H B OME UILDERS A SSOCIATION NEWSBRIEF The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest IL To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. March 2018 issue www.hbaswil.org First row left to right: Suzie Quinton, HBA Director of Member Services & Events, Beth Jacob 1st Vice President, Jacob Family Enterprises, Sue Schultz - Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, Michelle Null – Benchmark Title, Mindy Shafer – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Second row left to right: Jason Huelsmann – New Tradition Homes, Josh McDermott - J.T. McDermott Remodeling Contractors, Joe Knox – Copious Technologies, Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development, Chris Matteo President – Fulford Homes, Mark Fulford – Fulford Construction, Jerry Yaekel – Yaekel & Associates, Barbara Markham – RE/MAX Preferred – The Markham Network, David Padgett Immediate Past President – Padgett Building & Remodeling, Coy Mullenix - CMI Construction Third row left to right: Jon Edler - Henges Interiors, Mark Vogt – Vogt Builders, Ryan Butler - Remington Properties, Mike Rathgeb – Spencer Homes, Art Stumpf – AUTCOhome Appliances, Tracy Butler – HBA Executive Officer, Aaron Klemme 2nd Vice President- Klemme Construction, Joel Keel – Custom Floors & More, Ron Padgett – Padgett Building & Remodeling, Ken Diel - Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, John Snapat – Fulford Home Remodeling, Robb Treat – Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Bill Ward - HBAI Executive Vice President, Steve Macaluso - Halloran Construction Not Present: Robert Dee Jr.,– Homes by Deesign and Jason Klein – Ameren Illinois The first event of 2018 had many HBA members and family joining the Installation & Industry Awards Banquet. The evening began with the PAC Government Official Reception that included Congressmen, State Senators, State Representatives and Mayors. Every entry into the Remodeler of Distinction Award was shown in a video presentation during dinner for all to view the amazing transformations. Recognition was brought to the PWB Council as well as Jon Edler with Henges Interiors for awards won at the recent International Builder Show. 2017 President, David Padgett presented the Presidential Citations and thanked everyone for their support of our industry and appreciation for keeping the HBA strong. The Lifetime Achievement award is the main surprise of the evening for one deserving member - Mark Fulford! Then onto the Installation of our officers and finally, the moment everyone was waiting for, the Installation of our 2018 President, Chris Matteo. We are grateful to all those that continue to support the HBA and look forward to keeping members involved, informed and proud to be part of the only local residential building industry trade association. Inside this edition you will find more event details and plenty of pictures to enjoy.
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