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April 2019|Volume 32|Number 04

The Official Magazine of the Greater Houston Builders Association

08 Changing Lives as We GiveThe GHBA and its members contribute to the community through a wide array of sanctioned charities. This short review of some of the association's charitable successes will leave you inspired to get involved and give back.

10 Government Affairs: Advocacy ReportThe rally was on and our voices were heard at the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) biennial Rally Day at the Texas Capitol. Each legislative session, Rally Day is a special opportunity for our members to meet and directly engage with our state delegation members on issues and legislation that affect the housing industry.

16 Houston Remodelers Council Receives National AwardsContinuing its award-winning history, the GHBA Remodelers Council was honored to receive two Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) from the National Association of Home Builders at the International Builders Show.

18 OpEd: The Green New Deal is a Bad Deal Dr. Elliot Eisenber explains why the climate change portion of the much talked about Green New Deal, is a really bad deal. The article looks at three major problems with the GND including: the fact that global warming is a global problem and thus must be fought that way, that all carbon-dioxide should be treated the same and lastly that having the Fed finance the program is a non-starter.

20 Toll Brothers Donates Homesite for GHBA CharityToll Brothers, the developer of NorthGrove, has donated a homesite for a 2019 GHBA Benefit Home to be built by Chesmar Homes. Beneficiaries of the Benefit Homes Project are HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home.

22 HomeAid Revisits Crossroads with RMC and CBCHomeAid is partnering for a second time with the GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) and Custom Builders Council (CBC) for Crossroads, a Christian organization committed to promoting the health, hygiene and dignity of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and poverty in southeast Houston.

Advertising/Editorial Information:Contact Brittany Feldmann at (832) 215-7232 or [email protected]. Houston Builder encourages members to submit articles for publication. Articles should relate to members and to the homebuilding industry. For questions or to submit a letter to the editor, email [email protected].

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Departments8 President’s Message10 Government Affairs20 Benefit Homes Project 22 HomeAid Houston 28 Education Department32 New Members & Renewals38 Associate Council39 Sustaining Associate Members (SAMs)42 Custom Builders Council 44 Montgomery County Division46 Remodelers Council48 Sales & Marketing Council50 GHBA Partnerships 52 Officers & Leadership53 Calendar of Events54 The Network

Upcoming Events23 HomeAid Houston Golf Tournament24 SMC Battle of the Builders26 PRISM Call for Entries30 SMC Realtor Rendezvous36 MidYear Forecast Luncheon37 Membership Drive40 BABA Fishing Tournament43 Custom Builders Charity Work Day45 Product Expo47 Remodelers Council Charity Work Day51 Volume Builders Top Golf Speed Selling

Photo Album10 Legislative Rally Day43 Custom Builders Speed Selling

GHBA Goes to AustinNearly 170 GHBA members (and 700 HBA members from across the state), made their way to Austin to participate in TAB's Rally Day. This event is a special opportunity for homebuilding industry professionals to speak face-to-face with Texas legislators about priority bills and legislation that affect their businesses and livelihood. pg 10

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Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” While

we may all be incredibly busy getting through day-to-day business matters, as a member of the GHBA, there are ample opportunities to make a great life for yourself and your community through our many generous acts of giving. The GHBA contributes to the commu-nity through a wide array of sanctioned charities such as Operation Finally Home, Benefit Homes, HomeAid Houston, Frank Aranza Adopt-a-Family Project, the Annual Remodelers Council Garage Sale, the Custom Builders Council charity proj-ects, and the GHBA Scholarship Fund. I hope sharing a short review of some of our charitable successes will leave you as inspired as the generous members who make a better life for us all through commitment to charity.One great example is the annual Frank Aranza Adopt-a-Family Project which is driven by a group of GHBA members who ‘adopt’ families by providing gifts and needed household items for families in need during the holidays. In addition to adopting 40 families through the Houston Housing Authority last year, they also teamed up with BuildAid/HomeAid Houston and provided $6,200 in gift cards for Hurricane Harvey victims’ families. In the last 13 years, the project has provided happy holidays for more than 650 area families.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

By GHBA President JOHN WILLIAMS, K. Hovnanian Homes

The GHBA Benefit Homes Project en-gages builder, developer, and associate members in constructing and selling a home to raise money for GHBA sanc-tioned charities. Now in its 39th year, more than $11 million has been raised so far. In 2019, we are slated for three Benefit Homes, which is a great example of our members’ generosity. The GHBA Remodelers Council’s char-itable projects benefit local non-profit organizations, including renovations at SIRE Therapeutic Equestrian Center, ECHOS Community Center, Jacquelyn House, Open Door Mission, Habitat for Humanity and Sonrise Shelter, Family Time Crisis & Counseling Center, and Casa de Esperanza. In 2016, the GHBA Remodelers Council was honored with the National Association of Builders Council Award for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) in the "Community Service" category, in recognition of its charitable efforts. Since its inception in 2005 by GHBA builder Dan Wallrath, Operation FINALLY HOME has expanded operations into 30 states. Currently, nationwide there are more than 160 homes either com-pleted or in the planning stages. Locally, Operation FINALLY HOME has provided 155 mortgage-free homes and 19 home modifications to wounded, ill or injured veterans and widows of the fallen throughout the United States.HomeAid Houston is a charitable non-profit organization sponsored by the Greater Houston Builders Association, which identifies homeless care providers who need additional capacity and pairs them with GHBA builders, remodelers, vendors and suppliers who donate their time, materials and labor to help build hope and homes for the homeless. Since 2003, HomeAid Houston has completed 50 projects adding $12.6 million in real estate to Houston's homeless commu-nity and provided beds for more than 20,000 homeless men, women and children in our city. HomeAid Houston has now expanded its community outreach through formation of a new non-profit, BuildAid.

BuildAid is a partnership between HomeAid Houston and the GHBA builder members, created to provide full home repair services to homeowners across the Houston area who experienced flooding due to Hurricane Harvey. The organiza-tion was inspired by David Weekley with a donation of $1 million from the David Weekley Family Foundation (DWFF). BuildAid was later granted $5.5 million from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, due to the great demand by displaced homeowners and the track record of HomeAid Houston. To date, 74 homes have been completed, along with another 56 homes under construction. Seventy-five additional homes have been approved with many more in the application process to follow. Our own GHBA builders are leading the refurbish-ment of these homes.The GHBA also gives back to the indus-try by investing in tomorrow’s future in a variety of efforts. For example, each year, the GHBA Associate Council awards scholarships to students whose parents are members of the association through the generous donations of our members. In addition, the GHBA was a driving force in establishing the Home Builders Institute (HBI) carpentry school in Acres Home, for which the association 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. As we serve others, we serve ourselves. A final accomplishment to share is that in 2018, the GHBA was named Texas Association of Builders’ Philanthropist of the Year! Quite an achievement.I am sure many of you are already aware of how the GHBA can help you make a great living, but our greater purpose is to help each other make a great LIFE through giving. Together, we have been capable of incredible charitable successes. I hope these examples leave you inspired to invest in one of the many opportunities that are fostered through the GHBA. Get involved and help us to help each other! n


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from across the state on the South Capitol steps. Comptroller Hegar’s message was s imple , hous ing affordabil ity and a predictable regulatory environment are key drivers in the success of the Texas economy — the tenth largest economy in the world.Following lunch, our teams made their way to the Capitol for an afternoon of meetings with our 46-member delegation. After a successful day of spreading the GHBA’s message of safeguarding housing affordability, advocating for appropriations for dollars to help Harvey recovery and fund flood mitigation infrastructure, and encouraging the continued use of MUDs to facilitate responsible and affordable growth, the participants boarded busses and made their way back to Houston.

By BRADLEY PEPPER, Director of Government Affairs

The GHBA Goes to Austin!

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On the morning of March 20, GHBA members left Houston to make their way to Austin to

participate in the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) biennial Rally Day at the Texas Capitol. Each session, Rally Day is a special opportunity for our members to meet and directly engage with our state delegation members on issues and legislation that affect the housing industry. Once in Austin, the day started with Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar addressing nearly 700 HBA members

The 2019 Rally Day was a major success and the positive feedback we received from our delegation’s members and staff, as well as the value that our GHBA members feel the experience provides, validated the importance of our participation in the event. GHBA was recognized by TAB as once again having the largest presence at Rally Day for taking nearly 170 Houston area members! The Rally was on and our voices were heard!

Legislative Session Heats UpAs the legislative session continues to march toward Sine Die (end of session) on May 27, the real work of the House and Senate has begun in earnest. Committees are hearing bills and the House and Senate are voting on legislation daily.

PHOTO: GHBA delegation accepts TAB's award for the association that brought the most members to Rally Day. Pictured left to right: Mike Dishberger, Sandcastle Homes; Ed Taravella, TARACORP; Randy Jones, Terra Visions, LLC; D'Ann Brown, StrucSure Home Warranty; Casey Morgan, GHBA; James Fox, McCoy's Building Supply; Matthew Reibenstein, Royal Design Build Co.; and Patrick Mayhan, Westin Homes.

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Local members meet with Senator Brandon Creighton to discuss GHBA priority bills.

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The lack of progress can be confusing seeing as the session began back on January 8, but there are constitutional provisions that intentionally slow the legislative process down. Although members have 140 days to complete the business of the state, the only items that can be acted on within the first 60 days of the session are “emergency i t e m s ” w h i c h a r e e x c l u s i v e l y determined by the governor. We have now passed that deadline and the proverbial legislative floodgates have opened. In addition, members began filing bills on November 12 and now that the March 8 bill filing deadline has passed, we know the full scope of the measures that have been filed and what to monitor and track for the remainder of the session. There were over 7,200 bills filed this session. The legislature will debate major priorities facing our state, including property tax reform, public school finance reform and Harvey relief funding. Along with those issues, there are hundreds of pieces of legislation that have been filed 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 RecoveryThe GHBA has been lobbying 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 chances of flood damage. In addition, we are supporting appropriation to help maximize federal funding for recovery needs by covering the local match

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requirements for Texas communities that do not have the required dollars necessary to draw down substantial federal funding. The “big three” of Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dennis Bonnen have all supported tapping the Rainy Day Fund for this type of spending and bills have been heard in both chambers with plans to fund both recovery and infrastructure dollars. Several bills we are supporting are moving, including from our delegation, Senate Bill 6 by Senator Lois Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) and Senate Bill 7 by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), as well as House Bill 478 by Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont).

House Bill 2439 and Senate Bill 1266House Bill 2439 by Representative Dade Phelan (R- Beaumont) and Senate Bill 1266 by Senator Dawn Buckingham (R- Lakeway) 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 nd 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.

House Bill 2856 and Senate Bill 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 p e n a l t i e s t o e i t h e r a c l a s s 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. n



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Continuing its award-winning history, the Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council (RMC) was honored to

receive two Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) from the National Association of Home Builders at the International Builders Show held in Las Vegas.

The CADRE for Outstanding Council Chair was awarded to Kevin C. Vick, CGR, CAPS, CGP, president and CEO of Vick Construction and Remodeling Inc. Kevin was instrumental in working with the GHBA during and after Hurricane Harvey to distribute important consumer information to Houston-area homeowners whose homes had flooded or were damaged. Kevin also served as 2017 Remodelers Council president, 2015 chairman of the RMC Garage Sale Committee, and was an NAHB Remodeler of the month.

The CADRE for Outstanding Council Coordinator was awarded to Donna Buenik, GHBA staff member since 2006. In October 2017, Donna assumed the role of Remodelers Council Coordinator. This was a difficult time, as Houston had just experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. Donna’s understanding of the GHBA and the Remodelers Council was invaluable, and the transition was seamless. Donna consistently goes above and beyond expectations and the Remodelers Council continues to grow because of her care and expertise.

The GHBA Remodelers Council stresses high profes-sional standards in the home improvement industry through the continuing education of its members and consumers. Monthly luncheons feature speakers from all facets of the building industry, including designers, marketing professionals and even elected officials.

The Remodelers Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Houston Racquet Club. The council is open to remodeler and associate members alike. n

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PHOTO: The coveted CADRE award for Outstanding Council Chair was awarded to Kevin Vick, CGR, CAPS, CGP, Vick Construction and Remodeling Inc (right). Award presented by Joanne Theunissen, CGP, CGR, NAHB Remodelers chair.


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While advocates of the Green New Deal (GND) suggest it will solve a multitude of

problems by combating global warm-ing and creating millions of well-paid jobs, the reality is that the GND is a profoundly expensive plan that takes leave of all economic principles. Within only its climate change portion, the GND ignores entirely the fact that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a global — not local — problem; it fails to reduce carbon emissions most cost effectively; and suggests nonsensical ways of paying for the program.

The biggest problem with the GND is that it targets only U.S. emissions, while extreme weather and rising sea levels come from global ones. Today, the U.S. contributes 15% of

global carbon-dioxide emissions, China contributes 30%, and India 7%. Under existing policies and goals, in 20 years, the U.S. share will fall to 12%, China’s will drop to 27% and India’s to14%. Thus, even if the GND reduces U.S. emissions to zero, we will benefit little unless other nations do the same.

One way around this problem would be to invest in innovations that other nations can easily adopt. For example, pressing to invent low cost solutions that reduce carbon emissions in man-ufacturing and agriculture and then sharing them globally, as Germany has done with solar panels, would make a huge global dent in CO2 emissions.

A second problem is that the GND only focuses on removing certain sources

of carbon-dioxide by trying to achieve 100% renewable energy in a decade. The cost to do this would top $4 trillion—well over a full year of tax rev-enue. This works out to $110 per metric ton of carbon dioxide avoided. The cost of weatherizing every building in the U.S. to “maximum energy efficiency” is projected to cost $400 billion or $285 per metric ton.

If this sounds expensive, it is! President Obama’s economists put the harm of a ton of CO2 at $50. In New England, you can pay a power producer $6 to reduce CO2 emissions by a ton, $15 in California, and $25 in the European Union, based on emission permit prices in these jurisdictions. What is needed is market mechanisms that incentivize carbon reduction at the

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What if the Fed just printed money and used those funds to buy GND bonds, as was the case with Quantitative Easing? If the economy were in a recession, rates would be low, but they would also be low if the bonds were sold to investors, so the savings would be slight. And if the Fed bought the bonds in a healthy economy, when rates are above zero, like they are currently, it would have to pay interest on the reserves it issues to banks, offsetting the income earned on the bonds as it does now.

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OUR CHARITIES

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

Toll Brothers, the developer of NorthGrove has donat-ed a homesite for a 2019 Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Home to be built by Chesmar Homes. Chesmar is building its Mesquite

Plan for this 39 year old charity fundraiser. The beneficiaries of the Benefit Homes Project are HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home.

NorthGrove is located off FM 2978 in Magnolia, Texas in south-ern Montgomery County. The community is conveniently located within minutes from The Woodlands while offering a more intimate, small town feel. It is also just a short drive from major employers, shopping centers, al fresco dining, and cultural centers.

This heavily wooded community offers more than 200 acres of preserved green space, hike and bike trails, a children's play area, a fitness center, natural waterscapes, luxury outdoor gathering spaces, three community lakes and a 7.5 acre recreation center called The Retreat. This center gets its name for the 9,400 sq. ft. clubhouse that is a contemporary lodge design and features numerous amenities.

“For Toll Brothers, it's a great honor to contribute to the Benefit Homes Project for its meaningful cause," said David Assid, Toll Brothers Houston division president. "It is evident by the tremendous success of the Project, that it truly makes a profound difference in our community.”

Chesmar recently broke ground 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 Benefit Homes Project has raised $11 million since it began.

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Over the past 15 years, HomeAid Houston has worked in partnership with dozens of GHBA members to provide

remodeling and small construction services to area homeless care agencies. These are lovingly referred to as “HomeAid Care Projects.”

HomeAid is partnering for a second time with the GHBA Remodelers Council (RMC) and Custom Builders Council (CBC) for Crossroads, a Christian organization committed to promoting the health, hygiene and dignity of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and poverty in southeast Houston.

This new project is reinstalling four portable showers at a new location. The showers were built in 2018, and were originally refurbished by the RMC and CBC team. The new project will also include establishing a sewer tap and water meter at the new location. Jim Holcomb with Holcomb Properties donated $20,000 toward the reinstall.

Last year's team, led by Sherry Pruitt with Whodid It Designs and Remodeling, included Melanie Heinrich with TriFection Remodeling and Sandra Crook with Greymark Construction. The team refurbished the exterior shell of the buildings, and gutted and replaced all of the mechanicals inside and out. New shower stalls were built and finished out with new water heaters, doors, hardware, siding, roofing, benches and stairs.

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The second phase of that project was led by Todd LeBlanc with LeBlanc Custom Homes and co-captain Rick Mosher with The Detering Co. The CBC built a new freestanding shower unit that added two new shower rooms. Matt Sneller with Sneller Custom Homes & Remodeling worked with Todd LeBlanc and the volunteers to complete the initial project.

HomeAid Revisits Crossroads with RMC and CBC

PHOTO ( L to R): Nicole Keown, Sandcastle Homes; Bette Moser, HomeAid Houston; Jim Holcomb, Holcomb Properties; Jim Brakeen, Crossroads; Kendall McDermott, RoofTec; Donna Buenik, GHBA; and Jimmy Nevol, Crossroads.

HOMEAID PROMOTES KIRSTEN ROBBINSHomeAid is proud to announce that Kirsten Robbins, who began working for HomeAid in February 2018 as the operations coordinator, has been promoted to development director. From day one, Kirsten has moved seamlessly into her position at HomeAid, displaying many key qualities that have been apparent to all who work with her. These include a strong work ethic, dependability, professionalism, self-motivation, a positive attitude and her team-oriented spirit, to name just a few.

Kirsten will be managing HomeAid's extensive fundraising efforts and growing community relations opportunities. Please join HomeAid in congratulating Kirsten as she begins this new journey in her young career.

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With foursomes quickly filling up, the 13th annual HomeAid Charity Golf Tournament has secured a new

home at the popular Wildcat Golf Club near downtown Houston and the NRG Stadium. This new location allows for more players to take part in a day filled with friendly competition on links with views of Houston's skyline. Wildcat has received numerous awards that include Top 10 Luxury Courses, Best City view, Top Five Places to Hold a Corporate Event, Best Service and Best Pro Shop by Avid Golfer Magazine and The Houston Chronicle.

"As HomeAid's annual charity golf tournament has grown in popularity," said Greg Madrey, Golf Tournament Committee co-chair, "we are excited to be able to meet the demand with such a reputable facility. This club will give our golfers a new look and feel as they tee-off in ace fashion."

HomeAid is also in full swing with the Charity Golf Tournament auction that will be open to players during the post-play lunch. Auction items include luxurious gift baskets, trips, restaurants, sporting event tickets, etc. The auction is also another opportunity to help raise much-needed funds for HomeAid's mission "to

build new lives for homeless families and individuals through housing and community outreach."

Kendall McDermott with Allpoints Surveying is heading up the auction and Greg Madrey and George Guattare are the golf tournament co-chairs.

"This is HomeAid's 13th anniversary of the Charity Golf Tournament," said Kendall McDermott. "I see this year in our new location as a real opportunity to raise more funds than ever before. We cannot thank our sponsors and players enough for making this event happen."

Wednesday | APRIL 10 @ Wildcat Golf Club12000 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 770457:45 am ~ Check-In & Continental Breakfast9:00 am ~ Shotgun Start (4-Person Scramble)1:30 pm ~ Dinner, Awards Reception, Auction Check-out

Wildcat Golf Club is New Home to HomeAid Charity Golf Tournament and Auction

THANK YOU 2019 GOLF SPONSORSPLATINUM TITLE SPONSOR

GLASSCRAFTGOLD BAR SPONSOR

FLOORING SERVICES BUILDER RESOURCES

GOLD AWARDS SPONSORBUILDERS POST-TENSIONGOLD DINNER SPONSOR

BANK OF AMERICAGOLD HAT SPONSOR

HBA - CONSTRUCTION LAW SECTIONGOLD TOWEL SPONSOR

TRENDMAKER HOMESGOLD CART SPONSOR

WEYERHAEUSERGOLD GOLF BALL SPONSORS

THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION

SILVER BREAKFAST SPONSORCROSSFIRST BANK

SILVER KOOZIE SPONSORSAMSUNG HOME APPLIANCES

SILVER BEVERAGE CART SPONSORSACES BUILDERS WARRANTY

ELECTROLUX ROOFTEC

SILVER TEE SPONSORSONNY’S PLUMBING

SILVER MULLIGAN SUPER CARD SPONSOR

NEWLAND COMMUNITIESSILVER SNACK SPONSOR DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

BRONZE SPONSORS ALLURA FIBER CEMENT SIDING

BEC ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS, LLCDPIS BUILDER SERVICES

HAYNES AND BOONE, LLPJ.P. HART LUMBERROCK MATERIALS

LONGEST DRIVE SPONSORREVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC

CLOSEST TO THE PIN SPONSOR HOME OF TEXAS

DRIVING RANGE SPONSOR MSF ELECTRIC

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSORTHE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

HOLE SPONSORSDR HORTON

THE HANOVER COMPANYO'HAGIN

TEAM SPONSORSAMEGY BANK

BAYOU CITY RISKBEAZER HOMES

BEC ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS, LLCCITIZENS BANK

DUPUREEMPIRE COMMUNITIES

EYESITE SURVEILLANCEMETRIEMOEN

RVi PLANNING + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYTEXAS AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

WEYERHAEUSERZANDER HOMES

THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR!


UNLOCK YOUR MARKETING POTENTIAL. PLAN AHEAD. BECOME A SPONSOR EARLY.

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

Each sponsor is recognized during theawards presentation.

THE GREAT HOUDINI $3,500TITLE SPONSOR

FOOD SPONSOR $2,000

BEVERAGE SPONSOR $2,000

WINNING PRIZES SPONSOR $2,000PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $1,500

KOOZIE SPONSOR $1,500ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR $1,200

*EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

Locked inside various themed rooms, teams work together to completea series of challenges to unlock the door and escape. The team that’squickest to escape wins. Trophies for 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-Place winners.

*UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS:

(3 Opportunities)

(3 Opportunities)

T H E 2 0 1 9 S A L E S & M A R K E T I N G C O U N C I L B R I N G S Y O U

TUES., JUNE 4, 2019 • 4-9PM

ESCAPE ROOM SPONSORBRAND THE ROOM, YOURS! $ 750 perUp to 2 representatives allowed in escape room during the competition.Companies are allowed multiple rooms.

TEAMS(Up to 6) PLAYERS PER TEAM $ 500 perCompanies are allowed multiple teams.

*Event details are subject to change without notice.

TUES., JUNE 4th4-9pm

2019 BATTLE OFTHE BUILDERS

Players receive tickets for admission to play along with(2) drinks and food to enjoy atBEER MARKET Co. Kitchen + Bar

Team of (6) six players

Your team(s) compete in one of 8 reality entertainment gaming experiences solving puzzles to earn freedom to escape the room. Each room has its own creative challenges. Get a clue. Get OUT! Win the Trophy Belt!

Your sponsorship includes:• Opportunity for up to (6) six company representatives to

participate in an escape challenge • Official Sponsor Lanyards for all team members to wear• Admission for each player to The Party On The Patio at Beer Market Co.

Team Captains will draw for the room you’ll play in.

Companies can purchase as many teams as desired.

CALL FOR TEAMS NOW$500

per team

Contact: Mel Audain at [email protected] 281-664-1428


1

2

3303 Louisiana St.Hou. Tx 77006

at BEER MARKET Co.3304 Milam St, Hou., TX 77006

Party On The Patio

Contact: Mel Audain at [email protected] 281-664-1428for full details on individual sponsorships.

— THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS —

TEAMSCOMPETING

(to-date)

GEHAN HOMES2018 Champs

Defend Their Title!

“The Theatre”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

“The Dig 1”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

“The Rec Room”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

“The Apartment”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR


“The Agency”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

**As of print date. 4/19

**

LEGEND HOMES/PRINCETON CLASSIC HOMES2 TEAMS! 2 TEAMS! REAL ESTATE TEAM

SIGN YOUR TEAM(S) UP NOW!TEAM SPOTS WILL SELL OUT FAST!

NEWMARK HOMES

THE SETHBROTHERS

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UNLOCK YOUR MARKETING POTENTIAL. PLAN AHEAD. BECOME A SPONSOR EARLY.

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

Each sponsor is recognized during theawards presentation.

THE GREAT HOUDINI $3,500TITLE SPONSOR

FOOD SPONSOR $2,000

BEVERAGE SPONSOR $2,000

WINNING PRIZES SPONSOR $2,000PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $1,500

KOOZIE SPONSOR $1,500ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR $1,200

*EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

Locked inside various themed rooms, teams work together to completea series of challenges to unlock the door and escape. The team that’squickest to escape wins. Trophies for 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-Place winners.

*UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS:

(3 Opportunities)

(3 Opportunities)

T H E 2 0 1 9 S A L E S & M A R K E T I N G C O U N C I L B R I N G S Y O U

TUES., JUNE 4, 2019 • 4-9PM

ESCAPE ROOM SPONSORBRAND THE ROOM, YOURS! $ 750 perUp to 2 representatives allowed in escape room during the competition.Companies are allowed multiple rooms.

TEAMS(Up to 6) PLAYERS PER TEAM $ 500 perCompanies are allowed multiple teams.


TUES., JUNE 4th4-9pm

2019 BATTLE OFTHE BUILDERS

Players receive tickets for admission to play along with(2) drinks and food to enjoy atBEER MARKET Co. Kitchen + Bar

Team of (6) six players

Your team(s) compete in one of 8 reality entertainment gaming experiences solving puzzles to earn freedom to escape the room. Each room has its own creative challenges. Get a clue. Get OUT! Win the Trophy Belt!

Your sponsorship includes:• Opportunity for up to (6) six company representatives to

participate in an escape challenge • Official Sponsor Lanyards for all team members to wear• Admission for each player to The Party On The Patio at Beer Market Co.

Team Captains will draw for the room you’ll play in.

Companies can purchase as many teams as desired.

CALL FOR TEAMS NOW$500

per team

Contact: Mel Audain at [email protected] 281-664-1428


1

2

3303 Louisiana St.Hou. Tx 77006

at BEER MARKET Co.3304 Milam St, Hou., TX 77006

Party On The Patio

Contact: Mel Audain at [email protected] 281-664-1428for full details on individual sponsorships.

— THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS —

TEAMSCOMPETING

(to-date)

GEHAN HOMES2018 Champs

Defend Their Title!

“The Theatre”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR


“The Rec Room”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

“The Apartment”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR


“The Agency”ESCAPE ROOM SPONSOR

**As of print date. 4/19

**

LEGEND HOMES/PRINCETON CLASSIC HOMES2 TEAMS! 2 TEAMS! REAL ESTATE TEAM

SIGN YOUR TEAM(S) UP NOW!TEAM SPOTS WILL SELL OUT FAST!

NEWMARK HOMES

THE SETHBROTHERS

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Celebrating the Life of...

A Legend

A Superstar

A True Visionary

...and his Music,

the Soundtrack of a Generation

ghbaprismawards.com

P R E S E N T E D B Y T H E2019 TITLE SPONSOR

CALL FOR ENTRIESENDS APRIL 18

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BOOTHCARICATURE ARTISTS

VALET

BAR OFFICIAL TOASTSILVER SPONSORReverse Mortgage Funding

A/V PRESENTATION

DIAMOND SPONSORSCapitol Technology GroupCherry Creek Mortgage Co.Toll BrothersTrendmaker Homes

GOLD SPONSORSConnectOne A SMART HOME CompanyFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRooftecThe Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

GRB • DOWNTOWN1 0 • 5 • 1 9S A V E -T H E - D A T E

A T R I B U T E T O

Along with their own individual benefits, Exclusive Sponsorship* packages include:• Logo recogni-

tion on all marketing collateral,advertising and social media

• Logo displayed during awards presentation

• Sponsors Awards presented to your company representative

• 10 complimen-tary tickets with VIP seating, and 5 complimentaryvalet passes

• Free one-time mailing list of GHBA members

• Link to your web site from PRISM web site through Oct. 2019

• 1/4 page ad in one issue of a 2019 Houston Builder Magazine

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS

U Got the LookDÉCOR SPONSOR:

$6,000

Paisley ParkPRINCE TRIBUTE SPONSOR:

$6,000

For You

“1999”MARTINI SPONSOR:

$5,500

Purple RainSPECIALTY DRINK SPONSOR:

$5,500

Take Me With UTRIP GIVE AWAY SPONSOR:

$5,000

DINNER SPONSOR: $5,500

Money Don’t Matter2 Night

CASINO GAMING STATIONSSPONSOR: $5,500

The PlaylistWINNERS GUIDE SPONSOR:

$5,000

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR: $4,500

Call My Name

DESSERT SPONSOR: $4,000

Rasberry Beret

Diamond SPONSOR: $2,500Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Table of ten (10) tickets to the event

Gold SPONSOR: $1,500Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Four (4) tickets to the event

Silver SPONSOR: $750Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Two (2) tickets to the event

CONTACT: MEL AUDAIN [email protected] or 281-664-1428

Modifications may be able to bemade to Exclusive Sponsorshipsdepending upon the request.Ask for details!

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits,plus:• Logo prominently

displayed in ballroom

• Opportunity to display a sponsor-provided decor vignette within the ball-room with company logo


displayed onscreen duringPrince video tribute

• Opportunity to for one company representative to introduce the tribute

Package includes list of ExclusiveSponsor benefits, plus:• Speciality decks of playing

cards with company logo for sponsor to pass out

• Logo on all casino gaming stations during the cocktail reception pre-event

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Sponsor to hand out 100

martini drink tickets• Sponsor names the martini of

the evening• Sponsor logo carved in ice luge

at martini bar

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo prominently

displayed on elegant keepsake menus placedat each place setting


specialty drink tickets• Sponsor names the specialty

drink of the evening• Sponsor logo at specialty

drink bar area

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo printed on event ticket

trip give away form area

• Sponsor draws the winner’s name for the trip for two grand prize give away

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo prominently displayed

on the front of official program of 2019 Winners & Finalists

• A sponsor-provided full page ad in the progam

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits,plus:• Logo incorporated into

elegant centerpieces onthe ballroom tables for guests to enjoy all night

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits,plus:• Logo prominently displayed

on the dessert presentationat every place setting

BLACK TIE GALA

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Celebrating the Life of...

A Legend

A Superstar

A True Visionary

...and his Music,

the Soundtrack of a Generation

ghbaprismawards.com

P R E S E N T E D B Y T H E2019 TITLE SPONSOR

CALL FOR ENTRIESENDS APRIL 18

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BOOTHCARICATURE ARTISTS

VALET

BAR OFFICIAL TOASTSILVER SPONSORReverse Mortgage Funding

A/V PRESENTATION

DIAMOND SPONSORSCapitol Technology GroupCherry Creek Mortgage Co.Toll BrothersTrendmaker Homes

GOLD SPONSORSConnectOne A SMART HOME CompanyFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryRooftecThe Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.

THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS

GRB • DOWNTOWN1 0 • 5 • 1 9S A V E -T H E - D A T E

A T R I B U T E T O

Along with their own individual benefits, Exclusive Sponsorship* packages include:• Logo recogni-

tion on all marketing collateral,advertising and social media

• Logo displayed during awards presentation

• Sponsors Awards presented to your company representative

• 10 complimen-tary tickets with VIP seating, and 5 complimentaryvalet passes

• Free one-time mailing list of GHBA members

• Link to your web site from PRISM web site through Oct. 2019

• 1/4 page ad in one issue of a 2019 Houston Builder Magazine

EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS

UNLIMITED SPONSORSHIPS

U Got the LookDÉCOR SPONSOR:

$6,000

Paisley ParkPRINCE TRIBUTE SPONSOR:

$6,000

For You

“1999”MARTINI SPONSOR:

$5,500

Purple RainSPECIALTY DRINK SPONSOR:

$5,500

Take Me With UTRIP GIVE AWAY SPONSOR:

$5,000

DINNER SPONSOR: $5,500

Money Don’t Matter2 Night

CASINO GAMING STATIONSSPONSOR: $5,500

The PlaylistWINNERS GUIDE SPONSOR:

$5,000

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR: $4,500

Call My Name

DESSERT SPONSOR: $4,000

Rasberry Beret

Diamond SPONSOR: $2,500Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Table of ten (10) tickets to the event

Gold SPONSOR: $1,500Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Four (4) tickets to the event

Silver SPONSOR: $750Package includes::• Company listing on all advertising• Two (2) tickets to the event

CONTACT: MEL AUDAIN [email protected] or 281-664-1428

Modifications may be able to bemade to Exclusive Sponsorshipsdepending upon the request.Ask for details!


displayed in ballroom

• Opportunity to display a sponsor-provided decor vignette within the ball-room with company logo


displayed onscreen duringPrince video tribute

• Opportunity to for one company representative to introduce the tribute

Package includes list of ExclusiveSponsor benefits, plus:• Speciality decks of playing

cards with company logo for sponsor to pass out

• Logo on all casino gaming stations during the cocktail reception pre-event


martini drink tickets• Sponsor names the martini of

the evening• Sponsor logo carved in ice luge

at martini bar

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo prominently

displayed on elegant keepsake menus placedat each place setting


specialty drink tickets• Sponsor names the specialty

drink of the evening• Sponsor logo at specialty

drink bar area

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo printed on event ticket

trip give away form area

• Sponsor draws the winner’s name for the trip for two grand prize give away

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits, plus:• Logo prominently displayed

on the front of official program of 2019 Winners & Finalists

• A sponsor-provided full page ad in the progam

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits,plus:• Logo incorporated into

elegant centerpieces onthe ballroom tables for guests to enjoy all night

Package includes list of Exclusive Sponsor benefits,plus:• Logo prominently displayed

on the dessert presentationat every place setting

BLACK TIE GALA

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DESIGNATION COURSES(NAHB University of Housing Courses)

Education Corner

UPCOMING COURSES

CAPS I – Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility

Approved for: CAPS, MCSP Instructor: Dan Bawden, CGP, CGR, GMB, CAPSDate: Monday, April 22 Time: 9 am to 5 pmFee: $275 members / $415 nonmembers

Content: Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, older Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries.

As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: • Explain the three segments within the Aging-in-Place market

that present business opportunities for building professionals• Implement a process for promoting new opportunities for

products and services in the Aging-in-Place market• Enhance your sales process with effective techniques for the

Aging-in-Place market

Who should attend? Remodelers, land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers, real estate brokers and agents, subcontractors and specialty trades, manufacturers, suppliers, financial services professionals.

CAPS II – Design Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility

Approved for: CAPS, MCSP Instructor: Dan Bawden, CGP, CGR, GMB, CAPSDate: Tuesday, April 23Time: 9 am to 5 pmFee: $275 members / $415 nonmembers

Content: The rapid growth of the older adult population of the U.S. is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.

As a graduate of this course, you will: • Describe the home ownership market as it relates to the three

segments of the Aging-in-Place (AIP) market• Consider contractual and legal concerns for building

professionals providing design solutions to the AIP client• Perform a needs assessment to identify and prioritize the needs,

wants, and wishes of the AIP client• Recommend specific design solutions for the AIP client • Estimate and schedule the AIP project while regarding

special considerations • Identify considerations for executing the job while the client is

in residence

Who should attend? Remodelers, land developers, accountants, architects, planners, designers, residential builders, commercial contractors, engineers, real estate brokers and agents, subcontractors and specialty trades, manufacturers, suppliers, financial services professionals.

CAPS III - Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place

Approved for CAPS, MCSP Instructor: Dan Bawden, CGP, CGR, GMR, CAPSDate: Wednesday, April 24Time: 9 am to 5 pmFee: $275 members / $415 nonmembers

Content: This course builds on the CAPS I & II courses (which are prerequisites) by introducing design solution techniques, innovative products and best practices for product installation for CAPS professionals to use when creating livable spaces in which to age in place. Participants will engage in hands-on activities from real case studies to apply material learned in all CAPS courses.

By completing this course, participants will be able to:• Create comprehensive designs for Aging-in-Place (AIP) projects.• Become familiar with innovative and specialized products• Practice design and installation for key components of AIP

home design• Implement techniques of budget integration into design and

product selection• Identify common missteps for design and installation of

AIP solutions• Apply solutions for common single-room modifications cases• Identify common installation considerations for modifications of

a specified space• Prioritize solutions in a whole house, multi-generational case

study while being compliant with budgetary constraints with consideration given to phased construction application

• Prioritize individual tasks relative to a project's budget/urgency

Who should attend? Builders, remodelers, vendors, manufacturers, architects, designers, real estate professionals, health industry professionals, government personnel and the academic community will all benefit.


Education Corner

To learn more and go further, visit

ghba.org/education

GENERAL EDUCATION(Not for designations)

ACES Builders Warranty, Inc.Builders Post-TensionCenterPoint Energy High Efficiency Homes ProgramEnvironments for Living, Topbuild Home ServicesFox Energy SpecialistsHuber Engineered Woods

Legends Architectural StoneMilgard Windows & DoorsNorbord IndustriesPerfection SupplyRoy O. Martin/Corrigan OSB, LLCSherwin-Williams Paint Co. StrucSure Home WarrantySuncoast Post-Tension, Ltd.

2019 GHBA

EDUCATION PARTNERS

Becoming Your Best Self & Why that Matters for You and Your Company

STICKS & BRICKS of SALES & MARKETING

Instructor: Dr. Kim Nugent, Author of Promotion ProtocolDate: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 9 am to 11 amEarlybird Fee: $35 members / $45 nonmembers *(through Apr. 10)Regular Fee: $45 members / $55 non-members *(starting Apr. 11)

Content: In this interactive seminar, participants will get an inside look through self-assessment at their overall personal and professional effectiveness, and how being their best self can help each person and each company. Attendees will learn strategies to enhance their impact as well as enhanced ways of communicating with leaders, peers, and employees. Additionally, each person will gain a better understanding and appreciation of the differences between team members, company leaders and colleagues.

Learning Outcomes:• Become more self-aware of your professional strengths • Uncover blind spots that hold you back• Learn 5 tips to enhance your effectiveness • Understand the language of your lead• Gain appreciation for the differences each person brings to

the workplace

Builder Ethics Seminar

Instructor: Attorney James Rudnicki, Shareholder, Bush Rudnicki Shelton, P.C.Date: Tuesday, April 9 Time: 10 am to 12 noon Fee: $45 members / $60 nonmembers

Content: Builders exhibiting and adhering to strong ethical principles diminish risk, advance positive results, increase trust, determine long term success and build reputations. Understand your legal requirements as a builder including the trust fund act, best building practices, contractual ethics and warranty/quality of work concerns.

Plumbing Seminar

ABC’S OF HOME BUILDING – A BUILDER EDUCATION SERIES

Instructor: Dave Yelovich, CGB, CGP Date: Tuesday, April 16Time: 2 pm to 4 pmFee: $35 members / $50 nonmembers

Content: Grounds, top-out and trim – let’s talk about it! What are the rules? What are the choices in material? Tanks? Tankless? Manifolds? CPVC? Copper? What do you look for when you punch out? We will discuss how to troubleshoot common plumbing issues.


PRESENTED BY OUR T ITLE SPONSOR

PARTY E V E N T

WESTIN MEMORIALCITY

Attn: Sales & Marketing Professionals for Builders, Developers, Mortgage Companies, Title Companies or any other company that markets their business to REALTORS®:

THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU TO SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO REALTORS®

List of Exhibitors: (to-date)TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS*

E X H I B I T O R ’ S B O O T H T H E M E C O M P E T I T I O N

Secure your sponsorship now!

Includes 8’X 10’ booth with 6’ table,standard expo pipe & draping

PRICEINCLUDES2 Exhibitorbadges

Additionalbadges:$40

AWARDS FOR BEST BOOTH THEMES!Take Top Honors

EXPO SHOW & THURS

MAY 96 - 9 P MLIVE DJ“Dr. Phil Good”spinning the hits!

Expo Guide Sponsor – $2,000 Company logo on guide hand out for all guests to receive at entrance to expo

• Four (4) tickets to the expo• Two (2) valet passes

Entertainment Sponsor – $2,000Logo on signage at DJ Booth


Trip Give-Away Sponsor – $2,000Company representative to draw the winner’s name live on stageCompany logo on expo tickets


Valet Sponsor – $2,000Logo on signage at Valet Stationand on event valet passes


Dance Floor Sponsor – $1,500 Company logo on dance floorfor guests to enjoy as theydance the night away• Two (2) tickets to the expo• One (1) valet pass

Exclusive sponsorships include the following: (1) One Expo booth, Company name or logo listed on GHBAwebsite, in all event marketing and promotional materials, social media, event presentations, and signage(as applicable). Plus, company recognition as a Sponsor during the event (as applicable).

Sponsorships Available

Thank You

Contact: Mel Audain [email protected] or 281-664-1428

BECOME A SPONSOR

REGISTER TO ATTENDghba.org/calendar

ADMISSIONREALTORS® SPECIAL: $15General Admission: $40

**

Now thru 4-30-19 Ticket price includes admission to expo, two drink tickets, food ticket and (1) chance per guest to win Trip Give-Away!

Price

*As of print date. Event details subject to change without notice.**Must be a licensed REALTOR® for special rate for REALTORS®. 3/19

Cocktail Sponsor – $2,500 (2 opportunities) Company logo on drink napkins

• Six (6) tickets to the expo• Four (4) valet passes

Buffet Sponsor – $2,500Logo at food stations


Photo Booth Sponsor – $2,500Logo on event souvenir photos


ALL NEW EVENT

945 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024(Gessner @ I-10 )

Geared to REALTORS®

Meet the Exhibitors Browse, Mix, Mingle and Dance the Night Away

TITLE SPONSOR

MONEY GRAB SPONSOR SWAG BAG SPONSOR

- ASHTON WOODS- BENCHMARK MORTGAGE- BRPS TITLE a Brookfield Co.- REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING- EMPIRE COMMUNITIES- FIRST WESTERN TITLE- GEHAN HOMES- SIMPLE ELEGANCE- GreenECO BUILDERS- HOUSTONBUILDERGUIDE.com

- MERITAGE HOMES- NEWMARK HOMES- RAVENNA HOMES- RISE COMMUNITIES- ROC HOMES- THE HOWARD HUGHES CORP.- THE ROTHCHILD TEAM- LEGEND HOMES/

PRINCETON CLASSIC HOMES

INCLUDESEXHIBITOR’SB O O T H

SPONSORSHIP

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PRESENTED BY OUR T ITLE SPONSOR

PARTY E V E N T

WESTIN MEMORIALCITY

Attn: Sales & Marketing Professionals for Builders, Developers, Mortgage Companies, Title Companies or any other company that markets their business to REALTORS®:

THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU TO SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO REALTORS®

List of Exhibitors: (to-date)TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS*

E X H I B I T O R ’ S B O O T H T H E M E C O M P E T I T I O N

Secure your sponsorship now!

Includes 8’X 10’ booth with 6’ table,standard expo pipe & draping

PRICEINCLUDES2 Exhibitorbadges

Additionalbadges:$40

AWARDS FOR BEST BOOTH THEMES!Take Top Honors

EXPO SHOW & THURS

MAY 96 - 9 P MLIVE DJ“Dr. Phil Good”spinning the hits!

Expo Guide Sponsor – $2,000 Company logo on guide hand out for all guests to receive at entrance to expo


Entertainment Sponsor – $2,000Logo on signage at DJ Booth


Trip Give-Away Sponsor – $2,000Company representative to draw the winner’s name live on stageCompany logo on expo tickets


Valet Sponsor – $2,000Logo on signage at Valet Stationand on event valet passes


Dance Floor Sponsor – $1,500 Company logo on dance floorfor guests to enjoy as theydance the night away• Two (2) tickets to the expo• One (1) valet pass

Exclusive sponsorships include the following: (1) One Expo booth, Company name or logo listed on GHBAwebsite, in all event marketing and promotional materials, social media, event presentations, and signage(as applicable). Plus, company recognition as a Sponsor during the event (as applicable).

Sponsorships Available

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Contact: Mel Audain [email protected] or 281-664-1428

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ADMISSIONREALTORS® SPECIAL: $15General Admission: $40

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Cocktail Sponsor – $2,500 (2 opportunities) Company logo on drink napkins


Buffet Sponsor – $2,500Logo at food stations


Photo Booth Sponsor – $2,500Logo on event souvenir photos


ALL NEW EVENT

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Meet the Exhibitors Browse, Mix, Mingle and Dance the Night Away

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W E L C O M E N E W M E M B E R S2019 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!"

SINGLE FAMILY BUILDERS1714 Ashland, LLCAndy SumanP. O. Box 22146Houston, TX 77227(713) [email protected]

AC HOMEAndrew Kottlowski6200 Savoy Dr. #1202Houston, TX 77036(832) [email protected]

Casada Homes and RemodelingGarrett Casada10600 Herrmann laneBrenham, TX 77833(281) [email protected]

Create CH SolutionsAngel Facio15118 Mause Creek DRHumble, TX 77396(832) [email protected]

Ecocast Homes LLCRoger Crooks620 North Houston AveHumble, TX 77338(281) [email protected]

Mill Creek Custom HomesLance Abel7220 Highway 290 EastChappell Hill, TX 77426(979) [email protected]

Park Street HomesKevan SheltonP.O. Box 301262Houston, TX 77230(832) [email protected]

Sasha HomesMark HaddadP.O. Box 22145Houston, TX 77227(713) [email protected]

MULTI-FAMILY BUILDERElevated DevelopmentJason Hassenstab9545 Katy Freeway, Ste. 390Houston, TX 77024(402) [email protected]

REMODELERSAmericana Homes,Inc.Angelica Ramirez7941 Katy Frwy. #788Houston, TX 77024(832) [email protected]

DeForest BuildersCory DeForest11281 Richmond Ave. Ste. J-104Houston, TX 77082(832) [email protected]/

Houston RenovatorsMatthew Baker2450 Louisiana St Ste 400-427Houston, TX 77006(281) [email protected]

R3BUILD Construction Services LLCCory Germon19515 Wied Rd, Ste. ASpring, TX 77388(281) [email protected]

ASSOCIATESBRPS Title a Brookfield Co.E’Delano Long-Craine4400 Post Oak Parkway, Ste. 150Houston, TX 77027(281) [email protected]

Bardwell Enterprise LLC dba BW GraniteAhmet Sakinan5112 Steadmont Dr.Houston, TX 77040(346) [email protected]

CHRIS HAWKINS Bayou City Risk

FEBRUARY RETENTION SPIKE

FEBRUARY SPIKE OF THE MONTH

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


The GHBA has given me the opportunity to serve the people of the industry as well as provided both personal and professional experiences that I would not have otherwise encountered.

— GREG MADREY, BUILDERS POST-TENSION

Westco Grounds Maintenance Co. Inc.Michael Palermo12350 Taylor RoadHouston, TX 77041(713) [email protected]

AFFILIATESASID- Sophia DesignsSophia Vassiliou3100 Wilcrest Dr., Suite 220Houston, TX 77042(281) [email protected]

Bardwell Enterprise LLC dba BW GraniteBora Ozkan5112 Steadmont Dr.Houston, TX 77040(346) [email protected]

Builders Post-TensionGreg Madrey403 Richey Rd.Houston, TX 77090(281) [email protected]

Greater Houston IAHSP Chapter- Simple EleganceMary Scalli6606 Brightonwood CT.Spring, TX 77379(877) [email protected]

Greater Houston IAHSP Chapter- Stellar Staging GroupTaresa Lutz11950 Spring Cypress Rd. # 140Tomball, TX 77377(281) 650-8162taresa@stellarstaginggroup.comwww.stellarstaginggroup.com

Houston Association of Realtors - Berkshire HathawayCarlos Martinez6514 Roos RdHouston, TX 77074(713) [email protected]

Behr Paint Co.Christian Faircloth1801 E. St. Andrew PlaceSanta Ana, CA 92705(346) [email protected]

Builder’s BackboneMarilyn Ake9220 Rasmus DriveHouston, TX 77063(713) [email protected]

CCC CabinetsFatih Gemci4747 S Pinemont Ste 300Houston, TX 77041(855) [email protected]

Constellation HomeBuilder SystemsMarisa Clark3880 RaJean DriveLawrenceville,, GA 30044(888) [email protected]/

Cornerstone Home Lending, IncBrandon Polka19450 Hwy 249, Ste. 100Houston, TX 77070(281) [email protected]

Curtis Martin Consulting, LLC.James Di Carlo1319 Dominion DriveKaty, TX 77450(281) [email protected]

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

Decra Roofing SystemsRobert Davis1230 Railroad StreetCorona, CA 92882(281) [email protected]

Eagle Point SolutionsDaniel Ault9000 Jameel Road Suite # 110Houston, TX 77040(832) [email protected]

Farmers InsuranceRonald Swanson, CLU1600 W Sam Houston Parkway NHouston, TX 77043(281) [email protected]/ronald-swanson

Kathryn C. Wheat, LLCKathryn WheatBox 5055, Katy, TX 77491(281) [email protected]

Majors & Mondragon, LLCOscar Mondragon10603 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N.#225Houston, TX 77064(888) [email protected]

Old Republic TitleJodie Stocker777 Post Oak Blvd. #100Houston, TX 77042(713) [email protected]

Outlaw WeldingMatthew Bakus402 Cedar Creek DrNeedville, TX 77461(832) [email protected]

Perth Custom HomesAli Sahibzada28204 Green Meadow WaySpring, TX 77386(281) [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT

Houston Association of Realtors - Keller Williams RealtyLaDonna Parker3703 Clark ManorMissouri City, TX 77459(281) [email protected]

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

Houston Association of Realtors- Divine Life Realty Group- Executive Texas RealtyTori Walker417 Centry St. St DSpring, TX 77373(832) [email protected]

Houston Association of Realtors- Realty Right TexasShauntalay RandleP.O. Box 2635Cypress, TX 77410(832) [email protected]

Houston Association of Realtors-Platinum One Properties, LLCGeraldine Salazar3818 S Shepherd Dr.Houston, TX 77098(713) [email protected]

Houston Association of Realtors-Winhill Advisors-KirbyElise Decker11707 Emerald WoodsHouston, TX 77070(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 DATEAP Construction Group LLC Alvaro Peynado 2010ASID Janie Mitts Moore 2014ASID- Punita Valambhia Interiors Punita Valambhia 2014AVS Concepts Jose Araujo 2015Abercrombie Custom Homes, LP B. A. Abercrombie 2011Action Custom Homes LLC Tim Gregory 2015Ad Valorem Advisors Toby Ware 2010Advanced Lifts & Elevators - Stairlift Store Peggy Stanford 2016Air Specialist, Inc. Dave Pelton 1983Alamo Stone Company Bryan Moore 2006Allan Edwards, Builder Allan Edwards 1998Anderson-Hanson-Blanton Ana Blanton 2016Assist2Build, LLC Jeff Gaines 2012BASF Corporation Ron Heidt 2017BMC Anita Cadena 2010Baker Street Homes LLC Scott Rule 2003Benchmark Mortgage David Jackson 2010Bentley Building Bulletin (Permit Information & Statistics)

Lindy Bohlke-Hernandez, CSP, CAPS, MCSP, CGA, CGP, CMP

1998

Best Insulation Travis Lafayette 2016Bilmar Homes, LLC Bill Pittman 2015Blue River Custom Builders, Inc Tylor Hearn 2006Brickland Homes, Inc. Rosemary Bickford 1991CTC Concrete, Inc. John Duffy 2017Caldwell Companies Peter Barnhart 2000Campus Living Villages Jennifer Newport 2015Capital Builders & Designers, LLC / Contour Interior Design Karun Magon 2013CenterPoint Energy High Efficiency Homes Program Drew Scatizzi 2001City Cottage Builders Patrick Rollins 2016Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. Marc Laird 2017Culp Engineering, LLC Dwayne Culp 2015Custom Creations By Dean, Inc. Dean Gaertner 2008Dal-Tile Corporation Shane Neal 2018Design Tech Homes Michael Feigin 1997Dixie Plywood Company Greg Frey 2007eRe Construction, LLC Terry Martin 2018Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Lindsey Root 2003First Continental Mortgage Company Clif Crabtree 1993Flagstar Bank Jerry Schillaci 2016Frankel Building Group Jim Frankel, GMB 1989Frost Bank Jasmine Sadeghpour 2011GB General Contractors, Inc. Gil Boyles, CGR, CAPS, Lead-

Safe Certified2001

Generators of Houston Misty Velasquez 2016GlassCraft Door Company Pat Polansky 2004Greeneco Builders, L.L.C. George Kopecky 2012Greymark Construction Company Leslie King, GMB, CGR, CAPS 1996Gulf Coast Windows & Energy Products, Inc. Jim Fiume 2003Gulledge Co. Inc. Steve Gulledge 2010Harris County Community Services Department Larry Moody 2017Hillwood Russell Bynum 2016Home Elevator of Houston Jay Knapp 2012Houston Association of Realtors - Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Beverly Jordan, ABR, MCNE, ALHS 2014

Houston Association of Realtors- Everest Realty Shijimon Jacob 2016IGD Plumbing LLC Ivan Dimitrov 2018Infinity Classic Homes, LLC Mike Wilkinson 2008JCS Construction Services, LLC Jim Brennan 2016

COMPANY MEMBER NAME JOIN DATEJR Postel Group James Postel 2017Jamestown Estate Homes LP Victoria Hawes 2010Johns Manville Alyece Urice 2017Kavia Homes, LLC Jeremy Gruber 2018Kaylan Kustom Homes Inc Fred Euering 2004Keechi Creek Builders Brandon Lynch,GMB,CGP,CAPS 2008Legacy Granite & Marble Co., Inc. Gilbert Rivera 2017Lennar/Village Builders Lenore Kimmel 2010Long Horn Maintenance Ben Franklin 2014METRIE Geoffrey Bond 2013MTW Pipeworks Jeff Melbourne 2017Marchal/Stevenson Elevator Co. Debi Yerex 2003Marsh & McLennan Agency Terry Mann 2018Matteson Building Company, Inc. John Matteson 2012McCaw Cabinetry, LLC Randall McCaw 2017McCord Development, Inc. (Generation Park) Rick Yarbrough 2018Meritage Homes, Inc. Katherine BisCamp 2018Mischer Investments, LP Randy Corson 1998Montalbano Lumber Co., Inc. Mike Montalbano 2003Morning Star Builders, LTD Yvonne Cummins, CAPS 2003Norbord Industries Ken Jolliffe 2003Olympia Drywall Company Gregory Flores 2009Omega Restoration & Remodeling David Feldmeyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS 2018Omega Wine Rooms David Feldmeyer CGR, GMB, CAPS 2018On Point Custom Homes, LP John Leggett, CGB 2007PPG Paints Jamie Miller 1987Pelican Builders, Inc. Robert Bland 2003Pestop, LLC Hubert ‘Quatro’ Swisher 2018PlainsCapital Bank Will Cropper 2015Power Plus W Mark Kehrer 2015Preferred Builders, Inc. Ronnie Gajeske 2004Premier Remodeling & Construction, L.P. Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS 2003QCB Custom Homes Quatro Brooks 2014RKA Marketing LLC, dba National Restoration Technologies

Jack Hopkins 2014

ReStore- Habitat NWHC Carolyn Stevens 2016Rio Grande Fence Company Alejandro Galvan 2017Schluter Systems Vicente Guillen 2011Southern Charm Construction Tom Bielamowicz 2017Southwest Homes of Houston Jeff Wyatt 2011Stephens-Tingley & Associates Carl Stephens 1993Steven Allen Designs, LLC Stephen Heiman 2014Stingray Services, Inc. Tina Daugherty 2016Sullivan Brothers Builders John Sullivan 2005Tamko Building Products Briton Scales 2005Taylor Morrison Liz Thompson 1989Texas Pools, Inc. Paul Oman 2003Therma-Tru Doors & Fypon Kyle Marik 2012Tommy Bailey Homes, Inc. Thomas Bailey 1971Tri-Tech Larry Hoffman 1997Trustmark Bank Bruce Barclay 2003Weber-Balke Foundation Co Shann Balke 2016West End Lumber/Beacon Roofing Supply Bob Ashley 2015Windham Builders L. Windham 1998Winfrey Design Build, LLC Bruce Winfrey, GMB, CGP 2011Wood Custom Homes Philip Wood 2017Woodstone Builders, LLC Thomas O’Neill 2015


CURTIS MARTIN CONSULTING, LLC performs front-end design and engineering for swimming pool and water features. Our services include project design, structural engineering, hydraulic design, and velocity reports, electrical load analysis, pool and home automation design and a comprehensive set of construction drawings with structural design and equipment specifications.

Our work product simplifies the bidding process with pool contractors and narrows the range of bid pricing. Our drawings contain the details for our clients to field verify the pool contractor’s work.

Our staff includes a Texas PE, National Pool and Spa Association CBP, and a mechanical engineer BS.

To learn more, visit contact James Di Carlo, CBP, PMP at (281) 960-1224; [email protected].

OUTLAW WELDING is a new custom welding company created by Matt Bakus, a welder in the industry for over 20 years and with over 10 years experience welding on high pressure pipelines. Company owner Matt Bakus started Outlaw Welding as a creative outlet, specializing in custom metal fencing and entry ways. Outlaw Welding offers turnkey products made with CNC machines and quality welding equipment with aluminum welding capabilities. Call on Outlaw Welding for all your custom welding needs.

To learn more, contact Matt Bakus at (832) 818-3383; [email protected].

“Our name defines our values, our commitment to customer service, and quality of our products”

PRIMO DOORS specializes in providing and installing both stock doors and custom entryways, built specifically to each client, at every price level.We offer a wide variety of forged iron doors, the highest quality hardwoods, premium fiberglass, interior doors and hardware.

To be the best, we have set our standards higher than the competition. Let one of our knowledgeable sales staff provide you with personalized assistance on your next project and experience the Primo difference!

Showroom: 11020 Katy Frwy #214, Houston, TX, 77043

To learn more, visit www.primodoors.com or contact Jason Fortenberry at (713) 380-5595; [email protected].

MEET more NEW MEMBERS @

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The founders of M AT R I X C O M M E R C I A L I N C . had one goal in mind: to create a consortium that could offer the very best in architectural interiors, construction management, facility maintenance and logistic support to companies with centralized management and regional locations. Matrix ensures their facilities operate at optimal capacity, with minimal downtime. Integrating the construction process, and its mobility, allows the client to get the best quality service while preserving their bottom line.

By becoming a one-stop-source for all construction needs, Matrix alleviates the frustration and uncertainty of dealing with multiple vendors and also guarantees a higher standard of service. Matrix Commercial Inc. is a Texas corporation based in Houston, Texas.

Our journey began in the summer of 2000, when Matrix Commercial (then Matrix Construction) joined the team of contractors tasked with the $25 million revitalization of a 12-story abandoned building, which later opened to customers in 2001 as Crowne Plaza Cullen Center Hotel in Downtown Houston. The project was successfully completed on time, and within budget. In the years that followed, we were picked up by Holiday Inn hotels, CarMax superstores, Quiznos restaurants, and Schlotzsky’s fast food restaurants as a premier building contractor. We have worked tirelessly ever since to develop our network and process, investing in human resources, equipment and technology. Today, Matrix operates in all 50 states.

To learn more, visit www.matrixcommercial.net or contact Anthony Ifeanyi at (713) 677-0421; [email protected].

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APRIL 2019 | Houston BuILdeR | GReAteR Houston BuILdeRs AssocIAtIon – BuILdInG A BetteR FutuRe36* Refunds are only allowed for reservations canceled prior to seven days of any event. Registered no-shows will be invoiced. Event details and sponsorship availability are subject to change without notice. 3/15

Sponsorships & Info: Contact Mel Audain at

[email protected](281) 664-1428

Dotzour will discuss the outlook for job growth, interest rates and inflation, residential and commercial real estate markets and the energy industry. His discourse will also have an international focus, because what happens in Europe, China, Japan and the Middle East has a significant impact on business conditions at home. He will also share how the President is likely to impact business decisions.impact business decisions.

An economic outlook for the Houston housing market

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NOW THROUGH MAY 13:Table of 10: $900 members / $1,000 non-membersIndividual: $90 members / $100 non-membersAFTER May 13:Table of 10: $1,000 members / $1,100 non-membersIndividual: $100 members / $110 non-members

TICKETS (order early and save!)11 AM - 11:30 AM: Registration & Networking11:30AM - 1 PM: Luncheon & Program

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PROGRAM SPONSOR VIDEO SPONSOR

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featuring

Dr. Mark DotzourREAL ESTATE ECONOMIST

H I L T O N A M E R I C A SGrand Ballroom – 4th Floor

1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010

Tuesday, May 212019FORECASTL U N C H E O N

M I D - Y E A R

AMERICANA HOMES INC. specializes in seamless renovations that typically include new additions. Americana also builds new, custom homes to fit a client’s specific needs. Inspired by “Americana values,” our hands-on approach and personal dedication to each project are represented by the craftsmanship found in our meticulous work.

The Americana Homes team members are carefully selected and we are blessed to work with some of the most talented contractors, architects and engineers in Houston. We offer a genuine and practical design and construction approach that’s cost-efficient. Each project tells a story.

To learn more, visit www.americanahomesinc.com or contact Angelica Ramirez at (832) 875-5397; [email protected].

CREATE C.H. SOLUTIONS is your professional, one-stop shop for designing and building your dream home. Our hands-on management philosophy allows us to give each project our personal attention and assures high quality results. Our company goal is to provide the expertise, manpower and a full line of residential/commercial services needed to accomplish successful projects. Create C.H. Solutions serves clients’ needs by providing consulting services, proactive direction and support throughout the life of the project.

To learn more, visit www.createchsolution.net or contact Angel Facio at (832) 928-1199; [email protected].

Staging a home is professionally preparing your home to appeal to the most buyers and sell for the highest price in the least amount of time. At STELLAR STAGING GROUP, we work with the homeowner to present their home as ready-to-show (de-cluttered, clean, and organized).

Taresa Lutz, our Accredited Staging Professional®, is also a licensed Texas REALTOR® with Texas Home Group REALTORS®. Taresa is tenacious! She loves people and enjoys helping their homes sell quickly and for the best price. She also works with buyers as well!

Stellar Staging Group will stage homes for other Realtors, homebuilders, and homeowners when requested.

To learn more, visit www.stellarstaginggroup.com or contact Taresa Lutz, REALTOR®, ASP®, GRI, NHC, SRS, TRLS at (281) 650-8162; [email protected].



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GHBA

MEMBERSHIP D R I V E

Prizes for top

recruiters

Free BBQ lunch

Incentive coupons for new

members

Prospect leads

provided

Triple SPIKE credits

for May

FUN!

HELP GROW YOUR ASSOCIATION

Join the GHBA Membership Department for a fun day of recruiting. We'll provide

the leads, just bring yourself.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1GHBA Offices

9511 W Sam Houston Pkwy NHouston, TX 77064

To Participate: Contact Cynthia Fagan at

[email protected] or (281) 664-1425

BBQ LUNCH COURTESY OF:


“Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry to which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”

Those of you who spend a lot of time at the GHBA offices will probably

recognize these words by Theodore Roosevelt, featured prominently in the building. By attending and volunteering for the organization’s events, and by donating to its causes, that is exactly what all of us do as associates—contribute to our industry. And our former president points out that by making these contributions, we improve circumstances for all of us in our industry. Not to put on too much pressure, but one of our country’s most iconic presidents is telling you to get involved in the GHBA! And we have plenty of opportunities for you to do exactly that. In March, we hosted a panel of purchasing managers at the Associate Council luncheon. Christina Wright of Meritage, Starla LeMaster of K. Hovnanian Homes, and Terry Harrison of KB Homes shared how they got started in the business, their 2019 goals, the areas where they predominately build, what they are looking for in a

trade, and more. We thank them for sharing their experiences and all the associates in attendance. The 2019 Associate Council Spring Golf Tournament was on March 28 at Quail Valley Golf Course, chaired by Jeremy Elmer with co-chair Juan Mata. With the fun theme, “A Tribute to Happy Gilmore,” the day’s events were met with enthusiasm from players and sponsors alike.Throughout April, associates will have even more chances to get involved. The April Associate Council luncheon on April 4 will host some of Houston’s most prominent developers. Be sure to register right away, since this event has previously enjoyed record-breaking attendance.We’re also calling for applications for the GHBA Annual Scholarship Program. Presented annually by the Associate Council and chaired by Greg Tomlinson of Builders Post-Tension, this program provides financial assistance to GHBA members’ children who are pursuing a higher education. For information, visit www.ghba.org/scholarship-program, where you can find all the resources you need to contribute or to help your kids apply for this great opportunity. Every employee of a member company is eligible for their child to apply, but

2019 Associate Council Chair

GREG MADREYBuilders Post-Tension

SILVER

GOLD

What Would Teddy Do?

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL INFO/ SPONSORSHIPS: Contact Peggy Means

(281) 664-1431; [email protected]

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 ASSOCIATE COUNCIL ANNUAL SPONSORS

COUNCIL UPDATE ASSOCIATE COUNCIL

PLATINUM

PHOTO (L to R, front row): Drawing winner Ashley

Johnson, Adhere Creative; speakers Christina

Wright, Meritage Homes; Starla LeMaster, K.

Hovnanian Homes; and Terry Harrison, KB

Homes; (back row) sponsors Pat Wilson, Legends

Architectural Stone and Michael McNall, Suncoast

Post Tension.

applications are due by Friday, May 3, so get started today.The GHBA does so much for all of us associates—and the builders we serve. So, it’s our duty to give back to the GHBA, by attending events, supporting its worthy endeavors, and building each other up in support of our industry. It’s what Teddy wanted us to do, and I hope to see you all out in support of the GHBA this April to make it a great month for all of us.


COMING UP:

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, April 411:30 a.m. at GHBA Education Center9511 W Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX 77064

Topic: Developers Panel featuring Mike Miller, Ashlar Development; Ernie Loeb, DR Horton; and Heath Melton, The Howard Hughes Corporation

Cost: $25 earlybird; $30 after April 3

Sponsored by:

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 211:30 a.m. at GHBA Education Center9511 W Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX 77064

Topic: TBA

Cost: $25 earlybird; $30 after May 1

Sponsored by:

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+)

ACES Builders WarrantyBMC

Builder's Choice Inc.Builders Post-Tension

Capitol Technology GroupCarrier Corporation

CentricityDataSmart/Duncan

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 SupplyHomePro Home

TechnologiesHotchkiss Insurance Agency

Ironwood ConnectionLegends Architectural Stone

LoanDepotMilgard Windows & Doors

Norbord IndustriesPerfection Supply

RooftecSherwin-Williams Paint Co.

SRG StairsStrucsure Home Warranty

Suncoast Post-Tension

2019 PREMIER ($5,000+)

AHI SupplyAllpoints Surveying

Benchmark MortgageCenterPoint Energy

ChaseConnectOne Security

Huber Engineered WoodsKeller Williams –

The Icon TeamLP Building ProductsModern Pest Control

Pella Windows & DoorsReverse Mortgage FundingRoyOMartin/Corrigan OSB

Texas Builders FinanceVenetian Stairs

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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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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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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!

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

Turn-In Bag Sponsor - $500Company name on the turn-in bags, company 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.

Snack Sponsor - $2850 Sponsor receives one fishing team entry with Guided boat, company name on the snack bag, company logo on the sponsor banner and listed in magazine. 4 tickets to Crawfish Boil

Breakfast Sponsor - $2850 Company will be recognized at award ceremony for providing breakfast at the tournament, company logo on the sponsor banner, listed in magazine.

Hook upyour teamtoday!

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

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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

Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd.Boat Bag Sponsor

Sherwin-WilliamsPaint CompanyNon-Guided DivisionTrophy Sponsor

Trendmaker HomesLure Sponsor

Wells Fargo Home MortgageCrawfish Boil Sponsor

Drawing SponsorDPIS Builder Services

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Thank you to our current sponsors!*

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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

Turn-In Bag Sponsor - $500Company name on the turn-in bags, company 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.

Snack Sponsor - $2850 Sponsor receives one fishing team entry with Guided boat, company name on the snack bag, company logo on the sponsor banner and listed in magazine. 4 tickets to Crawfish Boil

Breakfast Sponsor - $2850 Company will be recognized at award ceremony for providing breakfast at the tournament, company logo on the sponsor banner, listed in magazine.

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On February 26 the CBC hosted its annual speed selling event at Bowlmor Lanes. We

had a record turnout of 24 builder companies represented. After several strikes and spares the awards were as follows:

1st Place Class “A”- Alexander Cheng, Xanderbuilt2nd Place Class “A”- Zach Gavos, Keepsake Design + Build3rd Place Class “A”- Dave Gordon, Whitestone Builders1st Place Class “B”- Jason Gustafson, Winshire Green LLC2nd Place Class “B”- Brian Silver, BAS Concepts LLC3rd Place Class “B”- Nicole Keown, Sandcastle Homes1st Place Class “C”- Chance Hinojosa, Gabriel Home Builders Inc.2nd Place Class “C”- Philip Wood, Wood Custom Homes3rd Place Class “C”- Drew Ondrey, Southern Green Builders, LP“Z” Class – Kevin Paul, Jeff Paul Custom Homes, Ltd.

CUSTOM BUILDERS COUNCIL INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS:

Contact Donna Buenik(281) 664-1429

[email protected]

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JIM BOB TAYLORD. L. Doyle Construction Co.

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"Excellent event put on by the GHBA! In a busy work week it is difficult to dedicate time for one or even two vendor and supplier

meetings. At the Bowlmor speed selling event, I was able to meet with over 20 vendors and suppliers in a single afternoon and have

some fun too. Thanks!" —DREW ONDREY, GMB | SOUTHERN GREEN BUILDERS, PARTNER

At the March Custom Builders Council luncheon, Lawrence Dean with Metrostudy shared an update on housing expectations in the greater Houston area. The population in Houston Metro could reach 6.9 million and we can look forward to an existing home sales increase of about 3%. The average days on market is 54 with a 3.2 month supply. Homes in the $300K to $399.9K range have about an eight month supply.

Houston was ranked No. 2 in new home starts at 30,146, with a 10.4% increase from last year. Dallas was No. 1 with 34,750 starts. The greatest volume is in the $200K to $400K price range. West Southwest is the highest volume area. Metrostudy projects we

will have 29,600 starts this year and 30,100 starts in 2020!

For more information on any of the council's lunches, contact Donna Buenik at [email protected].

The Custom Builders Council annual charity work day is Saturday, April 6. Please join us at Casa de Esperanza from 9 a.m. till noon as we do some light gardening to help beautify the grounds.

Next up, join us for CBC's next monthly luncheon on April 18 where the Home Builders Institute (HBI) will present student chapter programs in construction for local high school and college students.


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CHARITY WORK DAY

Join us at Casa de Esperanza as we dig and beautify the grounds! We will be doing light gardening, mulching, cleaning rain gutters, along with some minor repairs.

Please bring:• Gloves • Shovels• Wheelbarrows (for moving mulch)

*** You must be a member of the Custom Builders Council to participate.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 @ 9AMCASA DE ESPERANZA2811 Corder St. Houston, TX 77054

TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, CONTACT:Donna Buenik

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I hope everyone is coming back from a wonderous spring break. If you

haven’t gone to Home Depot for your new flowers and vegetables for the garden, you need to get there, stat. Now is the perfect time to plant great summer veggies. Speaking of planting, the GHBA HOME-PAC (our association’s political action committee) is working with many of its members to start looking beyond Harris County. The outlying areas of Greater Houston are where the greatest growth is occurring. After visiting with several municipalities, including the fast-growing areas of Montgomery County, I was blown away. The hub cities of many homebuilding and development industries are “growing” and expanding on new expansive ideas. Many of these local officials pride themselves on being pro business and solutions oriented. It’s

refreshing to hear how a city official wants to help businesses grow versus giving me the standard NIMBY (not in my backyard) fare. Some municipalities have cash reserves and tax bases that can offer meaningful assistance to the development industry; other municipalities have less funds on hand but are willing to help from a regulatory standpoint. All assistance is welcome because, even on their best days homebuilders and developers must truly strive to keep costs down and turn a profit. I would encourage folks to give a call to their city or county official and see what regulations they are thinking about removing, adding and how things are changing. You would be enthralled to see the efforts and ideas many cities are cultivating to help bring families and business back to the city.

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ALEX KAMKARToll Brothers

New Ideas: Pro-Business & Solutions-Oriented

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 MCBDD ANNUAL SPONSORS

DIVISION UPDATE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS DIVISION

MONTGOMERY COUNTY INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS:

Contact Mel Audain (281) 664-1428

[email protected]

COMING UP:MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS DIVISION MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Wednesday, April 24 11 a.m. at Woodlands Country Club, 100 Grand Fairway Dr, Woodlands 77381

Cost: $40 earlybird; $50 after Apr. 17

SPONSORED BY:

TABLETOPS: ACES Builders Warranty, Goodman Manufacturing Co. Inc., and Milgard Windows & Doors

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:

TABLETOPS: Detering Co; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Huber Engineered Woods; and Pella Windows & Doors


17th Annual GHBA

PRODUCT EXPOOctober 17, Sam Houston Race Park Pavilion

A Custom Builders Council Event presented by BMC

BUILDERS, REMODELERS & DEVELOPERS ATTEND FREE

THANK YOU TO OUR ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:

TITLE SPONSOR

RESERVE YOUR BOOTHBEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

Booth Fee: $950Includes pipe-and-drape, skirted table,

booth sign and company recognition in the 2019 Product Expo Guide.

Visit GHBA.ORG/EXPO for the more details, seminar schedules, and to register!

Contact: Donna Buenik

281-664-1429; [email protected]

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"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." —Andrew Carnegie

Teamwork and service are two important components of the

Houston Remodelers Council. As our 2019 charity project approaches on Saturday, April 27, benefiting Santa Maria Hostel, I want to encourage all members to consider volunteering for this important Remodelers Council project.

The mission of Santa Maria Hostel is to empower women and their families to lead healthy, successful, productive and self-fulfilling lives. Santa Maria provides critical and life changing services for low-income women and their children from Harris and the surrounding 12 counties.

Setting a Saturday aside to volunteer is a great way to get to know the RMC remodelers and for families to get involved in an important

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 RMC ANNUAL SPONSORS

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SHERRY PRUITT, CGR, CAPSWhodid It Designs and Remodeling

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REMODELERS COUNCIL INFO AND SPONSORSHIPS: Contact Donna Buenik

(281) [email protected]

Giving Back through RMC COMING UP:REMODELERS COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, April 11

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

Topic: Universal Design- Aging in Place

Speaker: Dan Bawden, CAPS, CGR, CGP, JD, Legal Eagle Contractors

Cost: $45 earlybird; $55 after Apr. 4

SPONSORED BY:

TABLETOPS: 101 Mobility; ACES Builders Warranty; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; Ironwood Connection; Milgard Windows & Doors; Rooftec; The Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.

ANNUAL RMC CHARITY PROJECT

Saturday, April 27 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Maria Hostel

REMODELERS COUNCIL MONTHLY LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 9

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


TABLETOPS: Expressions Home Gallery; Pella Windows & Doors; Venetian Stairs/Indital USA

project that allows us to give back to our community.

The topic of the Council’s April 11 meeting is "Universal Design - Aging in Place" by our resident expert, Dan Bawden, CAPS, CGR, CGP, JD, president of Legal Eagle Contractors.

Dan is passionate about creating safe and elegant home living environments for all boomers, seniors and physically challenged Americans. He is well-known for founding the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) program in 2001, when he brought together the AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as partners in this successful project to help seniors and the physically challenged enjoy their golden years. (www.livinginplace.institute/danbawden)

Thank you to all who participated in the recent RMC Speed Selling event. We appreciate the associate members and remodelers who gave their time and resources to make our members more successful.

Have a happy and productive April!



PHOTO: March Remodelers Council Luncheon. Pictured left to right are Ron Rohrbacher, Perry Homes; Joseph

Jones, Home Builders Institute (HBI); Casey Morgan, GHBA; Dahleah Moore, HBI graduate; Tadar Muhammad, HBI;

Johnny Hollins, J.G. Hollins Builders; and Sherry Pruitt, Whodid It Designs and Remodeling.

PHOTO: RMC President Sherry Pruitt (left) and

Dahleah Moore, a recent graduate of the Home

Builders Institute.

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Join us at Santa Maria Hostel for a day of beautification! We will be painting, doing light repairs and trim work.

Please bring:• Gloves • Paint brushes• Hammer / nails

*** You must be a member of the Remodelers Council to participate.

SATURDAYAPR27@ 9:00 am

TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE, CONTACT:

Donna [email protected]

281.664.1429

Santa Maria Hostel2005 Jacquelyn St.Houston, TX 77055(please park on Amelia St.)


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

It seems like we were just turning the calendar to 2019 and now we are

flipping it to April. 2019 is flying by. And while our frantic pace has had the clock spinning, now is the time for us to start seeing the results of all that January-February-March effort.

February reports of January activity pointed to a flattening of the market. However, Lawrence Dean with Metrostudy cites it’s not due to market demand slowing, but rather because of a tight supply of lots. Developers are answering that call with four new communities totaling nearly 4,200 acres, all announced in the span of one week earlier this year. That’s a lot of potential homes! Add to that Houston’s projected job growth, interest rates holding steady near the lowest levels in 12 months and the Houston market still considered one of the nation’s largest after several years of growth, and you have a recipe for continued success.

Your SMC is working to help you capitalize on these market factors by bringing you opportunities where you can learn, network and shine. Coming up in May is the Realtor Rendezvous, set for 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your products and services to Realtors who are there to better equip their sales arsenal and enjoy a good time.

In June, you can put your problem-solving skills on display while working in teams during the Battle of the Builders. The event, slated for 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, will be hosted at Escape the Room in Midtown. The venue has eight themed rooms that will have you trying to escape Jurassic Park, an Indiana Jones thriller, a nuclear reactor and even the 1980s. The Beer Market Co. next door to the escape room will be our Battle of the Builders headquarters. Register for the event and enjoy one of 365 craft beers, cocktail, wine and food while the teams are playing next door.

August will bring us Texas Bash 2019. Join us Thursday, Aug. 22, at Minute Maid Park for a chance to network with over 800 other members and cheer on the Houston Astros.

Finally, you’ll want to spend the first Saturday in October with hundreds of other industry experts at the annual Houston’s Best PRISM Awards. The party will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Get your tickets early — or better yet — secure a sponsorship that includes tickets to the show. Details at ghbaprismawards.com.

One more date you might want to mark down in that rapidly advancing calendar — April 18. That’s the deadline for PRISM entries (no extensions!). It will be here before you know it.

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

Get Out Those Calendars

PHOTO ABOVE: The Sales & Marketing Council

donates to Operation FINALLY HOME, a non-profit

organization that builds mortgage-free homes for

wounded U.S. veterans and widows of the fallen.

PHOTOS BELOW: Board members and sponsors

enjoy the 2019 Million Dollar Circle Awards at the

fabulous Rice Hotel in March.


DEADLINES: Ad Copy– April 10, 2019 Camera-Ready– April 12, 2019Email camera-ready ads or ad copy to your sales associate.

Payment is due upon receipt of final ad proof.

Make payment to: Texas Media SourcePLEASE CONTACT BILL ANDERSON FOR ADVERTISING:

281-437-4289 or email [email protected]


94% RENEWAL RATEOUR MEMBERS SEE THE VALUE IN THEIR GHBA PARTNERSHIPS, WITH NEARLY ALL OF THEM RETURNING AS PARTNERS YEAR AFTER YEAR.

200+ EVENTS ANNUALLY

GHBA PARTNER SPONSORSHIPS MAKE OUR EVENTS WORK! FROM LARGE EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, TO LUNCHEONS AND NETWORKINGS, THEY CANNOT HAPPEN WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS. THANK YOU!

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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN FROM JUST 3 PARTNERS IN 2007 TO 42 IN 2019!

67% ASSOCIATES MAKE UP TWO-THIRDS OF THE GHBA MEMBERSHIP AND THROUGH THEIR EXTRA SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENTS, THEY FINANCE A LARGE PORTION OF THE ADVOCACY AND ONGOING WORK ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY.

2019 GHBA PARTNERSTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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2019 Volume Builders Committee TOP GOLF EVENT: PLEASE RESPOND ASAP FOR SPONSORSHIP.

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MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO:Greater Houston Homebuilders Assoc. - GHBA

FAX FORM WITH PAYMENT TO (281) 970-8971 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DONNA BUENIK AT (281) 664-1429 or [email protected]

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CONTACT DONNA BUENIK(281) 664-1429 or [email protected]

Volume Builders Committee

Volume Builders Committee

Save-The-Date: April 25, 2019for a Volume Builders Event that’s On

Top!

TopGolf.comMemorial Brook Blvd,Houston, TX 77084(1-10 just west of Hwy. 6)

Luncheon - Noon to 1:30 pmTee Time - 2:00 pmDinner & Awards - 5:30 pm

TROPHY SPONSOR:

QUARTERLY LUCHEON SPONSOR:

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94% RENEWAL RATEOUR MEMBERS SEE THE VALUE IN THEIR GHBA PARTNERSHIPS, WITH NEARLY ALL OF THEM RETURNING AS PARTNERS YEAR AFTER YEAR.

200+ EVENTS ANNUALLY

GHBA PARTNER SPONSORSHIPS MAKE OUR EVENTS WORK! FROM LARGE EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, TO LUNCHEONS AND NETWORKINGS, THEY CANNOT HAPPEN WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS. THANK YOU!

1,200%GROWTH

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, THE PROGRAM HAS GROWN FROM JUST 3 PARTNERS IN 2007 TO 42 IN 2019!

67% ASSOCIATES MAKE UP TWO-THIRDS OF THE GHBA MEMBERSHIP AND THROUGH THEIR EXTRA SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENTS, THEY FINANCE A LARGE PORTION OF THE ADVOCACY AND ONGOING WORK ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY.

2019 GHBA PARTNERSTHANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT


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 DIRECTORSJohn 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, CAPS

NAHB LIFE DIRECTORSRandy 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 DIRECTORSRandy 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.

AprilMEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, April 31:30 p.m. - Developers Council

Thursday, April 411:30 a.m. - Associate Council Luncheon

Saturday, April 69 a.m. to 12 noon - Custom Builders Council Charity Work Day

Thursday, April 1111:30 a.m. - Remodelers Council Luncheon, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Dr, 77024

Thursday, April 1811:30 a.m. - Custom Builders Council, at Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial (at Voss)

Wednesday, April 2411 a.m. - Montgomery County Builders & Developers Division Luncheon

Thursday, April 2512 noon - Volume Builders Quarterly Meeting

2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Volume Builders Top Golf Speed Sellilng

Saturday, April 279 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Remodelers Council Charity Work Day

EDUCATION COURSESTuesday, April 910 a.m. to 12 noon - Builder Ethics Seminar

Tuesday, April 162 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Plumbing Course (ABCs of Home Building)

Monday, April 229 a.m. to 5 p.m. - CAPS I: Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (NAHB Course)

Tuesday, April 239 a.m. to 5 p.m. - CAPS II: Design Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (NAHB Course)

Wednesday, April 249 a.m. to 5 p.m. - CAPS III: Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (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

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

Wednesday, June 265 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Montgomery County "Home on the Range" Networking, at Saddle River Range

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)

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)

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

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

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


THE NETWORK

McCalle FryarBuilder Solution Specialist

832.428.5504 | [email protected]

YOU BUILD IT,WE’LL BACK YOU UP.

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W.R. WATSON, INC.CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS

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Tel 281-495-2800 Fax 713-583-0676

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12902 Mula LaneStafford, Texas 77477www.wrwatson.com

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . .52866.795.9758 www.2-10.com

ACES Builders’ Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52281.362.5413 www.AcesBuildersWarranty.com

Acme Brick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover713.681.4651 www.brick.com

Builders Post-Tension Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52281.873.9500 www.builderspt.com

Centricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 52281.850.3378 [email protected]

CKI Wholesale Lock Supply Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .52713.462.0704 www.ckilock.com

Glasscraft Door Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 www.glasscraft.com

Grogan Building Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7713.694.5147 www.groganbuildingsupply.com

Home of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52800.445.8173 x2149 www.homeoftexas.com

Hotchkiss Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . .19713.292.5723 www.hiallc.com

Houston Post Tension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52713.702.8899 www.houstonposttension.com

Milgard WIndows & Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19817.525.2601 www.milgard.com

Norbord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 norbord.com/NA

Rooftec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3281.807.9993 rooftectx.com

Southern Forest Products Association . . . . . . .17 www.raisedfloorliving.com

Southern Front Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52281.890.5860 southernfront.com

StrucSure Home Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 52832.814.3942 www.strucsure.com

Surface Systems of Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17281.776.5111 www.surfacesystemsoftexas.com

Tamlyn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9800.334.1676 tamlyn.com

Thomas Garage Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2713.725.8787 www.jthomasdoor.com

W.R. Watson Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52281.495.2800 x14 www.wrwatson.us

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Westin Homes & Acme Brick:A Relationship That’s Been Building

For More Than 21 Years.

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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