Member Connections

September 2024

September Savings

August was Member Appreciation Month


Your BIA team wanted to take the time to thank you ALL! From Builders to trades and associate members, the Building Industry Association is made up of many different members. We need each of you to make this association strong and do what we do best, build homes for families.


During the course of our daily grind, we all work together for this common goal. We are so fortunate that along the way, we have become great friends and many like family! How lucky are we?


I am sure many of you saw the thank you notes we sent out. Lori and I also visited a few of you at your offices and delivered some artisan bread, SO MUCH FUN! 

BIA San Diego Member Orientation

Get Involved!

Membership Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 10th

11:30 AM

BIA San Diego Office

9201 Spectrum Center Blvd.


The Membership Committee is where it all starts. Be part of the committee that grows our association and mentors our new members into a successful beginning to a long membership.


Please reach out to Shannon Gaunt, shannon@biasandiego.org or Wendy Vazquez, wendy@biasandiego.org.

Membership Committee Members

Baldwin & Sons - Nick Lee (Membership Chair)

Fairfield - Brendan Hayes


2-10 Home Buyers Warranty - Wraijean Crane

Acrisure - Marc Kaplan

California Sub Meters - Pamela Knutson & Steve Usselman

ColRich - Rita Mahoney

Fairfield - Mandy Solis

Geotek - AnnMarie Quinn

HBI - Ruben Ceballos

Hunsaker & Associates - Yolanda Calvo

Kings III Emergency Services - Charlie Seeling

KOMPAN Playgorunds - Daryl Brady

Pacific Green Landscape, Inc. - Jade Celentano

Tri Pointe Homes - Kevin Pfefferkorn

U.S. Bank - Matt Arbogast

Partnership Program (P2) Spotlight

Hunsaker & Associates


Hunsaker & Associates San Diego, Inc. (H&A) has been a cornerstone of San Diego County, recognized for its team of highly skilled civil engineers, planners, mappers, and land surveyors. Since its establishment in 1987, with a vision of delivering exceptional service, H&A is led by President Alisa Vialpando, PE who has been with the company for 35 years.

 

The company's expertise ranges from large-scale master-planned communities to intricate residential mixed-use developments, complex commercial sites, and critical public infrastructure projects. Hunsaker’s multidisciplinary approach ensures that every project is meticulously planned and executed to meet the highest quality and compliance standards.

 

H&A has consistently adapted to the evolving demands of the construction industry, integrating advanced technologies and methodologies such as GIS, drone, and visual simulations to enhance its services. This forward-thinking approach has allowed the company to offer clients innovative solutions that lead to successful project outcomes.

 

Beyond their professional achievements, Hunsaker is committed to community involvement. By actively contributing to local organizations, they demonstrate their values and dedication to community growth. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES 

Members Thanking Members

The Trades Podcast wants to thank Lori Asaro of (New Homes Now Selling) for nominating The Trades Podcast for the 2024 ICON Awards. The Trades Podcast Mission is to promote the Construction Trades to Young Adults. Lori took the time to understand not only what we do and our goals, but also how we produce the podcast to accomplish our mission. Lori was very gracious with her time to help put together the application for the ICON awards. By her asking to the point questions, allowed us to look at our progress much closer than we have done in the past.   


Danny Torres, my business partner from the beginning of when we started the Podcast over three years ago, and myself are truly grateful for the nomination. Lori did not stop there. She communicated each step of the way, asking for input on how the write-up she had worked on sounded and checked for any accuracies.


We wanted to give our members a platform to thank each other. If there is someone that you would like to recognize, please let us know.

This month we have Jeff Mudd from The Trades Pod Cast wanting to show his appreciation to Lori Asaro with New Homes Now Selling. 

New Member Spotlight


Thank you to the following companies for joining in August!


ASSOCIATES

Black Shoe Digital 

Canadian Solar, Inc.

City Forward LLC

Infinity Plumbing Designs, Inc.

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty - San Diego

Seal Electric, Inc

The San Diego LEARN Program

Tinker Tin

BUILDERS

LLJ Ventures, LLC

Nolen Communites, LLC


Welcome to the BIA!

Membership Testimonials

Cory Morrison

WestPac Wealth Partners


As a financial advisor dedicated to supporting business owners, I specialize in creating strategic financial plans that drive growth and ensure long-term stability. With a comprehensive understanding of business finance, I provide tailored solutions that address unique challenges such as cash flow management, risk mitigation, tax reduction, as well as exit and succession planning.. My goal is to help business owners navigate financial complexities with confidence, enabling them to focus on what they do best—running their businesses. By fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency, I empower my clients to achieve their financial and business objectives.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WESTPAC WEALTH PARTNERS HERE

Micah Ross

Shea Homes


I’ve now been affiliated with the BIA and SMC for almost 13 years. Being apart of the SMC makes me personally feel like I have every resource available to me to make me successful. I know each person here, networking event or not, I could call on at any level or capacity to ask for advice and each one of these people would be available to me and a resource for me. The connections that you make here are lifelong. In my early years in the industry, I would dread networking. Now I literally look forward to the events all year long. Some of the greatest relationships I have in my professional career were made at that table or at an event powered by this wonderful organization. I’ve been very lucky in my career that I work for a company, and direct leader/mentor who has always advocated & supported my involvement in this industry and too has seen first-hand the benefits of it- so this certainly makes it easier for me to be excited to be involved. 

 

As one of the only new home sales professionals to sit on the sales and marketing council I can speak directly to what it means to be nominated and recognized for your achievements. We could all say we don’t need recognition to do what we do day in and out, but I’ll tell you something it certainly makes me work my hardest when I know, and I feel like someone appreciates and values me for it. The SMC greatest value add is the benefits of allowing companies to recognize their most valued members. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

ICON Awards

September 14th

Humphrey's Half Moon Inn


2024 Icon Finalists have been announced and it's now time to secure your tickets! Join us on Saturday, September 14th at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn to celebrate the stars in the jungle! Seating is limited so secure your tickets today! 


ICON WEBSITE

Route 66 Fall Golf Tournament

October 11th

The Links at the Lakehouse


Join your fellow BIA San Diego members out on the course at our Route 66 themed Fall Golf Tournament at The Links at the Lakehouse (formerly known as St. Marks). Sponsorships are available and as a sponsor your company will receive first dibs at securing a foursome prior to our general membership sale on August 13th.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Open For Construction: How to Win the Bid

October 17th

Symons Fire Protection


Understanding the construction bidding process is key to winning more jobs. It does not matter if you’re a big name in construction, a small company, or just a single trade person; everyone in the industry can bid smarter. The good news is, we’ve got that information for you.

So, what does it take to win the bid?


REGISTER NOW!

Builders & Brewers

November 6th

The Home Depot Design Center


Join your fellow BIA San Diego members out on the course at our Route 66 themed Fall Golf Tournament at The Links at the Lakehouse (formerly known as St. Marks). Sponsorships are available and as a sponsor your company will receive first dibs at securing a foursome prior to our general membership sale on August 13th.


REGISTER NOW!
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