkhart, 1 pm - 5 pm Designations April 24 Design/Build, Indpls. HBA Members - $150/course Non-HBA Members - $200/course June 20 Off-Site Project Management, Indpls. David Adams, CAPS, Lebanon Nov. 2 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. Cancellation Policy:Cancellations made 10 or more business days prior to the date of the course will receive a refund less 30% administration fee. If a cancellation is made less than Barclay Allen, GMB, CGB, Ft. Dec. 5 Negotiating Skills, Indpls. 10 business days in advance, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged. Registrants who fail to Wayne Dec. 6 Risk Management & Insurance for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. attend a course without prior notification to IBA are liable for the entire fee. IBA reserves the Michael Altman, GMB, CGB, In- HBA Members - $195/course right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment. Notification of course cancellation will dianapolis Non-HBA Members - $245/course be sent at least 10 business days prior to the program. Brad Arthur, CGR, Greenfield Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Dennis Aubrey, CGB, Valparaiso Feb. 22 Estimating for Builders & Remodelers, Indpls. Costs & Payment Tracey Bail, CGR, CAPS, March 1 Customer Service, Indpls. _____x $195 CAPS, CGR, CGA, CGB, GMB course Goshen March 7 Scheduling, Indpls. _____x $585 CSP (all three courses) Ryan Baker, GMB, CGB, Terre March 14 Green Building for Building Professionals, Indpls. _____x $150 RCS course Haute April 16 Sales & Marketing, Indpls. _____x $20 Discount if registered 30 days in advance Michael Barnes, CAPS, Muncie April 20 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Evansville _____x $50 Discount for every 3 registered courses Sue Battreall, CSP, Indpls. April 24 Design/Build, Indpls. _____x Non-Members must pay non-member fee per course Debra Beals, CAPS, Beech June 20 Off-Site Project Management, Indpls. Amount Due: $______(NON-HBA MEMBERS MUST PREPAY Grove June 27 Building Tech. Structures & Exterior Finishes, Indpls. WITH CHECK OR MC/VISA) Terry Beals, CAPS, Beech Grove November 2 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. Payment Method: ___ Check Enclosed ___ Invoice ___ MasterCard (MC)/Visa Donnie Beck, CAPS, Wakarusa HBA Members - $195/course Michael Bell, GMB, CGB, CGR, Non-HBA Members - $245/course MC/Visa Acct. #______CAPS, Westville Exp. Date ______Dave Bertolet, CAPS, Whiteland Graduate Master Builder (GMB) V Code (last 3 digits located in signature line) ______Craig Blorstad, GMB, CGB, Dec. 5 Negotiating Skills, Indpls. Signature ______Bloomington Dec. 6 Risk Management & Insurance for Building Profs, Indpls. Questions: Contact Carlie Hopper at (800) 377-6334 or Polly Blue, CSP, Indianapolis Dec. 7 Financial Management, Indpls. [email protected] Ervin Bolt, Jr., CGR, Warsaw HBA Members - $195/course Return Completed Form: IBA, P.O. Box 44670 John Bonner, RCS, Indpls. Non-HBA Members - $245/course Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 FAX (317) 236-6342 Bill Bookout, GMB, CGB, Muncie Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) Registration Information (one form per attendee) Bradley Bookout, GMB, CGB, Feb. 22 Estimating for Builders & Remodelers, Indpls. Muncie March 1 Customer Service, Indpls. NAME COMPANY Alan Bosma, GMB, CGB, CGR, March 7 Scheduling, Indpls. Newburgh March 14 Green Building for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. Bernie Bower, CGR, Tell City April 16 Sales & Marketing, Indpls. ADDRESS Richard Bowers, CGB, CAPS, April 20 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Evansville Valparaiso April 24 Design/Build, Indpls. Mark Boyce, CGB, Indpls. June 20 Off-Site Project Management, Indpls. CITY STATE ZIP Brian Brennan, CGB, New Al- June 27 Building Tech. Structures & Exterior Finishes, Indpls. bany November 2 Business Management for Bldg. Prof., Indpls. PHONE FAX Stephen Brennan, CGB, New Al- HBA Members - $195/course bany Non-HBA Members - $245/course Mary Ruth Broviak, CAPS, E-MAIL ADDRESS LOCAL HBA Indianapolis Page 14, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Indiana Members Holding National Professional Designations Terry Broviak, CAPS, Indianapolis Mike DuKate, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Bill Fox, Jr., CGB, Speedway Jeff Hamman, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Michael Broviak, GMB, CGB, Crown Franklin Marge Frame, CAPS, Valparaiso Leesburg Point Guy East, GMB, CGB, CGR, CGA, CAPS, Michael Freeman, CGR, Newburgh John Hart, MIRM, CMP, Noblesville Allen Brown, CAPS, Brownsburg Indianapolis Robbie Froehlich, CGR, Fishers Patrick Hartman, CAPS, Bright Dan Browne, GMB, CGB, Terre Haute Teresa Easterday, ASID, CGR, India- Thomas Fuller, GMB, CGB, Doug Harvey, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Warsaw Colby Bruno, RCS, Indianapolis napolis Bloomington Bruce Haupert, CGB, CGR, South Bend Carl Bryant, CGB, Gary Alan Eisenhour, GMB, CGR, CAPS, Joe Garcia, CGB, Fishers Steve Heidorn, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Michael Carroll, CSP, Greenwood Plymouth Phil Gettum, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Chandler Dan Chapman, CAPS, Indianapolis John Elsey, CGB, Indianapolis Greenwood Dennis Henderlong, CGB, Crown Point Victor Charlson, CGB, Valparaiso Larry Faulkenburg, GMB, Evansville Jason Gettum, CGR, Greenwood Jon Henderlong, CGB, Valparaiso R. Russell Coover, MIRM, CMP, Fishers Robert Fersch, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Andrew Gilmore, RCS, Indianapolis Tim Henderlong, CGB, Crown Point Larry Coplen, GMB, Warsaw Indianapolis Mike Gorman, CAPS, Greenwood Terry Herschberger, CGB, Middlebury Rich Corthell, CGR, Franklin Ken Fikes, CGB, CGR, Indianapolis Gary Green, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Jack Hertig, GMB, CGB, CGR, Elkhart Jason Cox, CGR, CAPS, Aurora Leon Fisher, CGB, CGA, CAPS, St. John Valparaiso Todd Hoard, CGB, CAPS, Westfield Charles Daub, CGB, Elkhart Morgan Fitzgerald, CGB, Plainfield Starla Gross, CSP, Indianapolis Jeff Hodges, CGB, Kokomo Kevin Daub, CGB, Elkhart Joanie Fitzwater, CAPS, Indianapolis Patrick Guinn, CGB, Valparaiso Eric Holt, CAPS, Lafayette Genevieve Davis, CSP, Indianapolis Dave Fleisher, RCS, Indianapolis Bryan Hacker, CAPS, New Castle Geoffrey Horen, CAPS, Indianapolis Joe Dickmann, CAPS, Indianapolis Tammy Foley, CAPS, Lafayette Balinda Hall, CAPS, New Castle David Johnson, CGB, Claypool David Doyle, CAPS, Indianapolis William Fox, III, GMB, CGB, Avon Rick Hall, CGB, Indianapolis Kim Jones, CAPS, Indianapolis

Attend all 8 classes, receive Administered by the Indiana Build- your RCS designation! ers Association in conjunction with the NAHB University of Housing. “The courses RCS The Residential Construction Superintendent Designation series is geared toward promising builder members who perform provided an field superintendent duties, field superintendents, administrative personnel, associate members, trade foremen, and anyone opportunity else wishing to excel in this position. The designation’s eight courses cover issues and subjects identified by National Association of Homebuilder members as critical to a field supervisory job. to network General Project Management, Feb. 20, South Central IN, 8 am-12 noon Safety and Security, March 8, South Central IN, 8 am - 12 noon with fellow Learn the multiple and varied role of the superintendent. Topics include Protect the job site by learning the essential components of a safety professionals managing production operations through the planning, action and program. Examine the most common OSHA citations and how to prepare review (PAR) method as well as understanding estimates. This course for an OSHA inspection. Review a superintendent’s responsibilities to - a priceless is designed to provide an overview of the many facets of being a adequately protect the job site. Sign me up! superintendent. Sign me up! Codes and Quality Control, March 8, South Central IN, 1 pm - 5 pm commodity to Planning and Scheduling, Feb. 20, South Central IN, 1 pm - 5 pm Define quality within your company by identifying five essential quality Improve planning and scheduling skills to increase profits, components. Learn to set performance expectations based on this quality a small effectiveness and on-time deliveries. Learn five fundamental foundation. This course outlines a superintendent’s responsibilities scheduling methods necessary for the successful management of a regarding codes and provides tips on how to enforce code compliance businessman. project. Sign me up! on the job site. Sign me up! Budget Management and Cost Control, Feb. 27, Elkhart, IN, 8 am - 12 noon Hiring, Training and Supervision, March 15, Elkhart, IN, 8 am - 12 noon How does the superintendent impact the profitability of the company? This course examines the common mistakes that are made in the interview - Mike Bell, Learn the importance of the superintendent’s role regarding process and provides the necessary steps to ensure that each subcontractor profitability, as well as how to control the critical elements of job and/or employee is the right fit for the company. In addition, tips and GMB, CGB, costs. Includes tips on identifying the costs to everyone when a job is tools for setting and measuring performance expectations are explored. not done right the first time. Sign me up! Sign me up! CGR, CAPS Customer Service & Homeowner Relations, Feb. 27, Elkhart, IN, 1 pm - 5 pm Office and Subcontractor Relations, March 15, Elkhart, IN, 1 pm - 5 pm Understand the human and business needs of customers. Learn how to Learn to spot promising characteristics in jobsite workers as well as how meet and exceed expectations by avoiding the “seven deadly sins” of to recruit successful subcontractors for the job. This course also offers customer service. In addition, learn how to effectively deal with the tips for creating a win/win partnership with internal customers and difficult customer. Sign me up! provides a proven strategy for dealing with conflict. Sign me up!

Registration Information Cancellations made 10 or more business days prior to the course date will receive a refund less 30% administration fee. If a cancellation is made less than 10 business days in advance, a 50% cancellation ” fee will be charged. Registrants who fail to attend a course without prior notification to IBA are liable for the entire fee. IBA reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment. Notification NAME COMPANY of course cancellation will be sent at least 10 business days prior to the program. Costs & Payment ____x $150/course for HBA Member ____x $20 EarlyBird Discount: Register 30 days PHONE FAX ____x $200/course for Non-HBA Member in advance of course Amount Due: $______(NON-HBA MEMBERS MUST PREPAY WITH CHECK OR MC/VISA) E-MAIL ADDRESS Payment Method: ___ Check Enclosed ___ Invoice ___ MasterCard (MC)/Visa MC/Visa Acct. #______Exp. Date ______V Code (last 3 digits located in signature line) ______Signature ______ADDRESS Questions: Contact Carlie Hopper at (800) 377-6334 ext. 106 or [email protected] Return Completed Form: IBA, P.O. Box 44670 CITY STATE ZIP Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 FAX (317) 236-6342 January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 15

Indiana Members Holding National Professional Designations Pamela Waggoner, CAPS, Indianapolis Cory Kreith, GMB, Crown Point Mark Shiveley, CGB, Indianapolis Frank Spivey, CGR, Indianapolis Joe Wallace, CGR, CAPS, Indianapolis Sally Labbe, CSP, Indianapolis Tom Simmons, CGB, CGR, Zionsville Greg Spivey, CGR, New Palestine Mike Warner, CGR, Greenwood John Lazaro, Jr., CGB, Avon Don Smessaert, GMB, CGB, CAPS, John Starr, RCS, Indianapolis John Weesner, CAPS, Frankfort Paul Leamon, CAPS, Carmel Mishawaka Don Stash, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Gary Steve Weigle, CGB,CGR, Indianapolis Neal Lengacher, CGR, Indianapolis Michael Smith, CGA, South Bend Tim Stauffer, CGB, Leo Robert Weiss, CGB, Vincennes Harvey Levin, CGR, Noblesville Ron Smith, CGB, Santa Claus Joe Stilwell, CGR, Indianapolis Mike Weiss, CGR, CGB, GMB, CAPS, Carmel Timothy Lewis, CSP, Greenwood Steve Smith, CGB, Floyds Knobs Dean Stolpe, CGB, Valparaiso Rich Welage, CGB, Vincennes K Brian Lindsey, GMB, CGB, CGR, Bart Smith, GMB, CGB, CGR, Marion Jonathan Stroud, RCS, Indianapolis Bradford West, GMB, CGB, Zionsville Vincennes Tim Snodgrass, CGR, Gary Ed Swoveland, CAPS, Goshen Jim Williams, RCS, Indianapolis Daniel Losekamp, CGB, CAPS, Harrison Bill Sodo, GMB, CGB, Crown Point George Taylor, CAPS, Connersville Dennis Wilson, GMB, CGB, St. John Claudia Lynch, CSP, Indianapolis Joseph Solmos, CGB, Indianapolis Kim Thonn, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Lafayette Chris Wiltfang, GMB, CGB, Hebron Jeffrey Martin, CGB, CGR, Goshen Mark Sovinski, GMB, CGB, Bloomington Joyce Tousana-Jeffery, CAPS, Gary Chad Young, CAPS, Indianapolis Ryan Matkins, CAPS, Indianapolis Craig Spaulding, CGR, CAPS, Hicksville Viet Tran, CSP, Indianapolis Mike Zehner, GMB, CGB, Newburgh Harry Maust, CAPS, Indianapolis Dennis Spidel, GMB, CGB, CGR, Angola Richard Tudor, CAPS, Muncie David Zehr, CGR, CAPS, Goshen Brandon Maust, CGR, CAPS, Elkhart John Spisak, RCS, Indianapolis Kent Ullery, CGB, South Bend Mark Zimmerly, CGB, Terre Haute Gary Maust, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Elkhart William McClure, CSP, Valparaiso Joe McGinley, CAPS, Indianapolis Tim Meinert, CGR, Chandler Angela Meister, RCS, Indianapolis Dennis Meneely, CGB, CGR, Brazil Juli Metsker, CAPS, Muncie Ann Michael, CSP, Indianapolis Mark Miller, CGB, Indianapolis Richard Miller, CGB, Goshen Amy Mills, CSP, Indianapolis Ronald Minard, CGB, Valparaiso Bill Misch, GMB, CGB, Lafayette Steve Morse, CGB, Indianapolis Michael Motsenbocker, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Muncie Jud Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS, Muncie Tom Mullen, MIRM, Indianapolis Gary Mullikin, CGR, CAPS, Greenwood Thomas Nevitt, CGR, CAPS, Valparaiso Todd Newman, CGR, CGB, CAPS, Riley Katherine Nigh, GMB, CGB, Greenfield from the crowd. Tracey Nix, CSP, Indianapolis Stand Out Richard Oakley, CGR, CAPS, Evansville Don Offutt, CAPS, Indianapolis Jody Olson, CSP, Indianapolis Get your CGR designation today. Sarah Oudman, CAPS, Wheatfield TM David Parish, CGB, New Palestine (Certified Graduate Remodelor ) Doug Partington, CSP, Indianapolis Marlys Pedtke, CAPS, Indianapolis John Peninger, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Newburgh What is CGR? Meyrle Peppler, CGR, Fort Wayne The CGR program is designed to Charley Pfeiffer, CGR, Indianapolis increase a remodeler’s professional Each year Americans spend more Ken Phillips, CGR, CAPS, Springville credibility by identifying those who Bryce Pickering, CAPS, CSP, Portage Herb Pierle, CGB, CGR, Indianapolis demonstrate exceptional business Larry Pierle, CGB, CGR, Indianapolis integrity, competence, and a solid than $200 billion improving their Larry Pippin, CGR, Richmond track record of consumer satisfac- Robert Popovich, CGR, Merrillville tion. Joe Potts, CGB, Brownsburg Jon Pritchett, CAPS, Bedford homes. With an estimated 200,000 Jered Prough, CGR, CAPS, Goshen Getting Started Ina Rawlings, CSP, Indianapolis Once you have completed the CGR Rick Ray, CGB, Vincennes Louise Ray, CSP, Indianapolis candidate application, your next residential remodeling firms Dave Redman, CGB, Brownsburg step is to take the Professional Michael Rhude, GMB, CGB, CGR, Remodeler Experience Profile Middlebury (PREP). This three-hour, 130- nationwide, how are you going to Cheryl Roach, CGB, Brownsburg question multiple-choice assessment Stephen Robinson, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, New Castle measures your knowledge in the 5 Karen Rohner, CSP, Indianapolis core areas of remodeling business catch the consumer’s eye? Clair Roub, CGB, Bloomington management. Peter Ruffing, MIRM, Fishers ? For information on when the PREP Assessment R. Bruce Sayler, CGB, Rensselaer Daniel Schlatter, CGB, Warsaw will be held in Indiana, see page 11. Allen Schuler, CGB, New Albany Jonathan Sero, RCS, Indianapolis For a list of courses to be offered for the CGR Paul Sharpe, CSP, Valparaiso Administered by the Indiana Builders Association in designation and to register, see pages 11 & 13. George Sherman, GMB, CGB, Greenfield conjunction with the NAHB University of Housing. Page 16, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Gene B. Glick Endowed Construction Scholarship Applications Available pplications are available for the Gene B. Glick Endowed Construction Technol- ogy Scholarship. The scholarship is based on a combination of merit and need. A Applicants must be enrolled in the Construction Technology program at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. The application deadline is February 28, 2001. The scholarship was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Gene B. Glick Company, as well as the 50th wedding anniversary of Eugene and Marilyn Glick, founders of the company. Apply to: Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, 799 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. IBA and NAHB Websites Allow Members Did Immediate Access to Benefits isit www.nahb.org and www.BuildIndiana.org anytime, day or You night, to access membership benefits, to learn about the latest V industry happenings, to gather details about upcoming events, and to take advantage of thousands of tools availableKnow to assist you in your business. The websites are updated daily with additional resources, so bookmark www.nahb.org and www.BuildIndiana.org for easy access. ? Indiana Builders Association & National Association of Home Builders New IBA Website Offers New 2007 Calendar Opportunities

of Events There are nearly 6,000 members of the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) who utilize the - See the IBA Housing University Calendar for a list of all National Professional Designation Programs and Courses IBA website for upcoming events to be Offered in Indiana in 2007 on page 12 and the latest industry information. Consumers visit the website for information on how January 16 IBA Board & Comm. Meetings, Indiana Convention Center, Indpls, IN to locate qualified builders, January 17-18 Indiana's Midwest Builders Convention, Indiana Convention Center, IN remodelers, and building industry February 7-10 NAHB International Builders Show, Orlando, FL suppliers. March 13 Statewide Membership Drive Training Session, IHC, Indpls., IN Gain recognition for your April 25-26 Indiana Statewide Membership Drive company by showing your April 30 IBA Executive Committee Meetings, HH Gregg, Indianapolis, IN support as an IBA website sponsor. Sponsors’ logos with a April 30- May 1 IBA Board & Committee Meetings, HH Gregg, Indianapolis, IN link to your company’s website May 22 NAHB National Membership Day will be prominently displayed. May 22 IBA Political Golf Outing, Battle Ground Golf Club, Lafayette, IN June 6 NAHB Legislative Conference, Washington, DC How can I be a June 7-10 NAHB Spring Board & Legislative Conference, Washington, DC Sponsor? June 20 IBA "Issues" Conference, HH Gregg, Indianapolis, IN Home Page Sponsors August 7-11 NAHB Executive Officers' Council Conference, Long Beach, CA (5 available) at $500 per August 20 IBA Seminar "Current Code Issues & Practical Applications," South Central, IN year. August 20 IBA Executive Committee Meetings,South Central, IN IBA Supporter Sponsors August 21 IBA Board & Committee Meetings, South Central, IN (10 available) at $300 per September 4-9 NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting, Seattle, WA year. September 18 IBA "Current Code Issues & Practical Applications," South Bend, IN Requirements: 1” by 1” logo October 3 IBA "Current Code Issues & Practical Applications," HH Gregg, Indpls., IN with company website link. October 10-12 Remodeling Show, Mandalay Bay Convention Ctr., Las Vegas, Nevada Contact Cheri Ellefson TBD National Conference on Membership, TBD at (800)377-6334 or November 8-10 NAHB State & Local Government Affairs Conference, Austin, TX [email protected] November 12 IBA State Leadership Conference, Indianapolis, IN for details or to sign up November 13 IBA Board & Committees' Meetings, Indianapolis, IN today! January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 17 Meet the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) Staff Rick Wajda is the CEO for the Indiana Builders Association, a Cindy Bussell has been with the Indiana Builders Association for trade association representing over 5,900 member companies across over 16 years. As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), she is the state. The Indiana Builders Association is the state affiliate of the responsible for the administrative and management of the association. National Association of Home Builders, based in Washington, DC. Her duties include implementing Board policy, Board and Rick joined the Indiana Builders Association for the second time Executive Committee oversight, maintaining the financial operations in January of 2005 after a two year stint as the Associate Director of and budgets of the association, and staff management. the Indiana Petroleum Council and Ohio Petroleum Council, trade Cindy is also responsible for the production of Indiana’s Midwest organizations that represent the major oil companies with assets in Builders Convention, developing IBA’s statewide educational Indiana & Ohio. programs and monitoring IBA’s professional designation program. As the IBA’s chief lobbyist, Rick works with members of the Indiana General Assembly She is Publisher and Editor of “The Indiana Bildor” newspaper. and Indiana’s regulatory agencies to insure housing affordability is taken into consideration As COO, Cindy implements IBA’s special events, and manages IBA’s Charitable when policy makers craft laws and regulations for Indiana’s citizens. Rick is also the Foundation and the newly created IBA Educational Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Chairman of the Association to Build a Better Indiana, IBA’s political action committee Cindy is a member of the Indiana Society of Association Executives where she received and serves as a spokesperson for the industry on housing related issues. the “Staff Professional” award. She is also an honorary Godmother for St. Mary’s Child Rick previously worked for the Indiana Builders Association for six years as the Center. Association Services Director and the Governmental Affairs Director. Cindy earned her Masters degree from Ball State University in Counseling Psychology Wajda is a Board member of the Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana, Indiana and her undergraduate degree from Indianapolis University-Purdue University. Society of Association Executives, a Godfather at St. Mary’s Child Center, and a former Meet the Staff (see page 19) Marion County Sheriff’s Advisory Board Member. Rick is a graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. Carlie Hopper started with the association in 1999 after graduating from Indiana State University. Committees Help Build As IBA’s Member Services Director, her responsibilities include field services to local associations, where she works closely with local association presidents, executive officers, local leadership, and a Great Association! state area vice presidents. Her responsibilities also include organizing Please mark the committee(s) and council(s) you are interested in joining (rank your the annual state leadership conference. interests if you do not wish to serve on more than one.) She oversees all membership activities including recruitment, Associates Committee: The Associ- Finance Committee: It shall study retention, tracking, reporting, and local development, as well as ates Committee provides associate the finances of the Association, and serving as the liaison to the state Membership Committee. members with a networking tool to suppt make recommendations of financial Carlie handles all exhibit details for Indiana’s Midwest Builders Convention, from and, strengthen and advance our ssociation policy to the Executive Committee and sales to on-site management. and the home building industry. The com- Board of Directors. This committee also She manages IBA’s Housing University program by administering the seven national mittee is also responsible for administering prepares the annual budget. Staff: Cindy designation programs offered in Indiana. the State Associate of theYear and Associ- Bussell Carlie also coordinates the Indiana Quality Assurance Builder Standards program. ate Area Vice Presidents program. Staff: Golf Committee: Produces the an- Cheri Ellefson nual State golf outing that is de- Codes Committee: Code experts signed to raise funds for Indiana to meet from around the state convene to its NAHB Build-PAC fund raising goal. discuss the latest developments in build- Staff: Heather Love ing codes. The committee recommends Housing Protection Fund: Protect- policy to the Board that helps IBA to be ing the industry and the proactive with the state building affordability of housing. Carefully crafted commissioner’s office relative to the adop- strategy for legal defense is the product of tion of codes. Staff: Marlie Pedtke this important committee. Staff: Rick Wajda Rural On-Site Wastewater Subcom- Investment Policy Committee: Re- mittee: Monitors regulations views the reserve funds of IBA and concerning rural wastewater issues across establishes investments to adhere to the the state. Staff: Marlie Pedtke highest possible yield at the lowest pos- Convention Committee: Prepares sible risk. Staff: Cindy Bussell Indiana’s Midwest Builders Conven- Land Use Committee: Land tion. Staff: Cindy Bussell developers compare successful Education Committee: This com- strategies from their projects. Competi- mittee aids in developing programs tive guards are relaxed as colleagues to educate members and to grow the network with each other in this intensely workforce. Staff: Heather Love regulated business. Staff: Rick Wajda Executive Committee: Conducts the Professional Designation Commit- affairs of the Association in accor- tee: Implements Designation Pro- dance with the By-Laws, policies, and in- gram. Staff: Carlie Hopper structions of the Board of Directors. It is the Remodelors’TM Council: Com- policy and steering committee of the Asso- prised of remodelers, is unified rep- ciation. Staff: Wajda & Bussell resentation to serve the professional IBA’s Educational Scholarship Foun- remodeler while providing information dation. Staff: Cindy Bussell and education. Staff: Heather Love Name______Phone______Company______Fax______Address______City, State, Zip______E-mail______Complete and return to: IBA, PO Box 44670, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670. FAX (317) 236-6342. [email protected]. Questions? 1-800-377-6334. Page 18, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Register Today for NAHB’s 2007 Builders Convention embers of the Indiana Builders World Resort). “These hotels are within one ABC News, has interviewed the world’s run through 12:00 noon on Saturday, Feb- Association (IBA) are encouraged mile of each other and within two miles of leading political and cultural figures ruary 10th. The Spike Party is scheduled M to register immediately for the the Convention Center,” com- throughout his five decade ca- for Thursday, February 8th. NAHB International Builders ments Cindy Bussell, IBA’s reer and won every major Additional details are available on-line Convention to be held February Chief Operating Officer. broadcasting award, includ- at www.BuildersShow.com. 7-10, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. The easiest “Since we will have mem- ing 41 Emmys. Now in a new The Hilton Garden Inn Sea World Inter- way to register is by going to bers in two different hotels, we phase of his distinguished ca- national Center is located at 6850 www.BuildersShow.com. If you prefer a hard are planning on hosting a reer, he serves as managing Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, copy of the registration form and housing party on one evening and ar- editor for The Discovery Chan- 32821. It is 1.9 miles from the Convention information, call NAHB at 1-800-368-5242. ranging ‘Happy Hours’ one nel where he continues to Center and .9 miles from the International The Indiana Builders Association’s room evening at each hotel,” said give in-depth reporting on Plaza Resort. blocks are sold out, therefore members must Kim Emmert-O’Dell, NAHB global issues through long- The International Plaza Resort is located select from a list of other hotels. Other ho- Convention Hospitality Suite form programs. He also serves at 10100 International Drive, Orlando, tel options are available on-line at Chairperson. as a contributing columnist for Florida, 32821. It is 1 mile from the Con- www.BuildersShow.com. Ted Koppel will be the key- the New York Times and gives vention Center and .9 miles from the Hilton Several members from Indiana will be note speaker for the Grand Opening Cer- regular commentary on National Public Garden Inn Sea World International Center. staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Sea World emonies to be held on Wednesday, Febru- Radio. Citizens Gas and Vectren Energy Deliv- International Center and the International ary 7th, at 10:30 a.m. Koppel, former an- The educational seminars will begin at ery have stepped up as Primary Sponsors Plaza Resort and Spa (formerly the Sheraton chor of Nightline and a 42-year veteran of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7th, and and will give away hundreds of dollars in door prize drawings each evening. 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:XccD`b\?Xee`^Xe@@@*(.$.',$*.**fi Kfep8ifefn`kq*(.$.',$*.(*]fi[\kX`cj% For more information on being a sponsor, contact the Indiana Builders Association office at (800)377-6334. 9Pc_PW9L_TZYLW9P_bZ]V]PLNSP^ZaP]öú÷XTWWTZY[PZ[WP#9P_bZ]VNZaP]LRPYZ_LaLTWLMWPPaP]dbSP]P#:_SP]]P^_]TN_TZY^XLdL[[Wd#.P]_LTY^P]aTNP^XLd]P\`T]PLOOT_TZYLWQPP^Z]XZY_SWd^`M^N]T[_TZY^# söôôú>[]TY_9Pc_PW#,WW]TRS_^]P^P]aPO#?SP90C?07YLXPLYOWZRZLYOZ_SP]_]LOPXL]V^L]P_]LOPXL]V^ZQ>[]TY_9Pc_PW# January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 19 Meet the IBA Staff (from page 17) Meet the IBA Consultants Heather Love serves IBA as the Information Coordinator. She has Marlys Pedtke has served as IBA’s Code and Technical Specialist been with the IBA since 2002. Her duties include coordinating all state since 2002. She is responsible for developing and maintaining an leadership and staff travel, as well as processing all accounts receivable effective channel of communication between the IBA, its members, and payables for IBA and the Scholarship Foundation. state agencies and the legislative body that develops policy affecting Heather is the liaison to the Education Committee and is responsible the housing industry. for coordinating all state educational programs. She also coordinates She is the liaison to the Codes Committee, Rural On-Site all seminar programs for Indiana’s Midwest Builders Convention. She Wastewater Sub-Committee, Multi-Family Housing Committee, is also responsible for IBA’s continuing education credit programs for Indiana Land Resources Council, Land Use Consortium, and Indiana Indiana’s Real Estate License and Indiana’s Home Inspector License. Farmland Protection Advisory Committee. She works with the Indiana She is the staff liaison to the Indiana Remodelors’ Council and in Department of Fire & Building Services (DFBS) Commission and charge of the state “Remodelor of the Year” award program. other agency members. She authors articles on the latest Code issues; responds to regulatory Heather also assists with the layout of “The Indiana Bildor” newspaper and processes and industry calls from members, consumers and media; and works on proposed new on- Indiana Quality Assurance Builder Standards orders. site sewage disposal system regulations. Heather has an Associates Degree in Accounting from the Indiana Business College. Roger Stephens is IBA’s Local Governmental Affairs Specialist. Cheri Ellefson joined the IBA staff in January, 2006. As Roger works part-time for IBA as a Lobbyist with the Indiana General Communications Coordinator, Cheri designs and maintains the IBA Assembly and as a consultant on political affairs to local associations. website, assists with the Bildor Newspaper design, processes all Roger also serves as the Governmental Affairs Director for the membership dues and oversees registration at Indiana’s Midwest Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis (BAGI). During his tenure Builders Convention and all Board meetings. with BAGI, Roger has directed the political operations and the policy Cheri is also the liaison to the Associates Committee. She is and regulatory issues of local governments and officials in the seven- responsible for creating the IBA Leadership Handbook and produces county Central Indiana area. He has worked with Area Plan IBA’s marketing pieces. Cheri provides customer service for all member Commissions, Zoning Boards, City and County Elected Officers on and non-member questions and concerns. about every imaginable local issue affecting housing. Cheri graduated from Franklin College in 2005 with a B.S. from the Roger is a political science graduate of IUPUI who worked as a Legislative Assistant in Pulliam School of Journalism. Before joining the IBA staff, Cheri worked as Communication the Indiana Senate. Coordinator for the United Way of Johnson County. Bill Carson was Chief Executive Officer for the Indiana Builders Brooke Burtnett joined the IBA staff in January, 2007 after working Association (IBA) for 42 years. He retired as CEO on January 1, 2006, for two years as a Legislative Assistant in the Indiana House of Repre- and thereafter was named Chairman Emeritus of the IBA Board of sentatives. Directors. He consults with IBA staff and leaders, and is writing a As the Governmental Affairs Coordinator, she will work with IBA’s history of the Indiana Builders Association and its local associations. Governmental Affairs Team to implement and monitor issues facing the As a registered Lobbyist for Housing and former Chairman of the Indiana General Assembly and Indiana’s regulatory agencies. She serves Board of the Association to Build a Better Indiana (Political Action as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Association to Build a Better Indiana, Committee of Indiana Builders Association) he helped enact over a IBA’s political action committee and coordinates the NAHB BuildPAC/ dozen unique state laws to foster affordable housing in Indiana. IBA Golf Outing. She also manages the voterVoice grassroots system and coordinates “Issues” conferences. She is a graduate of Ball State University.

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you’re new to your job, the CGA pro- The right to use the CGA designation on all enny Yovanovich, Indianapolis, gram provides you the opportunity to letterhead, business cards, & professional ma- reaches Royal Spike status with learn the home building business from D 150 Spike credits. Yovanovich is terials. a past president of the BA of the best resource possible-builders and Listing in NAHB’s on-line Directory of Pro- Greater Indianapolis. remodelers themselves. The CGA classes fessional Designates at www.nahb.org/ Earning his 100th Spike credit is Bill Dodrill, Valparaiso. Dodrill is an IBA Life are the same that builders and designationdirectory. Director from the Porter County BA. remodelers take for their designation Receive the CGA Newsletter. Ben Beard, Bloomington, reaches the programs, so while you learn about the Green Spike plateau with 50 Spike credits. Beard serves as IBA’s PAC Chairman for the industry, you can also build rela- Candidates for the Certified Graduate Associate program Monroe County Building Association. tionships with potential customers and must complete 6 courses: (3 required and 3 electives) Blue Spikes, earning their 6th Spike cred- network with professional peers. 3 Required Courses are: its, are Travis Beckman, Indianapolis; Fred - Business Management for Building Professionals Kreigh, CGB, Kendallville; Mark - Customer Service Markovich, Valparaiso; Terry Robinson, - Sales and Marketing/Sales and Marketing for Remodelers Richmond; Mike Smith, CGA, South Bend, and Millie Wise, Valparaiso. Beckman is an IBA State Director for the BA of Greater Indianapolis. Kreigh is an IBA State Direc- For a list of courses to be offered for the CGA tor for the BA of Northeast Indiana. Robinson is a State Builder Area Vice Presi- designation and to register, see pages 11 & 13. dent and an IBA State Director for the Wayne Administered by the Indiana Builders Association in County BA. Smith is an IBA State Director conjunction with the NAHB University of Housing. for the BA of Elkhart County. January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 21 IBA’s Member Recruiters & New Members ach month, this section will list the Mike Zehner, CGR, CAPS, Zehner De- tion, welcomes Andy Minks, Baker Spe- Brian Phillps, welcomes Matt member recruiters and their new velopment Corp., welcomes Larry Barber, cialty & Supply Co. McFerran, Madison Custom Homes. E members. This month’s report in- Larry & Paul’s Plumbing LLC. Robert Sandberg, RLS Building Corp., cludes all members recruited in the BA of LaPorte County welcomes Kevin Brewer, Brewer Custom month of October. When you recruit a new HBA of Fort Wayne Cheryl Seitz, Old Fort Building Supply, Floors and More. member, please forward a photograph of Chad Korte, Home Lumber of New Ha- welcomes Larry Moiser, DLR LLC, and Dan Scofield, ICC Floors, welcomes Tim yourself and the new member to us at ven, welcomes Dick Daring, Value Serve. Tom Stephens, Meritage Builders. Lauk, King’s Way Konstruction. [email protected] and we will pub- Mark Nolot, Vision Scapes, welcomes Danny Shelton, Shelton Homes, wel- lish them as space allows. Nick Buchanan, Custom Decks Inc. BIA of Northwest Indiana comes Scott Henderson, Pinnacle Carpen- Chris Stauffer, Chris Stauffer Homes, Ken Ausenbaugh, Home Lumber Com- try. BA of Elkhart County welcomes Don Miller, Miller Custom pany, welcomes Joseph Beckman, Paul Shoopman, Indiana Land Devel- Kellie Fishburn, Management Develop- Homes LLC. Lumberplus Engineered Systems. opment Corp., welcomes Kirstin ment, welcomes John Schrock, Knepp Sand Jeff Thomas, Oakmont Development Bob Delco, B & D Sewer, welcomes Mitch Offenbacher, Central Indiana Real Estate & Stone. Co., welcomes Jim Wilhelm, H J I Inc., and Dikun, Season’s Landscape Specialties. Investors Association. Beverly Jacques, Rose Brick & Mate- Jerry Chapman, Chapman Landscaping. Leon Fisher, CGB, CGA, CAPS, Leon Patrick Stroup, Vintage Homes, wel- rials, welcomes April Hallwood, Hallwood Rob Wacker, Windsor Homes By Jeff Fisher & Association, welcomes Tim Fetsch, comes David Stroup, Construction Waste. Design, and Jeff Moser, Jeff Moser Homes. Gilmore, welcomes Jeff Stratman, Barber Tim Fetsch Homes Inc. Deb Walton-Eder, Indy City Gift Bas- Ed Keim, Ed Keim Construction, wel- & Ross Company. James Fitzer, Nipsco Public Affairs, wel- kets, welcomes Randy Monteith, Sound De- comes Chantel Boone, Faux Finishes By comes Gary Gerbick, NIPSCO. signs. Chantel. HBA of Howard County Vernon Sikora, Keilman & Sikora Con- Mike Weiss, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Dave Mark, Dave Mark Construction, Lloyd Land, Adams & Marshall Homes, struction Co., welcomes David Galocy, WeissRCMI, welcomes Tom Wiggins, AV I welcomes Jill Laudeman, Allied Waste Ser- welcomes Debra Williams, Regions Mort- DKG Homes LLC. Systems. vices. gage, and Jeremy Lipinski, Fidelis Mort- William Wright, Will Wright Building gage Corporation. Co., welcomes Ron DeBoard, RSC Equip- Southwestern Indiana BA Heath VanNatter, Vannatter Construc- ment Rental. Denny Yovanovich, Augusta Homes, wel- Monthly New Member Drawing comes Sue Bard, AFLAC. Winner Earns a $100 Credit at Sears BA of Greater Lafayette David Kovich, GMB, CAPS, Komark Month Winner Ltd, welcomes Tom Lidester, Lidester October Tony LaVallie, Visionary Builders, LLC, Terre Haute Homes LLC. BA of Greater Indianapolis Mark Zimpfer, Zimpfer Construction, Sponsored by Travis Beckman, Seward Sales Corpora- welcomes Jack Whitecotton, Carpet One tion, welcomes Jess Stump, EBS Insurance of Lafayette. Indiana Builders Association Membership Group. Randy Crutchfield, Duke Energy, wel- (as of October 31, 2006) Jasper County HBA comes Wajid Safdar, Ameribuilders. Jennifer Hammons, DeMotte State Local HBA Members New Cancel David Duffy, Cathedral Marble & Gran- Bank, welcomes Gregg Peterson, Audio BA of Greater Indianapolis 1198 188 123 ite, welcomes Kent Gilchrist, Fremont In- Video Concepts. HBA of Fort Wayne 451 52 72 teriors. HBA of Southern Indiana 434 67 80 Mark Gradison, Gradison Building Corp, Vincennes Area BA Southwestern Indiana BA 381 37 62 welcomes William Doss, Central Indiana Mike Sievers, Sievers Construction Co., BIA of Northwest Indiana 381 52 62 Mouldings & Mill. welcomes James Johnson, J & M Construc- BA of Elkhart County 371 30 30 Pete Gray, Executive Homes Construc- tion. Porter County BA 325 49 66 tion, welcomes Michael Eaton, Rubicon HBA of Greater Terre Haute 275 40 22 Construction LLC, and Paul Levine, Porter County BA HBA of St. Joseph Valley 273 34 9 Screenmobile Screen Repair. Timothy Chesna, TEC Construction, BA of Greater Lafayette 211 59 39 Mike Hannigan, Jr., The Hannigan Com- welcomes Megan Ciszewski, WYIN; Den- BA of Dubois County 178 22 17 pany LLC, welcomes Scott Thomas, Tho- nis Hutton, Hutton Electric; Chad Elliott, BA of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties 165 30 23 mas Docks. Elliott Plumbing; Donnie Stamps, Stamps HBA of Howard County 152 18 21 Kenneth Hansen, Hansen Custom Concrete LLC, and Jessica Vega, Vega’s Monroe County Building Association 127 21 15 Homes, welcomes Clint Halcomb, Archi- Landscaping. Muncie HBA 121 15 27 tectural Aspects. Marc Loesche, Hardwood Interiors, wel- BA of Northeast Indiana 105 14 12 Michelle Hayes, Create A Space, welcomes Joe Finelli, Kor-It Sales. HBA of LaPorte County 84 23 11 comes John Kokenge, Schulte Strong Home Christine Neal, Builder Architect Maga- Wayne County BA 68 19 20 Storage. zine, welcomes Rick Nicksic, Camristone Marshall County HBA 56 8 6 Margaret Kluesener, Financial Partners International. Jasper County HBA 55 10 19 Group, welcomes Carl Hunt, Abelard Con- Angie Panay, M Masterson Agency, wel- Madison County HBA 53 6 7 struction. comes Karl Krizmanic, +5 Residential Dearborn County HBA 52 8 45 Kurt Kyler, Kyler Brothers Service, wel- Electrical Contractors. HBA of Lawrence County 50 11 8 comes Tim Wright, Nu-Wool Co. Linda Popovich, Hobart Lumber Co., Vincennes Area BA 44 7 4 Dale Langhans, Kendaleton Builders, welcomes Corey Wildfong, Wildfong Plas- Jackson-Jennings BA 38 2 6 welcomes Angel Wadman, Cornerstone tering. BA of River Valley 31 14 -2 Marble. Darrin Selking, Landscape Illumination, Whitley County BA 30 5 10 Doug Long, D & D Mouldings & Mill- welcomes David Seeburger, Budget Blinds BA of Southeastern Indiana 27 8 8 work, welcomes Rich Riley, DR Restora- of Valparaiso. Henry County BA 25 3 7 tion LLC. David Snemis, Snemis Construction, North Central Indiana Chapter 21 6 13 Carl McIntyre, Carrington Homes, wel- welcomes Sherri VanNoort, Home Advan- Grant County BA 21 1 3 comes Penny Guthrie, Courter Co., Dustin tage. Gibson County BA 15 3 8 Schreiber, Schreiber Lumber, Richard Alan Sommers, Sommers Construction, HBA of East Central Indiana 14 7 1 Moreland, Eagle Construction Services Indiana BA - At Large Members 5 2 0 LLC, and Drew Reynolds, Delta Founda- Indiana 5837 871 854 tion Specialists. Member Recruiters (see page 23) Page 22, The Indiana Bildor January, 2007 Indiana’s Top Spikes STATESMAN (500-999) Indiana’s Spike Members Paul Shoopman, Indianapolis, 678.5 (as of October, 2006) Maurice Bruinsma, Lafayette, 573 RED SPIKES (100-149) ROYAL SPIKES (150-250) Ronald McGillem, Evansville, 148.25 Jack Sumption, South Bend, 124 SUPER SPIKES (251-499) Steve Heidorn, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Chandler, 188.75 Duane Kees, Fort Wayne, 148 Jim Klotz, Syracuse, 123.5 Joe Shipley, Fort Wayne, 246 Robert Stephens, Greenwood, 480 Ron Dauby, Evansville, 188 Alan Bosma, GMB, CGB, CGR, Newburgh, 147.5 Mike Stallings, Crown Point, 122 Richard Jenkins, Terre Haute, 431 Orrin Sessions, Fort Wayne, 243 Gloria Anderson, Terre Haute, 187 Jacob Feichter, Fort Wayne, 146 Richard Carriger, Carmel, 121.5 Barton Smith, Jr., GMB, CGB, CGR, Marion, 427 Pat Clark, Crown Point, 234.5 Joe Sullivan, Fort Wayne, 184 Paul Estridge, Jr., Carmel, 145.5 George Foster, Greensburg, 121.5 David Kovich, GMB, CAPS, Lafayette, 410 Carl Shepherd, Evansville, 234 Tom Brovont, Rochester, 181.5 Richard Miller, CGB, Goshen, 144.5 Tom Fuller, GMB, CGB, Bloomington, 121.5 Rex Weiper, Carmel, 369.5 Mike Talbert, Newburgh, 223.5 Lucky Jennings, Oolitic, 142.5 Alan Simmons, Muncie, 121.5 Chris Stauffer, Fort Wayne, 361.5 Adlai Schrock, Goshen, 180.5 Bill Williams, Bedford, 222.5 Carl Smith, Richmond, 141 Steven Wilson, Carmel, 121 Pat Harrison, New Albany, 351 Dennis Copenhaver, Greenwood, 178.5 Mary Ellis, Lafayette, 139.5 John Letherman, Elkhart, 120 Herb Delagrange, Fort Wayne, 345.5 Dennis Henderlong, CAPS, Valpo., 221 Bill Przybysz, Mishawaka, 175.5 Tim Hershberger, Goshen, 139 Tom Schroering, Jasper, 119.5 Mark Schneider, Jasper, 339 Roger Delagrange, Ft. Wayne, 220.5 Phil Myers, Indianapolis, 169 Trent Hunt, New Albany, 139 Tim Mustin, Anderson, 119 Kenneth Smith, Floyds Knobs, 335.5 Guy East, GMB, CGB, CGR, CGA, CAPS, Indpls., 217 Roger Harbison, Georgetown, 168.5 Gregory Furnish, Sellersburg, 138.5 Glenn Nurrenbern, Evansville, 119 Larry Lengacher, Woodburn, 327.5 Ron Smith, CGB, Santa Claus, 216.5 Jack Dempsey, Terre Haute, 163.5 Matt Momper, Fort Wayne, 138 Ralph Yeary, Bedford, 119 Larry Coplen, GMB, Warsaw, 322.5 Don Thieneman, Floyds Knobs, 118 Joe Zehr, Fort Wayne, 213 Jake Wagner, Valparaiso, 162 Andrew Place, South Bend, 137.5 Michael Bell, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Westville, 320.5 GMB, CGB, Mike Griffith, Indianapolis, 117.5 Earl Cooper, Bloomington, 211 Bill Sodo, Crown Point, 137 Vern Leatherman, Goshen, 318 Donald Ketchum, Valparaiso, 160.5 Karl Bandemer, Fort Wayne, 136.5 Steve Bogenschutz, Fort Wayne, 117 Skip Egolf, Valparaiso, 303 Richard Delagrange, Warsaw, 211 Larry Swank, Mishawaka, 160.5 Sherry Kemper, Indianapolis, 136 Gene Jonas, Rolling Prairie, 117 Charles Daub, Elkhart, 284.5 Earl Dillon, Muncie, 208.5 Danny Payne, Muncie, 157.5 W Ullery, Kokomo, 136 Fred Ellis, Muncie, 115.5 Bob Hatfield, Newburgh, 270 William Wright, Carmel, 204 Jerry Highley, Sr., Yorktown, 157 Kent Witten, New Albany, 135.5 Kevin Dupont, New Albany, 115 Neal Lengacher, CGR, Indianapolis, 264 Stanley Jones, West Lafayette, 200 Andy Andree, Demotte, 134.5 Brad Sterchi, Evansville, 115 Jeff Gilmore, Jr., Fort Wayne, 263.5 Doug Birkey, Granger, 156.5 Fred White, Portage, 199.5 Frank Scholz, Evansville, 134.5 Larry Pippin, CGR, Richmond, 110.5 I Leon Calvert, Daleville, 255.5 Mark Zimmerly, CGB, Terre Haute, 154 Beverly Jacques, South Bend, 133.5 Thomas Plant, Terre Haute, 110 Dennis Wilson, GMB, CGB, St. John, 197 Robert Buescher, Fort Wayne, 255 Chris Erb, Goshen, 153.5 Stephen Robinson, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, New Castle, 133 Royce Bowers, Richmond, 109.5 Tim Miller, Goshen, 253.5 Terry Stultz, Bloomington, 194.5 Joe Van Valer, Greenwood, 151 Steve Schreckengast, Lafayette, 133 Todd Newman, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Riley, 109.5 Mike Sievers, Vincennes, 252 David Hizer, Aurora, 192.5 Denny Yovanovich, Indianapolis, 150.5 Sandy Smith Jones, Evansville, 133 Larry Koch, CGB, Boonville, 109 Terry Conley, Merrillville, 132 Damien Scheessele, Newburgh, 109 GREEN SPIKES (50-99) Gerald Hilker, Fort Wayne, 76.5 Gregory Burke, Merrillville, 62.5 R Jim Billiard, Kokomo, 131 John Davids, Saint John, 108 Richard Helms, Bloomington, 99.5 Lynne Gallant, Indianapolis, 76 Terrell Taylor, Merrillville, 62.5 Art Moser, Mishawaka, 130.5 Todd Martin, Valparaiso, 107.5 Mark Hubers, Demotte, 76 Terry Yeagy, Indianapolis, 62.5 Edward Kelly, Crown Point, 99 E Dennis Spidel, GMB, CGB, CGR, Angola, 130 W Bussing, Evansville, 106.5 Houser Canter, New Albany, 98.5 Name Missing, Mooresville, 76 Floyd Lancia, Fort Wayne, 62 Kenneth Puller, Indianapolis, 95 Mike Temple, Westfield, 76 John Smith, Logansport, 62 C Bill Roach, Brownsburg, 129.5 Jack Hertig, GMB, CGB, CGR, Ellkhart, 106.5 Andy Conkling, Fort Wayne, 94 Ed Spengeman, Indianapolis, 75.5 Peter Baker, Indianapolis, 61.5 Donald Stash, Gary, 129.5 John Rosmanitz, Dyer, 105.5 David Sunderman, Lawrenceburg, 94 Kevin Yoder, Elkhart, 75.5 Jay Shipley, Fort Wayne, 61.5 R Al Vandermeer, Franklin, 129 John Jones, Vincennes, 104.5 Roger Cox, Jasper, 92.5 Dale Devon, Granger, 75 George Dubovich, Griffith, 61 Brad Killebrew, Evansville, 92.5 Gary Green, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Valparaiso, 75 Jim Fitzer, Valparaiso, 61 U Bob Coolman, Valparaiso, 128 James Fisher, Indianapolis, 103.5 Gerri Garrett, Fort Wayne, 92 Joe Neverauskas, Saint John, 74.5 Jack Hickey, South Bend, 61 William Dennis, Muncie, 128 Jay Dee Hostetler, Shipshewana, 103 Mike Terry, Greenwood, 61 George Sweet, Carmel, 91.5 Chuck Muller, Saint John, 72 I Tim Henderlong, CGB, Crown Point, 127 Gary Brinkworth, New Albany, 102.5 Leon Fisher, CGB, CGA, CAPS, Saint John, 90.75 John Waltz, Avondale, 72 Robert Gorgei, Portage, 60.5 David Sanders, Terre Haute, 90.5 Jesse Brand, Columbus, 71 Larry House, Indianapolis, 60.5 T Dan Buck, Evansville, 126.5 Mike Hannigan, Jr., Carmel, 101 Bob Van Berg, Hobart, 90.5 Robert Osborne, Sellersburg, 71 Chris Johns, Indianapolis, 60.5 ! Jeffrey Hatfield, Evansville, 126 Ken Wilson, Angola, 101 William Feikes, Laporte, 88.5 Tony Schrank, Floyds Knobs, 71 Mark Redding, West Lafayette, 60.5 Jud Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS, Muncie, 125 Dana Cone, Syracuse, 100 Jeff Hodges, CGB, Russiaville, 70.5 Percy Robertson, Hammond, 60 Greg Hoppes, Kokomo, 88.5 CGR, Bill Dodrill, Valparaiso, 100 Doug Cochran, Paris, 88 Melanie Hoke, Greenville, 70.5 Jim Minard, Valparaiso, 59.5 Frank Spivey, Jr., Indpls., 124 Tim Stauffer, CGB, Leo, 88 Mike Weiss, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Carmel, 70.5 John Peninger, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Newburgh, 59.5 Alfred Bauer, Jr., Evansville, 87.5 Ralph Biggs, Decatur, 70 Richard Tudor, Muncie, 59.5 LIFE SPIKES (25-49) Bruce Jackson, Syracuse, 35.5 Dave Compton, Carmel, 87.5 Raymond Eggert, Saint John, 70 Terry Davis, Ellettsville, 58.5 Marti Masterson, Valparaiso, 35 Ervin Raber, Shipshewana, 87.5 Jerry Highley, Sr., Yorktown, 70 Jim Kuykendall, Edwardsburg, 58.5 Wayne Birkey, Granger, 49.5 William Robertson, Terre Haute, 35 Brenda Richards Parker, Greenwood, 87.5 Joe Goossens, Elkhart, 68.5 Darrell Spears, Newburgh, 58.5 Jeff Chupp, Bristol, 49.5 Richard Schmidt, Guilford, 35 Riely O’Connor, Elkhart, 87 Meyrle Peppler, Fort Wayne, 68 Brian Hulse, Evansville, 57.5 Pete Gray, Fishers, 49.5 Ed Keim, Elkhart, 34.5 Curtis Rector, Indianapolis, 87 Bill Ready, Princeton, 67.5 Denny Smith, Indianapolis, 57.5 Ron Klopfenstein, CGB, Leo, 49.5 James Mattingly, Richmond, 34.5 Steve Connors, Lafayette, 85.5 Alan Sommers, Chesterton, 67.5 James Dye, Gary, 57 Carl McIntyre, Greenfield, 49.5 Gary Neterer, Rochelle, 34.5 Terry Day, Farmersburg, 85.5 Dick Zirkle, Evansville, 67.5 Jim Lancia, Fort Wayne, 56.5 Bud Piper, Vincennes, 49.5 Randy Crutchfield, Carmel, 34 Rob Wacker, Fort Wayne, 85 Danny Davis, Newburgh, 67 Gregg Richhart, Woodburn, 56.5 Margret Reinart, Valparaiso, 49.5 Keith Knecht, Greensburg, 34 Marc Berridge, Evansville, 84.5 Art Fross, Kokomo, 67 Gary Allen, Fort Wayne, 56 Larry Walker, Indianapolis, 49.5 Pam Young, Hanover, 34 Greg Longest, Sellersburg, 84.5 Bob McKean, Kokomo, 67 Paul Levin, Indianapolis, 56 John Hickey, Springdale, 49 Mike Zehner, GMB, CGB, Newburgh, 34 William Badger, Sr., Newburgh, 83.75 William Suhrheinric, Bloomington, 67 Dave Newham, Valparaiso, 56 John Mongold, Sellersburg, 49 Thomas Barth, Richmond, 33.5 Jerry Korte, New Haven, 83.75 Jerry Deckard, Ellettsville, 66.5 Michael Christoffersen, Fort Wayne, 55.5 Stephen Oliver, Utica, 49 Corby Thompson, Fishers, 33.5 Bob Hawley, South Bend, 82 Linda Krinock, Sterling Heights, 66.5 Floyd Chriswell, New Castle, 55.5 George Reilly, Greenfield, 49 Al Bennett, Lake Village, 33 Wilbur Umberger, Muncie, 82 Douglas Miller, Elkhart, 66.5 Margaret Frame, CAPS, Valparaiso, 55 Mark Tarrh, Terre Haute, 49 Jill Hayden, Newburgh, 33 George Sherman, GMB, CGB, Greenfield, 81 Vicki Lowery, Clarksville, 66 Gary Furniss, Fort Wayne, 55 Doug Harvey, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Warsaw, 48.25 Zohrab Tazian, Fort Wayne, 33 Louie Cronmiller, Mishawaka, 80.5 Rick Lasure, Terre Haute, 65.5 Roger Nealis, New Albany, 55 David Lucas, Brownstown, 48 Bert Warner, Evansville, 33 Ron Ebeling, La Porte, 80.5 Judy Defries, Elkhart, 65 David Loo, Crown Point, 54 Jill Winebrenner, Columbia City, 48 Steve West, Seymour, 33 Jeff Moser, Mishawaka, 80 James Bauman, Fort Wayne, 64.5 Steve Rumple, Bloomington, 54 Stephen Becker, Lansing, 47.5 Robert Zachidny, Indianapolis, 33 Michael Martyn, Newburgh, 79.5 Barb Tithof, Merrillville, 64.5 Howard Young, Bloomington, 54 Joe Reedy, Indianapolis, 47.5 David Decesaris, Munster, 32.5 Frank Morin, Merrillville, 79.5 Paul Trench, Terre Haute, 64.5 Thomas Borger, Elkhart, 53.5 Brenda Schreiber, Merrillville, 47.5 Dave Mark, Elkhart, 32.5 Richard Bowers, CGB, Valparaiso, 79 Randy Harris, Chesterton, 64 Lawrence Johnson, Anderson, 53.5 Jim Rans, Granger, 47 E B Rayburn, III, Carmel, 32.5 Jack Davids, Saint John, 79 Kurt Kyler, Clayton, 64 Victor Charlson, Valparaiso, 53 Walter Van Zilen, Newburgh, 47 Jay Shoultz, Oakland City, 32.5 C Richard Davis, Indianapolis, 79 Michael Gorman, CAPS, Greenwood, 63.5 Jim Arvin, Evansville, 52.5 Ryan Baker, Terre Haute, 46.5 Clarence Licht, Muncie, 32 Jerry Reed, Muncie, 79 Frederick Olthof, Saint John, 63.5 Herschel Atkinson, Greenwood, 52.5 Max Courtney, Warsaw, 46.5 Kathleen Mackey, Indianapolis, 32 Robert Lane, Greenwood, 78.5 James Pressel, Jr., Rolling Prairie, 63.5 Wayne Henning, Evansville, 52 Mark Debarge, Logansport, 46.5 Robbie Sears, Evansville, 32 Thomas Grant, Indianapolis, 78 Douglas VanDerNoord, Crown Point, 63.5 Jim Muth, Evansville, 52 Tim Fetsch, Munster, 46.5 Dave Graber, Auburn, 31.5 Billy Greenwell, New Albany, 78 Patrick Foley, Lafayette, 63 Dave Poe, Floyds Knobs, 52 James Zimmer, Chesterton, 46.5 Jeff Hamman, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Leesburg, 31.5 Charles Pechette, Indianapolis, 77.5 Vern Heacock, Elkhart, 63 Mark Sovinski, GMB, CGB, Bloomington, 52 Tim Owczarzak, Griffith, 46 John Worstell, VALPARAISO, 31.5 John Kozon, Syracuse, 77 Dean Stolpe, Valparaiso, 63 Kristen Owen, Valparaiso, 51 Herbert Schumacher, Evansville, 46 Jeffrey Stiller, Floyds Knobs, 31 Michael Altman, GMB, CGB, Indpls., 76.5 John Wagner, Kendallville, 63 Brian Adams, Indianapolis, 50 Richard Oakley, CGR, CAPS, Evansville, 45.75 Jerry Van Drunen, Merrillville, 31 Duane Gappa, Osceola, 76.5 Jim White, Carmel, 63 Ben Beard, Bloomington, 50 Mitch Feikes, Laporte, 45.5 Phil Barth, Franklin, 30.5 Daniel Anderson, Valparaiso, 62.5 Scott Eggert, Saint John, 50 Merrill Wolff, Oakford, 45.5 Robert Muha, Jr., Saint John, 30.5 Don Clemens, Warsaw, 45 Greg Thompson, Fishers, 30.5 BLUE SPIKES (6-24) Alan Goldsticker, Indianapolis, 17 Melissa Mitchell, Indianapolis, 13.5 Mark Gradison, Indianapolis, 10 Dan Kline, Logansport, 45 James Buckhardt, Fort Wayne, 30 Krista Jackson, Fishers, 17 Irene O’Gorman, Mc Cordsville, 13.5 Bryce Pickering, Portage, 10 Thomas Mullen, MIRM, Indianapolis, 45 Chris Combs, Evansville, 30 Joe Clifford, Valparaiso, 24.5 Trey Oetjen, Indianapolis, 17 Melinda Smith, Fort Wayne, 13.5 Jerry Wasson, Greenfield, 10 Diane Trippeer, Schererville, 45 Steve Wolfe, Vincennes, 30 Larry Luebcke, Crown Point, 24.5 Greg York, New Castle, 17 Dennis Voegerl, Huntingburg, 13.5 Angelo Zarvas, Indianapolis, 10 Vernon Sikora, Schererville, 44.5 William O’Gorman, Indianapolis, 29.5 Roberta Alfrey, Granger, 24 John Zurschmiede, Sellersburg, 17 Phil Wolf, Ft Wayne, 13.5 Alan Hopper, Lowell, 9.5 Terry Stauffer, Fort Wayne, 44.5 Bob Gettinger, Columbia City, 29 Brent Holweger, Evansville, 24 Ron Beishuizen, Crete, 16.5 Anthony Arvin, Evansville, 13 Ed Mehringer, Jasper, 9.5 John Valenti, Valparaiso, 44 John Guthrie, Terre Haute, 29 Elmer Knable, Floyds Knobs, 24 Julie Birky, Valparaiso, 16.5 David Stemler, New Albany, 13 Jon Pritchett, CAPS, Bedford, 9.5 Earl Yoho, Hammond, 44 Rick Schapker, Evansville, 29 Timothy Chesna, Valparaiso, 23.5 Geoff Horen, CAPS, Indianapolis, 16.5 Bill Anderson, Valparaiso, 12.5 Lori Abram, Bloomington, 9 Larry Delagrange, Fort Wayne, 43.5 Robert Sanders, Warsaw, 28.5 Marvin Hecht, Schererville, 23.5 Talib Alway, South Bend, 16 Melvin Betz, Celestine, 12.5 Ralph Allen, Greenwood, 9 Ray Lewandowski, South Bend, 43.5 Rick Zuber, Fort Wayne, 28.5 Mike Schade, Elkhart, 23 Brad Carson, Greenfield, 16 Melissa Duke, Franklin, 12.5 Jerome Elpers, Haubstadt, 9 Brad Persohn, Jasper, 43.5 Scott Coots, Charlestown, 28 Lou Zickler, Indianapolis, 23 Pete Hils, Indianapolis, 16 Ryan Kennelly, Greensburg, 12.5 Shelia Hurst, Indianapolis, 9 Jeff Deahl, Angola, 42 Ted Ubelhor, Evansville, 28 Mark Zimpfer, Monticello, 23 Doug Klooze, Lafayette, 16 J D Lucas, Indianapolis, 12.5 Bob Johnson, Griffith, 9 Chris Johnson, Anderson, 41.5 Bernard Bower, CGR, Tell City, 27.5 R E Frantz, South Bend, 22.25 Alan Korte, New Haven, 16 Bill Roberts, Greenwood, 12.5 Gregory King, Bristol, 9 E Yoder, South Bend, 41.5 Eugene Gregory, Warsaw, 27.5 Ken Ausenbaugh, Crown Point, 22 Van Miller, Cromwell, 16 Greg Bowers, Marion, 12 Lora Nix, Louisville, 9 Kevin McGinnis, Fort Wayne, 40.5 Jackie Stuck, Crown Point, 27.5 Rodney Robrock, Fort Wayne, 22 Mark Shiveley, CGB, Indianapolis, 16 Bob Gillaspy, Seymour, 12 Kim Thonn, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Lafayette, 9 Wilmer Miller, Elkhart, 40.5 Heath VanNatter, Kokomo, 27.5 Jack Slager, Saint John, 22 Donald Smessaert, Mishawaka, 16 Carol Rynearson, Valparaiso, 12 Chad Ailstock, Newburgh, 8.5 Christopher Eisenhut, Wheatland, 40 James Bohrer, Bloomington, 27 John Hickey, Indianapolis, 21.5 Dan Brandenberger, Ft. Wayne, 15.5 Jim Caito, Carmel, 11.5 Roxanne Bryant, Munster, 8.5 Terry Herschberger, CGB, Middlebury, 40 Al Eisenhour, GMB, CGR, CAPS, Plymouth, 27 Mark Young, Jasper, 21.5 Rodger Hall, Indianapolis, 15.5 Vance Csaszar, Granger, 11.5 Matt Lancia, Fort Wayne, 8.5 John Mutcher, Terre Haute, 40 Terry Shepherd, Warsaw, 27 Michael Rhude, GMB, CGB, CGR, Middlebury, 21 Karen Lewis, South Bend, 15.5 Kellie Fishburn, Nappanee, 11.5 Jason Lile, Indianapolis, 8.5 Kevin Stackhouse, Scottsdale, 40 Brian Wolka, Brownstown, 27 Jack Crapo, Terre Haute, 21 Bob Soohey, Valparaiso, 15.5 Jeff Langston, Carmel, 11.5 Sarah Oudman, Wheatfield, 8.5 Kevin Woodward, Indianapolis, 40 David Abel, Terre Haute, 26.5 Don Eyler, Terre Haute, 21 Fred Vogel, Seymour, 15.5 Dan McMonagle, Mishawaka, 11.5 Scott Perkins, Komkomo, 8.5 Dean Jones, Crown Point, 39.5 Brian Cottom, Terre Haute, 26.5 Mike Hood, Indianapolis, 21 Sheree Campbell, Westfield, 15 David Parish, Indianapolis, 11.5 Keith Smith, Tipton, 8.5 Greg O’Herren, Indianapolis, 39.5 Mike Frank, Evansville, 26.5 Craig Yoder, Fort Wayne, 21 Robert Geswein, Corydon, 15 Joan Lane, Harrison, 11 Vince Vondervellen, Elkhart, 8.5 Glen Cowsert, Valparaiso, 39 George Gray, Bloomington, 26.5 Mary Hamilton, Greenwood, 20.5 Curt Gholston, Indianapolis, 15 Cary McNeil, Bargersville, 11 Randy Voris, Greenfield, 8.5 Howard Phillips, Zionsville, 39 Sharon Johnston, Merrillville, 26.5 Mel Wood, Granger, 20.5 Steven Hoss, Oaklandon, 15 Jennifer Mitchell, Evansville, 11 Dave Zehr, CGR, CAPS, Goshen, 8.5 Gary Sumner, Muncie, 39 Jim Lippens, Laporte, 26.5 Rebecca Goranson, Seymour, 20 Brian Keene, GMB, CGB, Lafayette, 15 Eric Secrist, Mentone, 11 Steve Jahn, Fort Wayne, 8 Lynn Delagrange, New Haven, 38.5 Al Mehringer, Jasper, 26.5 Linda Rogers, Granger, 20 David Schuler, New Albany, 15 Cheryl Seitz, South Bend, 11 Gene Miller, Goshen, 8 Tom Everett, Mishawaka, 38.5 F Bieker, Crown Point, 26 Jim Jackson, Indianapolis, 19.5 Carl Doner, Terre Haute, 14.5 Greg Szybala, La Porte, 11 Aaron Prange, Bloomington, 8 David Snemis, Valparaiso, 38.5 Eric Holt, CAPS, West Lafayette, 26 Paul Shinn, Chesterton, 19.5 Jack Griffith, Mishawaka, 14.5 Joseph Vecera, Centerville, 11 John Price, Rensselaer, 8 Mike Urbanski, South Bend, 38.5 Brad Jackson, Syracuse, 26 Dale Langhans, Greenwood, 19 Blake Lackey, Indianapolis, 14.5 Joe Wallace, CGR, CAPS, Indianapolis, 11 Tod Boise, Noblesville, 7.5 Michael Duke, Bargersville, 6.5 Craig Taelman, South Bend, 38 Jeff Scripture, Carmel, 26 Leann Osborn, West Lafayette, 19 Jon Newcomb, Evansville, 14.5 Bradley Bookout, GMB, CGB, Muncie, 10.5 John Crick, Columbia City, 7.5 Robert Hennessey, Crown Point, 6.5 Robert Vermeulen, Dyer, 38 Mike Smith, CGA, South Bend, 26 Al Pfeiffer, Greenwood, 19 Jim Stone, Indianapolis, 14.5 Richard Cook, Crown Point, 10.5 Vicki Garrett, Franklin, 7.5 Rick Miller, Kokomo, 6.5 Brian Holley, Terre Haute, 37.5 Greg Allen, Greenwood, 25.5 Robert Phillippe, Warsaw, 19 Sue Szilagyi, La Porte, 14.5 Stacy Gillen, Indianapolis, 10.5 Phil Garrison, Indianapolis, 7.5 Don Naville, New Albany, 6.5 Tonya Figg, Indianapolis, 37 Mike Curley, Carmel, 25.5 Tina Bernacchi, Brookston, 18.5 Ralph Akard, Carmel, 14 Rick Laurie, Lafayette, 10.5 Janet Hardy, Jeffersonville, 7.5 Jerrod Klein, Indianapolis, 6 Richard Pritchett, Bedford, 37 Kerry Dishman, Clear Creek, 25.5 Larry Easterday, Warsaw, 18.5 James Masters, Edwardsburg, 14 Dennis Meneely, CGB, CGR, Brazil, 10.5 James Mannan, Leesburg, 7.5 Jim Langston, Carmel, 6 David Eckrich, Granger, 36.5 Jeff Happe, Evansville, 25.5 Ed Boomershine, Elkhart, 18 Joe Mervar, Carmel, 14 Bruce Miller, Newburgh, 10.5 Darrin Selking, Valparaiso, 7.5 Chuck Murphy, Harrisburg, 6 Mark Fineberg, Carmel, 36.5 Gary Maust, Elkhart, 25.5 Stan May, Fort Branch, 18 Tom Raver, Louisville, 14 Kathy Ribik, Valparaiso, 10.5 Joe Barrett, Indianapolis, 7 Michael Prickett, Hanover, 6 John Brooks, Indianapolis, 36 Terry Pingel, Schererville, 25.5 Daniel Mize, Greenfield, 18 Jerry Tarantino, Lawrenceburg, 14 Robert Thompson, Indianapolis, 10.5 Ryan Davis, Ellettsville, 7 Christopher Shaw, Brookville, 6 Kelly Kyler, Clayton, 36 Travis Beckman, Indianapolis, 25 Donna Moulder, Carmel, 18 Barclay Allen, GMB, CGB, Ft. Wayne, 13.5 Tom Toppe, Seymour, 10.5 Cindy Finley, Crown Point, 7 Bart Spencer, Greencastle, 6 Gary Lueneburg, Granger, 36 Becky Gastel, Plainfield, 25 Lynn Bosler, Fort Wayne, 17.5 Uriah Bontrager, Indianapolis, 13.5 Joe Beach, Vincennes, 10 Steve Howard, Grovertown, 7 Rich Welage, CGB, Vincennes, 6 Eric Woerner, Indianapolis, 36 Fred Kreigh, CGB, Kendallville, 25 David Carr, Crown Point, 17.5 Jeff Brant, Schererville, 13.5 Bill Burns, Jeffersonville, 10 Tony Milano, Greenwood, 7 Jay Crapo, Terre Haute, 35.5 Mark Markovich, Valparaiso, 25 Steve Dalton, Valparaiso, 17.5 R Johnson, Muncie, 13.5 Brad Cayot, New Haven, 10 Robert Popovich, CGR, Merrillville, 7 John Driscoll, Terre Haute, 35.5 Terry Robinson, Richmond, 25 Toby Wright, Sellersburg, 17.5 David McClary, Newburgh, 13.5 Mike Everett, Niles, 10 Josh Caston, Kokomo, 6.5 Gary Faust, Greenfield, 35.5 Millie Wise, Valparaiso, 25 January, 2007 The Indiana Bildor, Page 23 Carson Honored by St. Mary’s Member Recruiters (from page 22) welcomes Beverly Cummings, Kitchen En- Marc Moore, Moore Builders, welcomes ill Carson, IBA’s Chairman Emeri- as a senior advisor on Counters Etc.. Patrick Barker, B & B Construction. tus to the Board, was recently hon- the St. Mary’s Child Larry Pippin, CGR, Pippin Building & B ored by St. Mary’s Child Center Center advisory coun- HBA of Southern Indiana Remodeling, welcomes Jerry Delucio, Alu- Scott Coots, Coots Construction Co., wel- with the second annual “Miracle cil and works tire- minum Brothers Guttering. comes James Nix, Intelligent Designs. Maker” award. A committee, using rigor- lessly to find contin- Terry Robinson, H & R Investments, wel- Pat Harrison, Pat Harrison Developer, ous criteria, selects the recipient for this pres- ued support. He has comes M Philbeck, Richmond Carpet. tigious award. brought in a tremen- welcomes Eric Wells, Showroom To Your “For over 20 years, Bill has generously dous number of god- Home. BA of River Valley given his time, talent, and treasure to sup- parents over the years Greg Longest, Gary Longest Construc- Lisa Hammock, Hammock Contracting, port the children of St. Mary’s Child Cen- to provide continued tion Co., welcomes Romero Almazan, welcomes Raymond Pennington, ter,” comments Connie Sherman, St. Mary’s support of St. Mary’s mission. Almazan Masonry. Pennington Electric. Child Center’s Executive Director. St. Mary’s Child Center is a specialized Todd Rush, Sellersburg Stone Co., wel- Donnie Wattenbarger, Donnie’s Seamless Carson is one of the “Original Godpar- facility for pre-school age children who are comes Chad Deters, Advance Ready Mix Guttering, welcomes Ted Klopfenstein, ents” who was instrumental in St. Mary’s at-risk to succeed in the school system. Concrete. Blue Flame Gas & Water Conditioning. being blessed with the Thompson Build- Prior to Carson’s current position, he served David Schuler, ASB LLC, welcomes HBA of Greater Terre Haute Steve Sanchez, Drywall Masters. ing located downtown. He currently serves as IBA’s Chief Executive Officer for 42 years. Mitch Lankhaar, L & L Drywall, wel- Steve Smith, CGB, Overview Builders, comes Tony LaVallie, Visionary Builders welcomes Leslie Smith, Genesis One Home LLC. Welage Qualifies as OSHA Loans. Todd Newman, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Wayne County BA welcomes Barbara Newman Company, welcomes Fred Butts, Authorized Outreach Trainer Barker, Barker, Inc. Professional Fence. ichard Welage, President of the struction Industry”, Vincennes Area Builders Associa- where he received his Register Today! R tion and Professor of Construction 30-hour card. His sec- Technology at Vincennes Univer- ond course completed 1-800-377-6334 sity, recently achieved status as an OSHA was the “OSHA 500: (Occupational Safety and Health Adminis- Trainer Course in FAX (317) 236-6342 tration) Authorized Outreach Trainer. As OSHA Standards for such, he qualifies to teach the OSHA 10- the Construction In- Complete details available at and 30-hour courses in construction safety. dustry”. In order to qualify, Welage completed two Anyone with ques- www.BuildIndiana.org construction safety training courses offered tions regarding the OSHA 10- and 30-hour through the Construction Safety Council courses in construction safety may contact in Hillside, IL. The first course was the Welage at (812)888-6253 or email at “OSHA 510: OSHA Standards for the Con- [email protected].

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