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Around California WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Retailer Division Fountain <strong>of</strong> Youth Spa Corp. Jolene Wade, San Diego Leo Fuller & Associates* Leo Fuller, Redlands M-C Manufactured Homes LLC* Michael Converse, Corralitos Financial Services Division CountryPlace Mortgage* Kory Beickel, Mesa AZ *Pending Executive Committee Approval Phase I Formaldehyde Reminder The “sell through period” for manufactured homes containing Phase I Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2012. CMHI is currently working with the Air Resources Board to obtain an extension <strong>of</strong> the “sell through period” beyond June 30th. The emission standard for Phase I MDF is 0.21ppm. The “sell through period” for homes containing Phase I Thin Medium Density Fiberboard (TMDF) is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2013. Retailers can verify the status <strong>of</strong> inventory homes by reading the certification provided by the manufacturer on the home invoice. CMHI members should review Special Bulletin 2011-02: click here. Members will also be kept informed by CMHI Special Bulletins as to our progress on securing a Phase I “sell through period” extension for MDF. Meet CMHI 1 st Vice Chairman - David Durant, Macy Homes David Durant’s career in the manufactured housing industry began in 1974 when his father, Robert Durant became the General Manager <strong>of</strong> the Fleetwood Festival plant in Reform, Alabama. What a culture shock that experience was to a native California boy. One year after arriving in Alabama, Fleetwood closed the plant. Then the Durant family was sent to Waco, Texas where Robert ran the Terry travel trailer plant for four years. In 1980, David and his father took over a camper shell manufacturing business in Fillmore, California where they built and shipped truck camper shells all over California. During this time, they ventured out and opened truck camper shell accessory stores. One <strong>of</strong> the stores was located in Oxnard. Their landlord at the time was Harry Macy, Jr. who owned Macy Homes. Macy Homes was started in 1951 by Harry’s father to provide housing for the region’s migrant sugar beet factory workers. Harry had been in the business for 43 years and was ready for retirement. He approached the Durant’s about purchasing the business. On January 1, 1994, the Durant’s took over Macy Homes and sold their truck camper shell accessory business. Seventeen days later on January 18, 1994, the Northridge Earthquake rocked the area. David feels strongly that from all adversity comes opportunity. The mobile home and manufactured housing business had decreased significantly in the early 90’s. “I believe that the Northridge Earthquake played a large part in our Page 9 success the first few years,” said David. For their first couple <strong>of</strong> years as owners <strong>of</strong> Macy Homes the majority <strong>of</strong> the business was replacing earthquake damaged homes. Over the years Macy Homes expanded by opening a resale department and satellite sales <strong>of</strong>fices. Today they operate sales centers in Ventura, Nipomo and Atascadero. Each sales center has model homes on display. “It is my goal to continue to provide quality housing and efficient service to our customers. Even in these tough economic times, Macy Homes is surviving on referrals from satisfied customers we have had over the years,” Durant stated. Macy Homes has been a supportive and active member <strong>of</strong> CMHI since August 1994. David Durant has served on CMHI Board <strong>of</strong> Directors since 2007 and was elected 2nd Vice Chairman in 2009 for which he served two terms. He was elected as 1st Vice Chairman in March 2011. In addition, Macy Homes, Inc. was awarded CMHI’s Retailer <strong>of</strong> the Year Award in 2005. Champion Home Builders Introduces Powerful Retailer Sales Tool On November 3, 2011, Champion Home Builders announced the launch <strong>of</strong> the company’s new Internet-based retailer sales tool, DiVE IN (Design Interactive Viewing Experience). The technology enables Champion retailers to present custom design options for the company’s modular and manufactured homes to match the lifestyle <strong>of</strong> their clientele. Retailers and customers can choose from a variety <strong>of</strong> floor plans such as alternate kitchen layouts, flexible spaces and master bath suite designs. Users can also manage exterior designs and colors, take a “virtual tour” <strong>of</strong> each home’s living space and see images <strong>of</strong> completed homes. This new resource is available on the company’s Web site, www.championhomes.com. Source: Enhanced Online News – November 3, 2011 continued on page 10
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