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2009 HBAM Senior Officers<br />
Scott Shoemaker, president<br />
Eddie Duran, state representative<br />
Craig Flanagan, vice president<br />
Frank Pucylowski, secretary/treasurer<br />
Joe Robertson, associate vice president<br />
Marty Milstead, executive vice president<br />
HBAM Regional Vice Presidents<br />
Chris Massey, 1st Region<br />
Lance Conn, 2nd Region<br />
David Smith, 3rd Region<br />
Everett “Gene” Buckles, 4th Region<br />
Randy Bosarge, 5th Region<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Editor<br />
Marty Milstead<br />
Assistant Manag<strong>in</strong>g Editor<br />
Lee Norris<br />
Editor<br />
Heidi Ketler, APR<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Sales Executive<br />
KathleenY. Bowl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Graphic Designer<br />
Shelly Beck<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Sales Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
Valerie Myers<br />
Publisher<br />
<strong>Association</strong> Publish<strong>in</strong>g Inc.<br />
Sandra Knight Amidon and<br />
Joyce Frier Hearn, APR (757)420-2434<br />
www.associationpublish<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>c.com<br />
The <strong>of</strong>ficial magaz<strong>in</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
Features<br />
3What rocks Shoemaker’s boat?<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g risen from “debris eng<strong>in</strong>eer” to<br />
2009 HBAM president, Scott Shoemaker talks<br />
<strong>of</strong> his goals to build relationships with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
association and strengthen its sense <strong>of</strong><br />
community; one <strong>of</strong> his greatest experiences;<br />
and the loves <strong>of</strong> his life.<br />
6Local leaders meet at<br />
Jackson summit<br />
Top tra<strong>in</strong>ers with the National <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> led the first annual Leadership<br />
Connection <strong>in</strong> Jackson to empower local<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry leaders to build a better <strong>Mississippi</strong>.<br />
Contents<br />
Vol. 25, No. 1<br />
January/February 2009<br />
4Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> is a<br />
colonial classic<br />
2008 Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Grand Award builder<br />
David A.Turner uses classic build<strong>in</strong>g techniques –<br />
quality craftsmanship, homes built to smaller<br />
proportions and rich materials – to build<br />
livable, memorable homes.<br />
Editorial <strong>in</strong>quiries can be directed to:<br />
Heidi Ketler, 6683 Mt. Chestnut Road, Roanoke,<br />
VA 24018, (540) 774-0607; or send e-mail to<br />
hketler@verizon.net; or <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>, 811 East River Place, Suite 101,<br />
Jackson, MS 39202, (601) 969-3446 or (800) 898-4226;<br />
or send e-mail to lnorris@hbam.com.<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>quiries can be directed to:<br />
Kathleen Y. Bowl<strong>in</strong>g, 3704 Big Ben Road, Virg<strong>in</strong>ia<br />
Beach, VA 23452, (877) 498-3750; or send e-mail<br />
to kybmsbuilder@gmail.com; or <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>, (601) 969-3446 or<br />
(800) 898-4226, fax: (601) 969-1285.<br />
Dedicated to the advancement <strong>of</strong> the home build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, <strong>Mississippi</strong> Builder (ISSN 1552-8715) is<br />
published bimonthly for the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Home</strong><br />
<strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>. No material may<br />
be reproduced for further publication without the<br />
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<strong>of</strong> advertis<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Builder does not imply<br />
endorsement or approval <strong>of</strong> the product or service<br />
by HBAM. Op<strong>in</strong>ions expressed <strong>in</strong> articles are those<br />
<strong>of</strong> the authors and people quoted and not necessarily<br />
those <strong>of</strong> HBAM. Mention <strong>of</strong> specific products<br />
or services <strong>in</strong> editorial content does not imply<br />
endorsement by <strong>Mississippi</strong> Builder or HBAM.<br />
Affiliated with the<br />
National <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong><br />
Departments<br />
On the cover<br />
11<br />
Roundup: Eng<strong>in</strong>eered wood<br />
Longer, stronger panels build tighter<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g envelopes with fewer jo<strong>in</strong>ts. Walls<br />
are straighter. Products are mold and mildew<br />
resistant. Such enhancements save beaucoups<br />
bucks for builders and please clients.<br />
President’s Pen .................................................2<br />
<strong>Builders</strong> Mean Bus<strong>in</strong>ess...................................8<br />
Calendar .........................................................9<br />
The kitchen <strong>in</strong>side the Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Grand Award w<strong>in</strong>ner opens <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
comfortably elegant d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g room.<br />
MISSISSIPPI BUILDER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 1
2009<br />
HBAM SENIOR LEADERSHIP<br />
Scott Shoemaker,<br />
president<br />
local association:<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong> Jackson<br />
Craig Flanagan,<br />
vice president<br />
local association:<br />
Greater Hattiesburg HBA<br />
Frank Pucylowski,<br />
secretary/treasurer<br />
local association:<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong> Jackson<br />
Joe Robertson,<br />
associate vice president<br />
local association:<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong> Jackson<br />
Marty Milstead,<br />
executive vice president<br />
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS<br />
Chris Massey, 1st Region<br />
local association:<br />
North <strong>Mississippi</strong> HBA<br />
Lance Conn, 2nd Region<br />
local association:<br />
Golden Triangle HBA<br />
David Smith, 3rd Region<br />
local association:<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong> Jackson<br />
Everett “Gene” Buckles, 4th Region<br />
local association:<br />
Southwest <strong>Mississippi</strong> HBA<br />
Randy Bosarge, 5th Region<br />
local association:<br />
Southeast <strong>Mississippi</strong> HBA<br />
President’s Pen<br />
Excit<strong>in</strong>g times ahead<br />
BY SCOTT SHOEMAKER, 2009 HBAM PRESIDENT<br />
Extravaganza organizers are hard at work<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g sure that this year, amid tough circumstances,<br />
the showcase is the best yet for all<br />
participat<strong>in</strong>g vendors, sponsors and guests.<br />
And away we go! Yes,<br />
2009 is <strong>of</strong>f and runn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and th<strong>in</strong>gs are busy for our<br />
association, as well.<br />
Leadership<br />
Connection<br />
The Leadership Connection<br />
<strong>in</strong> January really helped to<br />
get the ball roll<strong>in</strong>g for our<br />
local leaders and gave the<br />
<strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> leadership a great opportunity<br />
to better know the concerns and issues<br />
fac<strong>in</strong>g those on the front l<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> our state.<br />
The great turnout and positive feedback<br />
are <strong>in</strong>dications that this event will be a<br />
good addition to our annual calendar.<br />
<strong>Home</strong> & Products<br />
Extravaganza<br />
And speak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> our calendar, it’s hard<br />
to believe that the 34th Annual <strong>Home</strong> &<br />
Products Extravaganza is just around the<br />
corner, March 6-8 at the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Trade<br />
Mart <strong>in</strong> Jackson. HBAM and <strong>Home</strong><br />
<strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Jackson organizers<br />
are hard at work mak<strong>in</strong>g sure that this year,<br />
amid tough circumstances, Extrav is the<br />
best yet for all participat<strong>in</strong>g vendors,<br />
sponsors and guests. What a great chance<br />
to showcase these bus<strong>in</strong>esses and our<br />
association! Details are on page 7.<br />
National Membership Day<br />
Of course, National Membership Day is<br />
May 19 and our new Membership Partnership<br />
with local associations is promis<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
be a great asset <strong>in</strong> recruitment. Remember<br />
to contact the state <strong>of</strong>fice to take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> this new HBAM benefit.<br />
Annual State Convention<br />
Sandest<strong>in</strong>, here we come! Anticipation is<br />
mount<strong>in</strong>g for the move back to Florida’s<br />
SHOEMAKER<br />
Hilton Sandest<strong>in</strong> Beach &<br />
Golf Resort for HBAM’s<br />
annual state convention.<br />
The temperature may be<br />
low outside now, but plans<br />
are well under way for<br />
our sunny getaway June 4-7.<br />
We hope you will jo<strong>in</strong> us<br />
and make this your family<br />
vacation at this fantastic<br />
resort. For more <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
please visit the resort website<br />
www.sandest<strong>in</strong>beachhilton.com or contact<br />
the HBAM <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Legislative Reviews<br />
Th<strong>in</strong>gs are certa<strong>in</strong>ly hopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> legislature and I hope you’re<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g kept up-to-date through our weekly<br />
Legislative Reviews. They’re a great<br />
resource to immediately know the bills<br />
<strong>of</strong> concern for our <strong>in</strong>dustry and members,<br />
as well as be<strong>in</strong>g alerted to how you can<br />
help by contact<strong>in</strong>g your own legislators.<br />
Get <strong>in</strong> the fight – your help is more<br />
valuable than you know!<br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
And lastly, the 2008 Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g & Remodel<strong>in</strong>g Awards may have<br />
been <strong>in</strong> November, but the accolades for<br />
our w<strong>in</strong>ners rightfully cont<strong>in</strong>ue. Take a<br />
look at “<strong>Found</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong>” on page 4<br />
and get a closer look at our Grand Award<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ner, Hunter Residence <strong>in</strong> Madison<br />
County, and some great <strong>in</strong>sight by multiple<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ner, builder David A. Turner. Be sure<br />
to keep your eyes out for <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
Magaz<strong>in</strong>e’s <strong>Home</strong> & Garden special issue,<br />
also featur<strong>in</strong>g the w<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>of</strong> our Best<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>.<br />
It’s a busy and excit<strong>in</strong>g time to be<br />
“Build<strong>in</strong>g a Better <strong>Mississippi</strong>!”<br />
2 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 MISSISSIPPI BUILDER
Meet the man at the HBAM helm<br />
Scott Shoemaker<br />
What are your top priorities for the new<br />
leadership team <strong>in</strong> 2009?<br />
I want to raise the lid on our success.<br />
You know, the real test <strong>of</strong> leadership is not<br />
where we started but where we end up. In<br />
leadership, we are challenged to look <strong>in</strong>to<br />
the future and see the association not as it<br />
is, but what it can become. This past year<br />
we have had marvelous success. We simply<br />
want to cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g someth<strong>in</strong>g unique<br />
and cont<strong>in</strong>ue to make a difference.<br />
What are the first th<strong>in</strong>gs you’re work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to roll out now?<br />
We are go<strong>in</strong>g to experience statewide<br />
membership on a personal level. We wish<br />
to expand the fellowship <strong>of</strong> membership<br />
by simply com<strong>in</strong>g to our locals. By year<br />
end, the entire executive committee will<br />
have traveled to each and every local<br />
association. It rem<strong>in</strong>ds me <strong>of</strong> a story…<br />
Before a battle, Gen. Robert E. Lee would<br />
meet at the campfire with his troops. The<br />
executive <strong>of</strong>ficers desire that same type<br />
<strong>of</strong> relationship with our members.<br />
How can membership best support our<br />
new leadership?<br />
By be<strong>in</strong>g will<strong>in</strong>g to get <strong>in</strong>to the trenches<br />
with us. Do bus<strong>in</strong>ess with a member.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ue your recruit<strong>in</strong>g efforts. Support<br />
the Build-PAC program. Our members<br />
already give f<strong>in</strong>ancially to our cause through<br />
dues, now we desire and<br />
urge you to contribute your<br />
time and wonderful talents.<br />
With our size… look at the<br />
talents we have collectively<br />
as a group that we can <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
for the good <strong>of</strong> the association.<br />
When this takes place,<br />
we depart from be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
just good… and lay the<br />
foundation <strong>of</strong> be<strong>in</strong>g great.<br />
When this year is over,<br />
what one accomplishment<br />
or goal would you most<br />
want to have achieved?<br />
That marvelous momentum was generated<br />
because once you have momentum, it’s<br />
hard to stop it. And to also have a sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> community with<strong>in</strong> our association. I<br />
believe these key elements will lead us all<br />
to great success with<strong>in</strong> our association,<br />
as well as pr<strong>of</strong>essionally and personally.<br />
What do you feel is the most effective or<br />
reward<strong>in</strong>g benefit as an HBAM member?<br />
Relationships with fellow builders and<br />
associates. Through relationships, I have<br />
become a better builder by ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
knowledge from other builder’s expertise<br />
or experience. I have benefited f<strong>in</strong>ancially<br />
by do<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess with members and it<br />
justifies our membership’s annual dues<br />
constantly. And f<strong>in</strong>ally, I can rest assured<br />
that I have representation concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
governmental issues. We have a political<br />
team protect<strong>in</strong>g our best <strong>in</strong>terest throughout<br />
all levels <strong>of</strong> government.<br />
This is a unique and challeng<strong>in</strong>g time for<br />
our <strong>in</strong>dustry, what are your thoughts?<br />
We grew because the <strong>in</strong>dustry grew. We<br />
were on the nose <strong>of</strong> the rocket when it took<br />
<strong>of</strong>f. Now that rocket isn’t climb<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
heavens anymore. Th<strong>in</strong>gs have changed.<br />
However, I believe better times are<br />
upon us. I believe <strong>in</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> our<br />
association. I believe <strong>in</strong> the bus<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />
governmental community. I believe <strong>in</strong> the<br />
United States consumer. And f<strong>in</strong>ally, I have<br />
faith and trust that America will prevail.<br />
What’s been your greatest experience<br />
as a home builder?<br />
There is noth<strong>in</strong>g more gratify<strong>in</strong>g than<br />
receiv<strong>in</strong>g an achievement award from your<br />
peers. In 2007, I received the <strong>Home</strong><br />
<strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Builder<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year award. However, how could I<br />
not mention build<strong>in</strong>g a home <strong>in</strong> 106 hours<br />
on ABC-TV with your closest friends and<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess partners?<br />
Would you share the story <strong>of</strong> how you<br />
came to be a home builder?<br />
It’s a family bus<strong>in</strong>ess. I first started when<br />
I was very young, clean<strong>in</strong>g up construction<br />
debris. However, my dad did have a title for<br />
me: debris eng<strong>in</strong>eer! S<strong>in</strong>ce that time, I grew<br />
to love this <strong>in</strong>dustry and the opportunity<br />
we all have to provide and do every day.<br />
Who has been your greatest <strong>in</strong>fluence,<br />
personal or pr<strong>of</strong>essional?<br />
What greater role model can you have<br />
than your father? He taught me this<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess from the ground up and I will be<br />
forever grateful. My greatest <strong>in</strong>fluence,<br />
however, is my darl<strong>in</strong>g wife, Leigh. She<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues to <strong>in</strong>spire me daily.<br />
Tell us about your family<br />
Wife, Leigh Chapman Shoemaker, also<br />
<strong>of</strong> Jackson. We started dat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> high<br />
school and through college and have been<br />
married 10 years, and never had a fight<br />
(hah). We have three children Mackenzie,<br />
6; Mason, 4; and Belle, 2.<br />
And if spare time even exists for you,<br />
how do you fill it?<br />
Duck hunt<strong>in</strong>g and golf.<br />
MISSISSIPPI BUILDER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 3
<strong>Found</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong><br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> is a colonial masterpiece<br />
Bang<strong>in</strong>g garbage can lids does not great<br />
music make. It also can be said, size and<br />
over-the-top extravagance does not make<br />
a great house.<br />
“Like beautiful art and music, there are<br />
certa<strong>in</strong> properties humans identify with.<br />
Beautiful architecture has to be well crafted<br />
with rich materials and timeless patterns,”<br />
says builder David A. Turner, owner <strong>of</strong><br />
Susta<strong>in</strong>able Construction Inc.<br />
That expla<strong>in</strong>s why the judges <strong>in</strong> the 2008<br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Build<strong>in</strong>g & Remodel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Awards were so taken with Turner’s three<br />
entries, two s<strong>in</strong>gle-family homes <strong>in</strong> the Town<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong> and a major renovation project<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Belhaven community <strong>of</strong> Jackson.<br />
Each was a w<strong>in</strong>ner: Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
Grand Award; Best S<strong>in</strong>gle-Family New<br />
BY HEIDI KETLER<br />
Construction Custom <strong>Home</strong> 1,800-2,500<br />
Square Feet; and Best S<strong>in</strong>gle-Family<br />
Remodel<strong>in</strong>g Entire <strong>Home</strong>.<br />
The real head turner was the 3,000-<br />
square-foot home, designed by Barranco<br />
Architecture P.L.L.C. us<strong>in</strong>g tenets <strong>of</strong> classic<br />
colonial architecture. In the Town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lost</strong><br />
<strong>Rabbit</strong> <strong>in</strong> Madison County, it stands a proud<br />
testament to authentic details, quality<br />
materials and true artisanship.<br />
“I love the subtle choice <strong>of</strong> material use,”<br />
says Turner. “The old Chicago brick<br />
foundation, the slate ro<strong>of</strong>, the copper ro<strong>of</strong><br />
and gutters, the mahogany wood shutters<br />
and gas lanterns. The subtle mix <strong>of</strong> materials<br />
re<strong>in</strong>forces the architectural l<strong>in</strong>eage and<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>es with the historical style to create<br />
an elegant home.”<br />
What dist<strong>in</strong>guishes a good builder from<br />
a great builder is the ability to pull together<br />
the classical architectural details, accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to Turner. He po<strong>in</strong>ts to the ro<strong>of</strong>, “accented<br />
with elegantly designed, properly proportioned<br />
cornice details. Precise w<strong>in</strong>dow<br />
siz<strong>in</strong>g and arrangement. The way the shutter<br />
panels <strong>in</strong>tegrate at the top <strong>of</strong> the porches.<br />
Sid<strong>in</strong>g details, like the w<strong>in</strong>dow casement.<br />
Over-sized corner boards.”<br />
Reflections <strong>of</strong> traditional design elements<br />
are at every turn. Inside, classical w<strong>in</strong>dow<br />
trim, mold<strong>in</strong>gs and a masonry fireplace are<br />
examples. Outside, they <strong>in</strong>clude large overstated<br />
n<strong>in</strong>e-over-n<strong>in</strong>e w<strong>in</strong>dows, custom<br />
mahogany shutters, brick porch floors and<br />
an English copper lantern.<br />
For all <strong>of</strong> its richness, the sum-total is<br />
graceful and understated, says Turner. “No<br />
one th<strong>in</strong>g screams at you. I’ve found that<br />
very <strong>in</strong>trigu<strong>in</strong>g about the house. It speaks<br />
well <strong>of</strong> the owners. They didn’t try to be<br />
ostentatious. It’s well designed and well<br />
proportioned. It turned out to be an<br />
elegant, yet very comfortable home.”<br />
The kitchen is a good example. All<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances – from<br />
the refrigerator to the w<strong>in</strong>e cooler and<br />
dishwasher – are so well <strong>in</strong>tegrated, they<br />
can hardly be dist<strong>in</strong>guished from the<br />
custom cab<strong>in</strong>etry.<br />
Right at home<br />
The Grand Award w<strong>in</strong>ner’s architectural<br />
pedigree complements the vision for the<br />
Town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong>, a traditional neighborhood<br />
development (TND).<br />
TND is the product <strong>of</strong> “New Urbanism,”<br />
the revival <strong>of</strong> “the lost art <strong>of</strong> placemak<strong>in</strong>g,”<br />
and promotes the creation and<br />
restoration <strong>of</strong> compact, walkable, mixed-use<br />
cities, towns and neighborhoods. Charleston,<br />
New Orleans, Battery Park and Nantucket<br />
are among the classic communities that<br />
serve as models for new urbanism.<br />
The Town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong> is located on<br />
260 wooded acres between Natchez Trace<br />
Parkway and the 33,000-acre Ross Barnett<br />
Reservoir. TND pioneer Duany Plater-<br />
Zyberk & Co. designed the community<br />
with a unique blend <strong>of</strong> homes, town<br />
homes, condom<strong>in</strong>iums, <strong>of</strong>fices, shops and<br />
amenities for residents and visitors. It<br />
comes with generous sidewalks, abundant<br />
open public spaces and an “old-fashioned”<br />
town center with a 120-slip mar<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
Because architectural details <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dwell<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong> are crucial, only<br />
a select group <strong>of</strong> builders and architects<br />
See BEST IN MISSISSIPPI on page 9<br />
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HBAM 2009<br />
Leadership Connection<br />
Local association leadership and staff convene <strong>in</strong> Jackson<br />
NAHB <strong>in</strong>structor Jared Mathis<br />
leads Day 2 events.<br />
NAHB leadership tra<strong>in</strong>er Donna<br />
Oliver facilitates Day 1 <strong>of</strong><br />
The Leadership Connection.<br />
With a goal <strong>of</strong> better connect<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
association presidents, executive <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
and other leaders on the local level, the<br />
<strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
hosted The Leadership Connection, a twoday<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ar to kick <strong>of</strong>f a new year. More<br />
than 40 participants traveled to Jackson for<br />
the event.<br />
Aimed at support<strong>in</strong>g participants <strong>in</strong> how<br />
to better lead the <strong>Mississippi</strong> hous<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry at the local level, the first-time<br />
summit was facilitated by two <strong>of</strong> the top<br />
leadership tra<strong>in</strong>ers at the National <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong>, Donna Oliver and<br />
Attend<strong>in</strong>g The Leadership Connection<br />
are 40 local association presidents,<br />
executive <strong>of</strong>ficers and other leaders.<br />
Jared K. Mathis, CAE. All local association<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers were <strong>in</strong>vited to participate, but<br />
organizers saw the session as particularly<br />
essential to every local president and<br />
executive <strong>of</strong>ficer.<br />
Day 1 kicked <strong>of</strong>f with a visit to the State<br />
Capitol for the second day <strong>of</strong> the 2009<br />
Legislative Session. This first-hand glance<br />
at the legislative process <strong>in</strong>cluded visits<br />
from Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant and Rep. Noel<br />
Ak<strong>in</strong>s, as well as observ<strong>in</strong>g the House and<br />
Senate from each gallery. Next, the group<br />
headed to the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Jackson for “The Leadership<br />
Participants discuss ways<br />
to better lead the <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
home build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Partnership” and “HBAM Orientation”<br />
sessions, followed by network<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
fellowshipp<strong>in</strong>g at The Alumni House<br />
for d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
“Runn<strong>in</strong>g Effective Meet<strong>in</strong>gs” and<br />
“Build<strong>in</strong>g a Remarkable <strong>Association</strong>” were<br />
presented at HBAJ on Day 2, before<br />
the group concluded at noon.<br />
HBAM organizers were pleased with the<br />
high attendance and participation from<br />
local associations and look forward to<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g the HBAM Leadership Connection<br />
an annual event.<br />
6 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 MISSISSIPPI BUILDER
ANTICIPATION is already ris<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
the 34th annual <strong>Home</strong> & Products<br />
Extravaganza March 6-8 at the <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
Trade Mart <strong>in</strong> Jackson. After the tremendous<br />
response and participation <strong>in</strong> 2008,<br />
organizers are confident this upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
home show will be the best yet.<br />
Sponsored by the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>, the event is the state’s<br />
oldest and largest cont<strong>in</strong>uous home show.<br />
The weekend display, which opens to the<br />
public Saturday, March 7, will feature a<br />
great variety <strong>of</strong> booths, <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g guests<br />
much to peruse, whether they’re build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a new home, remodel<strong>in</strong>g a home or just<br />
brows<strong>in</strong>g the very latest available. Of<br />
course, <strong>Mississippi</strong> builders eager to view<br />
the most <strong>in</strong>novative products and cutt<strong>in</strong>gedge<br />
services will not be disappo<strong>in</strong>ted.<br />
Popular Preview Party<br />
The Preview Party Friday, March 6,<br />
from 6-9 p.m. is the annual kick<strong>of</strong>f to<br />
Extravaganza, with delectable food and<br />
great music. The private event for HBAM<br />
members, exhibitors and special guests<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a more <strong>in</strong>timate opportunity to<br />
socialize and get a sneak peek at the greatly<br />
anticipated show.<br />
Tickets for the VIP preview event may be<br />
obta<strong>in</strong>ed by call<strong>in</strong>g HBAM at (601) 969-3446<br />
or (800) 898-4226.<br />
Essential show guide<br />
The essential Extravaganza Product<br />
Guide will direct visitors through the maze<br />
<strong>of</strong> booths. A comprehensive list <strong>of</strong> all<br />
exhibitors by product and service category,<br />
as well as a handy map, are <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong><br />
the guide.<br />
Sponsorship and advertis<strong>in</strong>g opportunities<br />
are still available for the <strong>of</strong>ficial guide and<br />
home show.<br />
Exhibitor success<br />
Attract<strong>in</strong>g more than 6,000 attendees<br />
and a record 190 exhibitors <strong>in</strong> 2008,<br />
the Extravaganza is a huge promotional<br />
opportunity for participants. Any bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
with a product or service related to home<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g, remodel<strong>in</strong>g, home improvement<br />
or <strong>in</strong>terior design can’t afford to miss it.<br />
“We met a lot <strong>of</strong> customers and<br />
gave out 500 bus<strong>in</strong>ess cards. Lots<br />
<strong>of</strong> folks drove straight to our<br />
shop from Extravaganza!”<br />
– Jim Kopernak, Owner, Old House Depot Architectural Salvage<br />
A first-time exhibitor <strong>in</strong> 2008, Wes Teten<br />
<strong>of</strong> Bath Fitter <strong>in</strong> Jackson remarked, “The<br />
<strong>Home</strong> & Products Extravaganza is the<br />
s<strong>in</strong>gle best advertis<strong>in</strong>g for one weekend<br />
that money can buy.”<br />
Old House Depot Architectural Salvage<br />
<strong>in</strong> Jackson was another first-time exhibitor<br />
<strong>in</strong> 2008. Already look<strong>in</strong>g forward to 2009,<br />
owner Jim Kopernak said the show was a<br />
perfect match for his bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
“We met a lot <strong>of</strong> customers and gave out<br />
500 bus<strong>in</strong>ess cards. Lots <strong>of</strong> folks drove<br />
straight to our shop from Extravaganza!”<br />
Opportunities galore<br />
Ready to be a part <strong>of</strong> the action? Contact<br />
HBAM Sales and Market<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
Kristy Johnson at (601) 969-1285 or<br />
(800) 898-4226 for more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about be<strong>in</strong>g an exhibitor, advertiser or<br />
sponsor. To view the 34th annual Extravaganza<br />
brochure, visit www.hbam.com.<br />
Whether you are look<strong>in</strong>g to showcase<br />
your products and services, advertise with<br />
this successful event or just plan to comb<br />
the aisles <strong>of</strong> wonderful booths, mark<br />
your calendars now for the Trade Mart<br />
<strong>in</strong> Jackson March 6-8!<br />
MISSISSIPPI BUILDER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 7
<strong>Builders</strong><br />
Mean Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Thank you,<br />
BUILD-PAC contributors!<br />
$1,000<br />
Woody Bailey<br />
Randy Berg<br />
Steve Berryman<br />
Randy Bosarge<br />
Gary Brashers<br />
Andy Broadhead<br />
Gene Buckles<br />
John Burns<br />
James Carney<br />
Clarence Chapman<br />
Gary Coleman<br />
Lance Conn<br />
Eddie Duran<br />
Clay Easterl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
George Edwards<br />
Kenneth Estes<br />
Craig Flanagan<br />
Ti Garner<br />
Charlie Green<br />
Don Halle<br />
Carl B. Hamilton<br />
Tommy Hark<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Charles Johnson<br />
H.D. Lang<br />
Marc Mart<strong>in</strong><br />
Chris Massey<br />
Donnie Massey<br />
Bill McBryde<br />
Marty Milstead<br />
Uriel P<strong>in</strong>eda<br />
Monroe Po<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
Charles Porter<br />
Frank Pucylowski<br />
Bobby Rayburn<br />
Steve Reeves<br />
Terry Reeves<br />
Billy Roberts<br />
Joe Robertson<br />
John Ruble<br />
Charlie Sanders<br />
Scott Shoemaker<br />
David Smith<br />
Steven Smith<br />
Danny Sprouse<br />
Burton Swoope<br />
John Travis<br />
Tom Underwood<br />
George Walker<br />
Ricky Wilk<strong>in</strong>son<br />
Local<br />
<strong>Association</strong>s<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Mississippi</strong> Coast,<br />
$1,500<br />
Meridian HBA,<br />
$1,000<br />
HBA <strong>of</strong> Jackson,<br />
$1,000<br />
Mid-<strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
HBA, $1000<br />
$500<br />
Vonnie Ladner<br />
Henry Watts<br />
$365<br />
Tim Weaver<br />
$250<br />
John Barnes<br />
Elliott Davis<br />
Charlie Gant<br />
Gary Jenk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
Greg Smith<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation on <strong>Builders</strong> Mean<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess, contact the <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> at (601)969-3446<br />
or (800)898-HBAM, or visit the<br />
HBAM website at www.hbam.com.<br />
8 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 MISSISSIPPI BUILDER
Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
2009<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
2 Deadl<strong>in</strong>e: Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame<br />
11 HBAM Executive Committee<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g, HBAM State BUILD-PAC<br />
Reception honor<strong>in</strong>g Legislators<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year, Jackson, Miss.<br />
12 HBAM W<strong>in</strong>ter Board Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Jackson, Miss.<br />
MARCH<br />
6–8 34th Annual <strong>Home</strong> &<br />
Products Extravaganza<br />
22–25 NAHB Legislative<br />
Conference, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C.<br />
MAY<br />
19 National Membership Day<br />
26–31 NAHB Spr<strong>in</strong>g Board <strong>of</strong><br />
Directors Meet<strong>in</strong>g, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, D.C.<br />
JUNE<br />
4–7 HBAM State Convention,<br />
Hilton Sandest<strong>in</strong> Beach Resort,<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>, Fla.<br />
AUGUST<br />
31 Deadl<strong>in</strong>e: Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
28 Deadl<strong>in</strong>e: Associate & Builder<br />
Member <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
30–Oct. 4 NAHB Fall Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors Meet<strong>in</strong>g, Chicago, Ill.<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
18 HBAM Executive Committee<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g, HBAM State Office,<br />
Jackson, Miss.<br />
19 HBAM Fall Board Meet<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Jackson, Miss.<br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
(cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 4)<br />
are <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the community’s creation.<br />
“All are dedicated to turn<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong>to homes and turn<strong>in</strong>g homeowners <strong>in</strong>to<br />
neighbors,” accord<strong>in</strong>g to the <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong><br />
Web site.<br />
Quality counts<br />
“That the (Grand Award w<strong>in</strong>ner) was by<br />
no means the largest house speaks to the<br />
way people today buy hous<strong>in</strong>g and occupy<br />
homes,” says Turner. “The days <strong>of</strong> the<br />
McMansion are clos<strong>in</strong>g. The classicproportion<br />
house <strong>in</strong> a walk<strong>in</strong>g community<br />
starts to speak to that.”<br />
He po<strong>in</strong>ts to a trend toward city liv<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“The $4-per-gallon gas was a shot over<br />
the bow,” says Turner. “We are more<br />
conscientious, especially the younger<br />
generation, which is more resourceful<br />
<strong>in</strong> the way they use energy and materials,<br />
and dispose <strong>of</strong> th<strong>in</strong>gs.”<br />
TNDs satisfy that desire. “They allow<br />
people to be more resourceful with<br />
their dollar.”<br />
See BEST IN MISSISSIPPI on page 10<br />
Installation <strong>of</strong> Officers Banquet,<br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> Awards<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
contact the HBAM <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
at (601) 969-3446 or<br />
(800) 898-HBAM,<br />
or visit www.hbam.com<br />
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MISSISSIPPI BUILDER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 9
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong><br />
(cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 9)<br />
Best all around<br />
Another possible <strong>in</strong>dication <strong>of</strong> the trend<br />
toward downsiz<strong>in</strong>g and higher-quality build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
materials could be Turner’s spectacular<br />
run on awards last year – his first ever<br />
to participate <strong>in</strong> an awards competition.<br />
He entered the Best <strong>in</strong> Metro Jackson<br />
Awards with the same three projects as <strong>in</strong><br />
Best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>, but with reverse<br />
results. His design-built home won the<br />
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w<strong>in</strong>ner to become the first remodel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
project to capture the title.<br />
Turner also entered the HBAJ fall Parade<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Home</strong>s with another design-build <strong>of</strong> his<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Rabbit</strong>. That home won first place<br />
<strong>in</strong> its price category.<br />
Turner says he decided to participate<br />
<strong>in</strong> the competitions to build brand<br />
recognition for his grow<strong>in</strong>g company. “It<br />
GO<br />
GREEN!<br />
certa<strong>in</strong>ly was a nice bonus hav<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
awards and gett<strong>in</strong>g some real peer<br />
recognition on some <strong>of</strong> the stuff we’ve been<br />
do<strong>in</strong>g for the past 10 years.”<br />
Path to home build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Turner has helped enhance <strong>Mississippi</strong>’s<br />
stock <strong>of</strong> new homes us<strong>in</strong>g classical<br />
techniques s<strong>in</strong>ce 2001, when he built his<br />
first new house for a family friend. That<br />
one was a million-dollar, custom French<br />
colonial house <strong>in</strong> Jackson, built with a<br />
cedar shake ro<strong>of</strong>, private elevators and<br />
a commercial kitchen.<br />
Prior to that, Turner had worked <strong>in</strong><br />
commercial real estate development, but<br />
never found satisfaction <strong>in</strong> that. “I desired to<br />
do someth<strong>in</strong>g more aesthetically pleas<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
The 1993 University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> graduate<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ored <strong>in</strong> art, then cont<strong>in</strong>ued on <strong>in</strong> a<br />
master’s program <strong>in</strong> regional plann<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“I see classic architecture as a particular<br />
area that’s miss<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> our current century,”<br />
says Turner. “I th<strong>in</strong>k that residential<br />
construction has, <strong>in</strong> particular, fallen <strong>of</strong>f<br />
the radar <strong>of</strong> the architecture world.”<br />
“There is a lack <strong>of</strong> understand<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> what<br />
has made great architecture through the<br />
years. It’s not be<strong>in</strong>g properly <strong>in</strong>terpreted,”<br />
says Turner. “You can look at a home and<br />
<strong>in</strong>nately like it or not. What you see<br />
and what you like relate back to history,<br />
proportion and scale.”<br />
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In addition to build<strong>in</strong>g custom homes<br />
and remodel<strong>in</strong>g, Susta<strong>in</strong>able Construction<br />
also has embarked on an all-new type <strong>of</strong><br />
project – a live-work build<strong>in</strong>g with four<br />
luxury condos over commercial space. The<br />
condos feature cantilevered porches and<br />
stucco walls, and have spectacular views<br />
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When that project is completed sometime<br />
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10 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009 MISSISSIPPI BUILDER
Product Roundup<br />
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Traditional 4-by-8s<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dstorm panels<br />
It’s <strong>in</strong> the numbers<br />
Switch<strong>in</strong>g from traditional 4-by-8s to<br />
Norbord’s full-height panels will not only<br />
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codes, but it also will help you<br />
construct a tighter build<strong>in</strong>g envelope with<br />
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<strong>Builders</strong> have <strong>in</strong>dicated sav<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> up<br />
to $1,000 or more per house <strong>in</strong> labor and<br />
materials. There are fewer panels to handle,<br />
no horizontal jo<strong>in</strong>ts to block or filler strips<br />
to cut and no stud-to-plate connectors<br />
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Start<strong>in</strong>g these sheets at the sill plate,<br />
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Versa-Stud<br />
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Versa-Stud has more than two times the<br />
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The products are manufactured us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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<strong>in</strong>volves a z<strong>in</strong>c borate-based treatment that’s<br />
applied throughout the substrate to prevent<br />
fungal decay and termites. The silica-free<br />
products <strong>in</strong>stall easily us<strong>in</strong>g standard<br />
woodwork<strong>in</strong>g tools.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit www.lpcorp.com<br />
or call (615) 986-5600.<br />
As green as they come<br />
iLevel by Weyerhaeuser has achieved Susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
Forestry Initiative certification for its<br />
range <strong>of</strong> specialty wood build<strong>in</strong>g products.<br />
See PRODUCT ROUNDUP on page 12<br />
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Product Roundup: Eng<strong>in</strong>eered and treated wood<br />
(cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 11)<br />
The certification provides home builders,<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g material dealers, homeowners and<br />
architects with the assurance that materials<br />
come from responsibly managed forests.<br />
Such forests are grown and harvested <strong>in</strong><br />
ways that protect water quality and wildlife<br />
habitat, and are promptly replanted to ensure<br />
forest availability for future generations.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit www.ilevel.com<br />
or call (888) 453-8358.<br />
New wood on the block<br />
Last year, Wolmanized L 3 outdoor wood<br />
from Arch Treatment Technologies hit the<br />
market, mak<strong>in</strong>g it the first deck<strong>in</strong>g product<br />
protected by a nonmetallic solution. It<br />
has a built-<strong>in</strong> water repellent, is protected<br />
by an EPA-registered formula and is comparable<br />
to untreated wood <strong>in</strong> regard to<br />
metal hardware and corrosion.<br />
Wolmanized L 3<br />
The wood, <strong>in</strong>tended for out-<strong>of</strong>-ground<br />
use, stands up to wood-destroy<strong>in</strong>g organisms<br />
and is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.<br />
Reports have determ<strong>in</strong>ed the wood<br />
meets code requirements and it was added<br />
to the GreenSpec directory as an environmentally<br />
preferred build<strong>in</strong>g product. Most<br />
recently, the preservative <strong>in</strong> Wolmanized L 3<br />
wood has been recognized for use with<strong>in</strong><br />
the Hallmark Certification <strong>of</strong> the W<strong>in</strong>dow<br />
and Door Manufactures <strong>Association</strong>.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit the company<br />
Web site at www.wolmanizedwood.com or<br />
call (770) 801-6600.<br />
Bluwood<br />
A blue green product<br />
Here’s a product that’s sure to catch the<br />
eye <strong>of</strong> potential customers – particularly if<br />
their favorite color is blue. Applied to all<br />
sides <strong>of</strong> conventional fram<strong>in</strong>g materials,<br />
Bluwood is a green-build<strong>in</strong>g technology<br />
from WoodSmart Solutions that <strong>in</strong>volves<br />
a two-part coat<strong>in</strong>g on everyth<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
2-by-4s, plywood and mold<strong>in</strong>g to trusses,<br />
subfloor panels and I-joists.<br />
This barrier system technology transforms<br />
ord<strong>in</strong>ary lumber <strong>in</strong>to a blue-hued<br />
wood that repels water, <strong>in</strong>hibits the growth<br />
<strong>of</strong> mold and mildew, and protects aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
rot fungi and wood-<strong>in</strong>gest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>sects such<br />
as termites.<br />
The coat<strong>in</strong>g adds about 1 percent<br />
to 3 percent to a home’s sell<strong>in</strong>g price,<br />
depend<strong>in</strong>g on the amount <strong>of</strong> lumber used.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit www.bluwood.com<br />
or call (561) 416-1972.<br />
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