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FEATURESMay 2019|Volume 32|Number 05

The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association

09 Strengthening Our Industry by Investing in the FutureWe’re not just building homes; we’re also building dreams. The association and its members are committed to expanding the future of homebuilding through programs of partnership and education, with some outstanding successes along the way.

10 Government Affairs: Advocacy ReportAs the 86th Texas Legislative Session nears Sine Die, there is a frenzy of action with the House and Senate passing more than 1,000 bills that will be sent to Governor Abbott’s desk. Your GHBA Government Affairs team is actively monitoring legislation and working with our delegation in Austin to protect housing affordability for our region.

14 Why is Wage Growth So Lousy? Dr. Elliot Eisenberg explains why wage growth so anemic given the profoundly low unemployment rate that currently prevails. Three major explanations are offered including, low inflation, low worker productivity growth, and demographics.

20 M/I Homes to Build Benefit Home in BridgelandM/I Homes is joining the GHBA Benefit Homes Project as they prepare to break ground in Bridgeland. M/I Homes is donating the construction management of its Roseville Plan on a homesite donated by the Howard Hughes Corporation.

23 A New Frontier?Amenities are key to enticing home buyers, according to Meyers Research. With hundreds of unused square footage, could the lowly garage offer a new frontier of home design improvements?

24 The Unveiling: Project Playhouse 2019Representatives from Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture paid a special visit to HomeAid's April board meeting to unveil the new Playhouse design they created for HomeAid's 13th annual Project Playhouse charity fundraiser. The 2019 design has been dubbed the Toy Box Playhouse.

28 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Scores Big for the HomelessTeam HomeAid scored huge this year at the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held for the first time at Wildcat Golf Club with its two 18-hole courses. The tournament raised more than $77,000 and the auction raised an additional $10,348.

58 GHBA's First Quarter Report CardThe GHBA staff, councils, divisions and committees have been busy lately! In case you missed it, here are a few highlights and successes from the first quarter of 2019.

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Win the 2019 "Toy Box" PlayhouseIn cooperation with HomeAid Houston, the Houston Astros Foundation and many generous vendors, Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture will construct the "Toy Box" for the annual Project Playhouse fundraiser. Fans will have the opportunity to win the playhouse in a drawing on July 7. Funds raised benefit HomeAid's mission "to build new lives for lives for homeless families and individuals." Tickets on sale now. pg 24

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One of the main goals of Don Klein’s presidency (my pre-decessor), was to expand our

commitment to the future of home-building through programs of part-nership and education. I share this vision and would like to focus on some outstanding successes of association driven involvement in the form of the GHBA Scholarship Program, the Jones Futures Academy, the HBI Acres Homes Construction Training Program, and the GHBA Young Professionals. I hope these examples inspire you to invest deeper in the future of homebuilding. One of the clearest and most efficient ways to contribute to the future of homebuilding is through the Associate Council's GHBA Scholarship Program, which provides assistance to members’ children in pursuing a college degree. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members. The donations are tax deductible and 100% goes directly to student scholarships. In addition, contributors of $3,000 or more will have a scholarship presented in their honor—named after the donor or their company.

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As we are all aware, trade shortages have plagued our industry. The GHBA has explored partnerships with several schools to promote construction relat-ed education and development. A great example of this is working with the Jones Futures Academy. JFA is part of the Houston Independent School District offering Academy of Architecture & Construction Technology to district students. This dual enrollment model enables stu-dents to fulfill high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning industry certifications, college credits, and/or an Associate of Arts by the end of their senior year. Our members have embraced this effort by volunteering to "mentor" students by hosting them at their offices, by taking them to the job site for a first-hand experience, and by speaking at the schools. I believe this is a proactive course to building a trade base that is vital for future con-struction. Let’s continue this venture and look for additional opportunities for investment.Another avenue of contribution has been an award-winning construction trade school collaboration. Following Hurricane Harvey and Irma, Norbord Inc., an international producer of wood-based products, was interested in committing $1 million to construction-related education in Texas and Florida. They reached out to the Home Builders Institute (HBI) to see what could be done. HBI, the educa-tional arm of the National Association of Home Builders, is a national leader for career training in the building industry through their pre-apprenticeship

programs, job placement services and certification curricula. HBI contacted the GHBA, who worked with association members and the City of Houston to start the Acres Homes Home Building Institute Construction Training Program. The school was launched in June of 2018, and in 2019 the GHBA was awarded the HBI Local Community Service Award at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. The Local Community Service Award honors an organization that has made a significant contribution to the local community.My last example involves working with those who are already in our industry. The GHBA Young Professionals was formed in 2012. While not operating as a formal council or committee anymore, the Young Professional events provide a great networking ground for members under 45. The GHBA YP Committee was one of the first in our industry and became the model for both the state and national homebuilding associations. I highly suggest attending or sponsor-ing their events and/or bring a young industry professional to your next GHBA meeting or event. Introduce them to what attracted and retained you as a member. In order for the as-sociation to contribute to our industry for years to come, we have to continue to grow and engage our membership. I ask you to be part of that success model. We will all be better for it. In conclusion, let’s continue to work together to expand in each of these areas, as well as exploring additional areas of impact. We’re not just building homes; we’re also building dreams. Our future is as bright as we make it. n

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went to print, six bills had passed both chambers and reached the governor for his signature. There is only one bill the legislature must pass each session: The Budget. The budget funds the state’s operations for the two year biennium following that session. This session the budget originated out of the House and has been designated as House Bill (HB 1). The chambers alternate the responsibility of introducing the bill each session. Now that both chambers have passed HB 1 they must work together to reconcile a compromise before it can head to the governor’s desk for his final approval. The next step is a conference committee. The speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor each chose five members to represent their colleagues in negotiations towards a resolution. Speaker Bonnen chose Appropriations Chairman John Zerwas; Representatives Greg Bonnen, Sarah Davis, Oscar Longoria and Armando Walle. Lt. Governor Patrick tapped Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson; Senators Joan Huffman, Lois Kolkhorst, Robert Nichols and Larry Taylor. Reps. Zerwas, Bonnen, Davis and Walle, as well as Sens. Huffman, Kolkhorst,

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The 86th Texas Legislative Session will adjourn Sine Die on May 27. And while there is less than a month

remaining in the 140 day session, the next few weeks will see a frenzy of action with the House and Senate passing more than 1,000 bills that will be sent to Governor Abbott’s desk for his decision to sign those into law or veto them.Last session, House and Senate members filed 6,800 bills and joint resolutions and 1,211 (18%) passed to Governor Abbott’s desk, with 1,160 becoming law. This year, there were 7,518 bills and joint resolutions filed. At the time this article

Nichols and Taylor are members of the GHBA’s delegation. Those 10 members, along with the speaker, lieutenant governor and the governor, will work for the next few weeks to resolve their differences on spending priorities and methods to arrive at an agreement. If they cannot reach a deal by the end of session, Governor Abbott will be obligated to call a special session to complete a budget for the next two years. As the session winds down, there are several mandated deadlines for action on legislation and members will be scrambling to save their bills at the last minute. The deadline for the House to pass a majority of the remaining House bills or joint resolutions is May 10 at midnight. There will be thousands of House bills that will not meet that deadline and will be considered dead when the clock strikes midnight.The legislature will continue to debate major priorities facing our state, including property tax reform, public school finance reform and Harvey relief funding. Along with those issues, there


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are hundreds of pieces of legislation that could impact our industry, and the GHBA Government Affairs team will be active in working with our delegation in Austin to protect housing affordability for our region.

Priority LegislationHurricane Harvey Recovery T h e G H B A h a s b e e n l o b b y i n g for appropriating money from the Economic Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund) to help with both Harvey recovery and fund flood mitigation infrastructure. The legislature can rebuild and protect communities across Texas as it supplements the funds to cover unmet recovery needs and provides funds for future capital mitigation projects. We are advocating for the creation of a Texas-wide flood infrastructure fund to pay for future flood resilience projects that could prevent or reduce the chances of flood damage. In addition, we are supporting appropriations to help maximize federal funding for recovery needs by covering the local match requirements for Texas communities that do not have the required dollars necessary to draw down substantial federal funding. To achieve these outcomes, GHBA supports House Bill 13 by Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), which creates a $3.26 billion fund that would allow communities to apply for state dollars for

construction of flood mitigation projects and be eligible for matching dollars to receive additional federal recovery funds. GHBA also supports Senate Bill 7 by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), which creates the “Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund” to provide state funding for future flood mitigation projects.Both bills were voted unanimously out of their respective chambers and each will head to the other wing of the capitol to be consider in those bodies.

HB 2439 and SB 1266House Bill 2439 by Representative Dade Phelan (R- Beaumont) and Senate Bill 1266 by Senator Dawn Buckingham seek to prohibit cities from using building codes or other local ordinance powers to mandate the use of certain products in construction and result in the direct or indirect prohibition of other code approved products.I t ’ s b e c o m e a t r e n d f o r l o c a l governments to pick winners and losers in the competitive market by abusing building codes for vendors, creating monopolies, increasing construction costs and reducing the viability of affordable housing.Examples of some mandates include: requiring all new construction to be 100 percent masonry, restricting to one type of insulation and mandating one specific pipe or tubing be used.

This legislation would help protect Texas’ free market values and prohibit local governments from requiring only certain types of building products or construction methods, which effectively bans the use of other generally approved products that meet or exceed industry standards and building code requirements.HB 2439 was voted out of the House State Affairs Committee and is awaiting placement on the House calendar. SB 1266 has been heard in the Senate Business & Commerce Committee and is awaiting action by the committee to send it to the Senate floor.

HB 2856 and SB 985 House Bill 2439 by Representative Geanie Morrison (R- Victoria) and Senate Bill 985 by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R- Brenham) will help crack down on disaster scam artists by criminalizing violations of the disaster remediation contracts statute in order to protect those residents hit by disasters.As recent flooding events have shown, Texas’ current disaster remediation statute does not go far enough to protect vulnerable victims of tragedy from scam artists who take money without doing the agreed upon work.This legislation would enhance penalties to either a class B misdemeanor or third-degree felony for scammers who violate the disaster remediation statute by requiring upfront payments without having a physical business address in the county or adjacent county for at least one year.These criminal penalties would not apply to law-abiding contractors, builders or remodelers that have held a physical business address in the county or adjacent county for at least one year and require upfront payments or deposits.GHBA CEO Casey Morgan testified in favor of SB 985 when it was heard in the Senate Business and Commerce Committee in April. It was left pending in committee and is awaiting action by the committee to send it to the Senate floor. HB 2439 was heard before the House Business & Industry Committee and is awaiting action by the committee to send it to the Calendars Committee for placement on the House calendar. n

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While the most recent jobs report showed the unem-ployment rate at 4.0% — the

lowest rate in almost 50 years — it also showed annual wage gains running at just 3.2%. While that is the best rate of growth in over a decade, late in the last business cycle, wage gains were over 4%, and at the height of the dot.com bubble, wage gains were over 5% a year.

Shouldn’t the current tight job market result in faster wage growth as employ-ers compete for increasingly scarce workers? The answer is “not really,” and it’s for several reasons.

The single most important reason for slow wage growth is weak labor

productivity growth, or the increase in output per worker per hour. As firms pay workers more, they try to keep their profit margins up by squeezing out inefficiencies, and thus pay for the higher wages out of increased worker productivity.

Back in the 1990s, labor productivity growth averaged about 3% per year. In the run-up to the housing bust, it was well over 2%. By contrast, today’s productivity growth is about 1%! As a result, employers are not so eager to raise wages as they tend to reduce profits.

Another major reason is demographics. Twenty years ago, the Baby Boomers were all in their prime working years.

Today, close to 11,000 per day retire and are being replaced by Millennials. The problem is that since Millennials are just starting their careers, they earn considerably less than the retiring Boomers.

More importantly, the number of Millennials entering the labor force numbers about 14,000 per day, ex-ceeding by about 3,000 per day, or 90,000 per month, the number of retiring Boomers. While older gener-ations have always retired as younger generations have entered the labor force, never have the two groups been of almost equal size. After accounting

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for this, wage growth is currently closer to 4%.

The final significant reason for slow wage growth is a lack of inflation. In the late 1990s, inflation, as measured by the CPI, was 3.5% per year, and was roughly 4% per year during the housing boom. Since 2010, however, inflation has been remarkably tame, and has hovered right around 2%.

As a result, employers have not had to increase pay that much to keep up with inflation. If, for example, employers aim to increase real pay by 1% per year during the housing boom, that would have meant pay raises of 5%. Today, 3% will do.

There are, of course, many other reasons why wage growth is weak. They include a decline in the strength

of unions, the increased prevalence of non-compete clauses in employment contracts, and global supply chains, all of which reduce the bargaining power of workers.

There has also been a steep decline in the number of new firms, in part due to the rise of super-firms like Google, Amazon and Facebook, which gener-ally buy out any potential competitors, also reducing employer options.

Last, but certainly not least, comes the dramatic rise in state licensing requirements which make it much more difficult for employees to work in other states, even if good jobs in the same field are available.

While wage growth is not as strong today as it has been in prior recoveries, there are many reasons why. Hopefully,

labor productivity will improve going forward, as that is something that em-ployers and employees both benefit from. In addition, it would be great to see states reduce or eliminate licensing requirements where possible. And, where that is not possible, encourag-ing reciprocity across state lines would be a great improvement. n

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In its 39 years, the Benefit Homes Project has donated $11 million to local charities.

M/I Homes is joining the GHBA Benefit Homes Project as they prepare to break ground in Bridgeland. M/I Homes is donating the

construction management of its Roseville Plan on a homesite donated by the Howard Hughes Corporation, Bridgeland's developer.

Each year two to three homes are built for the Benefit Homes Project with donated land, construction management, ma-terials, labor and services by GHBA members. These homes are constructed with upgrade materials and features and are sold at market value. Proceeds from the sale are donated to two local charities. The beneficiaries are HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home. Since the project began 39 years ago, more than $11 million has been raised.

M/I Homes Inc. is one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes, having sold over 111,400 homes.

"This is the second time M/I Homes has built a Benefit Home," said John Williams, president of the GHBA. "They are professionals within the industry who are dedicated to not only building quality, creative designs but also committed to giving back to the community. We are looking forward to the groundbreaking of their Roseville Plan later this month."

The company’s homes are marketed and sold primarily under the trade names M/I Homes and Showcase Collection (exclusively by M/I Homes), and are also currently sold under the name Hans Hagen Homes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota market and Pinnacle Homes in the Detroit, Michigan market. The company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas;

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Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.

"M/I Homes is excited to be part of the Benefit Homes Project in 2019 in partner-ship with Bridgeland, the Howard Hughes Corporation and the GHBA," said Kathy Delgado, vice president of sales and marketing. "Knowing that the proceeds will go toward Operation Finally Home and HomeAid Houston is humbling, and we are happy to be involved."

A second Benefit Home is currently under construction. Chesmar broke ground in February on the 2,746 sq. ft. Mesquite Plan—a two-story design featuring four bedrooms with a fifth bedroom/study option, three full baths, walk-in closets, a game room, an island kitchen and a two-story open family room off the kitchen. The home is being built on a lot in NorthGrove, located off FM 2978 in Magnolia, Texas in southern Montgomery County. Toll Brothers, the community's developer, donated the homesite.



"Amenities are the key to enticing home buyers,” according to a consum-er survey by Meyers Research (Meyers, Jeff. Builder and Developer Magazine, May 2018).

Meyers Research reports that 42% of consumers are willing to move into a new home simply because they want a better design. In fact, design matters far more than moving for traditional lifestyle changes, such as needing a larger home for additional children or caring for aging parents, according to the research.

“Twenty-five percent of your potential buyers don’t have to move, but if you

give them something better, they’ll think about it,” adds Meyers.

The survey uncovered several of the most desired home features, but surprisingly, the NUMBER ONE feature that people would move for is “bonus garage space, aka a ‘Man Cave.’” 66% stated this, more than those who would move for enhanced features in the master bath or kitchen!

Is it possible that the lowly garage of-fers a new frontier of home design im-provements? It’s certainly worth noting that the most ignored ‘room’ under the roof deserves more attention. Those

hundreds of square feet offer space for new amenities!

AT-HOME GETAWAYS “People crave more spaces to connect, so it is important to create authentic experiences that consumers can connect to,” according to Meyers Research. “For example, consider adding a fireplace as a space to gather with friends, or a treehouse for early morning hangouts.”

Most new home designs now include outdoor living, more spacious patios with built-in outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, giving residents another

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place besides the interior of the home to gather with family and friends.

But what about when the weather doesn’t cooperate? A treehouse may not be practical, and there are no basements in the greater Houston area. Cannot the garage be another informal area where families and friends can connect, kick back, relax and enjoy themselves?

ECONOMICAL OR UPSCALE: YOU DECIDEThis newfound room can be as simple or elaborate as the builder or buyer wants it to be. It doesn’t take a great deal to create a suitable ‘Man Cave’ or ‘She-Shed’ with the space already available in the garage. It can be more functional without changing the floor plan or wrecking the budget, especially considering that you’re adding value.

A basic space would provide an area for indoor games such as darts, bags, washers or ping pong. Or maybe the buyer needs space for a workout room, a craft room or hobby shop. Add

connections for TV and music, some wall art, and now the space begins to come alive!

Moving up the scale, consider a small sitting area, and now you can imagine friends and family gathering here. A more elaborate space would also need HVAC, raised ceilings, cabinetry and better lighting. No doubt a creative builder design team can think of doz-ens more improvements, even if the garage remains standard size.

In any case, economical or upscale, you never want to leave the garage floor unfinished, and nothing is more functional and attractive than a quality garage floor coating. These coatings will withstand vehicle traffic, spills of any kind from gasoline to red wine, while at the same time enhancing the décor.

Picture the garage as the ideal space for kids to play on a rainy day, for a messy children’s party, an adult party, or even a crawfish boil. How great it would be to clean up after an event with just a garden hose!

PLANT THE SEEDSConsider staging model homes with extra attention to the garage, adding enough amenities to spur the buyers’ imagination. Props such as a treadmill or weight bench, a TV and some wall art will grab their attention. Add a pair of ceiling mounted speakers from the entertainment system for ambiance. Install a glass entry door from the home to invite buyers into the room.

Regardless of how far you choose to take the idea, builders should consider planting the idea that consumers need only back out the cars (or not) to start enjoying this multi-purpose space! n

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Representatives from Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture paid a special visit to HomeAid's April board meeting to unveil the new Playhouse design they created

for HomeAid's 13th annual Project Playhouse fundraiser. The Satterfield & Pontikes (S&P) and Newberry team named the playhouse the Toy Box Playhouse.

The interior features a number of play areas such as a rock climbing wall, a TV and desk area with a mini fridge, a painting and chalkboard station, and a Minute


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"The design elements in this year's playhouse are a kid's dream come true," said Patrick Mayhan, HomeAid president. "I can see kids of all ages spending hours enjoying their playtime, right in their own backyard."

The Toy Box Playhouse also includes air conditioning and interior/exterior decor that enhances the amenities.

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Representing the S&P team were: Nic Flannery, Alex Flannery, Jim Muska, Adam Butler and Robert Pleasants. On-hand from Newberry Architecture were: Claudia Tax, Diane Eberly, Marshall Stewart , Brooke Brodlowicz, Gabriela Espinosa and David-Aleksander Ramirez.

After the unveiling, Jim Muska sold the first raffle ticket to HomeAid President Patrick Mayhan, which signaled the official launch of Project Playhouse ticket sales.

The S&P and Newberry teams will join HomeAid to display the Toy Box Playhouse, in partnership with the Houston Astros and the Astros Foundation, at Minute Maid Park during the Astros games from June 25 to July 7. Fans will have an opportunity to win the playhouse in a drawing on July 7. Funds raised benefit HomeAid's mission "to build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and commu-nity outreach."

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Team HomeAid scored HUGE this year at the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held for the first time at Wildcat

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The tournament raised more than $77,000 and the auction raised $10, 348.

"This year's tournament was a huge success and it all started with the new location at Wildcat Golf Club and the opportunity to play on two courses," said Kendall. "The online auction was also a huge hit with so many incredible items from which to choose. We cannot thank our sponsors enough for making this day happen and for their continued support. We also thank the Golf Committee and all of the volunteers who understand what HomeAid does and the fact that homelessness is not a choice."

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Mayor Sylvester Turner declared March 19, 2019 "BuildAid Houston Day,” as he presented BuildAid with a City

of Houston Proclamation at a ceremony held at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The proclamation lauded BuildAid’s accomplishments post Hurricane Harvey as a HomeAid/GHBA initiative fostered by David Weekley through the David Weekley Family Foundation. This proclamation was sponsored by Council Member Karla Cisneros from District H.

BuildAid provides assistance to low income homeowners whose homes were devastated by the floods and had no insurance. Once pre-qualified, these homeowners are matched with experienced builder members of GHBA who will walk them through a finish selection process and the actual remodeling.

At the ceremony, Mayor Turner also acknowledged the $5.5M grant BuildAid received early-on from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) and a $350,000 grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund. The HHRF was established by Mayor Turner and former Harris County Judge Emmett and was administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

The GHBA builders involved with the restoration process were also named along with additional financial supporters. The builders are David Weekley Homes, Partners in Building, Chesmar Homes, Colina Homes, Sandcastle Homes and Taylor Morrison/Darling Homes. Independent builders are Omar Guzman and Alex Velasquez. Additional financial supporters

are Newmark Homes, Holcomb Properties, Land Tejas Development Co., Perry Homes Foundation, David Weekley Family Foundation, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and the Brad Williams Family.

The ceremony wrapped up with council members Mike Knox, Greg Travis and Dwight Boykins addressing the BuildAid representatives and chambers. All three recognized the commitment, vision and success that BuildAid has maintained since the initiative was formed after Harvey.

To-date BuildAid has completed 101 homes with 60 homes under construction. Approximately 64 homes are past application and on the path to construction, with new applications in the pipeline.

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Along with their individualbenefits, Exclusive Sponsorsreceive recognition in print,online and social mediamarketing and signage during the event.

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SHEA HOMES HOUSTON INTRODUCES NEW VP OF SALES AND MARKETING

Shea Homes has announced the addition of Scott Villarreal to its Houston home building operation as vice president of sales and marketing. Villarreal has nearly 20 years of experience leading real estate sales teams.Villarreal has worked with some of Houston’s largest and most successful builders prior to joining the Shea Homes team, where he will direct all sales activity, market planning, sales training, and marketing.

Shea Homes has also hired Rebecca Summers to direct marketing and Realtor relations efforts in Houston as part of Villarreal’s team. Summers has nearly 10 years of experience in marketing Houston residential real estate. “We are thrilled to have Scott and Rebecca on our team as we work to expand our operations here in the Houston home building market,” said Keith Luechtefeld, Shea Homes Houston division president.

TEXENERGY SOLUTIONS/US-ECOLOGIC EARNS 2019 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR TexEnergy Solutions/Us-EcoLogic is proud to announce that it received the 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding efforts to certify Energy Star Homes. TexEnergy Solutions/US-EcoLogic was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a cere-mony in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2019.“I applaud the 2019 ENERGY STAR Award Winners,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum. “Their innovation and leadership enhance America’s economic compet-itiveness. Reducing costly energy waste improves air quality and public health while protecting the environment.” The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award recognizes partner businesses and organizations in good standing that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation, and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR. For a complete list of winners, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners.

NEWMARK HOMES LAUNCHES BUILD ON YOUR LOT PROGRAMNewmark Homes has launched a Build On Your Lot program, allow-ing property owners to leverage the buying power and knowledge of a nationally recognized builder in the construction of a new home.

Through the Build on Your Lot program, customers can contract with Newmark to build on property they own. Buyers who haven’t located a property can get assistance securing land with the help of trained personnel, guiding them through the process.

“As a volume builder, we offer a number of advantages to customers who choose to build with us,” said Jeff Dye, vice president of Newmark Homes. “We have floor plans available, relationships with contractors and we can assist in finding property if there is a need. In fact, we already have two lots under purchase in the Memorial area.” “Our floor plans are tried and true,” Dye said. “We are constantly innovating so our customers know they are getting a plan designed to meet the needs of today’s buyers. Because we’ve built flexibility into the designs, they can easily customize them throughout the building process. No more going back to the drawing board.”Newmark also can help buyers secure financing through a team of experienced lenders. The roll-out of the new program was timed to coincide with the Houston-based builder’s 10th anniversary celebration. For more information, visit www.newmarkhomes.com.

TRENDMAKER HOMES DEBUTS NEW LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY IN WEST HOUSTON Trendmaker Homes Houston has announced the grand open-

ing of LakeHouse, a new gated community just west of Houston in Katy. As the developer and builder, Trendmaker will deliver approximately 350 home sites and several community amenities to the 225-acre property. Sales and daily tours of the five model homes kicked off Saturday, April 13. From first-time homebuyers to move-up professionals, LakeHouse offers broad appeal with spacious 50’-, 60’-, 70’- and 90’-wide sites that include oversized backyards. The one- and two-story homes will feature open floorplans with up to five bedrooms, two to 5.5 baths,

and two- to four-car garages, and will range in size from 1,800 square feet to more than 5,000 square feet. The 50’ and 60’ sites will accommodate a new collection of homes that deliver a premium, customer-focused experience at an attainable price point.All plans will offer features from Trendmaker Homes’ HomeSmart™ program such as Lennox Wi-Fi controlled smart thermostats, Schlage Touch Keyless entry locks and Ring Pro video doorbells. Select plans will offer Trendmaker’s signature hidden storage room and dual shower heads in master showers and incorporate optional amenities such as media rooms, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplace, extended covered patios, and covered balconies. At an estimated depth of 160 feet, homesites will provide 30’ to 35’ more backyard than a typical residential lot in the Houston market.“At LakeHouse, all residents will enjoy carefully designed, thought-fully envisioned comfort and convenience while being able to find that special home to fit their unique residential needs,” said Joe Mandola, president, Trendmaker Homes. “From the big backyards, parks and walking trails to The Lakehouse Recreation Center and the lake itself, this lifestyle community brings resort style to the home front.” The Lakehouse Recreation Center is the epicenter of the lifestyle community and will feature a 4,000-square-foot resort-style

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s t a n d o u t w i t h S A M !Associates make up about two-thirds of the GHBA membership and through extra financial commitments from sponsorships, they finance a large portion of the advocacy and ongoing work on behalf of the housing industry.

The Sustaining Associate Member Program (SAM) is just our way of saying "thanks!" SAMs receive additional recognition throughout the year in Houston Builder magazine, with distinguishing ribbons at events, signage at the GHBA building, and more!

Our SAMs really go the extra mile for the GHBA. If you see one of these superstar associates, please take a minute to say thank you. Learn more about the SAM program at www.ghba.org/sponsorships.

Join the 2019 SAM list! Call Donna at (281) 664-1429 to find out more.

2019 GRAND ($10,000+)

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SecurityDetering Co. of Houston

DPIS Builder ServicesDuPure

Environments for Living/TopBuild Home Services

Expressions Home GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen &

Lighting GalleryFox Energy Specialists

GlassCraft Door Co.Goodman Manufacturing

Co.Grogan Building Supply

HomePro Home Technologies

Hotchkiss Insurance AgencyIronwood Connection

Legends Architectural StoneLoanDepot

Milgard Windows & Doors Norbord IndustriesPerfection Supply

RooftecSherwin-Williams Paint Co.

SRG StairsStrucsure Home Warranty

Suncoast Post-Tension

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Benchmark MortgageCenterPoint Energy

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Pella Windows & DoorsReverse Mortgage FundingRoyOMartin/Corrigan OSB

Texas Builders FinanceVenetian Stairs

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

pool with water slide and splash pad, a playground that features a multi-tiered play structure with slides, balance bridges and climbing features, swings, a toddler playhouse, and open areas for multiple age groups. The recreation center will include Neighborhood Green, a 2,800-square-foot activity lawn made from water-saving artificial turf where residents can gather for yoga, sports, and many other outdoor activities. Other features include a fitness center; 60-foot-long shade structure with seating areas perfect for community gatherings, celebrations and parties; a fishing pier; a kayak and canoe launch for easy access to the lake; walking trails that will connect residents to the recreation center; and Wi-Fi for the whole recreation center area.Children living at LakeHouse will attend school in the highly acclaimed school district of Katy ISD. LakeHouse residents will benefit from no Municipal Utility District (MUD) tax. Home prices will range from the $200s to $600s with first move-ins anticipated in summer 2019. For more information on LakeHouse, visit lakehousekaty.com.

DAVID WEEKLEY NOW SELLING IN MISSION RANCHDavid Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held home builder, is now selling in the master-planned community of Mission Ranch, located in College Station. Priced from the $350s, Mission Ranch offers buyers nine open-concept floor plans to choose from ranging in size from 2,100 to 3,400+ square feet of living space on 65-foot homesites. These one- and two-story homes have three to five bedrooms, two to four full baths, up to two half baths and two- to three-car garages. The new, furnished model home is open daily for tours.

W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S

2019 Membership Chair

D'ANN BROWNStrucsure Home Warranty

If you are interested in helping recruit members, the GHBA Membership/Ambassador Committee invites you to the next committee meeting and lunch at the GHBA. For more info, contact Cynthia Fagan at 281-664-1425 or [email protected].

OOn behalf of the GHBA, I would like to extend a big welcome to all of our new members! We couldn’t be more thrilled that you’ve made this commitment to the Houston building community as well as to your own business development.

Visit ghba.org for information on all upcoming events or contact the Membership Department at (281) 664-1425 to get involved and put your membership to work! I am always happy to talk to new members about how to get involved or my personal experience with the GHBA.

If you have been a GHBA member for a while, please take a minute to extend a warm “hello” and congratulate our newest members listed on the next page for supporting the building industry. And remember, "When doing business, call on a member first!"

MULTI-FAMILY BUILDERSCamden Development, Inc.Steve Hefner11 Greenway Plaza, Ste. 2400Houston, TX 77046(713) [email protected]

Elevated DevelopmentJason Hassenstab9545 Katy Freeway, Ste. 390Houston, TX 77024(402) [email protected]

SINGLE FAMILY BUILDERSAdams DesignersJoel AnorgaP.O. Box 266985Houston, TX 77207(713) [email protected]

Blakecraft, LLC.Doug Blake1320 Carriage Run W.Conroe, TX 77384(832) [email protected]

Dream House BuildersMichael Doughty816 sherwood Forest DrDickinson, TX 77539(281) [email protected]

FAS Investments, LLCFabian Saldana1215 Oneil StHouston, TX 77019(713) [email protected]

Hycraft HomesJordan McDonald20350 FM 2854Montgomery, TX 77316(936) [email protected]

JY Custom HomesElvia Diaz414 Spencer HighwayHouston, TX 77587(346) [email protected]

MPN Group CorporationMark LincecumPO BOX 839Normangee, TX 77871(713) [email protected]

Northeast Houston Renovation LLCJorge Pinto14602 Chalfield ctHouston, TX 77044(713) 791-3302info@northeasthoustonrenovation.comnortheasthoustonrenovation.com

R.S. ConstructionRobert Saldierna2757 FM 517 SSan Leon, TX 77539(281) [email protected]

Red Brick Construction LLCErem Boray4145 Bluebonnet Dr.Stafford, TX 77477(713) [email protected]

Trademark Quality Homes LLCKeith Radcliffe2040 N. Loop 336 W., Ste 218Conroe, TX 77304(936) [email protected]

Wiseman HomesRobert Wiseman, CGB, GMB, CGP4801 Woodway Dr., Ste. 300 EHouston, TX 77056(281) [email protected]

REMODELERSAMS Management Services IncRemon Green232 E Crosstimbers Street STE BHouston, TX 77022(832) [email protected]

DEBBIE PAGE 1st Infiniti Enterprises Inc./

1st Texas Fire Protection

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E.L. CRAINE The Real Estate U Show 91.1 FM/ BRPS Title a Brookfield Company


Supporting Strategies: West HoustonDesiree Zepeda9434 San Maseco DriveMissouri City, TX 77459(617) 315-1166dzepeda@supportingstrategies.comwww.supportingstrategies.com

Tradition Services LLCTed Mielke14090 FM2920 G536Tomball, TX 77377(855) [email protected]

AFFILIATESASID - Deborah Healon InteriorsDeborah Healon5757 Westheimer Ste 183Houston, TX 77057(832) [email protected]

HAR - Correa PropertiesCarlos Brito11242 FM 1960 Rd W, Ste 109Houston, TX 77065(713) [email protected]

HAR - George E Johnson PropertiesRoyce Isaac2709 Field Hollow DrPearland, TX 77584(281) [email protected]

HAR - Keller Williams Realty SWTenzesta Marie Smith638 Meadow Knoll DrStafford, TX 77477(281) [email protected]

HAR - Keller Williams South WestImran Bhaidani15210 Inks Lake DrSugar Land, TX 77498(281) [email protected]

HAR - Kingdom RealtyDorothy Mitchell12702 Alderwood DrMissouri City, TX 77489(713) [email protected]

Augusta Kelly & Company, LLCBrooke SaldanaP.O. Box 2355Friendswood, TX 77549(713) [email protected]

ASSOCIATESCoburn SupplyJulie Johnson-Pitts930 South FrazierConroe, TX 77301(936) [email protected]

Continental CountersourceShirley Palacios1270 N Houston School Rd.Lancaster, TX 75146(469) [email protected]

Creative BlindsAlfredo Guadamuz9930 Katy Freeway, Ste. 500Houston, TX 77055(713) [email protected]

The Design Firm, Inc.Miles Wuellner13013 Southwest FreewayStafford, TX 77477(281) [email protected]

GR PermitGrant Robertson7721 S Hunters CreekwayHouston, TX 77024(713) [email protected]

Gibraltar Insurance ServicesMisty Baldwin19075 I-45 South, Ste. 250The Woodlands, TX 77385(281) [email protected]

J&K Electronics Security Company LLCGus Chabayta26029 Aldine Westfield Rd Ste 104Spring, TX 77373(281) [email protected]

Kidd RoofingMarcus Mathews410 Chestnut Business Park Dr.Suite DTomball, TX 77375(832) [email protected]

Location Strategy LLCScott Davis2001 Kirby Dr. Ste 810Houston, TX 77019(832) 304-3478sdavis@locationstrategyllc.comwww.locationstrategyllc.com

Member Home LoanFrancisco Cortez9601 Jones Rd., Ste. 108Houston, TX 77065(832) [email protected]

OfferpadAndrew Vieth25211 Grogans Mill Rd., Ste. 170Houston, TX 77380(614) [email protected]

OneDigitalWarren Kolb9600 Long Point Rd #200Houston, TX 77055(713) [email protected]

Stone Coverings of HoustonAna Fernandez5017 Creekmont DrHouston, TX 77091(832) 922-5363email@stonecoveringsofhouston.comwww.stonecoveringsofhouston.com

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT

HAR - Red Lion RealtyRichard Luebeck27131 Cinco Ranch Blvd #600-120Katy, TX 77494(832) [email protected]

HAR - Summit Properties-BJ MillsBobbye Mills11303 Chimney Rock Rd #200Houston, TX 77035(713) [email protected]

HAR - T Richardson Realtors, LLCTracey Richardson1010 Spring Cypress Rd #109Spring, TX 77373(281) [email protected]

HAR - Coton HouseLaurie Coton50 Briar Hollow Ln. E, Ste. 575Houston, TX 77027(832) [email protected]

HAR - Exit Realty 360Melinda Dightman4012 Chartres St.Houston, TX 77004(832) [email protected]

HAR - RE/MAX Top Realty- The Romar TeamMia Romar2911 South Sam Houston Pkwy EHouston, TX 77047(713) [email protected]

HAR - The Nimesh Patel Group at RE/MAX Fine Realty GroupRachel Borgsmiller4500 Hwy 6Sugar Land, TX 77478(918) [email protected]

HAR - New Oak HomesMark Maniha16410 Cypress RosehillCypress, TX 77429(832) [email protected]


The following companies have shown their commitment to the industry by renewing their memberships. Companies in bold have supported the association for 10 years or more. Thank you!

R E N E W A L S


COMPANY MEMBER NAME JOIN DATE3D Builders, LLC David Daniels, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGP 2007Air Innovations LLC Troy Behrens 2013Allan Walter Homes Brian Binash, MIRM 2004Archibald Custom Homes LLC Michael Archibald 2017Ashworth Design & Remodeling LLC Bruce Sommers, CGR, GMR, GMB,

CAPS, CGP, CPBD1999

Bentley, Bratcher & Associates, P.C. John Madsen 1998Bayou City Exteriors, LLC Jeffrey Walker 2017Belmont Custom Homes Charles Whiteford 2011Bin There Dump That Ivan Martinez 2016BlueSol Energy Scott Stevens 2018Cabinet Expressions Katy Williams 2018Cast Fireplaces, Inc. Julianna Alff 2014Chase Robert Alcala 2017Cheyenne Homes Lee Moynahan, GMB, CGB, GMR,

CGP, CGR2006

Clark Superior Builders Inc Andrew Clark 2016Construct Air & Heat, LLC Edward Fuentes 2017Cornerstone Designs LLC Jim Paasschen 2006Covington Custom Builders Robert Covington 2013D R Horton Americas Builder / Emerald Homes / Express Homes

Randy Schweyher 2012

DHK Development, Inc. Douglas Konopka 2017DJM Contractors, LTD Thomas Cormier 2011DSL Construction & Design Don Long, CAPS, CGB, GMB 2011David Weekley Homes Mark Welch 2009Designer Stone Center, Inc. Jorge Lefebvre 2007EDP Engineers & Inspectors Gerald Reece 2018Earth Stone LLC Masoud Ladjevardian 2018EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. Dean Olson 2016FSB Electric, LLC Fred Bakenhus 2018Frey Development Companies, Inc. William H. Frey 2000Garland Insulating Ltd Hayden Drum 2007Generator Industries, LLC Anita Porche-Garcia 2017Goettee Interests, L.L.P. James Goettee 2010Graywood, LLC Shawn Baksh 2013Greathouse Construction Inc. Chad Cheshire 2009Gregory Homes, Inc. Tami Denault 2005HDT Builders, LLC Dee Todd-Simmons 2011Harris Construction Company Haley Millis 2016Hendricks Interests J. Kenneth Streeter 1986Houston Association of Realtors Bob Hale 2010HAR - Ramonica Caldwell Real Estate Group LLC Ramonica Caldwell 2018Houston Glass Block Ken Bowman 2003ISC Construction Services LLC Isaac Saldana 2017Imperial Granite & Cabinets Inc. Hei Kwok 2009Inflection Design Group LLC Jack Lin 2014J. Xala's Painting Services LLC Jose Xala 2018Jeff Paul Custom Homes, Ltd. Jeff Paul 1983Jewell an Oldcastle Company Lindsay Martin 2017Kamran Custom Homes Kamran Andampour 2015Knudson, LP Patricia Knudson Joiner 1990L & L Homes Luis Martinez 2017LK Custom Homes Inc Lewis Krantz 2013Living Improvements Brian Thibodeaux 1991Mata-Turf, Inc. Anthony Bevis 1994Memory Builders Brent Zuber 2017Mx4 Builders LLC Martin Sosa 2017

COMPANY MEMBER NAME JOIN DATENationserve-Wayne Dalton Daniel Trubenbach 2017New Tex Plumbing Ltd William Collora 2004Omni Surfaces Liz Lane 2017Philip J. Douglas, Inc. Phil Douglas 2012Power Plumbing, Inc. James Power 2010Preston Building Partners Marcus Preston 2016Project Lighting Mike Wright 2018Rausch Coleman Homes Houston, LLC Randy Thrash 1972Red Dog Dumpsters Timothy Whyte 2018Royal Texan Homes LLC Mark Garraty 2014Shelton Builders, Inc. Tres Shelton 2017Sitterle Homes of Houston Steve Von Hofe 2013Sonny’s Plumbing Mike Valore 2017SpaceManager Closets Francis Nwabudike 2002Standard Electric, Inc. Greg Self 2002Steve Hood Company Steve Hood 1995Stewart Title Company Jackie Wilcox 2010StroTek Christina Stroh 2016Suddenlink Communications/Altice USA Jeffrey Brown 2018Tejas Engineering Management, LLC Bill Baird 2018Texas Dow Employees Credit Union Doug Surratt 2012The Bath & Kitchen Showplace / Moore Supply Dottie Duhe’ 2016The LaRocque Group Kyle LaRocque 2013The Metropolitan Builder Giselle Bernard 2014The Murillo Company Donna Murillo 2017Tipler Design & Build, LLC Justin Tipler, GMB, CGP 2008Vick Construction & Remodeling Inc. Kevin Vick, CAPS, CGP, CGR 2014Wamhoff Design | Build Gregory Wamhoff 2013Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Lee Ann Lange 2014William David Homes David Sanders 2014Windstone Partners, LLC Rade Pierce 2009

MEMBERPROFILEMEMBER HOME LOAN (MHL) has built a strong reputation as an outstanding mortgage lending firm, serving the lending needs of real estate professionals, builders, and individual homebuyers. MHL is a credit union owned, full-service mortgage company with an experienced staff offering expertise in every area of mortgage lending, from purchase to refinance. Through our vast credit union partnerships we also offer a multitude of “Outside the Box” portfolio products to meet our customer’s unique needs. We pride ourselves on customer service; our clients are the most important part of our business and we work diligently to ensure their complete satisfaction.

To learn more, visit www.memberhomeloan.com or contact Francisco Cortez at (832) 912-2151 office; (832) 920-8540 direct; [email protected] or [email protected].


ELEVATED DEVELOPMENT builds residential and commercial projects, but more importantly, relationships that last. Whether it’s spec homes, retail, or a remodel, our focus is on creating an enjoyable and engaging experience for everyone involved.

We have teamed with Houston’s most innovative architects, designers, and craftsmen to capture current market trends and technology. Our team has 50+ years of experience in construction to ensure each project is completed on time and on budget.

We aim to exceed client expectations and leave a legacy of owners who are proud of their projects and proud to say that Elevated Development was their developer.

To learn more, visit www.elevateddevelopment.co or contact (713) 766-1257; [email protected].

MOBILITY PLUS OF SUGAR LAND was started to assist seniors to be more independent in their own homes. We offer equipment like scooters, stair lifts, vertical lifts, ramps and walk in tubs so your loved ones can stay in their own homes rather than move into a nursing home or risk falls in their own home. Our GSA contract through the Veteran’s administration helps vets get around as well. We deliver direct form the most reliable manufactures in the industry and our installers are all factory certified. Our core focus; customer support, fair market pricing and exceeding our customer’s expectations are never far from our mind.

To learn more, contact Darrin Taylor at (832) 776-6650; [email protected] or visit www.mobilityplus.com/fid19/Richmond-TX-77407.

SOPHIA DESIGNS offers interiors with customized individual client distinction. As an award-winning interior design firm and member of ASID for 20+ years, our goal is to design aesthetically pleasing environments, reflecting each client’s unique personality and taste.

Sophia Designs works with builders, remodelers, and clients, offering mutually desired results for the building and design industry. Our firm specializes in color choices, finish selections, consultations, and space plans for new construction, remodeling, and renovating. Curated choices may include decorative light fixtures, custom window treatments, furnishings, flooring, stone, and other elements.

Sophia is passionate about renovating clients’ interiors for all elements to be beautifully showcased. We are innovative in creating spaces to incorporate functionality, beauty, luxury, comfort and ease, enriching homes and lifestyles.

Innovate. Design. Live.

To learn more, visit www.sophiadesigns.com or contact Sophia Vassiliou, Allied ASID Principal Designer at (281) 685-1429; [email protected].

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A M S CO N S T R U C T I O N & MAINTENANCE is a trusted provider of residential and commercial building solutions. We are an organization that provides construc t ion management , d e s i g n b u i l d a n d g e n e r a l contracting services. We value the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our clients and will always remain fair and true in our dealings with all employees, clients, vendors and business partners.

To learn more, visit www.amsconstructiontx.com or contact Remon Green at (713) 999-3029; [email protected].

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OFFERPAD merges real estate with tech, blending local expertise and sophisticated algorithms to quickly and accurately value homes and provide fast, cash offers to sellers. Offerpad facilitates exclusive builder partner benefits that allow families more conveniences during their new home transition like longer closing date options and home purchase offers delivered within 60 minutes, versus 24 to 48 hours for other customers. Home selling with Offerpad ensures certainty and control as sellers transition to their new home on their schedule. Homeowners looking to build a new home while selling their existing one can do so easier than ever with Offerpad.

To learn more, visit www.offerpad.com or contact Andrew Vieth at (614) 499-0888; [email protected].

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GRAND SPIKE 1000+ CREDITS Allen Lusk Texas American Title Company 1336.25Jonathon Casada Jonathon Custom Estate Homes 1250.75Leslie Woods ACES Builders Warranty, Inc. 1085.75STATESMAN SPIKE 500 - 999 CREDITS Keith Rodgers HAR- Realty One Group Experience 793.50Chris Hawkins Bayou City Risk 578.50Kathleen Stadler Eric L. Davis Engineering, Inc. 574.25Jerry Stevenson The Stevenson Group/One Digital 545.25SUPER SPIKE 250 - 499 CREDITS Tom Walker Gateway Homes, LTD 422.00Curt Jones Builders Select Insurance Group 387.00Dan Bawden Legal Eagle Contractors Company 386.00Kirk Wickline Goodman Manufacturing Company Inc 385.75Brian Stevenson The Stevenson Group/One Digital 376.00Kevin Holland Cervelle Homes, LTD 355.75Mike Dishberger Sandcastle Homes, Inc. 336.00Larry Skelton Larry Skelton Homes 309.25Bill Stevens Metro Wholesale Distributors 304.25Debbie Page 1st Infiniti Enterprises, Inc/

1st Texas Fire Protection292.50

David Weekley David Weekley Homes 276.75ROYAL SPIKE 150 - 249 CREDITS Stephen Hann CGR GMB Hann Builders 245.50Randall Birdwell Past President 239.50Brian Binash Allan Walter Homes 228.25Sean Vitelli Bonded Builders Warranty Group 226.75Scott Sage Sage Built Homes, LLC 213.75Will Holder Trendmaker Homes 206.00Rob Hellyer Premier Remodeling & Construction, LP 200.75Lisa Clark Ryko Development, Inc. 183.50Randy Bayer Past President 175.75Don Klein Chesmar Homes 156.50Mike Manners Elan Development, LP 154.50Dan Marshall Innovative Skylights & Attics 154.25Wayne Ball Lone Star Building & Construction Services, Inc. 152.25RED SPIKE 100 - 149 CREDITS Toner Kersting TONER Home Matters 149.00Brandon Lynch Keechi Creek Builders 144.00Kevin McLain Dow Chemical Company 139.00Edward Taravella TARACORP 138.00Allen Griffin Gryphon Builders 137.00Breck Powers LBC Construction, LP 129.50James Frankel Frankel Building Group 128.25John St. John John R. St. John Const, Inc./JSJ Inc. 128.00Parke Patterson Parke Patterson Land Development 124.50Adam Bakir Incredible Renovations 124.00Kena Armstrong Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, LLC 120.25Tim Welbes The Woodlands Development Company 115.75Kevin Duncan ABC Supply Company, Inc. 113.50Jeff Hunt Heritage Construction Services 113.25Frank Marsters III Marsters Company 113.00Amy Huynh Emersyn Homes 111.75Kevin Frankel Frankel Building Group 109.50

Richard Mogridge Bluegill Inc.; dba Enerlogic; dba Bluegill Energy 109.25Roger Farrow Jr City Homes of Houston 108.75Steve Von Hofe Sitterle Homes of Houston 105.75Curtis Southard Airtron Houston 105.50Christy Stratton Christy Stratton / Coach-Speaker-Instructor 105.25Stephen Paxson Paxson & Associates, P.C. 100.00GREEN SPIKE 50 - 99 CREDITS Jim Nowlin Remodeling Concepts, Inc. 98.75John Gillette CGR, GMB Craftsmanship By John, Inc. 95.25Denny Patterson Lone Star Air Systems 93.25Ryan Boyles GB General Contractors, Inc. 92.75Tommy Bailey Tommy Bailey Home, Inc. 92.00Greg Tomlinson Builders Post-Tension 92.00Suzi Bayer David Weekley Homes 91.25D’Ann Brown StrucSure Home Warranty 91.25Brian Hagen Gallant Financial 88.75Larry Abbott Abbott Contracting, L.L.C. 88.50Edward Martin Tilson Home Corporation 88.25Bo Butler Butler Brothers Construction 86.75KC Cox Weyerhaeuser Wood Products 83.25Scott Von Gonten Connect Realty.com, Inc. 79.25John Madsen Bentley, Bratcher & Associates P.C. 78.75David Gordon Whitestone Builders Inc. 77.75Harry Masterson Concourse Development 76.25Jon Skeele Bayway Homes 76.00Mike Moody Newmark Homes Houston LLC 76.00Douglas Eibsen Peramco, Inc. 72.00David Walton Trendmaker Homes 71.25Gonzalo Garcia JRG Builder & Remodelers 71.25Larry Stadler Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd 71.00Jack Hamilton Airtron Houston 71.00Ted Cummins Morning Star Builders, LTD 69.75Leslie King Greymark Construction Company 69.50Frank Jones Cavalry Construction, Inc. 69.50Pattie Huey Better Homes and Gardens R.E. Gary Greene 69.50Steve Rudin Loyd Russel Homes, LP 69.00Al Brende Land Tejas Companies, Ltd. 66.75Arno Ruether Home Team Pest Defense 64.00E’Delano Craine The Real Estate U Show 91.1 FM 62.50Mickey Norman Past President 62.00Amy Robinson Fort Bend Publishing Group 60.00Joe Flynn CitySide Homes, LLC 59.00Lindsey Root Ferguson, Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 58.75Don Luke Lennar Homes of Texas 58.25Pat Wilson Legends Architectural Stone 57.75Dale Phillips DPIS Engeineering, LLC 55.00Stacy Rummage JWilliams Staffing Texas, LLC 54.75Ronny Carroll Ronny Carroll Custom Homes 54.25David Hodges Premier Cabinets of Texas 53.25LIFE SPIKE 25 - 49 CREDITS Bill Shaw Remodelers of Houston 48.00Kurt Watzek Historymaker Homes 47.25Terry Nesch TONER Home Matters 46.00James Holcomb Holcomb Real Estate Services 40.00

A SPIKE is a member who understands that HBA membership is invaluable to their business, and wants others in the industry to enjoy the same success while contributing to the strength of the local, state and national industry. Listed below are individuals who have taken on the recruitment role.

You, too, can become a SPIKE! May is an excellent month to get started as it is NAHB membership drive month. SPIKES will receive triple credits for new members brought in during the month of May. The GHBA is also holding a contest with prizes for the top recruiters during the month of May.

For more information about becoming a SPIKE, call Cynthia at 281-664-1425.



Todd LeBlanc LeBlanc Custom Homes, Inc 36.75Sam Kuehn Meadowlark Custom Homes 35.25Lona Shipp The Howard Hughes Corporation - Bridgeland, LP 34.75Jim Wyatt Timberlake Cabinetry 32.50David Daniels 3D Builders, LLC 31.00Matt Sneller Sneller Custom Homes and Remodeling 30.75Tom Pellegrin Third Coast Builders 27.50Clayton Farmer, CGP, HERS, L Bluegill Inc.; dba Enerlogic; dba Bluegill Energy 27.00Edward Neumann Goodman Manufacturing Company Inc 27.00Dale Couch AMCAP Mortgage Ltd. 26.50Andy Loyd 1st Infiniti Enterprises, Inc. 25.00Keith Radcliffe Trademark Quality Homes LLC 25.00SPIKE CLUB 6 - 24 CREDITS Max Hoyt ACES Builders Warranty, Inc. 23.50Kevin Vick Vick Construction & Remodeling Inc. 23.25Kathy Howard Environments for Living,

Topbuild Home Services22.75

Scott Stevens Stoecker Corporation 22.50W Barry Kahn Hettig/Kah Holdings, Inc. 21.50Thomas Cox T.D. Cox Homes, LLC 20.00Jennifer Wall BMC 18.50Victoria Hawes,CGB,CGP Jamestown Estate Homes, LP 18.00Tom Byer Byer Builders, Inc. 17.75Randy Lutz Western Pacific Building Materials 16.75Lorraine Hart Ideal Consulting Services/Websites by Ideal 16.25Alan Dossey CalAtlantic Homes 16.00Matthew Reibenstein Royal Design Build Co. 16.00Dan Gezella Ashton Woods 16.00Kevin Bertelsman Mainland Stoneworks 15.50Eric Alarid Tilson Home Corporation 15.00Jeff Solomon Allpoints Services 14.25Jay McManus M/I Homes 13.75Vicki Cheairs Reverse Mortgage Funding 13.25Richard Miller First American Title Company 13.00Lisa Connell JWilliams Staffing Texas, LLC 13.00Stacy Argo A-Plus Glass Services, Inc. 12.00Steve Wilson Allpoints Services 12.00James Rodriguez Fox Energy Specialists 11.50Marco Cordon Lennar/Village Builders 11.50John Pedersen The Loken Group, Inc. / Keller Williams 11.00Maria Frank Cabinets & Designs, Inc. 10.75Jim Neidner Neidner Construction/Remodeling, Inc. 10.50Dudley Ray Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc. 10.25

Jim Russ EHRA Engineering 10.00Teresa Riehl Taylor Morrison 10.00Stephen McNiel Creative Property Restoration, Inc. 9.75Randall Duncan DataSmart/Duncan Security 9.75Ross Britton US Eco Logic, Inc. 9.50Steven Deutser Park Lane Builders, Inc. 9.50Scott Frankel Frankel Building Group 9.50Bob Birner Renewal by Andersen of Houston 9.00Michael Thorn-Leeson Tilson Home Corporation 9.00Michael Van Enterra Homes 9.00James McVaugh McVaugh Custom Homes 8.75James Rudnicki Bush Rudnicki Shelton, PC 8.50Murphy Yates Harbour Classic Builders, LLC 8.50Rick Phillips First United Bank Mortgage Group 8.50Bob Douglas Johnson Development Corporation 8.50Debbie Silver HomeTeam Pest Defense 8.00Doranne Frugoni-Baker Materials Marketing Corporation 8.00Jim Lemming Partners in Building, LP 8.00Kim Lawrence ConnectOne A SMART HOME Company 8.00Dustin O’Neal Costello, Inc. 8.00Bruce Sommers Ashworth Design & Remodeling, LLC 7.75Ian Faria Bradley Law Firm 7.75Terry Shuffler Trendmaker Homes 7.50Dan Sprouse Sprouse House Custom Homes 7.50Kenneth Charanza Charanza Contracting 7.50Carrie Roehling Johnson Development Corporation 7.00Nancy Cagle EyeSite Surveillance, Inc 7.00Chris Franz Franz Brothers, dba Lancaster Homes 7.00Jeff Vance Gracepoint Homes 6.75John Williams K. Hovnanian Homes 6.50Lindy Bohlke-Hernandez Bentley Building Bulletin (Permit Information &

Statistics)6.50

Laurie Wilson First American Title-Homebuilder Division 6.50Alex Kamkar Toll Brothers 6.00Jim Ellison Beazer Homes of Texas, LP 6.00Randy Jones Terra Visions, LLC 6.00Ronny Carroll, Jr Ronny Carroll Custom Homes 6.00Eric Hymowitz ROC Homes Texas, LTD 6.00Sarah Jo Snell Cambria 6.00Ron Stevens Stevens Landscape Services 6.00Tom O’Leary Anderson Canyon, LLC 6.00Jacob Monteith Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 6.00

Know who you’re doing business with?When you do business with a fellow association member, you know who you are dealing with. Your mutual success is important to the viability of your industry and of your association.

Call on a member first! Start your search at www.ghba.org


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A big thank you to everyone who came out for the Annual GHBA Spring Golf Tournament, hosted by the Associate Council at the beautiful Quail Valley Golf Course on March 28. Congratulations to our winners!

Closest to the Pin: Jarrod Cyprow, Kiel Petersen

Longest Drive: Brian Mathieson, Dub Sharrett

Straightest Drive: Alan Martinez

1st Place Net: Lee Kirgan, Dan Wallrath, Brad McMeekin, Greg Sloan

2nd Place Net: Mike Gary, Jay Weaver, Jason Lowry

3rd Place Net: Mark Maierson, Thomas Gros, Brannon King, Ken Williams

1st Place Gross: Bob Ashley, Kiel Petersen, Travis Henson, Jeff Smejkal

2nd Place Gross: Scott Hill, Kendall McDermott, Bill James, Dub Sharrett

3rd Place Gross: Brad Montgomery, Jacob Garcia, Michael McKennon, Bill McConnell

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A good friend of mine told me that GHBA involvement “is a marathon

and not a sprint.” That’s because it takes time to develop a good pace and see the progress you’ve made; but it’s always worth it. The GHBA provides you the opportunity to channel your energy into the people of the industry, permitting people to get to know you through your involvement in an organization that is an advocate for the homebuilding industry—your industry. Through time and involvement, you will develop potential business opportunities in the process. As vendors, that’s your marathon, run through consistent and active involvement and leading to long-lasting relationships and credibility.The pace was great in April for the Associate Council, and we are aspiring to keep the momentum going as we move into the month of May. The results of the March 28 Associate Council golf tournament were revealed in April, and I’m pleased to inform you that it was a big success. Many thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and teams—38 total—that registered for this event. (Photo highlights on pg. 44)April’s luncheon featured developers, and our distinguished speaker panel of

guests consisted of Mike Miller of Ashlar Development, Ernie Loeb of DR Horton, and Heath Melton of Howard Hughes. Their insight about themselves, their companies, and master-planned communities was beneficial and truly informative. I’d like to send out a special thanks to our April speaker panel guests, as attendance was exceptionally high, with 127 registered. Next month’s luncheon on Thursday, May 2 will feature purchasing managers, which is historically a well-attended event, so register early. The GHBA scholarship application deadline is May 3, so that applications will be ready for the judging process the week of May 6. Please contact Peggy Means or Greg Tomlinson if you are interested in volunteering to serve as a scholarship judge. The scholarship winners will be announced at the GHBA Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon on May 21. There are great opportunities to get involved in the GHBA and set your own marathon pace. Like the lesson the hare learned from the tortoise, “slow and steady wins the race.” I’m looking forward to seeing you in the race during the month of May. Until then, keep the pace. Have a great month!

2019 Associate Council Chair

GREG MADREYBuilders Post-Tension

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Tournament starts at 7 am • Weigh-in from 1 pm to 3 pm • Crawfish served from 1 pm to 5 pm

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Greater Houston Builders association – BuildinG a Better Future | Houston Builder | MaY 2019 49 FAX REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT TO (281) 970-8971 CONTACT PEGGY MEANS AT (281) 664-1431 or [email protected]

Team Members: 1.________________________________________ 2. __________________________________

3.________________________________________ 4. __________________________________

$600 Non-Guided Team (To be added to your total charge.) Includes 4 tickets for the Crawfish Boil.

$1,200 Guided Team (To be added to your total charge.) Includes 4 tickets for the Crawfish Boil.

Additonal Crawfish Boil Tickets Needed: _______________________ @ $55/ each = $________________Check Enclosed Charge my Credit Card: AMEX VISA MC

CC# ________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___/___/_____

Name of Cardholder ________________________________________________________

Billing Address ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip______________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________ __________

Make check payable to:The Greater Houston Builders Assocation

TEAM FEEOPTIONS:

Tournament starts at 7 am • Weigh-in from 1 pm to 3 pm • Crawfish served from 1 pm to 5 pm

Contact: Peggy Means at [email protected] or 281-664-1431 for more info.

DESIGN BY:

Builders Post-TensionTowel Sponsor

DupureCooler Sponsor

DupureTrophy Sponsor(Guided Division)

Ferguson Bath,Kitchen & LightingGalleryBAF Sponsor

Fox Energy SpecialistsBeverage Sponsor

Hotchkiss InsuranceAgency, LLCSunscreen Sponsor

Legends ArchitecturalStoneWristband Sponsor

SRG StairsHat Sponsor

StrucSure Home WarrantyTee Shirt Sponsor

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Sherwin-WilliamsPaint CompanyNon-Guided DivisionTrophy Sponsor

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Wells Fargo Home MortgageCrawfish Boil Sponsor

PPGSnack Sponsor

MTW PipeworksTurn-In Bag Sponsor

Drawing SponsorDPIS Builder ServicesAHI Supply

“A bad day fishin’ is better than a good day at work...any day.”

Thank you to our current sponsors!*

*As of print date.

HOOK YOUR SPONSORSHIP TODAY! ASK FOR DETAILS.

Tournament starts at 7 am • Weigh-in from 1 pm to 3 pm • Crawfish served 1-5 pm

Unlimited Sponsorship:

FridayJune 7th

The entry fee for each four-man team: $600.00 $1,200 for a four-man Guided Team(Fishing license is required.) TEAM ENTRIES NO LATER THAN MAY 17th!

ATTENTION:TopWater Grill815 Avenue O, San Leon, TX 77539

NEW VENUE! AVAILABLESPONSORSHIPS

Drawing Sponsor - $500 (unlimited) Logo on sponsor banner. 2 tickets to Crawfish Boil

Rod Sponsor - $1200 Company name on rods purchased for drawing,company logo on the sponsor banner and listed in magazine. 4 tickets to Crawfish Boil

Hand Sanitizers - $2850 Company name on bottle, company logo on sponsor banner. Sponsor receives one fishing team entry with guidedboat and 4 tickets to Crawfish Boil.

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I'd like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who came out on Saturday, April 6 to help beautify

the grounds and do some general maintenance at Casa de Esperanza. Rick Walsh and Lee Kurtas, CBC Charity Committee co-chairs, had everything so well organized, we were done by noon, just in time to enjoy a lunch provided by the Council. Thanks again for chipping in to this well-deserved charity!

CBC’s April meeting was an opportunity for members to hear firsthand what great strides the Home Builders Institute (HBI) has made with donations from the GHBA, Norbord and several other members of the association. Johnny Hollins, owner of JG Hollins Builders, has been working with the curriculum and the students of HBI. He shared his experiences as a mentor, employee and volunteer of the program.

Joseph Jones, an HBI instructor, spoke about the many services provided to students so they can focus on learning. HBI provides transportation, meals, resume writing and financial bookkeeping to help make these students not just a graduate but success.

Jennifer Drew, a recent graduate of the program, had never picked up a hammer and now owns her own business. She is the founder of The Tiny Heights—a neighborhood of homes under 1,000 sq. ft. that makes homeownership more attainable for first time home buyers.

Also on hand was Ron Rohrbacher, vice president of construction with Perry Homes, who shared his “toolbox” he created for the Texas Association of Builders. TAB is urging HOA’s to use these easy to follow links, strategies, and PowerPoint presentations Ron created to get into local high schools to be an advocate for the construction industry and urge students to not settle for a job but to consider a career in homebuilding.

Hernan Guerra with Texas A&M’s Department of Construction Science shared his efforts on creating a more diverse program to include residential construction. He was very excited to share that, since his efforts, commercial construction students decreased from 70% down to 41% and residential increased from 7% to 11%.

CUSTOM BUILDERS COUNCIL INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS:

Contact Donna Buenik(281) 664-1429

[email protected]

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COMING UP:

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Thursday, May 16 11:30 a.m. at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr., 77024Cost: $45 earlybird; $65 after May 9Topic: Multi-generational builders discuss the family business and how they have overcome hardships, transitions, stayed current with new building trends, and successfully jumped hurdles. Featuring: Jeff & Kevin Paul, Jeff Paul Custom Homes; Eddie & Cullen Franz, Lancaster Homes; Robert & Steven Deutser, Park Lane Builders

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I f you are anything like me, your back has never felt better, because your

wallet has never been lighter. My wife and I recently paid our taxes, and all I can say is, “ouch.” The saying is true, the tax man cometh and he is looking for your friend Benjamin Franklin. The burden on taxpayers here in Texas has started to crescendo. New Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen has made property tax and education spending priorities of the 86th legislative session. The reality for most of us is that our local school district is the biggest number on our tax bill. The more money the state spends on public education, the lower the amount the local school district has to spend and/or levy taxes. The reason I bring up property tax is because housing affordability is starting to become a real challenge in our region. The cost of ownership continues to rise, while wages for the middle class continue to stagnate. I was recently campaigning for a family friend and the issue of high tax bills was a persistent concern amongst folks of all persuasions and backgrounds.

Many seniors who are living on a fixed income can not handle increases, which is putting pressure on school boards to make do with less, while still producing exemplary results for kids. If you too think the burden of property taxes is becoming acute, you need to be engaged in the “front end” of the process. School boards routinely review their budgets early in the school year (Aug, Sept) and then levy a tax after discussing the various needs that must be resourced for the school year. If you want to have an outsized effect, become engaged with your local school board in the budget process and what they are focused on funding for the year. I was quite surprised going door to door to hear about how many of my neighbors had been “taxed” out of their home and forced to sell. While this tax problem seems like something we only deal with once a year, the solution is being engaged outside the date April 15. Every legislator in the State of Texas is being forced to grapple with this serious issue and all the lighter wallets around the state. Give them a call and let them know we are paying attention.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS:

Contact Mel Audain (281) 664-1428

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COMING UP:MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS DIVISION MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Wednesday, May 22 11 a.m. at Woodlands Country Club, 100 Grand Fairway Dr, Woodlands 77381


SPONSORED BY:

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS DIVISION MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Wednesday, August 28 11 a.m. at Woodlands Country Club, 100 Grand Fairway Dr, Woodlands 77381

Cost: $40 earlybird; $50 after Aug. 21

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Home on the RAngeLegendary

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Get ready for a rootin' tootin' shootin' good time in the “Wild Northwest” Teams of two will face off at three gaming

stations, including indoor shooting and archery. Awards for the top scores!

May is a great month in Houston, and the Remodelers Council is in

full swing with projects and networking events to benefit all members. The council continues to grow: in March, we added 325 members—90 remodelers, 159 builders and 76 associates. Help us maintain that momentum and be sure to mention the great benefits of the GHBA and RMC to all prospective members. Remember, a rising tide lifts all ships.

The May 9 RMC meeting will feature a panel of professional remodelers and designers who will answer questions and discuss how to reduce change orders and lower costs, along with sharing current trends. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the pros!

Rally Day in March was a fun and effective way to communicate with our state legislators. We appreciate all who gave a day to improve the business of remodeling in Texas.

Don’t forget the importance of education in your GHBA membership options. Courses such as NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS I, II and III) are critical to a remodeler’s

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 RMC ANNUAL SPONSORS

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REMODELERS COUNCIL INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS: Contact Donna Buenik

(281) [email protected]

A Rising Tide Lifts All Shipsunderstanding of renovating a home to benefit an aging clientele. Visit www.ghba.org/education to find the class that will take your business to the next level. I can verify that having a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) certification on my business card really impresses prospective clients and shows them you are a professional. Now, go get those letters behind your name too!

The Houston Remodelers Council continues the important legacy of helping our community through annual charity renovations. I believe our tradition of giving back is one of the reasons this award-winning council has remained one of the most successful in the nation.

Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who came out in April to paint and do general maintenance to the Santa Maria Hostel facility. The mission of Santa Maria Hostel is to "empower women and their families to lead healthy, successful, productive and self-fulfilling lives.” This renovation will help them continue their important services.

Have a happy and productive May!


PHOTO: Dan Bawden spoke to a sell-out crowd

at RMC’s April meeting. His insight on aging-in-

place and Universal Design, along with emerging

products, was very informative to all, from the

newest to the most seasoned council members.

PHOTO: Luncheon sponsor Cassie Milam with

Detering Co. (right) shared the company's

upcoming initiatives. Pictured with RMC President

Sherry Pruitt.

COMING UP:REMODELERS COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 9

11:30 a.m. at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77024


Topic: Reasons to Work with a Designer

Remodelers Rob Hellyer and Kevin Vick along with designers Sophia Vassiliou and Stephanie Vaughan discuss the building, design and selection process.

TABLETOPS: ClosetFactory, Expressions Home Gallery, Pella Windows & Doors, Venetian Stairs

CBC & RMC COUNCIL JOINT LUNCHEON

Thursday, June 20 11:30 a.m. at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77024

Topic: Missed the last contract seminar? Need contract access? Now is your chance to get an overview of the 2017-2019 contracts! Presented by attorneys James Rudnicki, Bush|Rudnicki|Shelton, and Ian Faria, Bradley Law Firm.

SPONSORED BY:

TABLETOPS: ACES Builders Warranty; Datasmart/Duncan Security; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Ironwood Connection; Milgard Windows & Doors; Strucsure Home Warranty; Venetian Stairs

REMODELERS COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, August 8

11:30 a.m. at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77024

Cost: $45 earlybird; $55 after Aug. 1

TABLETOPS: The Detering Co., Expressions Home Gallery, Ironwood Connection, Pella Windows & Doors

RMC/AIA SANDCASTLE WEEKEND

Friday, August 23: Pre-Party at Fisherman's Wharf in Galveston

Saturday, August 24: Competition Day at Galveston's East BeachSponsorships available!


Presented annually by the Associate Council, this scholarship provides assistance to members’ children in pursuing a college degree.

Eligibility: Every employee of a member company is eligible for their child to apply. Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2019

GHBA Scholarship Program

Scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous association members. All funds donated go directly to student scholarships. This is a tax deductible donation to the GHBA Charitable Foundation (Tax ID # 46-4656185). Donations are kindly requested by May 15, 2019.

You make this possible!

Apply or Donate @ www.ghba.org/scholarship-program


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Contact Mel Audain (281) 664-1428; [email protected]

Facebook is part of your marketing efforts, right? What a silly question!

Of course it is. And that’s why you might find the following Facebook changes as interesting as I did.

According to Social Media Today, Mark Zuckerberg’s team has unrolled new metrics for its Ad Relevance Score: • Quality ranking — An ad’s perceived

quality is measured against ads com-peting for the same audience

• Engagement rate — An ad’s expected engagement versus ads going after the same audience

• Conversation rate ranking — An ad’s expected conversion rate when compared to ads with the same optimization goals and audience.

So, you’ll get to see right away how well your ad might perform.

Another change that you may have already read about is ad targeting. Facebook recently was accused of discrimination because advertisers could target people based on age, race and gender. That is now gone for housing, employment and credit ads. Plus, Facebook is expanding its Ad Library so you can see all ads by a particular company rather than just those related to politics or social issues.

There’s lots to wrap your head around when it comes to using Facebook (and other social media channels) to the most benefit. But a few things hold true across any platform, whether it’s an ad or an organic post. Make your words/picture/video as interesting and relevant to your audience as can be. And always, always proofread.

Fun Facebook FactsI recently came across other interesting tidbits regarding Facebook usage compiled by Hootsuite: • 68% of Americans use Facebook,

second only to YouTube (73%) • 66% of monthly Facebook users log

on daily • Americans spend 58 minutes per day

on Facebook • 95% of Facebook visits are made on

smartphones and tablets • The average engagement rate for a

post is 3.91%, and posts with higher engagement are cheaper to promote

• Marketers spend 20 times as much money on TV ads to reach twice the audience as their Facebook videos

I’ll end with that final something to think about and wish all of you a marvelous May!

KELLER WILLIAMS

2019 Sales & Marketing Council President

CARRIE ROEHLINGJohnson Development Corporation

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL ANNUAL SPONSORS

COUNCIL UPDATE SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL

Coming Next for FacebookCOMING UP:SMC NETWORKING & REALTOR RENDEZVOUS

Thursday, May 9 6 to 9 p.m. at Westin Memorial City 945 Gessner Rd, Houston 77024

All new SMC event, and expo show and party event geared to REALTORS. Meet exhibitors, browse, mix, mingle and dance the night away to live DJ "Dr. Phil Good" spinning the hits!

SMC BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS

Tuesday, June 4 4 to 9 p.m. at Escape the Room 3303 Louisiana St, Houston 77006

TEXAS BASH

Thursday, August 22 6 to 10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park

Family-friendly event, cheering on our Houston Astros!

HOUSTON'S BEST PRISM AWARDS GALA

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Q1 2019 @ GHBAIN case you missed it... here are a few highlights from the FIRST quarter

gROWING RANKS

15 cooking teams faced off for top honors at the GHBAChili Cookoff in February at Tri-Tech. 400 tickets sold. Houston served up a beautiful day for155 golfers at theAssociate Council's Spring Golf Tournament at QuailValley Golf Course. Million Dollar Circle was a huge hit with sponsors andattendees at this nationally sanctioned event for salesassociates and Realtors who sold $1 million+ in newhome sales in 2018. Over 400 attended. President John Williams' Installation Celebration was asell-out success at the Houston Stampede Event Center.GHBA's 2018 "Of the Year" award winners were alsorecognized for excellence. More than 900 guests attended the sold-out GHBAEconomic Forecast Luncheon featuring Dr. ElliotEisenberg, the bow-tie economist. The Custom Builder Speed Selling event connected 20builder companies with 20 associate companies fordedicated, one-on-one networking. The Remodelers Council also hosted a Speed Selling atDave & Busters, with 17 professional remodelingcompanies represented.

124 New Homes Certified

GOING GREEN

Associates (64.46%) Multi-Family Builders (1.65%)

Single Family Builders (1.65%) Custom Builders (25.62%)

Developers (0.83%) Remodelers (5.79%)

121 New Members!

ABCs of Building NAHB Designation Courses

General Education Courses

Q4

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green built gulf coast (GBGC) Certified 124 homes IN Q1 2019


Q1 2019 @ GHBAIN case you missed it... here are a few highlights from the FIRST quarter

gROWING RANKS

15 cooking teams faced off for top honors at the GHBAChili Cookoff in February at Tri-Tech. 400 tickets sold. Houston served up a beautiful day for155 golfers at theAssociate Council's Spring Golf Tournament at QuailValley Golf Course. Million Dollar Circle was a huge hit with sponsors andattendees at this nationally sanctioned event for salesassociates and Realtors who sold $1 million+ in newhome sales in 2018. Over 400 attended. President John Williams' Installation Celebration was asell-out success at the Houston Stampede Event Center.GHBA's 2018 "Of the Year" award winners were alsorecognized for excellence. More than 900 guests attended the sold-out GHBAEconomic Forecast Luncheon featuring Dr. ElliotEisenberg, the bow-tie economist. The Custom Builder Speed Selling event connected 20builder companies with 20 associate companies fordedicated, one-on-one networking. The Remodelers Council also hosted a Speed Selling atDave & Busters, with 17 professional remodelingcompanies represented.

124 New Homes Certified

GOING GREEN

Associates (64.46%) Multi-Family Builders (1.65%)

Single Family Builders (1.65%) Custom Builders (25.62%)

Developers (0.83%) Remodelers (5.79%)

121 New Members!

ABCs of Building NAHB Designation Courses

General Education Courses

Q4

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

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550 total attendance!

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green built gulf coast (GBGC) Certified 124 homes IN Q1 2019

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COUNCILS

government affairs CHARITYbenefit homes project

Chesmar Benefit HomeUnder construction inNorthGrove on sitedonated by Toll Brothers. M/I Homes BenefitHome Groundbreakingscheduled for April 23 inBridgeland. History Maker HomesBenefit Home 2019Finalizing details andsetting groundbreakingto happen in June atmeeting April 29.

Raised since 1980

$11 million +

Luncheon attendance

Remodelers Council

Montgomery CountyBuilders & Developers

government affairs committee (GAC)

Custom BuildersCouncil

GHBA's monthly council luncheons are the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded members, network and learn. First quarter meetings were no exception, withspecial guests from the City of Houston, the Home Builders Institute, and MontgomeryCounty Judge Mark Keough. Other timely topics included kitchen & bath trends fromKBIS, tips for solving moisture & HVAC problems, OSHA training, lending news, andpermitting changes.

Bay Area Builders Association

Associate Council

To get involved, visit ghba.org or call us at 281.970.8970

DEVELOPERS cOUNCIL

HOME-PAC

Volume Builders

The Government Affairs Committee met in February to review materials for theGHBA/TAB Rally Day on March 20. Members discussed legislative priorities, talkingpoints and background materials to be distributed to attendees. The committee alsoreviewed priority legislation filed in the state legislature to date. On March 20, GHBA members participated in TAB's biennial Rally Day at the TexasCapitol in Austin. Teams of GHBA members spent the afternoon in meetings with our 46-memberdelegation. It was a successful day of spreading the GHBA's message of safeguardinghousing affordability and advocating for appropriations for dollars to help Harveyrecovery and fund flood mitigation infrastructure. The GHBA was also recognized by TAB as once again having the largest presence atRally Day for taking nearly 170 Houston area members! The Rally was on and ourvoices were heard!

In January, the Developers Council hosted Scott Davis with Meyers Research. Hediscussed the current state of lot and land markets in the Greater Houston region, aswell as an update on the Meyers Research/Metrostudy merger. In February, Waller County Judge Trey Duhon and Vince Yokom, executive director ofthe Waller County Economic Development Partnership, presented on the state of WallerCounty and development opportunities available in the county. In March, Tony Allender from Hawes Hill & Associates gave a presentation onOpportunity Zones, detailing what are they and how they work. An Opportunity Zone isan economically-distressed community where new investments, under certainconditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.

Trustees met in January to review 2018 financials, discuss and vote on 2019 budgetpriorities and discuss 2019 HOME-PAC renewal and recruitment efforts. In March, Trustees met to review year-to-date financials and renewals as well asdiscuss priority races in 12 municipalities in our region and approve an amendedbudget for those May 4 elections. In addition, HOME-PAC trustees voted to supportSallie Alcorn to replace term-limited Councilmember Jack Christie for the Council At-Large Position 5 seat in the November general election.


COUNCIL PRESIDENTS & COMMITTEE CHAIRSAmbassador/Membership Committee – D'Ann BrownAssociate Council – Greg MadreyBenefit Homes Committee – TBDCommunity Developers Council – Ed TaravellaCustom Builders Council – Jim Bob TaylorEducation Committee – Dave YelovichGovernment Affairs Committee – Mike DishbergerGreen Built Gulf Coast – Nicole Keown & Jim SpurgeonHomeAid Board President – Patrick MayhanHOME-PAC – Jim HolcombPast President’s Council – Don KleinRetention Committee – Debbie PageRemodelers Council – Sherry PruittSales & Marketing Council – Carrie RoehlingVolume Builders Committee – Jeff Dye

GHBA DIVISION PRESIDENTSBay Area Builders Association – Patrick MayhanMontgomery County Division – Alex Kamkar

GHBA STAFF Executive Vice President and CEO Casey Watts Morgan - (281) 664-1432 [email protected] of Government Affairs Bradley Pepper - (281) 664-1430 [email protected] Affairs Coordinator Caroline Conte - (281) 664-1433 [email protected] of Builder Programs Donna Buenik - (281) 664-1429 [email protected] - Print & Web Brittany Feldmann - (832) 215-7232 [email protected] of Membership/Marketing Cynthia Fagan - (281) 664-1425 [email protected] Coordinator Vilma Bonilla - (281) 664-1426 [email protected] of Special Events Melvina Audain - (281) 664-1428 [email protected] of Education and Career Services Peggy Means, CGA - (281) 664-1431 [email protected] Griff Godwin, CPA - (281) 664-1427 [email protected] Lincoya Ferguson - (281) 664-1434 [email protected] & Builder Programs Coordinator Simone Castille - (281) 664-1439 [email protected] Manager Janet Todd - (281) 664-1424 [email protected] Relations Director Terry Swenson - (281) 382-9977 [email protected] Interim Executive Director Better Moser - (281) 664-1436 [email protected] Director of Development Kirsten Robbins - (281) 664-1438 [email protected] Accountant Lisa Gentry - (281) 664-1440 [email protected]

JOHN WILLIAMSPRESIDENT

DON KLEINPAST PRESIDENT

JOHN MADSEN, CPATREASURER

GHBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GHBA’S TAB DIRECTORSJohn WilliamsRob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPSKena Armstrong, CICAdam AschmannD’Ann BrownLisa ClarkGonzalo Garcia, CGR,GMB,CAPS,CGP,GMRAllen GriffinStephen Hann, CGR, GMB, GMR, CGPVictoria HawesSean HodgeDon Klein Randy JonesLeslie King, GMB, CGR, CAPSMatthew ReibensteinRon Rohrbacher Ed Taravella

TAB LIFE DIRECTORSAdam Bakir, P.E., GMBRandy Bayer, GMBSuzi Bayer, CGA, CSP, CGBRandy BirdwellRonny CarrollJonathon Casada, GMBKC Cox, CGA, CAPS, CGPMike Dishberger, GMB Jim Frankel, GMBRussel GarrisonKathy Howard Jeff Hunt, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGPBarry Kahn Andy LoydEddie MartinKeith Rodgers, CGA, CSPBill Shaw, CGR, GMB, CAPSKathleen Stadler

GHBA’S NAHB DELEGATESJohn WilliamsRob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPSAdam AschmannDon Klein Clayton Farmer, CGP, HERS, LEED AP, GBV, GBE, CEA, LEED-H GR, IECC, GBIVictoria HawesKathy HowardLeslie King, GMB, CGR, CAPSRenae Turnbaugh

NAHB LIFE DELEGATESRandy Bayer, GMBSuzi Bayer, CGA, CSP, GMBDan Bawden, JD,CAPS,CGP,CGR,GMBJonathon Casada, GMB, CAPSKC Cox, CGA, CAPS, CGPMike Dishberger, GMB Stephen Hann, CGR, GMB, GMR, CGPJeff Hunt, GMB, CGR, CAPS, CGPBarry Kahn Charles LeyendeckerMike MannersEddie MartinTom Richey, CMP, MIRMDavid Walton

NAHB SENIOR LIFE DELEGATESRandy Birdwell J.S. Norman, Jr.

ROB HELLYERVICE PRESIDENT

Kena Armstrong, CIC, Hotchkiss Insurance AgencyAdam Aschmann, Tilson Home CorporationAbdul Barazi, Ryko DevelopmentMarco Cordon, GMB, Lennar Homes of TexasYvonne Cummins, CAPS, Morning Star Builders, Ltd and Morning Star RenovationsRandall Duncan, Datasmart/Duncan SecurityIan Faria, Bradley Law FirmZach Gavos, Keepsake Design & BuildRob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS, Premier Remodeling & Construction, LPEricka Hill, Greeneco BuildersRandy Jones, Terra VisionsAlex Kamkar, Toll Brothers Jennifer Keller, William Lyon HomesDon Klein, Chesmar HomesKeith Luechtefeld, Shea HomesGreg Madrey, Builders Post-Tension John Madsen, Bentley, Bratcher & Associates, P.C.Sharone Mayberry, Mayberry Homes, IncPatrick Mayhan, Westin HomesKendall McDermott, Allpoints SurveyingLindy Oliva, PulteGroupDustin O’Neal, PE, Costello EngineeringSherry Pruitt, CAPS,CGR, WhoDid It Designs | RemodelingCarrie Roehling, Johnson DevelopmentKunal Seth, The Seth BrothersKevin Stuckey, Wan Bridge GroupEd Taravella, TARACORPJim Bob Taylor, D.L. Doyle Construction John Williams, K. Hovnanian HomesLaurie Wilson, First American Title

KEITH LUECHTEFELDSECRETARY

OFFICERS AND LEADERSHIP

KENA ARMSTRONGASSOCIATE V. P.

CASEY MORGAN EXECUTIVE VP & CEO

IAN FARIALEGAL COUNSEL

PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEESRocky Flores, ROC Homes Texas, Ltd.Denny Patterson, Lone Star Air Systems Inc.

JulyEDUCATION COURSESTuesday, July 91 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Intermediate QuickBooks

Tuesday, July 162 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The Building Envelope (ABCs of Home Building Series)

Thursday, July 189 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Business Accounting and Job Costing: Road Map to Profitability (NAHB Course)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Stay informed and connected at association meetings and events.

*Dates subject to change.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings held at the GHBA offices, located at: 9511 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, Tex. 77064.

For tickets, visit: ghba.org/calendar or call 281.970.8970

JuneMEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, June 44 p.m. to 9 p.m. - SMC Battle of the Builders

Wednesday, June 51:30 p.m. - Developers Council

Thursday, June 69 a.m. - Education Committee

11:30 a.m. - Associate Council Luncheon

Friday, June 76 a.m. to 6 p.m. - BABA Fishing Tournament & Crawfish Boil, at Top Water Grill, 815 Avenue O, San Leon 77539

Wednesday & Thursday, June 12-138 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Houston’s Best PRISM Judging

Tuesday, June 185:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Young Professionals {YP} Networking, at Pub Fiction

Thursday, June 2011:30 a.m. - Custom Builders and Remodelers Council Joint Luncheon, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial (at Voss)

EDUCATION COURSESTuesday, June 119 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities (NAHB Designation Course)

Thursday, June 132 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Guidelines for Design & Construction of Swimming Pools in Texas

Tuesday, June 182 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The HVAC System (ABCs of Home Building Series)

Tuesday, June 251 p.m. to 4 p.m. - QuickBooks Beginner Class

MayMEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, May 11:30 p.m. - Developers Council

Thursday, May 29 a.m. - Education Committee

11:30 a.m. - Associate Council Luncheon

4 p.m. - GHBA Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 711:30 a.m. - Bay Area Builders Association Luncheon, at La Brisa, 501 N Wesley, 77573

Thursday, May 911:30 a.m. - Remodelers Council Luncheon, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr, 77024

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - SMC Networking REALTOR Rendezvous, at Westin Hotel Memorial City, 945 Gessner Rd., Houston 77024

Thursday, May 1611:30 a.m. - Custom Builders Council, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial (at Voss)

Tuesday, May 2111 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon featuring Dr. Mark Dotzour, at the Hilton Americas Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1600 Lamar St 77010

Wednesday, May 2211 a.m. - Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division Luncheon

EDUCATION COURSESMonday, May 13 and Monday, May 208:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day - OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification Course

Tuesday, May 149 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Land Acquisition & Development Finance (NAHB Course)

Wednesday, May 159 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Funnel Sales to Your Doorstep / Pre-Sell Your Product Using the Internet (Sticks & Bricks of Sales & Marketing Series)

Tuesday, May 212 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Electrical System (ABCs of Home Building Series)

AugustMEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, August 111:30 a.m. - Associate Council Luncheon

Tuesday, August 611:30 a.m. - Bay Area Builders Association Luncheon, at La Brisa, 501 N Wesley, 77573

Wednesday, August 71:30 p.m. - Developers Council

Thursday, August 811:30 a.m. - Remodelers Council Luncheon, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr, 77024

Thursday, August 1511:30 a.m. - Custom Builders Council, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial (at Voss)

Thursday, August 226 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Texas BASH, at Minute Maid Park

Friday, August 236 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Sandcastle Pre-Party at Fisherman's Wharf, Galveston

Saturday, August 249 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sandcastle Competition Day, Galveston's East Beach

Wednesday, August 2811 a.m. - Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division Luncheon

EDUCATION COURSESTuesday, August 139 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Profitable Business through Quality Practices (NAHB Course)

Tuesday, August 202 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Masonry Seminar (ABCs of Home Building Series)

Thursday, August 221 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Residential Foundations: Soils and Materials Testing


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Westin Homes has built with Acme Brick since the mid-1990s and Westin’s Patrick A. Mayhan (L.) and Acme’s Jeremy Emler (R.) have worked together for the last 10 years. Here are their reflections on the importance of stable business relationships.

“Westin Homes and Acme Brick have partnered together and shared a strong relationship for over 21 years. Their commitment to customer service and industry leading branding adds value to our homes, and this provides added confidence for our homebuyers.”

Patrick A. MayhanVice President, Purchasing

“It’s a great feeling to know that your customer has confidence and trust in your ability to take care of their needs. After all these years, I think that Westin considers Acme part of their team. And that’s the way it should be.”

Jeremy EmlerAcme Brick Company

Today is a great time to start your own success story with Acme Brick.

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