Louisiana Home Builders Association Newsletter
February 2015         

 

Nation's Home Builders Elect
 Leadership for 2015

 

January 22, 2015 - Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four Senior Officers to top leadership positions within the federation during the association's International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

 

With more than 800 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more than 140,000 members across the country, NAHB represents the interests of the nation's housing professionals through advocacy, education and research.   

Taking the helm as NAHB's Chairman of the Board this year is Tom Woods, a Missouri builder with more than 40 years of experience in the housing industry. Woods is president of Woods Custom Homes. He has developed scores of communities and more than 1,000 homes in the Greater Kansas City area.   


"To keep housing and the economy on an upward trajectory, this year NAHB will urge the White House and the Republican-controlled Congress to work together in a bipartisan spirit to advance comprehensive housing finance reform and immigration reform, along with other policies that promote homeownership, rental housing opportunities and job growth," said Woods.

 

Also moving up on the association's leadership ladder during NAHB's Las Vegas board meeting was Ed Brady, a Bloomington, Ill.-based home builder. He was elected as the 2015 First Vice Chairman of the Board. Brady is president of Brady Homes, a company founded in 1962 by his father, William Brady Sr.  


One of the largest home building firms in central Illinois, Brady Homes has developed 20 residential communities throughout the state, building more than 1,800 single-family homes, 2,000 apartment units and more than 100,000 square feet of light commercial property.

 

Granger MacDonald, a Kerrville, Texas-based builder and developer with 40 years of experience in the home building industry, was elected as Second Vice Chairman of the Board. MacDonald is president of the MacDonald Companies, a diverse development, construction, and management enterprise with more than 35 neighborhoods completed throughout Texas.

 

Randy Noel joined the NAHB leadership ladder with his election as Third Vice Chairman of the Board. A Louisiana-based custom home builder with more than 30 years of experience in the home building industry, Noel is president of Reve Inc., a custom home building firm that has developed more than 1,000 custom homes in the greater New Orleans area. 


2014 NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, from Wilmington, Del., remains on the leadership ladder as Immediate Past Chairman. Kelly is president of Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. and is a successful builder and developer with several decades of experience in land development, multifamily and single-family home building, and property management.

 

Rounding out the association's leadership is NAHB Chief Executive Officer Jerry Howard, from Washington, D.C. Howard heads up a professional staff of more than 230 working out of the National Housing Center in Washington.  He has served as the association's CEO/EVP since February of 2001. Previously, Howard was NAHB's chief tax counsel.



Congratulations Randy Noel, we know you will make Louisiana proud!
CONGRATULATIONS TO LHBA's 2015 SENIOR OFFICERS AND 2014 AWARD WINNERS!

President- Peter Young 

Vice President- Jim Fine

Treasurer- Conrad Blanchard

Secretary- Nick Castjohn

 

Winner or the Michael J. Penn Award of Excellence:

Kay Gibson

 

 

2014 Associate of the Year:

JoAnn Kostik

 

 

2014 Remodeler of the Year:

Nick Castjohn

 

2014 Builder of the Year:

Billy Ward

 

2015 Hall of Fame:

Larry Hott and Donny Jenkins

 

 
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The Louisiana Home Builders Association, (LHBA) is committed to providing quality housing that is safe and affordable for residents of Louisiana.  Our builder and associate members are comprised of members who:

  • Represent the homebuilding industry before state and regulatory bodies
  • Serve as the chief advocate of private property rights
  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders
  • Promote professionalism in the homebuilding industry
  • Promote economic development & quality of life in Louisiana 

By joining LHBA's Ambassador Club, you will gain meaningful exposure while supporting LHBA's efforts in the following areas:


 

Networking Opportunities:   

As an Ambassador Club Sponsor you'll have opportunities to network with other members, and get involved in events such as our Legislative Day and Crawfish Boil, Installation Banquet and Early Bird Receptions.

 

Educational Opportunities: 

LHBA offers educational courses for members to keep current on topics that are vital to the construction and home building industry.   

 

Legislative Watchdog:  

LHBA actively lobbies and monitors local, state and Federal legislation and regulation to ensure that our members' business interests are well-represented and protected.


 

Marketing: 

Depending on the level of sponsorship, opportunities are available to advertise at our events, and on LHBA's website, including our e- newsletter.  There is no better way to market your products or services!

 

Ambassador Club Sponsorship Levels


 

Diamond Level $5,000

  • Legislative Day and Crawfish Boil Sponsorship
  • Website Ad with Logo Link (12 Months)
  • E-Newsletter Logo Link (12 Months)
  • A feature article on your business sent to all LHBA members via constant contact twice a year.
  • 8 Complimentary Admissions to the Legislative Day Crawfish Boil
  • 8 Free tickets to the LHBA Installation & Awards Banquet
  • Name and Logo on Ambassador Club Sponsor Board at ALL LHBA Events and Publications

Emerald Level $3500

  • Installation & Awards Banquet Sponsorship
  • 6 Free tickets to the LHBA Awards Banquet
  • 6 Complimentary Admissions to the Legislative Day Crawfish Boil
  • Website Ad with Logo Link (9 months)
  • E-Newsletter Logo Link (9 Months)
  • A feature article on your business sent to all LHBA members via constant.
  • Name and Logo on Ambassador Club Board at ALL LHBA Events and Publications

Sapphire Level $2500

  • Early Bird Reception Sponsorship
  • 4 Free tickets to the LHBA Awards Banquet
  • 4 Complimentary Admissions to the LHBA Legislative Day Crawfish Boil
  • Website Ad with Logo Link (6 Months)
  • E-Newsletter Logo Link (6 Months)
  • Name & Logo on Ambassador Club Board at ALL LHBA Events and Publications

Ruby Level Sponsorship $ 1000

  • 2 Free tickets to the LHBA Awards Banquet
  • 2 Complimentary Admissions to the Legislative Day and Crawfish Boil
  • Website Ad with Logo Link (4 Months)
  • E-Newsletter Logo Link (4 Months)
  • Name and Logo on Ambassador Club Board at ALL LHBA Events

Pearl Sponsorship Level $ 500

  • Website Ad with Logo Link (2 months)
  • E-Newsletter Ad with Logo Link (2 months)
  • Name and Logo on Ambassador Club Board at ALL LHBA Events and Publications

Opal Level $ 250

  • Website Ad with Logo Link (1 month)
  • E-Newsletter Ad with Logo Link (1 month)
  • Name and logo on Ambassador Club Board at ALL LHBA Events and Publications

 

 
Education
Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license


** Call your local association for classes that may not listed**
 
             

2015 LHBA/NAHB Schedule


 

March 9-13

NAHB Legislative Bringing Housing Home Week

 

March 19th

(tentative)

LHBA Executive Committee

 

April 28, 29 30th                

LHBA Spring Board of Directors

Hilton Capitol Center                                                                    

Room Rate $139

 

June 3-6                   

NAHB Spring Board of Directors

Marriott Wardman Park                                                             

 

June 26th

LHBA Executive Committee

 

July 29, 30 & 31st

LHBA Summer Board of Directors

Hilton Sandestin Resort                                                   

Room Rate $289 (standard)

 

September26-29   

NAHB Fall Board

Dallas, TX

 

Sept 25 (tentative)

LHBA Executive Committee

 

October TBA                      

LHBA Fall Board of Directors

TBD                                                        
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The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:

  • Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies

  • Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights

  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders

  • Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry

  • Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana

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Nicole Willems
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Steet
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Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2714