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Before you Build...• Be sure your contractor: Is Licensed for the work they will be performing Has current workers compensation, liability & other required insurance Has all necessary permits• Check your contractors references and reputation• Be sure you have a written, detailed & understandable contract• Require a contractor’s warranty

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Professionals• Know their trade• Are courteous and respectful• Provide consistent quality work at a fair cost• Are respected by their peers, employees & community• Are active in their trade association & community

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In This Issue:Annual Convention Page 13Auction 2012 Page 16-17Beat 2011 Page 19Calendar Page 21Cover Story - There Are Other Ways Page 10Editorial Page 18-20International Builders’ Show Page 21Legislative Conference - NAHB Page 14License Plate Information Page 18, 24Local Association News Page 22-24Membership Page 28-29Obituaries Page 26-27Officer Nominations Page 21Member Benefits Page 25Rally For Homeownership Page 21Summer & Spring Board Meetings Page 15WV Hardwoods Page 24

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The downturn in the US economy and especially in the housing construction industry has made it very difficult for builders and contractors to make a living.

There have been a number of contractors across the state that have left the business that they love in order to put food on their family’s table. Some of the state’s seasoned builders have decided to retire early, rather than to struggle to keep their doors open.

One such builder is Lloyd W. Crook of Beaver, WV. The former President of the Home Builders Association of WV and current President of the local Southern HBA faced the same obstacles as everyone else.

A veteran builder of 25 years, Crook spent the last 12 years as a contractor building speculation homes. These are houses that in a normal economy would sell fairly quickly. When the economy and the housing market crashed, the spec housing market did too.

At the height of the building boom he was running a crew of five. As the economy began to turn downward, workers compensation insurance went sky high, new housing starts plummeted, new regulations were added, possible liabilities increased and taxes did too.

Crook had to begin letting his crew go to accommodate these changes-- first one, then two and finally all five. Letting members go from a close-knit team is a difficult decision for

builders. These are people whom they trust and have worked with for years, and for whom they feel personally responsible.

In the midst of this downsizing, his wife was contemplating retiring and Lloyd decided that perhaps it would be best to retire also, allowing the couple time to travel and enjoy the remainder of their life together.

So in December 2010, Lloyd Crook retired. Unfortunately his wife Myra could not retire without losing health insurance, especially since his coverage was provided through her work. (A practice not uncommon for self-employed contractors.) Committed to her company, City National Bank, she reached a milestone this year of 40 years of service.

After about eight months of retirement, Lloyd was approached by a “fellow who asked me to build his house,” he said. As he began to explore the possibility of doing so, he found a

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By Ellen Walker

An alternative for contractors in a struggling housing market.

The most recent house built by Lloyd W. Crook, Contractor.Photos by John Brumley

program through 84 Lumber that began a new chapter in his career.

This program is “a service we provide to help contractors acquire labor and materials,” said Wilbur Coleman, Install Manager with 84 Lumber for the southern part of WV, SE Ohio and Eastern Kentucky. “For contractors, labor is often the hardest component of the process. We try to give them a helping hand.”

This contractor based program connects sub-contractors with contractors who need labor who have specific skills. These subs are qualified, and comply with OSHA and all of the other regulations, standards and codes. They work in the areas of framing, roofing, siding, insulation and drywall.

The program tries to connect local people who are suited to the work and to the needs of the individual builder. These are not employees of 84 Lumber, but independent sub-contractors. The company acts as a middleman and does

offer the builder the same financial terms on labor that they do on materials.

“We started this program last fall and are seeing a significant increase of accepted bids,” said Jim Mizia, store manager of the 84 Lumber, Beaver.

“It’s getting harder to find framers, drywall and other trades to help with projects,” he observed. “Crews are being stretched thin with not enough to go around. This program enables the contractor to use his crew to finish out one project while the framing sub-contractors are able to frame and get the next house under roof (under the contractor’s supervision).”

The use of sub-contractors is not a new concept. Builders have done this for years, calling in subs with particular specialties as needed. But with the rising cost of maintaining employees, sub-contracting has become much more widespread and allowed contractors to remain in the business and to optimize the use of their time and skills.


Other supply companies offer similar services as 84 Lumber to facilitate this rising trend. For Lloyd, this service meant that he could go back to work. He now subs everything and as a contractor, has taken the role of management and oversight as his primary responsibility.

This process has “made life much simpler,” said Crook, who has chosen to remain semi-retired. “I don’t make as much, but I’m still working.”

Working has been in Lloyd’s DNA since he can remember. In high school he did small construction stuff. He worked part-time at Kroger while in college. After graduating from what was then called Beckley College, he began a career in banking, which he did for 11 years. It was at the

bank that he met his wife Myra.

Even in those years he would do evening and weekend carpentry projects. He eventually left to be a full-time carpenter and was part of the carpenter’s union for two years. During this time

he also had a real estate license and sold homes and then RV’s for 2 years. It was at this point that he chose to go into business for himself and started his own construction company.

During his construction career he has been an active member of the Home Builders Association, both local and state. “I love the association and the people. It’s a big plus in my

life,” he said. Even after retirement he remained active in the HBA and found great “satisfaction in helping new people in the business as well as in helping the association.”

Lloyd feels “fortunate” that he has a good reputation. “Now people ask me to work. I don’t have to ask them.” His projects since being semi-retired have included 1 house (featured in this article), 2 very big garages and several remodeling projects.

He is grateful that this service at 84 Lumber has made this new transition possible.


thursday, october 25 8:00 pm Welcome Reception followed by Smores at the Fire Pit (Stonewall Patio)

friday, october 26 7:00 am Newcomers’ Breakfast (old-timers welcome) 9:00 - 4:00 Registration and Table Top Displays 9:30 - 11:45 Seminar - “Generational Differences” Noon Spike Luncheon with Awards and Presentation “Upcoming NCCI Changes & How it will affect your E-Mod” 2:00 - 3:00 Seminar - “Marketing 101 - Techniques of Branding” 3:00 - 5:00 Committee Meetings 6:30 pm Light Reception 7:00 Dinner - WVU Brass Band Toast of Honor

saturday, october 27 7:30 am Continental Breakfast (until 9:30 am) 8:30 Executive Committee 9:30 annual meeting Board of Directors Meeting election of 2013 officers (See page 21) Afternoon See opportunities below 6:30 pm Awards Reception 7:00 Awards Banquet - Awards & Recognitions “Best In West Virginia” Awards

HBA of WV Annual Convention - Stonewall ResortOctober 25 - 27, 2012

Generational Differences by Michael Kachilla, Associate Professor, University of Mount Union and director of the entrepreneurship program. Kachilla holds a BA in Sociology from Ohio State University, Master of Business Admin. from Ohio University, and is an former Ma-rine.

Suggestions on improving your working relationship with employees, vendors and

Changes in NCCI rating values and adjustments for inflation in 2013.

by BrickStreet Find out the impact on your E-Mod, Premium and company for worker’s compensation coverage.

WVU Brass Band

for convention cost and reservation information, contact the hBa of WV at 304-342-5177 or 877-408-0703.

Marketing 101 - Techniques of Branding Your Company

by Larry Ledbetter, Sr. Account Executive, WV Media/WOWKTV and Sean Banks, Direc-tor of sales for WV Media Holdings.

for details: www.hbawv.org

saturday afternoon opportunities (All require Reservations)• Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Tour• Spa Experience• Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course• Pontoon Boat Rental• Lambert Winery Tour


nahB legislative Conference - Washington dC - meetings on Capitol hill

On June 6 NAHB Builders and Associates from across the country went to Capitol Hill to speak with their representatives on issues vital to the housing industry.

Issues Addressedhousing production Credit Crisis(Land acquisition, development & Home Construction - AD&C)Due to banking regulatory pressure, the home building industry is having extreme difficulty in obtaining credit for viable projects.Recommendations: 1. To cease implementing a 100% capital bank lending limit for AD&C loans as a “hard” limit, and utilize the 100% capital guidance as it was intended.2. Use “as-completed” values when assessing the collateral of residential AD&C loans they intend to fund to completion, and use “arms length transactions” standards when assessing new loans.3. Abstain from compelling a lender to call or curtail AD&C loans where the home builder is current in making payments in accordance with the loan documents.

housing finance reform(GSEs - Government Sponsored Enterprises - Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Federal Home Loan Banks)The GSEs are a critical component of the US housing finance system. They were created by Congress to support mortgage market liquidity and address affordable housing needs.Recommendations: 1. Pass comprehensive GSE reform legislation that ensures the federal government continues to provide a backstop for a reliable and adequate flow of affordable housing credit in all economic and financial conditions.2. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be gradually phased into a private-sector-oriented system, where the federal government’s backing is explicit but its exposure is limited.3. Federal support should be limited to catastrophic situations where carefully calibrated levels of private capital & insurance reserves are depleted before any taxpayer funds are employed to shore up the mortgage market.

epa lead paint rule(Environment Protection Agency-EPA

The Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule - RRP)The RRP established new requirements for contractors & remodelers working in homes built before 1978, including contractor certification requirements, the

removal of the “opt-out provision” and the use of test kits which currently

are not viable or accurate.Recommendations:

1. The removal of the opt-out provision has doubled the number of homes subject to the RRP Rule, adding $335 million per year in compliance costs. We recommend the restoring of this provision. This will not change the rule’s protections for pregnant women or small children, but strikes a balance between responsible regulation and consumer choice.2. To find and approve an accurate lead test kit. The lack of a viable kit costs consumers needless additional costs.

taX reformThe mortgage interest deduction has been a part of the tax code since 1913 and is the cornerstone of American housing policy.Recommendations: 1. Oppose any changes to the tax code that would increase taxes on homeowners, renters or home builders. Reducing or eliminating the mortgage interest deductions, the capital gains exclusion, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit or the deduction of property taxes would further depress home prices, put countless more home owners underwater and trigger a new wave of foreclosures. Scaling back these housing incentives will also shrink the local tax base of many communities.

More details on these and other national legislative issues can be found at nahb.org under government affairs


summer Board - elkins, WV summer photos by Kent pauley

spring Board - huntington, WV

Colin WilliamsMountain View Solar & Wind. Host & Guest Speaker for the luncheon at Spring Board.

January 22-24 • las Vegas

2013 nahB international Builders’ show®

register at www.Buildersshow.comThere are significant discounts for members who register in September.


August, RoyAbstes, JoeBob CaleBaker, CarrollBailey, StevenBeckman, Ed Board, TomBowers, BernieBrumley, JohnBurns, AmberCameron, MichaelCook, MorganCook, MonroeCrites, RustyCrook, LloydCummings, WarrenCunningham, PatDickerson, AaronDowell, VinceMary DulyeaEckle, RichardEgnor, K.C. Farnsworth, John Huffman, DarrinHuffman, Josh Gilkerson, AndyGillilan, CliffordHartley, David

Hottle, RichIlardi, ChrisJohnson, BradKopyscianski, JohnMcDonald, BeverlyMcDonald, FredMcDonald, Freddie Jr.McGuire, Debbie Meadows, JonathanMichael, StevenOxley, DalePauley, ChrisPauley, KentPaxton, GregRitenour, BobRose, LowellSampson, PeggySatow, EdShaffer, MarkShrewsbury, DennySkeen, ReginaSpiker, SteveThomasson, BethVan Horn, DavidWalker, EllenWilgeroth, JohnWorkman, Jane

Auction Team.

Auctioneers: Randy Atkinson &John Schoolcraft of Atkinson Auctions

20th annual auctionhBa of WVaugust 25, 2012Charleston armory


Thanks to all who helped

84 Lumber - FairmontAce HardwareAlford Termite & Pest ControlBeckley InsulationBon Tool CoBuilding & Remodeling WarehouseCamel TechnologyCameron ConstructionCapital DoorsCardinal ConcreteCentral SupplyCertainteedCrites ElectricCunningham ElectricDanny’s DoorEdmunds ExcavationFerguson EnterprisesGarage Door OperatorsGeorgia Carpet OutletGoldfarb ElectricGreater Charleston HBAGreenleaf LandscapesGuardian FiberglassHardmansInSinkeratorInterior ConceptsJacob & HutchinsonJohn FarnsworthKanawha Brick & BlockKevin Roberts ConstructionKichlerKoval Building SupplyL R DorseyLanta ConstructionLeonards ElectricLifetiteLowes - Clarksburg, Morgantown, So Charleston, Westover, BuckhannonLW Crook ContractorLYF TYMMalco Products

Marsh’s LumberMcDonald ConstructionMeans LumberModern Home ConceptsMoen, Inc.Mountaineer WholesaleMutual WholesalersNitro Carpet OutletNorandex - StonewoodO C Cluss LumberPeerless Block/BrickPile HardwarePineview SupplyProBuildPyramid MarbleRamey Ford (Beckley)Ritenour & SonsRobinson Sales & ServiceRoy August BuildersRoyal GlassSherwin Williams - CharlestonSherwin Williams - ParkersburgSilver Line WindowsSimonton WindowsSmith Company Motor CarsState Electric - Huntington ParkersburgSteers Heating/CoolingSteve Spiker ConstructionSunbelt RentalsTyler Mountain WaterV & W ElectricValconValley SupplyVariformW J Clark, Inc.Walker MachineryWarden’s Kitchen GalleryWeyerheuserWhangler, CindyWholesale Carpet OutletWV Paint & Decorating

Special Thanksto all who contributed items to the auction


Beth ThomassonExecutive Officer/Lobbyist

fyi

editorial

use of hBa Vanity liCense plate approVed for hBa memBers. We have received a letter from Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner (Joe E. Miller) in which he says, “I have reviewed your organization’s application for a special registration plate for Class A vehicles. My determination is that your organization meets the criteria and is eligible to proceed to the next step.”

The next step was a meeting with DMV staff Mike Maggard and Lisa Eskew where we went over the step by step process of submitting a simple one page application to purchase a plate. There are no restrictions on the number of license plates you may purchase. The cost of the initial license plate is $70.00 with an annual renewal fee of $45. The initial fee will cover the cost of the plate for the first year and will expire July 1 of each year. Fees will not be prorated.

To proceed, the association must have 250 paid applications within the next 6 months. The fees will be deposited into a special HBA account and the applications will be held by the state HBA office until the goal is reached.

Upon reaching the goal, a check will be written to the DMV and all applications will be delivered to them. At this point the manufacturing process will begin and plates will be produced within three to six months, after which they will be delivered to the DMV for mailing.

The main “key” right now is selling 250. You may order as many as you wish. We have received enthusiastic support from many members wishing to be able to advertise the fact that they are a proud member of the Home Builders Association - a group with a reputation of being “the best of the best”.

(The following are just a few of the highlights of the Association at work for its members.)

media Campaign going Well We are happy to report that we are going into our sixth month with our statewide TV advertising with ads on both morning and evening news in markets potential reaching

all of West Virginia and on the Sunday morning Show “Decision Makers”. At the present time, the ad is being ‘revamped’ and will continue to run the remaining months of the year.

We’ve had print advertising in two editions of The State Journal plus an article from President Fred McDonald in the August 17-23 issue. As an added bonus, The State Journal showcased the contractor members of the association, printing the entire list with contact information in their August 17-23 and August 24-30 editions.

Our Media Partners include BrickStreet, Central Supply, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, Greer Limestone, Keystone Wall Systems, ProBuild and Channels 13 (WOWK), 7 (WTRF), 12 (WBOY) 59 (WVNS) and The State Journal. We are grateful for their generous donations in making this happen. Preliminary plans are being made for our 2013 Media Campaign. If you’ve missed the ad on TV, go to the HBA website www.hbawv.org and click on the black square under the BrickStreet logo.

food BanK donation Following the severe June storms that caused many West Virginians to lose their power and perishable food, the HBA of West Virginia Charitable Fund donated $1000 to the state’s food bank.

In their acknowledgement of the donation, Volunteer West Virginia, Inc. wrote, “Recent devastating storms left many West Virginia families without utilities and with little food. The demand for food from local food pantries has left the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Huntington Area Food Bank with little in reserve. Thanks to your contribution and the efforts of many individuals, we will be able to provide both food banks with money to quickly restock and thus supply local facilities.”

Continued on page 30

update on Building Codes I received a phone call from Mr. Ted Shriver, Chairman of the Fire Commission, to let me know that there might be a compromise regarding the merit/value of mandating fire sprinklers for all single family homes. This mandate requirement has been considered by the association as unacceptable and flawed for several years.

With the Legislative Rule Making Review Committee to begin its meeting in just an hour, this phone call was the beginning of an interesting morning.


By Fred H. McDonaldPresident, HBA of WV

editorial

Fifty-four years ago the handful of people who formed the Home Builders Association of West Virginia, did so for the expressed purpose of: • Fostering business opportunities among members • Advocating members’ interests in the legislative and regulatory process • Providing member and consumer education, and • Promoting ethical quality business practices.

The nearly 800 members who make up today’s group and its 10 local associations, still adhere to those principles and the strong belief that our assistance in helping West Virginia citizens’ dream of owning a home is a noble and worthwhile cause and one they take very seriously.

The membership includes residential building contractors as well as those who supply the products and services that are needed for industry support.

We continue to be active on a number of ‘fronts’, believing that commonality of interests reflects our dedication to the home building industry and pride when we see a moving van unloading furnishings for a family getting ready to spend their first night’s sleep in their own bed in a home of their own. One member describes it as a “tingly feeling”.

Our legislative agenda is well known and respected at the State Capitol in Charleston with a full-time lobbyist who has the support of many members to back her up with personal calls and communication to their local senate and delegate districts. The issues are many - ranging from building codes, licensure, and taxation as well as landlord tenant relations.

Clients expect their builders and suppliers to be up to date on the latest trends, products, and code requirements affecting the home building industry and most any week local associations as well as the state association make opportunities for their members to hear from the professionals. Clients also have the right to expect impeccable work and business ethics. Our ‘unofficial motto’ might aptly define our members as “the best of the best”.

This is a re-edited version of an article that was released to The State Journal and appeared Aug. 17.

Home Builder members deserve and expect services that their trade association put together to enhance their business net profit. Throughout the years they have been offered various group insurance plans (including health, dental, life and Aflac supplemental, as well as a popular 401K benefit program) and fuel discount programs.

Two more recent membership enhancements have been an agreement with BrickStreet Insurance Company for a discount on premiums for qualified members. The rate is calculated on

group participation numbers and loss ratio experience. Reviewed annually by BrickStreet and the Home Builders Association, easily, thousands of dollars have been saved by those that meet the criteria.

The most recent money savings program offered is a “Member Rebate Program” with approximately 30 participating companies/manufacturers. It is open to builder and remodeler members. “It’s free money,” explained one member “and easy,” added another. Signing up to participate and making claims for discounts are simplistic and can be done on-line. The largest rebate received by a member to date is $1700 and the smallest $67 – another great benefit for belonging to the Home Builders Association of WV.

Visit our website www.hbawv.org or call 304-342-5176 (877-408-0702) for more information about the Home Builders Association of West Virginia.

Members of the Home Builders Association of WV have the opportunity to make a difference. Join Today!

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editorial

John KopyscianskiAssociate Vice President

The next time you come to a local or state Home Builders Association event, look around at your fellow members. I guarantee that more than half of the people you see will be associate members. These are people who are essential to the home building process and help enable our industry to provide Americans with an unrivaled selection of quality homes.

Among the ranks of associate members are subcontractors, sales and marketing specialists, architects, interior designers, title and settlement experts, lawyers, people in the financial services industry, appraisers, product suppliers and manufacturers, and many more who are essential to the challenging task of providing housing for a growing population.

Associate members are also essential to the Home Builders Association of West Virginia and to the NAHB federation, offering sponsorships, devoting countless hours at committee meetings and volunteering at special events, and strengthening our industry in the process.

Most importantly, our associate members help broaden our perspective so that we can assess issues more objectively in the context of our entire industry.

In recognition of the thousands of associates who volunteer their time and services to NAHB and its state and local affiliates, NAHB has designated September as Associate Member Appreciation Month. NAHB has always appreciated the dedication and enthusiasm of its associate members, but in today’s unsettled – and unsettling – housing market environment, we appreciate that dedication and commitment more than ever.

During September – and every other month, for that matter – I urge all HBAWV members to get to know one another better, learn about each others’ businesses and whenever possible, to do business with other members.

Our HBA is strong when individual members are strong, and doing business with other members is a great way to strengthen the association while ensuring that the people you work with understand the issues and concerns that affect your day-to-day operations.

NAHB has established an award to acknowledge the importance of associates to the national federation. The NAHB Associate of the Year Award recognizes associates who have made outstanding contributions to their local, state and national associations and to the home building industry.

Each state is invited to submit one nomination for the NAHB Associate of the Year and the Society of Honored Associates Awards. A panel

of judges selects up to five outstanding entries, and the most outstanding associate is named the Associate of the Year. The others are inducted into NAHB’s prestigious Society of Honored Associates. The individual nominated as HBAWV Associate of the year will be announced and recognized at the Annual State Convention and will hopefully represent our State Association at the NAHB International

Builder’s Show in Las Vegas this January!

The Bill Polley BuildPac Award acknowledges the associate member who epitomizes the loyalty and diligent BuildPac fundraising efforts of the late Bill Polley, a past Associate BuildPac Subcommittee chairman. Entries for both NAHB awards are due by Oct. 29.

Associate members are invaluable to our businesses and an essential part of our proud history, tradition and spirit. Let’s all thank them not only in September but each month by “Doing business with a member!”


Housing and Homeownership are critical to a strong and prosperous nation.

Nearly 1,000 people attended a recent rally in Columbia, SC

Rally ForHomeownership

Owning a home is a cherished ideal for most families because they know that homeownership promotes stability and is critical in creating wealth and financial security for individual households.

Today, homeownership is under attack. Current legislative and regulatory proposals under consideration would greatly harm home owners, home buyers, the housing market and the nation’s economy. Ultimately millions of American families would suffer.

Policymakers must be made aware of the depth and breadth of housing’s many contributions to American society and how strongly voters feel about homeownership and housing policy.

Local home builders associations along with other stake holders (such as Realtors & mortgage lenders) and concerned home owners and prospective home owners

You can find out more information and see samples of the Columbia, SC rally at www.protecthomeownership.com. At that site is a petition to congress to protect homeownership as well as a place to register to attend the rally. This is a bipartisan rally. We are not an “R” or a “D”. We are an “H”

Speakers at these rallies will include high profile candidates, industry leaders, business and community leaders, state lawmakers & current and future home buyers.

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Columbus, OhioOctober 9

are joining together to “Rally for Homeownership” across the nation. These rallies send a powerful message to elected leaders that Americans value homeownership for countless personal reasons and that homeownership generates jobs and revenues that will help move the nation’s ailing economy to recovery.

rally for homeownership

officer nominationsThe following have been selected by the Nominating Committee as 2013 officers of the association. Election will be held at the Oct. 27 Board of Directors meeting at Stonewall Jackson Resort.President First Vice PresidentSecond Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerAssociate TreasurerAssociate Vice President

State RepresentativeNational DirectorAlternate National DirectorAssociate Member Dir. to NAHBAlt. Associate Member Dir. To NAHB

These are nominated by WV to be voted on by NAHB to serve NAHB positions:

Jacob S. MeckJohn BrumleyDale OxleyRichard EckleBob RitenourApril BirdJohn Kopyscianski

Dale OxleyAlan BakerSteven BaileyTom BoardJohn Kopyscianski

the annual meeting of the membership of the home Builders association of West Virginia will be saturday, oct. 27 at 9:30 am.

January 22-24 • las VegasBuildersshow.com

2013 nahB international Builders’ show®

Calendar 2012-20132012Oct. 9 - Rally for Homeownership - NAHB - ColumbusOct. 25-27 - HBA WV Convention - Stonewall Resort

2013Jan. 22-24 - NAHB IBS - Las VegasFeb. 1-2 - Winter Board - Charleston MarriottFeb. 8-12 - Mid Ohio Valley HBA Home Show - ParkersburgMarch 8-10 - Eastern Panhandle HBA Home Show - MartinsburgMarch 8-10 - North Central HBA Home Show - MorgantownMar. 26 - Legislative Reception - Charleston MarriottSpring Board - Wheeling - Northern Panhandle HBAJune 5 - NAHB Legislative Conference - DCJuly - Summer Board - Mid Ohio Valley HBAOct. 4-5 - HBA WV Convention - Stonewall Resort


around the state - local association news

HBA of Greater CharlestonPeggy Sampson, Executive OfficerPO Box 8616So. Charleston, WV 25303304-744-2200www.hbagc.org

2012 West Virginia Home Show (right)

Golf Tournament - June 4 (above) May 1 meeting at Building & Remodeling Warehouse, Nitro (above)

Picnic at Appalachian Power Park - August (above)Sept. Meeting with Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capitol (above)

HBAGC Members Tom Coiner, Robert Dorsey, Stevel Michael, Dale Oxley and Phillip St. Clair build a wheelchair ramp for 96 yr old St. Albans resident. Materials donated by ProBuild of Charleston. - August (above)

Eastern Panhandle HBADavid Hartley, Executive Officer430 Randolph Street, Suite CMartinsburg, WV 25401304-267-4710www.EasternWVHomeBuilders.org

2012 Eastern Panhandle HBA Home Show

May 16 Golf Outing Winners - Mountain View Course at The Woods

84 golfers participated - sponsored by 84 Lumber

The EPHBA hosted a combined dinner meeting with the EP Board of Realtors at the Holiday Inn, Martinsburg. The program was “Let’s Get Appraisals Out of the Basement.” The guest panel included Dean Dawson, SRA of the RPC Group, LLC, Jim Fisher of Fisher Appraisal Service & Kevin Jackson of Jackson-Williams Appraisers, Inc.

Upcoming Events: Energy Code Seminar - Sept. 19Dinner Q & A - Meet the local candidates - Sept. 24

The association hosted their first Sporting Clay Shoot Sept. 13 at Peacemaker National Training Center in Berkeley Co.


around the state - local association newsGreater Greenbrier Valley HBAPO Box 180Frankford, WV 24938304-497-3100

HBA of Mid-Ohio Valley

P O Box 556Parkersburg, WV 26101304-428-6321www.hbamov.org

John Farnsworth, Executive Officer

Highlands HBAPO Box 1847Elkins, WV 26241304-636-2130 or 304-636-5358

Jackson County HBA205 Virginia StreetRavenswood, WV 26164304-273-5244

Northern Panhandle HBA112 19th StreetWheeling, WV 26003304-233-8800

Roy August, President, receives his first spike pin in April presented by Regina Skeen, HBA of WV staff.

Jordan Yencha of Ravenswood High and Cole Adcock of Ripley High each received a $750 scholarship from the

association to be used in pursuing a career linked to the home building industry. This is the 5th year that the association has awarded the scholarship.The association is beginning a Habitat house with many of the members furnishing discounted materials. A hog was purchased at the county fair to support the youth of the county-- a tradition for many years.Richard Jeffrey, Dept. of Labor, speaks on OSHA compliance at the Sept. 11 meeting. Safety manual training at the Jackson Co. Fairgrounds is Sept. 18 with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

The Joel Stout Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Madison Haas, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Haas of Central Vacuum Systems Inc. She is a sophomore at Bob Jones University.

May 5, members began work on a 20’x40’ shelter for the Lion’s Club Park in Waverly. The roof was completed May 9. Participating members were Steven Bailey, Mike Cameron, John Farnsworth, Jimmy Johnston, John Moellendickm Kevin Roberts, Ed Satow, Milton Weppler and Pudge Wolfe.

Habitat build.

The association hosted the summer board meeting.

Golf outing August 2 at Ox-bow golf course.

Members participated in the Relay for Life, May 18-19 and a summer outing at the Tony Lang campground July 28.

2012 Home Show - Parkersburg

The association continues its monthly meetings. Charles Roskovensky of WV green energy presented a preliminary meeting regarding the energy code and subsequent classes will be scheduled this fall.

2 scholarships were awarded to graduating high school students this spring to further their education in the building trades and related fields.

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around the state - local association newsNorth Central HBA

#4 Riddle CourtMorgantown, WV 26505304-599-0880

Southern HBA

PO Box 667Beckley, WV 25802304-763-3188 www.swvhba.org

Kim Fraley, Executive Officer

Tri-State HBAEllen Walker, Executive OfficerPO Box 376Barboursville, WV 25504304-736-0561www.tristatehba.com

Charles Roskovensky taught a class on the 2003 ICC & IECC Codes in July to HBA members at the Cabell Co. Library.

Chris Ilardi, Executive Officer

The 2012 Home Show changed its venue to the New River Technical College in Ghent and it is anticipated that it will be in the same location in 2013. Dates to be announced.

The association’s 10th annual Golf Tournament was held Sept. 8. Mr. Walter Carter representing AFLAC spoke at September’s meeting at Pasquales in Beckley.

Welcome to new Executive Officer Kim Fraley.

Specialty Plate APPROVED!

The Home Builders Association of WV (HBA WV) is VERY excited to announce the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has approved the HBA WV’s request to have a STATE ISSUED SPECIALTY PLATE be made available to qualified Association members and Affiliates!

The association has 6 months to collect 250 PAID applications for the specialty plates. Once this number is met, the DMV will get final design approval from the West Virginia State Police and proceed with production. The initial fee for the plate is $70 each and a standard Specialty Plate renewal fee each year after.

Details on how to get on the list for your tag will be available from your local HBA Executive Officer. The application MUST process through the State HBA Office for approval.

REMEMBER….We only have SIX (6) months to present 250 PAID applications to the DMV before final approval and production can begin. Please contact your local EO for details and reserve your plates. The quicker we get to 250 the quicker they will get into production.

This is a great Membership Privilege and an opportunity to show your PRIDE in the Association

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Visit www.hardwoodswv.com to find genuine West Virginia wood products and the companies that make them. The West Virginia Forest Products Directory helps match up consumers and businesses, offering information on more than two dozen types of forest products companies, including furniture makers, cabinetmakers, architectural millworks, dry kilns, firewood producers, mouldings/millworks, rail fencing and sawmills.

Looking for high-quality wood products for your home or business?

A cooperative effort between West Virginia’s Division of Forestry and Department of Commerce, this online resource gives buyers an opportunity to see, from the comfort of their own homes or offices, the types of high-quality forest products West Virginia companies are producing. The directory also connects wood-buying companies with individuals and companies seeking to sell logs and timber.

Just like West Virginia’s forests, the online directory keeps growing, with companies being added on a weekly or biweekly basis. In addition to facilities like sawmills and cabinet shops, the directory also lists companies where specialty wood like curly maple, burled cherry, figured walnut and quarter-sawn sycamore are commonly found. Hardwoodswv.com also features photo galleries of quality hardwood products made in the Mountain State.

The association had a very successful 2012 Home Show in March at a new location, which allowed it to expand this year.

They have held a golf outing, code training classes, and numerous monthly meetings addressing topics of importance to the industry.

Members offered significant help for the state auction and

continue to be involved in state legislative issues.


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state discount insurance programs --

Carelink Health Care

Delta Dental Insurance,

United Concordia Insurance,

Highmark Life and AD&D Insurance

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(8.3% discount for qualified members)

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professional recognition & distinction Best in West Virginia Project Competition Henry E. King Builder Member of the Year Award Associate Member of the Year Award Meritorious Service Award Presidential Awards Richard B. Yoder Community Service Award

protect your Business interests With powerful legislative advocacy Full-time state registered lobbyist working on behalf of the association on issues affecting its members National lobbyists working on Capitol Hill

training & professional development Local & State Safety Seminars National Certifications & Designations IBS Classes on New Technologies & Best Business Practices State Library Resources BuilderBooks.com

WE STRIVE TO MAKE A MEMBER’S DUES THE MOST PROFITABLE DOLLARS THEY SPEND.

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Cost effective 401-K planMultiple Employer Plan (MEP) for members of the state HBA to offer their employees retirement plans

Savings on a variety of products used in construction

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obituaries

Carroll f. hoffmanJuly 14, 1940 – April 30, 2012

By Beth Thomasson

Carroll Hoffman’s memorial service was a testament to the many facets of Carroll’s life and the number of people and

friends he touched. Obviously, my association with him and Janda builders was professional through the Home Builders, but one didn’t need to be around Carroll very long to observe that maybe ‘that hammer, apron and blueprint thing’ allowed the resources to do some of his favorite things.

So let us explore what some of those favorite things might be. The first is Barbara. She was a student at Marshall University as was Carroll. Their friendship began in Barbara’s sorority house where Carroll was working as a ‘bus boy’. In the words of the old cliché – “the rest is history.” Carroll’s first job was with Union Oil in their real estate department. But the West Virginia boy missed his home state and returned to be near family. Familiarity with the construction trade during his growing up years was a ‘natural’ for Carroll. His father’s occupation was in excavation and Carroll helped during summer months while not in school.

So, it was a good fit for him to work with National Homes for 15 years. There he learned all phases of the trade including marketing, construction and financing. With that good experience under his belt, it was time for him to move on and go into business for himself.

He proved to be ready for the many challenges and decisions that are required of proprietorship. There were so many initial things to be done to prove to his community and peers that he could indeed compete a project and be a proud, capable builder.

“But first, we’ve got to have a name,” he said. (Here we are going to digress a bit and return to some more of his favorite things.) By that time Carroll and Barbara had added to their family two beautiful daughters, Jana and Jada. These favorite things became the inspiration for the company name and JANDA was proudly named. Up went the sign to let everyone know his door was open.

A huge decision for Carroll was to find his market niche. He decided that there were already enough of what is commonly known as ‘high end’ builders. He believed that too few builders were focusing on entry-level homes. People who buy these homes are often

the most enthusiastic for a new home because they are often moving up from a rental property or a mobile unit.

Carroll believed that smaller, more modest, affordable homes still needed to have style. They needed to have an attractive façade (maybe some brick/stone), an inviting porch area, and the house plan needed a good flow. They should have features that enhance the size and create openness. Cathedral ceilings were a good solution.

To make all this happen, Carroll felt that the secret was affordable land. He had the forethought and the knack for finding suitable property to accommodate these homes and keep them within an affordable price range.

Carroll had many happy experiences as he witnessed families sign the papers, load up the moving van and experience the proud feeling of “It’s mine” (and the bank’s, of course). I would guess that this would also be very high on his list of favorite things.I’m not sure how many state project awards that Janda won during the years of the Home Builder sponsored “Best in West Virginia” competition. He had a nice entry most every year and I do know that his name has been called numerous times to come receive his plaque.

Another favorite thing was his association with his Home Builder friends. He participated on many levels and added a lot of wisdom and good thinking. He was a multi-year life director of the state association and had a remarkable attendance record.

Perhaps, his greatest Home Builder accomplishment was the one (yes, only one) member that he sponsored for membership. I’d not be surprised to hear that he stopped people on the street to say, “You know – I was the person who signed up Sandy Dunn.” I doubt that any of you need any clarification on this – Sandy Dunn has been the only person from West Virginia who has served as President/Chairman of the National Associa-tion of Home Builders. Let’s face it, that IS something to ‘crow about’. It kind-of makes me shiver, even now.

His next favorite thing was four adoring grandchildren. Each one was so very special to him. “Best thing that ever happened to me,” Carroll said one day. “I can’t imagine life before them.”

Then there was Marshall University. Let’s see, how many Hoffman Marshall alumni? 14 in the immediate family, including his Mother, Barbara, Jana, Jada and both Jana and Jada’s husbands. Suffice it to say, EVERYONE in St. Albans knew when the Herd was on TV!! We were all shocked and sad when we first learned that Carroll was ill. Despite all the treatments and



obituariesCatherine gillilanOctober 29, 1956 – April 30, 2012

By Beth Thomasson

I was more than honored to call Catherine a good friend for 20+ years. We clicked immediately, perhaps because we were both a little on the unpredictable and

crazy side and could see humor in most everything. We had numerous ‘heart to heart’ discussions. She had the knack of making you know that she truly cared and that these conversations with her stayed only in her heart. Her perceptiveness could always pick up at anytime and on anything she felt seemed quirky or embellished.

She had a type of command of your attention. I can remember an instance when I was sharing a particular concern, though I have no idea now what it may have been. What I do remember though, is that she looked at me with those piercing and beautiful eyes and said “Stop, Beth, and back up – remember, you are talking to me”. “Yes Maam!!”Catherine’s health left much concern for a long time and with the added frustrations of no available and iron clad diagnosis. Her nursing training instincts kept her pushing for solutions. It was quite a long time ago that I was with her several hours a day when she entered a hospital in Charleston to be tested and retested. The doctor thought he could come up with an answer, but the testing was to no avail. So, she took it a bit easier on the days she didn’t feel 100% and let nothing stop her from what she needed and wanted to do on the other days. The ‘Energizer Bunny’ could have learned lessons.For her husband Clifford, she was his partner in all walks of life. They had a strong, strong marriage for 39 wonderful years. Early on, Catherine became a completely devoted business partner, talking things over and sharing around the dinner table, and spending days in the office of Valcon.

Supporting Clifford’s home building activities became Catherine’s interest too. It was very rarely that she missed a Home Builders event.

Particularly special were the Association’s August auctions which involve two hot, dirty days of hauling in, setting up, and hauling out. But, the main thing is enjoying the time spent doing something special with good friends.

Her job was at the corner of the front table where she worked diligently to get everyone registered and, later,

to help take their money and get checked out. Without exception, there was no one who didn’t receive a cheery welcome smile and a “thanks for coming”.

The 20th such event was held this past August 25. It was not an easy day for any of us because Catherine was not in ‘her spot’ but it also brought some much needed time for reflection and thoughts of our friend.

Catherine was a completely and lovingly devoted to her Mother, Zelda Kershner, and spent many happy days just ‘hanging out’ at Mom’s. No doubt, many of her wonderful mothering instincts began with loving her Mother as a best friend. The happiest and most fulfilling years for her were the ones spent mothering daughter Kristen (Gunter) and son John, nurturing and watching them grow up in a loving and strong environment. Like many other moms, she also got lots of pleasure and good times attending their extra activities.

It would be hard to calculate how many miles were put on the family car during the years of John’s involvement with a select drum corps, and the excitement and joy of watching him perform. Perhaps the high spot would be the trip to Atlanta to watch him and his group perform during the closing ceremonies of the Olympics. John now lives in Oregon, and though he is missed so much, both Clifford and Catherine realized that this separation is a part of growing – albeit a hard part.Daughter Kristen and Josh (Gunter) are in North Carolina. The day Kristen confided that she was engaged to be married, this Mother-of-the-Bride got in action and made sure she (and every other family member) was aware that nothing short of perfection was acceptable. It was a beautiful day at Glade Springs Resort with a fun outdoor reception.

Clifford and Catherine both alternated between tears of joy and happiness, to tears of sadness in having to ‘let go just a little’. Catherine was clearly the second most beautiful person at the wedding (you never upstage the bride!!) with that dark hair, sparkling eyes, designer dress and shoes. They enjoyed so much that Kristen was closer to home and they were able to visit and see her more frequently.

This stroll down memory lane is my attempt to share what I perceive to be Catherine’s uniqueness. Her legacy was her love of friends and how she was a genuine friend – a true blessing. Her life was cut short, but the beautiful memories we have will live forever. I’m sure that a host of home builder friends will agree. Two of those people have shared their thoughts.



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feb. 1st, 2012 - august 31, 2012

HIGHLANDS

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84 Lumber Company (Kevin Butler)84 Lumber Company (Kyle Wolfingarger)A&A Homes, Inc. (Roger Ayers)A&A Pools & Supplies (Michael Manor)AC&T Company, Inc. (Bill Walter)Aircon Engineering, Inc. (Andrew Hughes)Appalachian Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC (DJ Knotts)Arndt-McBee Insurance Agency, Inc. (Doug Arndt)B&M Painting (William Haines)B&R Design Group, Inc. (Rick Curry)BB&T (Kathy Kester)Berkeley Co Public Service Water District (Paul Fisher)BCT/Bank of Charlestown (Bev Mitchell)Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love, LLPC (Tracey Rohrbaugh)Bowman Consulting Group (Eric Meske)Bowman Consulting Group (Michael Pointer)Cedar Creek Builders (Justin Yates)Centra Bank (Tammy Demick)City National Bank (Laura Chandler)CNB Bank, Inc. (Kevin Starliper)Custom House Designs, LLC (Robert Shrum)Dan Ryan Builders, Inc. (Benjamin Shively)Dan Ryan Builders Realty (Katy Fidler)Davenport Insulations, Inc. (Mike Emerson)Dennis E Black Engineering, Inc. (Lance Kegerreis)Double T Homes (Allen Truax)Dulyea Construction (Dan Dulyea) Dulyea Construction (Mary Dulyea)Dynamark/Atlantic Security Systems, Inc. (Ben Copenhaver)Farmers & Mechanics Mutual Insurance (Melody Lord)Farmers & Mechanics Mutual Insurance (Foster Sirbaugh)Ferguson Enterprises (John Defoe)Fire & Ice Home Comfort Systems (Terry Deeds)Four Points Construction, Inc. (Sol Trotter)Fox & Associates, Inc. (Gordon Poffenberger)Fox & Associates, Inc. (Russell Townsley)Frederick Brick Works, Inc. (David Tiedemann)Frontier Communications (Paul Espinosa)Frontier Communications (Michele Barnes-Russell)GTA Associates (Todd Alter)Hall Mechanical & Associates, Inc. (Joseph Hall)Hunter Company of WV (Hunter Wilson)Integrity Home Mortgage Corporation (Joyce Garrison)J&J Builders, Inc. (James Harden)Jason Singer Construction (Jason Singer)Jefferson County Citizens for Econ Pres (Kristen Stolipher)John E Myers & Son, LLC (John Myers)Jordans Flooring (Jamie Jordan)J Philip Kesecker, Inc. (J Philip Kesecker)J Walker Construction, LLC (James Walker)Keller, Williams, Rice Realty, LLC (Andrea Sherman)Kelley Allstate Insurance Agency (Gary Kelley)Long & Foster Real Estate (Irene Holida)Lowe’s (Archer Bullock)Made in the Shade, LLC (Jason Shade)Manor House Builders, LLC (Bruce Cubbage)Marcus Enterprises, LTD (Ronnie Marcus)MasterDry LLC (Lisa Catalano)McCrea Heating & Air Services (Seth Lanhardt)Mid South Building Supply (Brian Fries)Miller’s Residential Creations (Brian Miller)Mountain View Solar & Wind (Colin Williams)Mountaineer Mobile Homes, LLC (JW Wohlever)My Bank! First United Bank & Trust (Diane Broadwater)

My Bank! First United Bank & Trust (David Esworthy)My Bank! First United Bank & Trust (Tracy Lord)My Promotions (Yogi Yoder)MVB Bank, Inc. (Jarrod Furgason)NES Unlimited, Inc. (David Smith)Panhandle Builders & Excavating (Lyn Marsh-Hansen)Panhandle Pumping, Inc. (Melissa Gelwicks)Peele, Inc. d.b.a. The Descenders Window Cleaning (Boyce Peele)Phil Cogar Excavating, LLC (Phil Cogar)Pill & Pill (David Pill)Pinnacle Enterprises (Chad Gauthier)Potesta & Associates, Inc. (Joe Knechtel)Potomac Asphalt, LLC (Don O’Neil)Potomac Housing Realtors, LLC (F. Page Burdette)Potomac Valley Properties, Inc. (Dana Closwer)Potomac Valley Properties, Inc. (Joy John-son)Potomac Valley Properties, Inc. (Sally John-ston)Potomac Valley Properties, Inc. (Robert Uccellini)Prim Lending (Joe Collis)Progressive Printing & Graphics (Laura Lowther)Proficient Air (James Gigeous)PuroClean Disaster Restoration (Rodney Trenary)R&L Landscapes, Inc. (Charlie Lamp)RJ Haynes Contracting (Richard Haynes, Jr.)ReMax Real Estate Group (Larry Demarco)ServPro –Martinsburg (Andrea Proper)Shenandoah A/C & Heating, Inc. (James Young)Shifler Electrical Assoc. Inc. (Kirk Anderson)Smith Roofing (David Smith)Snyder Environmental Services (Lee Snyder)Snyder Environmental Services (Carolyn Snyder)Spring Hill, LLC (Robert Butler)Spring Hill, LLC (Frank Supplee)State Farm Insurance (Dawn Newland)Stephens Painting, LLC (John Hardy)Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC (Kenneth Barton)Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC (Eric Hulett)Steve Harris General Contracting, LLC (Steve Harris)Summit Community Bank (Jessica Jacot)Sunfire Hearth Patio & Spa, LLC (Jason Roach)Telamon Corporation (Gary Arntz)The Arcadia Companies (Carla Coffey)The Arcadia Companies (Brad Durga)The Journal (Craig Bartoldson)The Wormald Companies (Mike Wiley)Thomas, Bennett & Hunter, Inc. (John Alexander)Thompson Gas & Electric (Dave White)Todd Electric/Shamrock Lighting (Kelly Todd)Tri-County Rentals Sales & Service (Ron Saunier)Tripps Floor Sanding (Tripp Tobin)Waste Management (Raymond Haspel)West Virginia Housing Development Fund (Nan Stevens)William H Gordon Assoc Inc. (Mark Dyck)AB Contracting, Inc. (Melodi Bell)A&L Building Materials (Robert Meeks)Absten & Sons, LLC (Adam Absten)Advantage Home & Environment (Samuel Wood)Affordable Closet Systems, LLC (Jeannie Helmick)Alford Termite & Pest Control (Chris Alford)Arthur, Krenzel & Lett Insurance Group (Rusty Arthur)Bailey Hardwoods, LLC (Owen Bailey)BB&T (John Finlayson)Brightbill Wood Specialties (Gary Brightbill)Camel Technologies (Ronald McVey)Capital Financial Solutions, LLC (Terry Mathias)Carpenters Local #1070 (Paul Shaffer II)Charleston Newspapers (Jennifer Starsick)

City Insurance Professionals (Ona Bailey)City National Bank (Mark Davis)City National Bank (Diane Lilly)City of Charleston (William Harmon)Coiner Builders (Tom Conier)Comer Residential Construction (John Comer)Commercial Insurance Services (Paul White)Corlis Design & Construction (Michael Corlis)Coventry Health Care (Carelink) (April Bird)Creative Kitchens, Inc. (Mark Smith)Crede Lawn & Landscaping (Dennis Crede)Cunningham Electrical Service, Inc. (Tim Cunningham)Dodrill Heating & Cooling, LLC (Dennis Dodrill)Exclusive Home Designs (Dorsel Hodges)EXPN (Martha Smith)Fastsigns (Kent Hartwell)Ferguson Enterprises (Welford Haines)FHL Bank Pittsburgh (Peter Knight)FM Pile Hardware (William Pile)Garage Door Operators, Inc. (Brad Helmick)Garlow Insurance Agency (Anita Smith)Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam Co (Pam Smith)Hinzman Construction, Inc. (Jerry Hinzman)Hobba Enterprises, LLC (Dave Hobba)Jeff’s Appliances (Charlie Bernard)JH Tomblin Fence Company (John Tomblin)John Browder Bldg Contractor (John Browder)Kanawha Brick & Block Company (John Miller)Kanawha Valley Maintenance (Hubert Bass)Keller Funeral Home (J. Todd Whittington)Keith’s Kitchens (Charles Levander)Kerstein’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Tim Simmons)Leonard’s Electrical Supply (Leonard Brightwell)Leslie Lumber (Bob Leslie)LCN Electrical Contracting, LLC (Harold Mynes)Lifetite Metal Products Mfg, LLC (Steve Koepsel)Lowe’s (Brad Johnson)L.R. Dorsey, Inc. (Robert Dorsey)Mitchell Building Services (David “Mitch” Mitchell)Modern Home Concepts (Dale Oxley)Monarch Service Corporation (Mike Miller)Mountain Lakes Realty (Jim Rankin)Mountain State Cabling Systems (Charlie Brown)Mountaineer Wholesale Company (Gerry Workman)National Industrial Lumber Company (Bruce Given)Nitro Carpet Outlet & Ceramic Tile (Cynthia Hale)Nitro Sunrooms & Window Mfg, LLC (Nora Taylor)O’Daniel Construction, Inc. (John O’Daniel)Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (Judy Lumpkins)Pella Window & Doors (John Hull)PrayWorks, LLC. (David Pray)Progressive Elevators, Inc. (Ron Rucker)Quality Construction (Steven Michael)R&B Construction Company (Bob Young)Ray Saulino Contracting (Ray Saulino)RC General Contractors (Tom Reece)Rhodes Brick & Block (Ernest Rhodes)Richard Wilbur Builders, Inc. (Richard Wilbur)Seabolt’s Heating & Cooling, LLC (Chris Seabolt)Seabolt’s Heating & Cooling, LLC (Mike Seabolt)Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning (Ed Pownell)Sherwin Williams (Chris Chafin)Steorts Homebuilders, LLC (Jason Steorts)Stricklen Realty (JD Stricklen)Structural Systems, Inc. (Eric Semrau)Sunbelt Rentals (Dave Tippie)Superior Walls by Collier Foundation Systems, Inc. (Jeremy Osborne)

Synkote Specialties Company, Inc. (Kerry Hinzman)The Poca Valley Bank (Philip Robertson)Tyler Mountain Water Company (Jeff Jackson)United Bank (Brenda Stoffel)Universal Custom Builders, Inc. (Rich Hottle)Valley Supply (Dwayne Tippie)Wesbanco (Elaine Lett)Whittington & Whittington (Jeffery Whittington)Window World of Kanawha County (Mary Hughes)WV Housing Development Fund (Patti Shamblin)WV Metal Wholesalers (Denver McMillion)WV Plans (John Atkinson)

CKJ Properties, LLC (Clifford Gillilan)Eckle Seamless Guttering (Richard Eckle)Greenbrier Communications, Inc. (Al Stephens)Hawver Construction, Inc. (Rick Hawver)Jacob S. Meck Construction, LLC (Jacob Meck)Lowell C. Rose, Inc. (Lowell Rose)Only Way Water, LLC (Alan Truman)P.H. Loos Construction, Inc. (Paul Loos)RBS, Inc. (David Snyder)Special T Contracting (Kevin Thorton)Valcon, Inc. (Clifford Gillilan)

Allegheny Insurance (Michael Waldo)Elkins Electrical Construction Co (Harold Elbon)REH, Inc. (Robert Hutton)Reliable Roofing Company (Charles Preusch)

JACKSON COUNTY84 Lumber Company (Shawn Montgomery)Austin Construction (Terry Weber)Cardinal Concrete (Mike Gwinn)Carter Lumber Company (Dave Johnson)City National Bank (Sandra Reed)Hometown Insurance Agency (Anna Gandee)Pella Windows & Doors, Inc. (Jeff Humphreys)Roy J August Builders (Roy August)Sayre Construction & Excavating (Brent Sayre)TomKat Construction, LLC (Tom White)WV Forestry Association (Dick Waybright)

Alarm Systems (Larry Wilson)Ameri-Craft Corporation (Dave Van Horn)Arrow Concrete (Jim Parker)Atlas Poured Walls Inc. (Michael Gwinn)Brammer Construction (Chester Brammer)Builder’s Choice Vinyl Fencing (Dave Lapp)Contractor’s Building Supply (Lori Parker)Deem Sales Services, LLC. (Dave Deem)Everett L Harper & Sons, Inc. (Donald Harper)Grants Rental & Sales (James Johnston)Groggs Heating & AC (Carma Hanlon)Haas Central Vacuum Systems, Inc. (Stephan Haas)Home Depot (Robert Taylor)Huntington Mortgage Group (Thomas Mote)Huffman Truss (Thomas Huffman)JES Basement Systems (Mike Waltz)Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc. (Greg Adams)Jefferds Corporation (Tom Dukas)John FarnsworthJM Group, Inc. (Jason Martin)JM Group, Inc. (Jeff Martin)Kevin Roberts Construction (Kevin Roberts)Logan Insulating Service, Inc. (David Kornmiller)Matheny Volvo & GMC Trucks (Steve Skin-ner)Michael Dowler Masonry, LLC (Michael Dowler)Miller Door, Inc. (Ron Hendrix)MLW Construction, LLC (Linda Weppler)


membership feb. 1st, 2012 - august 31, 2012

RECRUITERS

NORTH CENTRAL

EASTERN PANHANDLENEW MEMBERS

POTOMAC HIGHLANDS

TRI-STATE

GREATER GREENBRIER VALLEY

SOUTHERN

GREATER CHARLESTON

MID-OHIO VALLEY

NORTH CENTRAL

NORTHERN PANHANDLESOUTHERN

TRI-STATE

Alio Home Improvements, LLC (Jeff Michael)BCT/Bank of Charlestown (Tammy Demick)Blue Ridge Carpentry (Kevin Clark)Blue Ridge Community & Technical College (Cynthia Hull)Carpet World of Martinsburg (Bret Smith)Century 21 Braddock Realty (Donna Hoffmann)Doug’s Greenscapes, LLC (W. Fore)Four State Insulation, Inc. (Tony Husted)Henson’s Quality Contracting, LLC (Barrett “Bear” Henson)H&H Technologies, LLC (Veta Hall)Lansing Building Products (Chris Little)Long & Foster Real Estate (Lawrence Linkens)My Bank! First United Bank & Trust (Tracy Lord)Palmer Construction Services, LLC. (Walt Palmer)Shentel/Sprint (Brian Flickinger)Thompson Gas & Electric (Jeremy Miley)

Advantage Home & Environment (Justin Forman)Ashworth Heating & Cooling (Scott Ashworth)Astech Corporation (Denver Davis)BrickStreet Insurance (Chuck Baldwin)Central Van & Storage (Gene Papa)Danny’s Custodial Care, Inc. (Danny Bragg)Darin Fisher Designer Kitchens (Darin Fisher)David Smith Fame & Body Shop, Inc. (Judy Smith)Deacon & Deacon (Joseph Deacon III)Janda Company (Barbara Hoffman)Liberty Mutual Insurance (Melissa Oxley)Marion Construction (Phillip Marion)Outdoor Living by J.S. Breeder Builders, Inc. (J.S. Breeden)Real Estate Central, LLC. (Ron Cole)RG Good Painting (Randy Good)Rollins Excavating & Septic Inspections (David Rollins)Runyan & Associates Realtors (Tim Runyan)ServPro (Stephen Reynolds)Signs by Dari (Dan Janney)Southern Building Systems, Inc. (Pamela Sovine)Thermal Shield Windows, Inc. (Gerald Delong)WOWK TV 13 (Larry Leadbetter)WV Career Transistion Services (Lisa Moore)WV Women Work (Misty Mayville)

Almost Heaven Habitat (Michelle Connor)Lowe’s (Matthew Flippin)

JACKSON COUNTYB&G Heating & Cooling (Brandon Cobb)Bill Morton Nationwide Insurance (Elizabeth Morton)Buffington Builders (Conrad Buffington)Chris Bostic Masonry (Chris Bostic)CJ Enterprises (Corky McCorkle)Dillon Construction Co (Jim Dillon)Family Carpet, Kitchen and Bath (Terri Zirkle)JCO Lumber (Bill Cole)JC&E Construction (Jerry Jones)Mac Brothers Construction, LLC (Timothy McNemar)MCM Mouldings, Inc. (Mark Gorrell)Plumbing Specialist (Ronnie Vest)Staats Construction (Stacey Staats)Valtronics, Inc. (Eddie Fisher)Way-Con (Wayne Crawford)WesBanco Bank, Inc. (Rayna O’Dell)

Norandex (Brian Balash)Ohio Valley Builders Supply (H.C. Trout)Overhead Door Co. (Skylar Montgomery)Parkersburg Paint & Janitorial Supply (Dave Martin)P.A.M.S., Inc. (Alan Queen)Patterson Building (William Patterson)Peerless Block & Brick Co (Scott Grimm)Pella Virginia, Inc. (Brenda Slavin)Perry & Associates CPA’s (Linda Weppler)Professional Residential/Commercial Appraisers (Sean Andrews)Reeds, Inc. (Debbie Reed)Richard Webb Construction, Inc (Richard Webb)Richards Building Supply (Phil Schwab)Robert Goldenberg Attorney (Robert Goldenberg)Satows Residential Contracting (Paul Satow)Simonton Windows (Marty Davis)Smith Concrete (Dick Bennett)SRM Development (Steve Mcpherson)Starkey Soft Water (Barbara Starkey)State Electric Supply Co (Lynn Farley)Steers Heating & Cooling (Bruce Hardman)Tesa – DeBarr Trucking (Dennis DeBarr)Top General Bldg Contractor (Clayton Huber)T.Q.S. Granite & Marble (Joe Matthews)United Security Agency (Mark Sturm)WesBanco (Pam Bayer)West Virginia Roofing (Jon Barker)Westwood Land Company, Inc. (Robert Tebay)Williamstown National Bank (Theresa Cunningham)Wood County Technical Center (Randy Dornon)

MID-OHIO VALLEY Continued

1st Service Real Estate (Eddie Staats III)A-1 Heating & Cooling (Larry Wells)All Dry Waterproofing Co (Jeremy Wyatt)Bridgeport Equipment and Tool (Tom Gruba)Community Resources, Inc. (Jack Payne)Glenn Rhodes Trucking (Glenn Rhodes)J.H. Tomblin Fence Co. (Greg Whittington)Parkersburg Lock Service (Terri Goodnow)Results Radio (Charles Helmick)

Advance Building & Dev. (Bernie Boyers)ALD Enterprises, LLC (Aaron Dickerson)All Pro Home Improvements (Donna Blaney)Allegheny Development (Eugene Blagg)Allied Refrigeration, Inc. (Damon Bolden)Anthony Chevrolet Cadillac (Tom Waskis)Asayo Creative, Inc. (Damian Ferek)B&K Direct Floors, Inc. (Bill Harris)Barnes Builders, Inc. (Al Barnes)Basement Systems of WV (Patrick Edwardson)Bri-Ton Heating & Cooling (Anthony Deal)Canyon Builders, Inc. (Barry Dickson)Capital Doors, Inc. (Larry Zaccagnini)Cardinal Concrete (Michael Gwinn)C D C Development Corp (Mike Callen)Central Supply Company (Pat Cunningham)Clear Mountain Bank (Janet Saul)Collier Foundation Systems, Inc. (Matthew Theadore)Community Homes, Inc. (Ralph Raspa)Construction Supply, Inc. (Pete Scott)Core Building Solutions, LLC (Chad Matheny)Crites Electric, Inc. (Rusty Crites)Danny’s Door Service (Dan Baliker)David Kitchen & Tile, LLC (Chuck Matala)Echo Valley, Inc. (Bill Pickrell)E F Construction (Emile Frere)Empire 2000, LLC. (Adelheid Schaupp)Fairmont Federal Credit Union (Melanie Thompson)First Exchange Bank (Brent Skidmore)Geper, Inc. (Gene Perilli)Hardwood Interiors, Inc. (Michele Messenger)Harland Planning Mill (Steve Turner)Hoy Redi-Mix Company (Rick Wright)Jacobs & Hutchinson (J.P. Lafollette)Jefferds Corporation (Charlie Gough)J&J Contracting (Joe Hall)Keith’s Kitchens by Design (J. Carr)Key Realty Company (Christine Pauley)Kittle Excavation, Inc. (Gregory Kittle)Koval Building & Supply Co. (Amy Koval)Lang’s Flooring (Anthony Lang)

Lanta Contractors, Inc. (Kent Pauley)L.H. Jones Equipment Co. (Leonard Hancock)Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. (Debra Finocchiaro)Lifetite Metal Products, LLC (Steve Koepsel)Lowe’s (Michael Bennett)Lowe’s (Jason Drumm)Masontown Block & Precast (John Phillips)Matheny Motor Truck Co. (Brian Lamp)Middletown Home Sales (Chris Poskins)Mills Group, LLC (Michael Mills)Modern Builders Supply (Robert Lewis)Morgantown Power Equipment (Argyle Sheets)Mountain State Log Homes (Stephen Craig)MVB Bank, Inc. (Mary Beth Alvieto)Nature’s Granite, LLC (John Longedo)Nes Unlimited, Inc. (David Smith)Nuzum Trucking Co, Inc. (Roger Nuzum)Ohio Valley Home Listings (Tamelin Delli-Gatti)Omega Designs, Ltd. (Eric Braham)Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration (Robert Contraguerro)Pella Window & Door Co (Tom Faessel)Pest Management Services, Inc. (Ron Martin)Pineview Supply Corporation (Chris Ilardi)Precision Concrete, LLC (Brad Taylor)ProBuild (Brian Massie)Puccio &York Appraisers (Carl York)Quality Plus Inspections (Edward Erjavec)Residential Creations (Derrick Pritt)Rexroad Heating & Cooling, LLC (Benjamin Licht)Rice Construction (John Rice)Rich’s Garden Creations (Rich Painter)Rising Sun Construction, LLC (Chris Bailey)Ron Hurst Construction Co., LLC (Ron Hurst)Royal Water Treatment (Jim Wright)Rustic by Design, Inc. (Jim Merschat)S&A Homes (Bill DeMarco)Sid Harvey Industry (Joe Miker)Smith Econo Homes (Rod Smith)T.J. Contracting & Custom Homes (Jeff Montgomery)TKS Contracting, Inc. (Thomas Shaw)Unique Building Solutions, LLC (Paul Valient)Ultra Seal, LLC (Tim Hagedorn)United Security Agency (Randall Kerns)Vision Homes, Inc. (Michael Helwig)Waco Oil & Gas (Ike Morris)West Union Bank (Edna Swiger)White Lightning Contracting (Jeff Chalfort)Wood Construction, Inc. (Ronald Woody)WV Woman Work (Emily Mavlier)

A-1 Doors & Windows (Aaron Knotts)Advanced Heating & Cooling (David Seman)Bath Fitter (Corissa Greer)Bill’s Tree Service (William Greaser)Comfort Living Spray Foam Insulation, LLC (William Layman)Don’s Appliances (Frank Switalski)Dye Drywall, LLC (William Dye)Groggs Heating & AC, Inc. (Keith Blair)Hot Shotz Thermal Imaging Service, LLC (Mark Watkins)John Stewart Custom Woodworking, Inc. (Mary Stewart)Lowe’s (Rick Hess)Lowe’s (Jeremy Randolph)Mark Southern General Contractor (Mark Southern)Maverick Contracting (Vince Putkowski)Robert Kittle Construction Co. (Robert Kittle)Summer Breeze Comfort Systems, LLC (Daniel Henson)Woodchucks General Contractors (David Kuneff)

Conaway Flooring (Michael Scarnecchia)Huffner Contracting (Phil Huffner)J&M Distributing (Jim Kleeh)K&K Builders (George Schuster)Loffa Enterprises, Inc (Daniel Armstrong)Maness Contracting, Inc. (Martin Maness)

Gam 99 Properties (Tyson Michael)Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete (Bob Barr)Winchester Metals (David Brill)

BB&T (Betty Kinder)Beckley Insulation Co., Inc. (Sharon Warden)Boxley Materials Co (Sammy Geso)Crown Windows & Vinyl Products, Inc. (Blaine Woodson)Daniel Realty Investments, Inc. (Carl Daniel)David Hill Concrete Company (David Hill)Garage Door Operators, Inc. (Brad Helmick)Highland Propane Co. (Michael Christian)Larry D. Ford Insurance (Larry Ford)LW Crook Contractor (Lloyd Crook)Means Lumber Company (Paul Rose)National TV & Appliance (Terry Musick)Richmond Law Office (William Richmond)Window World of Beckley (Jeremy Burnette)

Beckley Buick-GMC Auto Mall, Inc. (Harry Church)Clark General Contracting (Todd Clark)Prime Contracting (Jason Gray)Silverpoint Homes (Mark Stover)

Alternative Building Concepts (Robert Blankenship)Huntington Federal Savings Bank (Maurice Clark)Lowe’s (Shelly Braley)Lowe’s (Scott Horsfield)Lowe’s (Doug McMahan)Lowe’s (Justin Wurtzler)

Construction Advantage, Inc. (Robert Bowen)Creative Kitchens, Inc. (Mike Rigney)Edmunds Excavation & Building (David Edmunds)Home Professionals (Seth Adkins)J&J Developers (Jack Moore)Main Street Insurance, LLC (Shane Overby)Mutual Wholesalers, Inc. (Len Rogers)Pure Platinum Investments, LLC (Jeff Hutchison)RD Developers (Ron Detemple)Scott Wheeler Development, LLC (Scott Wheeler)Sherwin Williams Co (Scott Stint)Tri State Publications (John Brumley)Tri State Publications (Ellen Walker)Tri State Rom, Inc. (Kenny Kirby)

Michelle Cuthrell Dan DulyeaDavid EsworthyDavid HartleyGreg JanesBev MitchellP.J. OrsiniJason SingerJonathan ShermanDavid TeetsSol TrotterDave WhiteColin WilliamsJW WohleverApril BirdJohn FinlaysonJohn KopyscianskiDale Oxley

Jim RankinRobert RitenourPhillip St ClairSamuel WoodsClifford GillilanRoy AugustAnna GandeeMike GwinnSteven BaileyJohn FarnsworthKevin RobertsTom BoardRusty CritesChris IlardiFred McDonaldSteve SpikerLloyd CrookJohn Brumley


obituaries continuedCatherine gillilan Continued from page 27

“After almost 25 years of friendship Catherine was more of a sister to me than a friend. Of one thing I’m sure – she loved her husband and children.

“She was always there when needed – to help with anything – if just to talk, laugh or cry. We had our private jokes that we shared and laughed and knew what each other was thinking. ‘16 oz makes 1 lb’ will never be forgotten.

Catherine, you are missed so much, my dearest friend and sister. You will never be forgotten and I love you.” Doris Pickrell (Fairmont)

“I remember the first time I met Catherine (my first Home Builders convention at Canaan Valley) and I remember the last evening we spent together (what was to be our last time together). And I remember all the times in between.

“Lloyd, Clifford and I have so many wonderful memories, Home Builder meetings, trips, sharing good times and the bad. Catherine and I had special relationships with our mothers and we enjoyed sharing that with each other. Catherine was there when I had to say good-bye to my Momma.

“When Lloyd and I were injured in a car wreck, Catherine was there to help so I could attend the convention at Pipestem. She spent the entire weekend pushing my wheelchair throughout the lodge so I could enjoy the festivities. We laughed and made the best of a difficult situation. That was the beauty of our friendship – we always made the best of everything.

“I always enjoyed and admired Catherine’s ‘sassy’ personality and her devotion to her family. Memories of Catherine will forever live in my heart. She was really a special person. I was fortunate enough to get to know that special person. I miss her.” Myra Crook, (Beaver)

Carroll hoffman Continued from page 26knowledge of specialist physicians, 22 months later we had to tell him good-bye, but never forgotten.

I was told that as he left home to begin Hospice care, he spotted some little ‘something’ on the house ceiling/baseboard/wall that needed a bit of repair. He told them, “You need to take care of that as soon as possible, before it gets worse.” I can’t attest that this is absolutely true, but it sounds so much like the Carroll I knew.

We had some of the best conversations. He had a special name for me, which he always called me-- “Bethie”. It’s a wonderful memory to have and one that and I’ll always cherish. I miss my friend.

Fifteen minutes into the meeting with the Code Issue being the 4th item on the agenda, there were huddles of interested parties in the hallway. These groups represented the Fire Commission, Home Builders Association, Division of Energy, National Fire Protection Association, Habitat for Humanity, Fire Marshal’s Office, National Fire Sprinklers Association, Association of Architects, and a staff attorney from the Attorney General’s office assigned to assist members of the Fire Commission.

Immediately after Mr. Shriver’s call, I called Steve Orlowski from the Codes Division of NAHB to discuss the situation. I told him I needed the “skinny” in 5 minutes or less, as we were leaving for the meeting at the Capitol. He was familiar with the plan and shared what some states had found to be a good compromise.

It immediately appeared that there was a good possibility that future discussion between the groups had some merit – so we persuaded one of the members of the Legislative Rule Making Rule Committee to move to lay the item over for a future meeting.

Senator Herb Snyder (D-Jefferson) told the committee that the Home Builders Association group and others were meeting in the hallway, and urged the committee to give them a chance to continue their discussions. The committee members agreed and the ‘hallway group’ then adjourned to the Capitol cafeteria where they continued discussions for the next several hours.

The end result appears to be two workable compromises – one regarding the fire sprinkler mandate and the other concerning the adoption date for a more strenuous energy code.

The Attorney General’s staff attorney is going to draft a proposed substitute reflecting the compromises and give us a copy by Oct. 1. We will make this available to members on our website (Member Login section) and bring it to the HBA Board of Directors at its next meeting on Oct. 27. Members of the Fire Commission will bring the matter to its next meeting.

The hope is that consensus approval can be reached by both groups and that the rule will be ready for review of the Legislative Rule Making Review Committee at its November meeting. It could be a good ending to a long journey.

Beth Thomasson Editorial - Continued from page 18

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