september/october home building news

HOME BUILDING NEWS 2014 1

September/October 2014

ASSOCIATE MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH

LOCAL NEWS: Owasso Chapter Announces Harvest of Homes October 24-26

SNAPSHOTS: Remodeled Tulsa Tour

HOME BUILDINGNEWSA publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa

Your Home. Our Profession.

2 HOME BUILDING NEWS 2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS5 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

7 KANE’S CORNER

8 SNAPSHOTS: Remodeled Tulsa Tour

11 LOCAL NEWS: Harvest of Homes showcases 23 homes in Owasso

12 MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

13 ADVOCACY: Spray Polyurethane Foam Exclusion

15 NEW MEMBERS

17 PHILANTHROPY: Remodeleld Tulsa Tour: Evening of Giving

18 PROUD PARTNERS

19 FEATURED MEMBER: Premier Hardware Concepts, Inc.

20 #PROUDMEMBER!: HUB International CFR

24 NATIONAL NEWS: Associate Members Appreciation Month

27 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

29 SPIKE CLUB


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PresidentBrandon T. Jackson, Jackson Construction Group, LLC

Vice President/TreasurerAllen Jenkins, Celebrity Homes, Inc.

Vice President/SecretaryBrandon L. Jackson, Tara Custom Homes, Inc.

Past PresidentJeffrey Smith, CedarRock Homes, LLC

Membership ChairTricia Stafford,We B Trees

Builders Council PresidentBrandon L. Jackson,Tara Custom Homes, Inc.

Associates Council PresidentJohn Kiska,Oklahoma Natural Gas Company

Green Building Council PresidentJeff Starkweather,Epic Custom Homes

Developers Council PresidentDoug Shrout, Robson Companies/Forest Ridge

Remodelers Council PresidentWeldon Bowman,W Design, LLC

Executive Vice President/CEOPaul Kane

2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Since 1981, September has been designated as NAHB’s Associate Member Appreciation Month — an annual celebration of our Associates’ contributions to the association and our community’s building industry. Designating September as Associate Appreciation Month is just one way of providing the much-deserved visibility and recognition to our invaluable Associate members.

I just recently attended the NAHB Fall Board meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Visiting with Presidents and members of other associations through the United States made me realize we have something very special here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are amazed to learn about the accomplishments of our HBA events and programs such as the Home & Garden Show, Parade of Homes, Remodeled Tulsa Tour, 40Below, Total Resource Campaign, the numerous philanthropic efforts of our HBA Charitable Foundation and on top of all of this we are doing a two million dollar renovation of our headquarters!

As I reflect on the success of these events and programs, I see the faces of the numerous Associate members volunteering their time, talent and treasure to make these efforts successful. I’m amazed by the number of friendships that have been founded and fostered through our Associate members.

During member recruitment events, I’m often asked why I joined the HBA. For me personally, I do not find a lot of customers by being a member of our association. Instead, I find something almost as valuable and that is great subcontractors and material providers in our Associate members. Whenever I am in need of a new trade or product, I start with our HBA directory because I know that is where I will find the professionals of our industry.

Therefore, I want to remind you of the Top 10 Reasons to Do Business with an Associate Member:

1. They support NAHB at the local, state and national levels.

2. They volunteer time, talent and treasure to help the association accomplish its goals.

3. They recruit their colleagues and business contacts to become members.

4. They serve on committees and councils gaining valuable networking opportunities while helping to advance the association’s mission.

5. By doing so, you increase the value proposition for all membership in your HBA.

6. They are strong supporters of local and state PACs and BUILD-PAC.

7. They are a major source of non-dues revenue through sponsorships, advertising, etc.

8. As industry partners, they are a valuable resource for business and management tips.

9. They are heavily invested in your business success: You win, they win!

10. Why wouldn’t you do business with a member?

I would also like to commend the numerous companies who support their employees to be active Associate members in our association. We recognize that participation in the association’s meetings and events requires an investment of your company’s most valuable resources. You can be assured that your Associate member’s involvement gives your company the best possible return on its investment: unparalleled advocacy on issues that affect the building industry and one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect face-to-face with key industry decisions makers.

Associate Members: Thank you for your support and please keep up the good work!

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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“May you live in interesting times.” -- Chinese curse

I’d like to use my article this issue to say something to our members that I don’t say often enough: Thank you.

2014 has been an interesting year. As you might derive from the quote above, the word “interesting” isn’t always a positive thing. From an industry perspective, it hasn’t been all that bad: housing starts are about on par with last year – which is a good thing. The business of housing seems to be getting back on its feet, in a healthy way, since the end of the so-called “Great Recession”. What’s been so interesting?

Well the first thing has been the turnover in the HBA staff as I mentioned in a previous article. The turnover has continued. I’ve recently promoted Jaime Christensen, former Council Coordinator, to the position of Director of Marketing & Public Relations. In the short time she has held this position, she has really rolled her sleeves back and made it her own. I believe she will serve the association very well in this new position. So, as you might expect, I’m in the process of searching for a new Council Coordinator. I’ve received an impressive number of applications and expect to have the position filled soon.

Another interesting thing this year is the beginning of the most significant building renovation to our headquarters since they were built back in the late 1970s. Exciting? Yes. Anxiety producing for your Executive Officer? Absolutely! In order to get the asbestos removed the building and to make way for the renovation, the HBA staff moved out. This meant we had to dig into every storage closet and every room to clean things out. While the purging felt good, it was a lot of work. There were things there that hadn’t been touched in 15 years.

All this brings me back to my expression of gratitude. With the help and support of our wonderful members, we have been able to

navigate this year with far less anxiety. The enthusiasm that members have towards the HBA is certainly nothing new. But this year, many members have stepped up to guide us through this interesting time. The Senior Officers, Brandon T. Jackson (Jackson Construction Group), Allen Jenkins (Celebrity Homes), Brandon L. Jackson (Tara Custom Homes) and Jeffrey Smith (Cedar Rock Homes), have all given more hours of their time than they probably expected in order to make the renovation a reality. Special thanks goes out to Tim Nall and B Haulin’ for taking care of us with a dumpster for the big clean-out day mentioned above. We also appreciate HBA Past President Steve Fulps with Abatement Systems, Inc. Steve was responsible for the asbestos abatement. When we discovered that we had quite a bit more asbestos in the building than was originally believed, Steve committed to making the building “asbestos free” without charging one additional dime. On other fronts, Peter Grant (Grant Homes) and Bill Powers (Powers Design & Build) spearheaded the effort to re-brand and rebuild the Evening of Giving (formerly known as the Patron Party). I don’t have the final numbers in at the time this article was written, but early numbers suggest we may have broken some records in terms of raising money for our charitable beneficiary, Lindsey House.

The problem with beginning to list members who have gone above and beyond is that you run the risk of leaving well-deserving members out just because there are so many. With that in mind, I want to say thank you to all members for your part in making the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa one of the best and most admired HBAs in the country; especially during this “interesting” year.

KANE’S CORNER

HOME BUILDING NEWSEditorial Submissions and Advertising:

Jaime Christensen(918) 663-1100 [email protected]

By Executive Vice President/CEO Paul KaneTemporary office location:

2604 W. Kenosha, Suite 100, Broken Arrow, OK 74012

HBA MANAGEMENT TEAMPaul Kane Executive Vice President/[email protected]

Jenni KingSpecial Events [email protected]

Jaime Christensen, Marketing and Public Relations Director, [email protected]

Nikki PaulyDirector of [email protected]

Marlena TurleyOffice [email protected]

Pam [email protected]

Stacey BaylesDirector of Association [email protected]


Remodeled Tulsa Tour

PRESENTED BY: Your Home. Our Profession.TulsaHBA.com

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September 20-21, 2014 | Saturday, 10 am-5 pm • Sunday, Noon-5 pm

The 14th Remodeled Tulsa Tour, presented by the Remodelers Council was held on September 20-21. The premier showcase of newly remodeled homes in Tulsa featured seven stunning area homes, showcasing a variety of remodeling projects including everything from outdoor living space, master suites and whole home makeovers.

The Remodeled Tulsa Tour Evening of Giving, a private fundraising gala benefiting Lindsey House, was held on September 18. Go to page 17 for more information.

Photo Courtesy of NuReDo Media


SNAPSHOTS


The communities to the north of Tulsa are affordable, accessible, and growing. It’s the perfect place to find your new home. And there is no better time to start the search for that dream home than the 2014 Greater Owasso Harvest of Homes this October. The annual new home showcase is presented by the Owasso Chapter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, and features 23 homes in Owasso, Collinsville, Skiatook, Sperry and Verdigris. Home from 16 Owasso-area building companies are on display along with one featured subdivision.

The Harvest of Homes offers attendees the opportunity to shop for new homes, view a wide array of floor plans, research innovative building techniques and new trends in materials and design, and to seek insight and advice from some of the area’s top building companies. Building company representatives are also on-hand inside each home during event hours providing expert advice to attendees about their new home.

The Harvest of Homes showcases the latest trends, materials and technologies in new home construction. The even offers something for everyone; whether you are just beginning your home search, getting ready to select a builder, or are looking for the latest home appliances, technology and decorating ideas.

Top trends to see on this year’s tour will include energy-saving features and open floor plans. Flexible living space and outdoor living are also highlighted in many of the homes. The Official Guide for the 2014 Harvest of Homes is produced by NuReDo magazine, and contains home descriptions and floor plan information, along with a map to all the home sites. Copies will be available at the HBA or you’ll soon be able to view a digital edition online at TulsaHBA.com.

The Harvest of Homes was sponsored by Arvest Bank and RCB Bank, along with NuReDo, Classic Chevrolet, Prosperity Bank, Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, and Verdrigris Valley Electric Coop.

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Special thanks to the 2014 Harvest of Homes Committee: Susan McKeon, Owasso Land Trust; Becky Orr, McGraw Realtors; Frank Sawyer, NuReDo Media; Jeff Smith, CedarRock Homes.

2014 PLATINUM SPONSORSPRESENTED BY

Highlighted neighborhood is a Featured Subdivision

Special thanks to the 2014 Harvest of Homes Committee: Becky Orr, McGraw Realtors; Susan McKeon, Owasso Land Trust; Jeff Smith, CedarRock Homes; Frank Sawyer, NuReDo Media.

Featured Building Companies1st Choice Quality Builders

American Heartland BLDG Co.

Artisan Construction of Oklahoma

Capital Homes Residential Group

CedarRock Homes

Concept Builders

Epic Custom Homes

Executive Homes

Iron Wood Custom Homes, LLC

Oklahoma Royal Homes

Rausch Coleman Homes

Ruhl Construction

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Featured SubdivisionStone Canyon

LOCAL NEWSHarvest of Homes showcases 23 homes in Owasso


MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

JUNE

BuilderJeff Smith

for his leadership on the Capital Campaign and tireless efforts as co-chair of the Parade of Homes.

AssociateWade Hight

of Impression in Stone for his company’s generous donation

of stone to the Building Renovation project

Executive CommitteeJenny Miller

for her efforts and contributions to the 40Below

Parade of Homes Tour.

JULY

BuilderJeff Starkweather &

Kirk Murdoch (not pictured)

for their advocacy & construction of the St. Jude DreamHome

benefitting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

AssociateJohn Kiska

for his efforts in planning Builder Appreciation Night and his leadership of the Associates

Council.

Executive CommitteeBill Powers

for his Council leadership and leadership of the Remodeled

Tulsa Tour.

The Total Resource Campaign (TRC) has kicked off and runs through October 22. This is our volunteer driven, fundraising campaign where HBA members can make donations, and purchase ads, sponsorships and other promotional opportunities for the 2015 calendar year.

For more information, call our office at 918-663-5820.


Over the past few years, Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation has been widely used in residential construction as a high performing product that produces energy savings through high R-values and air sealing, and its use has important implications for builders, contractors, and homeowners. Earlier this year, we learned that lawsuits filed in several East Coast states claiming injury due to off-gassing of closed-cell SPF used in remodeling/renovation, not new construction, projects prompted our insurance company to issue a General Liability and Umbrella endorsement changes for SPF exclusion (bodily injury and property damage) to policyholders.

In March 2014, Green Building Council and Builders Council presidents, Jeff Starkweather and Brandon L. Jackson, convened a meeting with builders, energy consultants, SPF contractors, and Mark Priess, Sr Risk Consultant with HUB International CFR to address the SPF exclusion, as well as the practices and procedures used by certified installers. Input was also provided by Kurt Riesenberg, Executive Director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA). Due to a number of factors, Mark advised that our underwriter had decided to limit the SPF exclusion to bodily injury only.

Attendees discussed installer certification training, proper product temperature and pressure ratios, on-site management practices, air exchange requirements, and

proper scheduling of subcontractors post-installation. Attendees also reviewed and provided input to a safety and quality control checklist (currently in draft format) prepared by the NAHB and the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. Shortly after the meeting, the HBA hosted an SPFA webinar presented by their Technical Director, Rick Duncan.

In the meantime, Mark Priess has been working tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of HBA Builder and Associate members who use or install SPF. Practicing due diligence, he gathered more information noting that no lawsuits had been filed in Oklahoma, and that most lawsuits filed on the East coast had been dismissed without prejudice. Mark’s advocacy resulted in a meeting with the insurance company’s senior management who on September 23 announced that they would be removing the SPF exclusion in its entirety. It is anticipated that the exclusion removal will also be applicable to policyholders in Texas and Florida.

For those of you who will be receiving endorsement changes to your policy, you now know the backstory. Like any good story, characters are central to the plot. In this instance, we prefer to think of the characters as champions, particularly Mark Priess who exemplifies the role of a “professional” as a consummate Risk Manager and as an exceptional HBA Member.

ADVOCACY

Spray Polyurethane Foam Exclusion by Stacey Bayles


ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Aim To PleaseJosh CarnleyPO Box 3821Broken Arrow, OK 74013(918) [email protected]: Ryan Farabough

SRI EnergyLynn Ezell2608 W. Kenosha, Suite 638Broken Arrow, OK 74012(918) 633-1003Fax: (918) [email protected]: Skip Owen

Stone Age ManufacturingJoe Rider11107 E. 126th St. N.Collinsville, OK 74021(918) 371-8861Fax: (918) 371-8850joe@stoneagemanufacturing.comstoneagemanufacturing.comSponsor: Brandon Jackson

Midtown MortgageJennifer Blackwell2627 E. 21st St. Tulsa, OK 74114(918) 710-4106Fax: (918) [email protected]: Brandon Jackson

Titan Title & Closing, LLCRobert Butler110 E. A St.Jenks, OK 74037(918) 299-2300Fax: (918) [email protected]: Jimmy Holmes

ASSOCIATE AFFILIATES/ ASSOCIATE SECOND MEMBERS

All American Building ProductsBecky Robertson11915 E. 51st St., Suite 25Tulsa, OK 74146(918) 249-0515Fax: (918) [email protected]: Kirk Van Vleet

First United Bank Mortgage Co.Brandi Fugate7424 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74136(918) [email protected]: David Blackburn

BUILDER MEMBERS

Jerry Hall Custom Homes, LLCJerry Hall9238 S. Sheridan Rd., Suite 203Tulsa, OK 74133(918) 496-1680Fax: (918) [email protected]: Douglas Shrout

Key General ContractorsChris Key8166 S. Memorial Dr.Tulsa, OK 74133(918) 280-8539Fax: (918) 286-7465annmarie@superioroftulsa.comkeygeneralcontractors.comSponsor: Burr Kannady

Village Homes, LLCSteve WhitePO Box 476Bixby, OK 74008(918) 369-0214Fax: (918) [email protected]: Allen Jenkins

Brad Dunlap Properties, LLCBrad Dunlap5809 W. Charleston St.Broken Arrow, OK 74011(918) 282-3898Fax: (918) [email protected]: Steve Wright

CBC Builds, LLCClark Neely4605 E. 91stTulsa, OK 74137(918) 481-9922Fax: (918) [email protected]: Mark Priess

Golden Key HomesBill Croisant8621 S. Oxford Ave.Tulsa, OK 74137(918) 481-1810Fax: (918) [email protected]: Mark Priess

New members: Welcome to the HBA!All new members are invited to attend a special President’s Reception at HBA prior to the monthly General Membership Meeting. To RSVP, contact Nikki Pauly at [email protected] or 918-663-1100.


On September 18, the Remodelers Council hosted the Remodeled Tulsa Tour Evening of Giving at the Tulsa Garden Center. Formerly the Patron Party, this fundraising gala will benefit Lindsey House, a transitional living program helping homeless mothers with children regain financial independence. Event proceeds will go towards the overall purchase and installation of 124 new windows in their 1920s vintage apartment building, located in downtown Tulsa.

Numbers are still coming in and we don’t have a firm number of what we’ve raised so far. We are excited to tell you that over 65 of those windows have been sponsored, either at the event or by people who have heard about this project.

It’s not too late for anyone else to contribute. Call our office at 918-663-5820 for more information.

Remodeled Tulsa Tour: Evening of GivingOver 65 windows sponsored for Lindsey House

PHILANTHROPY

TulsaPeople Magazine is a great way to reach upper-income Tulsans with the resources to

purchase the products and services offered by HBA members. And, TulsaPeople offers HBA

members a special 5% discount on advertising!

CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

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September 20-21, 2014 | Saturday, 10 am-5 pm • Sunday, Noon-5 pm

2014 Parade of

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2014 RTT Program


Donna Alford - Permastone, Inc.

Sharon Baker - Owasso Land Trust, LLC/Stone Canyon

Rita Boggs - Charter Title & Escrow Co., LLC

Ron Boyd - Boyd’s Drywall

Janet Brown - Metro Outdoor Living

Susan Burch - FamilySAFE

Scott Burnett - Burnett, Inc. Windows & Siding

Karen Burnette - Smith Brothers Abstract & Title Co., LLC

Robert Buss - Investors Title & Escrow Co., LLC

Bill Butts - Pinnacle Properties, Inc.

Larry Cagle - Cagle Construction, LLC

Joe Caldwell - Tulsa Energy Control

Andrea Canada - Langdon Publishing/TulsaPeople

Douglas Collins - Collins & Associates

Sharon Combs - Sharon Combs Interiors, Inc.

Don Conwell - AmeriPro Funding, Inc.

Roger Cooper - R&R Carpet & Tile Company

Adam Curran - Adam W. Curran Homes, Inc.

Jim Davis - Mid-Continent Group

Dale DeBoer - Dale & Lee’s Service

Brendan Delehanty - Villa Homes, LLC

Gentry Detter - Spectrum Paint Company

Angie DeWitt - Stoneman Granite & Marble

Tarah Duncan - Metro Appliances and More

Monte Dunham - Monte L. Dunham Company

Richard Dyer - Dyer Glass & Mirror

John Esposito - ESPO Fire & Water Restoration

Glenn Ewell - Hajoca Corporation

Sonya Fernandez - The Image Group

Jim Fieszel - Jim Fieszel General Contracting, LLC

Bobby Fox - Fox Electrical Inc.

Mike Fretz - Mike Fretz, Inc.

Dennis Hall - Hall Homes, LLC

Robert Hines - Overhead Door Company

Chris Hodges - Arvest Bank

Perry Hood - Perry Hood Properties

Carl Hudgins - Commerce Bank, N.A.

Krista Huisenga - Big Red Real Estate, LLC

Brandon L. Jackson - Tara Custom Homes, Inc.

Brandon T. Jackson - Jackson Construction Group, LLC

Allen Jenkins - Silvercrest Homes, Inc.

Carl Joy - Chase Ryan Homes, LLC

Carla Keller - Crossroads Granite, LLC

Howard Kelsey - Kelsey Company

Bob Kenney - HUB International CFR

Scott Kordis - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc.

Keith Kunze - Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers

David Land - Tulsa Landscape, Inc.

David Lee - Underground Services, Inc.

Bill Leet - Primus Properties, LLC

Kim Leitch - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Scott Lewis - Colburn Electric, LLC

Steve Litwack - Quickbooks Accounting & Tax Center

Scott Mabrey - Citizens Security Bank & Trust

Alexander MacLean - Freedom Roofing & Construction, Inc.

Dan Martin - Design IV Carpet & Tile

Mark McGuigan - Central Plains Lift

John McGuire - Country Financial

Bill McKee - Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable

Brad McMains - Hunter Homes

Chris Meyer - Turner Roofing & Sheet Metal

Rob Miles - Milestone Homes, Inc.

Billy Moore - East Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Scott Morgan - Ark Wrecking Company of OK, Inc.

Neil Morton - Mid Continent Concrete

MarkWayne Mullin - Mullin Plumbing, Inc.

Kirk Murdoch - Epic Custom Homes

Steve Murphy - Yorktown Builders, LLC

Tim Nall - We B Trees

Barbara Nall - B Haulin’

Lana Nelson - Lana Nelson Interior Design

Curt Nevins - Wichita Technical Institute-Tulsa Campus

Charla Nicklas - Renaissance, Inc.

Roger Nunley - Nunley Custom Painting, Inc.

Mike Parks - Envision Homes, LLC

Chuck Patterson - Patterson Trucking & Excavating

Eric Peaden - Crest Homes

Mary Pearce - Frisco Title Corporation

Steven Pennington - Prestige Roofing, LLC

Jeff Pense - 180 Kitchen and Bath Design Group, LLC

Brandon Perkins - Brandon Perkins Development

Lindsay Perkins - Lindsay Perkins Development

Lora Phillips - Life Member

Dennis Pine - Visions Tile and Stone, Inc.

Jesse Powell - Concept Builders, Inc.

Toby Powell - Concept Builders, Inc.

Bill Powers - Powers Design & Build, LLC

Mark Priess - HUB International CFR

Andy Pulley - AP Concrete Construction, Inc.

Chuck Ramsay - Terry L. Davis Homes

Roland Rice - Heatwave Supply, Inc.

Clark Robinson - Robinson Glass

Heidi Roy - Tulsa Area Screen Company

Charles Sanders - Charles Sanders Homes

Dave Sanders - Sanders Engineering, Inc.

Frank Sawyer - NuReDo Media

Ed Schermerhorn - Schermerhorn Development

Doug Sellers - Midwest Block & Brick

Kirk Shell - AVB

Scott Sherrill - Benchmark Construction of Tulsa, LLC

Doug Shrout - Robson Companies/Forest Ridge Development

Glenn Simms - Re-Bath of Tulsa

Ashley Smith - Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance

Bill Smith - HISINC, LLC

Jeff Smith - CedarRock Homes, LLC

Sam Smith - Tradition Homes

Gary Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Janet Soderstrom - Gem Contractors, Inc.

Greg Strange - CounterTop Solutions

Brian Taylor - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage

Tony Taylor - Cobalt Mortgage, Inc.

Rodger Tucker - Cobblestone Homes, Inc.

Delores Turner - Arvest Bank

Jennifer Wagner - Andrews Lighting Gallery, Inc.

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Chuck Wise - Bright Construction Corp.

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#PROUDMEMBER!How are you promoting your HBA membership?

The HBA team is on the lookout for businesses displaying the HBA endorsement.

Spotted this month: HUB International CFRThank you to Mark Priess for promoting the #HBAProudMember status in your office. His coworkers also decorated his window in celebration of his 52nd birthday.

Share how you are an #HBAProudMember by posting photos on the HBA Facebook page or by including #HBAProudMember hashtag in your tweets. Promote your membership for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue of Home Building News. And watch for #HBAProudMember photos throughout our social media stream.

Take advantage of the credibility that comes with being a part of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa by identifying your business as a proud HBA member. The logo is available by logging in at www.tulsahba.com. The HBA office also has stickers, window clings and other promotional materials. Just ask!


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Volunteering is a great way to get involved in the Association and make friends. We need help for all aspects of the show. The time commitment can be as little or as much as you want. Be watching the HBA weekly NewsFlash and monthly mailings for

your opportunity to sign up. For more information contact Jenni King at 918-663-5820 or [email protected].


September is an annual celebration of our Associates’ contributions to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) federation and our nation’s building industry. Associate Member Appreciation Month is about increasing awareness and appreciation among NAHB’s general membership and leadership of the unique contributions Associate members have made to the association, as well as encouraging education, programs and services for Associate members.

Associate members provide support to NAHB at the local, state and national levels, they volunteer time, talent and treasure to help the association, and they serve on committees and councils, conveying valuable insight and business and management tips. Therefore, designating September as Associate Appreciation Month is just one way of providing the much-deserved visibility and recognition

to our invaluable Associate members. Our association also chooses to celebrate at other times, including Associate Appreciation Night. But we know, anytime is a good time to say “Thank You” to Associates!

So we take this time to:

• Honor and thank Associate members for their contributions to the association

• Increase awareness and appreciation for the invaluable contributions our Associate members have made to the association and the building industry

• Encourage programs and services such as the “Do Business with a Member” Program

• To increase visibility of successful Associate members

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Associate Members Appreciation Month


Each year, associate members who distinguish themselves through outstanding service to the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, the industry and their communities are recognized as the Associate of the Year, the recipient of the Frank Sanders Award or potentially as the recipient of the Executive Committee Outstanding Member of the Year Award. Members have been honored for these awards since 1999 during the Inaugural Gala for the President-Elect.

In addition to recognizing exceptional Associate members, the HBA recognizes Builder members who made the best use of Associate members in building their homes. This award symbolizes the importance of the teamwork between the contractor and the subcontractor, and how very important it is when building new homes to use only qualified craftsmen and suppliers… our Associate Members.

Peter Grant with Grant Homes Remodel and Restoration and the 2013 Spirit Award winner had this to say about doing business with our Associate members:

“I know when I hire an HBA Associate Member, I am working with someone who has already been shown to be responsible and ethical, and who strives to achieve a level of professionalism beyond their competition. The support industries I hire to represent my company are perceived by my clients as Grant Homes representatives and I want

the peace of mind knowing that impression will meet their expectations. Hire an HBA Associate Member and rest assured the job will be done right!

The longstanding mission of the Associates Council has been to support and participate in all activities, events, and programs of the HBA. Their purpose is to unite with builder members for the purposes of mutual advantage, collaboration and promotion of the philosophy of “Do Business with a Member.”

“Do Business with a Member” platform was developed to allow members access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by the area’s top companies. As we continue to grow in membership, our voice in the community becomes stronger. We encourage our builders and remodelers to take a pledge: make our association stronger by doing business with a member. We must all join together and be unified in both our personal work and our efforts in furthering the industry. Doing business with an associate member can only benefit the both of you; strengthening the bonds within the HBA will result in many victories for the association.

So this month, and all year long, give special recognition to the trade partners, service providers and others who support the home building and remodeling industries during NAHB’s annual celebration of outstanding Associate Members.

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OctoberOctober 2 12:00 p.m. TRC Prospect/Lead Generator Lunch Arvest Bank

October 2 5:00 p.m. Remodelers Council The Hamlet at 91/Sheridan

October 7 11:30 a.m. Associates Council Living Arts in the Brady District

October 8 OSHBA Sporting Clay Tournament Guthrie, OK

October 14 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Tulsa Zoo

October 14 6:00 p.m. GMM/Family Night Tulsa Zoo

October 15 11:30 a.m. Southwest Chapter Glenpool Conference Center

October 16 12:00 p.m. TRC Reward Session/Lunch Arvest Bank

October 20 11:00 a.m. Owasso Chapter Stone Canyon Info Center

October 20 Owasso Chapter Golf Tournament Patriot Golf Club

October 21 11:30 a.m. Builders Council HUB International CFR

October 22 Total Resource Campaign Ends

October 22 11:30 a.m. Green Building Council HUB International CFR

October 23 OSHBA Fall Board Meeting Stillwater

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201+ pointsFrancine Bandy - 469.75

Burr Kannady - 313.5

Joe Hoffman - 311.25

Douglas Shrout - 250.5

Mark Priess - 249.5

Charlie Gilmore - 240.5

Ken Klein - 230.5

David Blackburn - 212.75

Kristin King - 212.5

Howard Kelsey - 210.5

151-200 pointsJohn Brawley - 191.5

Steve Murphy – 188

Darrell Jenkins – 183

Steve Harris – 183

Sam Hollinger – 181

Philip R. Rhees - 180.5

Brian D. Wiggs – 178

Rex Alexander – 168

Calvin Cozort - 163.5

Calvin Cozort - 163.5

Wayne Farabough – 160

Joe Robson – 153

101-150 pointsDavid Funk – 149

Lana Nelson – 145

John Kirkland - 137.5

Mike Fretz – 132

Scott Wood - 131.5

Howard Tackett - 131.5

Bill Butts - 123.5

Brandon Perkins - 122.75

Frank Sawyer - 121.75

Lantz Day - 119.75

Lindsay Perkins - 117.5

Ed Schermerhorn – 110

Tom Wenrick - 109.5

Lora Phillips – 108

Glenn Shaw - 104.5

Glenn Shaw - 104.5

Susan Burch - 103.75

Mary Pearce - 103.25

Rita Boggs - 103.25

76-100 pointsRoger Cooper – 100

Brandon T. Jackson - 99.25

Monte L. Dunham - 94.25

Melanie Haines – 94

Bob Kenney - 93.5

Shawn Linfoot – 84

Gretchen Casto – 84

Ted Dubie – 80

Mary Keane - 79.5

Jennifer Boczar-Ashley - 78.5

Zach Davis - 78.5

Rick Ellison – 77

Allen Jenkins - 76.5

Allen Jenkins - 76.5

51-75 pointsFred Pruett - 74.75

David Sanders – 74

Barry Helms - 72.5

Steve Fulps – 72

Steve D. Wright – 67

David Gibson - 66.5

Greg Simmons – 65

Cheryl Funk – 62

26-50 pointsJohn Madden - 50.5

Chuck Ramsay - 48.5

Dub Jester – 48

Lee Sherman – 46

Brandon L. Jackson – 44

Ryan Farabough – 44

Rob Miles – 43

Steve Holt – 43

Zelda Garrison - 40.25

Rick Liebman – 39

Jeffrey Smith - 33.5

Tricia Stafford - 28.75

Richard Fredrick - 27.25

Scott Burnett – 27

Kyle Smalygo – 27

6-25 pointsRodger Tucker - 24.5

Craig Thurmond - 23.5

Ken Saltink – 21

Vince Mims – 21

Vince Mims – 21

John Kiska - 20.5

Gary Soderstrom – 20

J. D. Harp – 19

Stacey Pennington – 17

Janet Soderstrom - 16.5

Jimmy Holmes - 14.5

Sonya Fernandez - 10.5

Scott Sherrill - 10.5

Krista Huisenga - 10.5

Robbie Nees - 10.5

Robert L. Hughes - 9.5

Greg Strange – 9

Jim Lane - 8.5

Christian Teague - 8.5

Weldon Bowman – 8

Tom Watts – 7

Aaron Wiltshire - 6.5

Kirk Van Vleet - 6.5

Peter Grant - 6.5

Tarah Duncan - 6.5

Brian Casey – 6

Spike Candidates (less than 6 points)Chad Potter - 5.75

Mike Walker - 5.5

Lisa Puyear - 5.5

Sharon Baker – 5

Jason Fisher – 5

Chris Hodges – 5

Stacye Beaver – 5

Kieth Hilligoss – 5

Phil M. Roland - 4.5

Reagan Eden – 4

Jason Brown – 4

Toni Rogers – 4

Edward Kaplan - 3.5

Chris Meyer - 3.5

Larry Cagle - 3.5

David Molony - 3.5

Kristin Daffern - 3.5

Dana Brown - 3.5

Shawn Karnes - 3.5

Darin Lauer - 3.5

Carl Hudgins – 3

Donald Merritt – 3

Stephen Brown – 3

Travis Butler – 3

Darren Rager – 3

Kirk Murdoch – 3

Dax Junker – 3

Kevin Hutchens – 3

David Land – 3

Greg Grunewald – 3

Dean Christopoulos – 3

Joe McArter – 3

Angie Dewitt – 3

Keith Kunze – 3

Jenny Miller – 3

Greg Miller - 2.5

Robert A. Lemons - 2.5

Jim Rackleff - 2.5

Scott Gideon - 2.5

Leland Cable - 2.5

Michael Sabo - 2.5

Dale Chapman - 2.5

Randall Schwers - 2.5

Barbara Nall - 2.5

Nick Schutz - 2.5

Kim Leitch - 2.5

Eric Peaden - 2.5

Bill Ford - 2.5

Kim Leitch - 2.5

Perry Hood – 2

Robert Hines – 2

Paul Kent – 2

Dabney Smith – 2

John Cowen – 2

Sheryl Chinowth – 2

Judy Emmert – 2

Mike Harrison – 2

Adam W. Curran – 2

Steve Surles – 2

Tony Cypert – 2

Carrie DeWeese – 2

Jeff Starkweather – 2

David Edens – 2

Matt Means – 2

Dana Rae Penn – 2

Gentry Stafford – 2

The Spike Club recognizes members for their recruiting and retention efforts. To become a Spike,

you must earn six Spike credits within two consecutive years, by bringing in new members and

retaining current members. At each new Spike level, members receive awards. Spikes also enjoy

benefits such as visibility among their peers leading to increased business contacts, invitations

to special, FREE events and celebrations and more.

Names with at least two Spike points are listed below, as reported by NAHB.


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