Threshold March 2019

MARCH 2019
INSIDE
HOW TO CHOOSE A
HOME BUILDER
LIVING WITH YOUR
REMODELING PROJECT
THINKING ABOUT HOME
REMODELING

FEATURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10
6
HOW TO CHOOSE
A HOME BUILDER
LIVING
WITH YOUR
REMODELING
PROJECT
INSIDE
13
THINKING
ABOUT HOME
REMODELING?
5 BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
IBS
8 BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
BUILD MY FUTURE
16 THE SPIKE CLUB
17 NEW MEMBERS
20 GCRHBA BOARD
THRESHOLD IS A MONTHLY MAGAZINE PRESENTED BY
THE GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS HOUSING & BUILDING ASSOCIATION
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MESSAGE
Executive Officer’s February Message
MELISSA
OLSON
The last weekend of February, we sponsored
our 40th Annual Cedar Rapids
Home Show at Hawkeye Downs. Despite
the cold weather, thousands of
visitors attended the show to see the
latest products and services displayed
by exhibitors to assist them in building
and improving their home and
yard. Thank you to our members that
participated in the show; as well as
those from our community that attended.
We were present at the Home Show to distribute
our 2019 Membership Directory to the community.
The GCRHBA is the one-stop resource for consumers
looking for LOCAL trusted building, home improvement
and service professionals, FREE referrals, reputable
members and peace of mind. The directory is a
comprehensive annual member directory our members
and community can use as a reliable and local
resource throughout the year for all their housing &
building needs. If you would like a directory, please
contact our office. A very special thank you to Lydia
Barger, Judith Cobb, James Hoth, Beth Lillis-Genkinger,
Mark Sillman, and Dean Spina for your assistance
helping with this task.
And congratulations to our winner, Jordyn Redman,
on winning a $100 Visa gift card from BankIowa.
Our next community event is right around the corner!
Our Spring 2019 Parade of Homes begins April
27 through May 5. Mark your calendars now as we
have some beautiful homes for you to tour!
On Friday night after the Home Show, we held the
BankIowa 2019 Home Show Reception. We had approximately
100 exhibitors stop over and join us for
pizza and beer. Thank you to BankIowa and our Supporting
Sponsors for making this event possible.
Our next members only networking event, Shamrock
Shenanigans, hosted by KBD, will be held on
March 14. KBD will be providing green beer, delicious
food and fun networking with other GCRHBA members.
Networking events are excellent opportunities
to grow your connections and potentially lead to new
business, so I hope to see everyone there!
Melissa Olson, Executive Officer
Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
President’s February Message
As Spring is hopefully fast approaching
with warmer temperatures, sun
light and a smile on our faces that we
do not have to shovel anymore snow
we will all begin our busy time of the
year. I’m sure no matter what your
business is the effects of this cold
ROB HAJEK and snowy last couple of months
have had an impact on your business
or at least on your body and mind. With one thing in
common it has given us a conversation topic.
If you attended either the IBS show in Vegas or
our own Home Show at Hawkeye Downs, I hope
they were advantageous to you. I wish you all success
and a supply of business that keeps you rolling
the rest of the year. Spring is coming and just around
the corner things will start to turn green.
Please look at our calendar of events for the year
and put them down on your schedule to get out
and attend. Our Spring Parade of Homes is fast approaching,
and we wish all of them well in completing
them and getting ready for all of us to get outside
and tour the homes.
I want to personally shout out to Mike Farr being
named the NAHB Associate of the Year and Bill
Polley Advocate for BUILD-PAC Award at IBS. What
a tremendous honor for all his hard work and dedication
that Mike has given this association and industry
over the years. In addition, Joe Greathouse,
Kirkwood Community College Instructor, was honored
as the Outstanding Educator of the Year at the
NAHB Student Chapter Awards Banquet and is willing
a Trustee Award at Kirkwood Community College.
Joe is a leader in the state and country with
skilled trades workforce development programs and
opportunities. Mike and Joe, we are thankful that
you represent Cedar Rapids and the State of Iowa
and very blessed to have your leadership.
Rob Hajek, President
Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &
Building Association
2019 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
LOOK INSIDE
FOR ALL YOUR
HOUSING
& BUILDING
NEEDS.
FREE REFERRALS
REPUTABLE MEMBERS
PEACE OF MIND
Membership Directory
The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing
& Building Association Membership
Directory is a comprehensive
annual member directory distributed
to all members and the community
at our annual events to use
throughout the year for all of their
housing & building needs.
The digital version will be available
next month.
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BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
Kirkwood students
receive donation to
attend Construction
Management Competition
in Vegas
The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association made a donation
to a group of Kirkwood Community College students that attended the
NAHB IBS Residential Construction Management Competition in Las Vegas,
Nevada February 18-20, 2019. The annual student competition is one of the
highlights of IBS.
The International Builders’ Show
(IBS) is organized by the National
Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) and is the largest annual
light construction building industry
tradeshow in the United
States. It is the only event of its
kind, focusing specifically on the
needs, concerns, and opportunities
that face builders.
The 2019 Builders’ Show will
bring together more than 1,500
top manufacturers and suppliers
from around the globe in 600,000
net square feet of exhibit space,
showcasing the latest and most
in-demand products and services.
IBS 2019 offers the most upto-date
and innovative education
the industry has to offer. It
features sessions in eight tracks,
taught by renowned building
industry experts from across the
country. With topics ranging from
sales and marketing to construction
and codes, there is literally
something for everyone.
The competition gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in
the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management
project/proposal.
Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who
serve as judges. During the convention, students defend their proposals to
the judges in front of an audience. The Kirkwood team did not receive the
ranking they had hoped for; however they did receive many compliments on
presentation and marketing as well as the rewards of learning to overcome
obstacles and work as a team.
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If you’re in the market for a new home, you should shop
for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home.
Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house
in a subdivision or a custom-built house, you want to
know that you are buying a good quality home from a
reputable builder. Here are some tips to help you choose
a builder.
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Make a List of Possible Builders
Once you have thought about the type
of house you want, you can create a list
of potential builders.
• Click here to contact your local
home builders’ association to obtain a
list of builders who construct homes in
your area.
• Look in the real estate section of
your local newspaper for builders and
projects. Looking through the ads and
reading the articles can help you to learn
which builders are active in your area, the
types of homes they are building and the
prices you can expect to pay. Make a list
of builders who build the type of home
you’re looking for in your price range.
• Local real estate agents may also be
able to help you in your search.
• Ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
Ask about builders they have
dealt with directly or ask them for names
of acquaintances who have recently had
a good experience with a builder.
Do Your Homework
When you have a list of potential builders,
it’s time to start asking lots of questions
– of both the potential builders and
the owners of their homes.
• Interview potential home builders to
get the answers to all the questions you
have.
• Then, visit a builder’s recently built
homes and subdivisions. Drive by on a
Saturday morning when home owners
may be outside doing chores or errands.
Introduce yourself and say you are considering
buying a home from the builder
who built their home. Talk to several
owners and try to get a random sample
of opinions. The more people you talk
with, the more accurate an impression of
a builder you are likely to get.
• Some questions to ask home owners
include: Are you happy with your home?
If you had any problems, were they fixed
promptly and properly? Would you buy
another home from this builder?
• Usually, people tell you if they are
pleased with their homes. And if they are
not, they’ll probably want to tell you why.
• At the very least, drive by and see if
the homes are visually appealing.
• When you talk to builders and home
owners, take along a notebook to record
the information you find and your personal
impressions about specific builders
and homes. Doing so will help you to
make comparisons later.
Shop for Quality and Value
Look at new homes whenever you can.
Home shows and open houses sponsored
by builders are good opportunities
to look at homes. Model homes and
houses displayed in home shows are often
furnished to give you ideas for using
the space. You may also ask a builder to
see unfurnished homes.
When examining a home, look at the
quality of the construction features. Inspect
the quality of the cabinetry, carpeting,
trimwork and paint. Ask the builder
or the builder’s representative a lot of
questions. Get as many specifics as possible.
If you receive the answers verbally
rather than in writing, take notes. Never
hesitate to ask a question. What seems
like an insignificant question might yield
an important answer. T
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BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
Build My Future
Event is April 2
There are 140 students from nine schools signed up
so far for the first annual Build My Future Construction
Career Day & Industry Showcase being held April 2
at Jones Hall (6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW) on the Cedar
Rapids Kirkwood Community College campus. The
event is sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust Company,
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Vocational Training
Council, The Cedar Rapids HBA and Kirkwood Community
College with a grant from the National Association
of Home Builders. Hosted by the ACE Sector
Board, the event gives 7th- and 8th-grade students an
opportunity to spend a day in the construction industry
through an interactive showcase. Hands-on learning
labs include construction-industry practices, such as
carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment, masonry, welding
and more. There also will be educational displays
and equipment operations. There’s still time for your
organization to be a part of this inaugural event. Contact
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How to Live with
Your Remodeling Project
Remodeling your home is uniquely different
from building a new one. With
remodeling, your home becomes the
worksite. You live side by side with the
project from start to finish. Once construction
begins, you’ll probably long
for simple pleasures like a dust-free
home or a fully functioning kitchen
or bath. But the end result will be well
worth these inconveniences. >
TIPS to help minimize
the stress involved with a
remodeling project.
– Open the Lines of
Communication
– Prepare for the Pre-Construction
Meeting
– Prevent Remodeling Fever
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Open the Lines of Communication
Consistent and open communication between you and your
remodeler will enhance your understanding of the project,
provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, and ultimately
help to make the experience a positive one for everyone involved.
To facilitate this process, you need to:
• Determine who you and your remodeler should contact
for daily decisions or an after-hours emergency. For example,
your contact may be the lead carpenter for the job, while the
remodeler’s contact could be your spouse.
• Designate a backup for each contact person to assure
continuity in anyone’s absence.
• Create a place in your house where the contact persons
can leave messages for each other (a securely anchored notebook
is a good idea since it is less likely to disappear).
• Speak up. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the
project, be sure to let the contact person know.
Prepare for the
Pre-Construction Meeting
One way to ensure the success of your project is to plan for
and actively participate in a pre-construction meeting. This
allows your remodeler to clarify procedures and explain how
the job will progress. It also offers both you and your remodeler
an opportunity to prepare for those issues that may
arise later. You should think of this meeting as a forum for
all participants to define their expectations and agree on the
anticipated outcome.
Some of the issues you may wish to cover at this meeting
include:
• Will you allow your remodeler to place a company sign
on your property? Remember that in addition to being a
marketing tool, signs help contractors and suppliers locate
your home.
• What areas of your home will be off limits to workers?
• Does your house have an alarm system? Will workers
need a key or will someone always be there?
• How will you ensure that your children and pets stay out
of the work space?
• How will trash removal be handled? Where will the remodeler
locate the dumpster on your property?
• Does the remodeler anticipate any interruptions of
utilities during the project? If so, when and for how long?
At certain stages of construction, the project may affect basic
household necessities like water and electricity. Will you need
to vacate the house at any time?
• What are your expectations regarding clean up? Will
sweeping be sufficient for a daily cleaning, or will you need a
more thorough cleaning in order to use the space?
• You should also use the pre-construction meeting to
establish guidelines for the remodeling crew working on
the project.
• What times will workers begin and end work at your
home? Be sure to consider the neighbors as well as household
members.
• Where can workers park near the jobsite?
• Will you allow workers to use your phone for local business
calls?
• Will bathroom facilities in your home be available to
workers?
• What is the remodeler’s policy on smoking on the jobsite?
• What is the remodeler’s policy on the use of profanity?
If you are especially sensitive to this issue, you should let your
remodeler know.
• Will you allow workers to play music at a reasonable volume?
Is there any type of music that you do not want played?
Prevent Remodeling Fever
The train-station atmosphere of a remodeling project can
lead to remodeling fever. The main symptom of this temporary
affliction is feeling a loss of control that results from disrupted
routines and the impact on your personal space. The
best way to prevent this fever is to prepare well, remember
that “this too shall pass,” and focus on the progress being
made. A few other suggestions from remodeling pros:
Prepare for inconvenience. A remodeling project can turn
your home and — on some days — your life upside down. A
kitchen remodel will, of course, affect meal planning. But a
little ingenuity and some culinary shortcuts can lessen the
impact. Set up a temporary cooking quarters by moving the
refrigerator, toaster oven, and microwave to another room.
Arrange a dishwashing station in your laundry room. If the
weather is warm, fire up the grill and dine alfresco.
Designate a safe haven. Find at least one place in your
home where you can escape from the chaos and commotion.
Guard against dust. During a remodeling project, dust has
the unfortunate tendency to appear everywhere from lampshades
to plates stacked inside your kitchen cabinets. To keep
out as much dust as possible:
1. Seal off doorways and stairs
2. Turn off central air or heat when workers are sanding and
stock up on extra filters so that you can change them often
3. Have deliveries made though a designated entrance
4. Use doormats and temporary floor coverings where
appropriate
5. Remove anything that might get damaged by the dust or at
least cover it with plastic drop cloths that are taped shut.
Maintain a sense of humor.
Remember that certain things
are out of your control and it’s
best to laugh rather than upset
yourself about things like the
weather or delayed delivery of
materials.
See the remodeling process
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professional remodelers
as an adventure. Tell the kids that you are “camping in” and
transform inconvenience into fun. Along the way, celebrate
as different stages of the project are completed. T
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Thinking About Home Remodeling?
Start Here
Article provided by National Association of Home Builders
Sooner or later you may join the millions of people who
remodel their homes each year. Perhaps it’s at that moment
when you realize that avocado green and harvest
gold are no longer the “in” colors for today’s trendy kitchens.
Or maybe you have an epiphany one day as you stand
in line to use your own bathroom. Whatever the impetus,
the thought crosses your mind: Maybe it’s time to start a
home remodel. The reasons for home remodeling are as
varied as the projects we undertake.
Some of these include:
• Adding more space
• Upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances and fixtures
• Creating a floor plan that’s customized for your lifestyle
• Improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors,
insulation, and climate control systems
• Increasing the resale value of your home
Where to Begin
The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to
do with your home remodel. Write a prioritized list of
your needs and wants. There are many sources to find
design ideas for your home remodeling project. Look at
magazines and websites and collect pictures of homes or
remodeling projects you like. The more clearly you can
envision the project and describe it on paper, the better
prepared you’ll be in making your decision.
Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement,
colors, lighting and how you expect to use the
remodeled space. If your decision to remodel involves
creating better access for someone with limited mobility,
you may want to consider contacting a Certified Aging-in-
Place Specialist.
You may want to improve home efficiency and hire a
professional remodeler for green home remodeling. These
projects include replacing windows and doors, upgrading
heating and cooling systems, adding insulation, and other
remodeling to make the home more energy-efficient,
easier to maintain, and comfortable.
Figure out how much money you have to spend on the
home remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any
other cost you might incur.
Can you do it yourself?
Once you have created your list of priorities, you’ll need to
decide how to accomplish that vision. For the handyman
or woman, a do-it-yourself project can be both rewarding
and cost-effective. However, more than 30% of all jobs
home remodelers perform come from failed DIY projects.
Hiring a professional remodeler
is the best way
to ensure your project’s
success. These remodelers
are dedicated to
maintaining the highest
integrity and standards
in the industry.
If you decide to hire a
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professional remodelers
professional, your next steps should include learning how
to:
• Choose which remodeler is right for you
• Avoid contractor fraud
• Prepare to live with your remodeling projec
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MEMBERS
ONLY
155 Collins Road NE
Shamrock
Shenanigans
March 14 | 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us for green beer, food and networking
with other GRCHBA members
Online reservations required by March 12
at crhba.org
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40th Annual Cedar Rapids
Home Show
The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &
Building Association was present at
our 40th Annual Cedar Rapids Home
Show to distribute our 2019 Membership
Directory to the community
as part of our marketing campaign
that we are the one-stop resource for
consumers looking for local trusted
building, home improvement and
service professionals. The community
can use the directory as a reliable and
local resource throughout the year for
all their housing & building needs.
A Save the Date postcard with our
Spring & Fall 2019 Parade of Homes
and 2020 Home Show dates and a
chance to win a $100 Visa gift card
from BankIowa was also distributed
to the community. All of our member
booths accepted the completed stubs
as well as had a Proud Member of
the GCRHBA poster hanging. This is
yet another way that we were able to
promote our members and driving traffic
to their booths at our community
event!
Mark your calendar for next
year’s Cedar Rapids Home Show!
February 21-23, 2020
Founded in 1979, the Cedar Rapids Home Show is held annually in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. Visitors to the show can see the latest housing & building
products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in building
and remodeling their home and yard. The Cedar Rapids Home Show has
thousands of ideas to help make your house a home!
Thank you to
BANKIOWA
for the $100 VISA
Gift Card
Congratulations to
Jordyn Redmond, who won!
THANK YOU MEMBER EXHIBITORS!
Allied Glass
Audio Experts
Bank Iowa
Beam Team/ATech, Inc
Budget Blinds of Eastern Iowa
Colony Heating & Air Conditioning
Country Landscapes, Inc.
Culligan
Dan’s Overhead Doors & More
DeLaney Concrete Construction
D&N Fence, Inc.
Dupaco Credit Union
E&J Geothermal
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen
& Lighting Gallery
Forever Cabinets by Kendrick
Glass Concepts
Great Plains Blind Factory
Greg’s Lawn & Landscaping
H&H Home Builders
Hometown Restyling, Inc.
Hynek Landscaping
Iowa Stone Supply
Jim Sattler Construction
King’s Material
Kinzler Construction Services
Kitchens By Design
Leisure Zone
McAleer Water Conditioning, Inc.
Mid-America Basement Systems
P Lang Construction
Pella Windows & Doors
Randy’s Flooring
Sattler Homes
Select Construction
Splash Pool & Spa
Suburban Lumber
Thomas Dostal Developers, Inc.
Ultra Lawn
Window Depot of Eastern Iowa
Window World
Winkel Design Forum
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THE SPIKE CLUB
Growing our Strength
through Member Recruitment, Retention and Involvement
Recruiting new members to your local association is
an activity recognized and rewarded through the Spike
Club. Those who participate are called Spikes, and they
are among the most valued members of the association.
Member-to-member recruitment and retention efforts
are the largest source of growth for the federation.
Spikes bring grassroots growth and stability. These
efforts lend to the development of the general membership
and our leadership pipeline, keeping the face
of the federation true to that of our industry and the
scope of interests we represent.
Spikes are the membership leaders of our federation,
building the voice, power and influence on every level,
in every state.
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SPIKE MEMBERS
SUPER SPIKE
James Sattler 466.50
Mike Farr 349.25
ROYAL SPIKE
Michael Flynn 271.25
Mike Sattler 224.50
Wayne Winn 210.00
Randy Dostal 184.25
Rob Hajek 175.00
Tom Takes 171.00
Doug Kohoutek 168.75
Jim Buresh 158.75
RED SPIKE
Mark Wood 126.00
Drew Retz 119.75
Tari Dailey 111.25
Alvin Frey 103.75
GREEN SPIKE
Joseph Ahmann 76.50
Robert Meyer 74.50
Jim McGrew 71.75
Paul Brundell 71.00
YELLOW SPIKE
JR Blok 44.50
Steve Erusha 44.00
Joe Sattler 44.00
Ron Valenta 34.00
BLUE SPIKE
Todd Frazier 24.00
Kyle Skogman 23.50
Chad Pelley 22.50
Bryan Thumma 21.50
Benton Frey 14.00
Brian Ophoff 12.50
Ray Vasser 11.50
Chris Mottinger 9.50
Dustin Lee 7.50
Dustin Kern 7.00
Jeff Platten 6.00
Todd Richardson 6.00
SPIKE
CANDIDATES
Six (6) credits needed to
become a SPIKE MEMBER
Bob Rathje 6.00
Paul Scallon 5.50
Mark Sillman 5.50
Tom Kurtz 5.00
Mark Ralston 5.00
Chuck Rhode 5.00
Pat Sauter 5.00
Jeff Melcher 5.00
Al Sattler 5.00
Ben Dahl 4.50
Jerry Sunderman 4.50
Timothy Vaske 4.00
Todd Wood 4.00
Kirk Sadilek 3.50
Chad Kelly 3.00
TJ Heefner 2.50
Brad Joens 2.50
Terry Bjornsen 2.00
Matt Burger 2.00
Rex Hamilton 2.00
Jennifer Hughes 2.00
Dave Vanous 2.00
Mark Bertelli 1.50
Marc Daubitz 1.50
Brian Hancock 1.50
Mike Delaney 1.00
Casey Johannes 1.00
Hanna Kustes 1.00
Mike Ludvicek 1.00
Brad Nielson 1.00
Kade Olson 1.00
Justin Wright 1.00
Zechariah Garman .50
NEW
MEMBERS
Brian Becwar
D & B Property Services
Kathryn Brune
Waterstone Mortgage
Rick Corkin
Corridor Kitchens, Inc.
Brian and Lisa Gilliatt
The Grill Works
Charles Schmaltz
C.S. Home Remodeling
Nick and Ally Johnson
Earthworks Concrete
Rob Murray
K&R Wholesale
Ryan Webster
R.W. Construction, Inc.
Dan Wirtanen
Wirtanen Concrete
A new
challenge
begins!
With a new year,
comes a new
challenge.
Who will wear a
crown in 2019?
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2019 Home Show Reception
A SPECIAL
THANK YOU
to BANKIOWA and all our
Supporting Sponsors:
Budget Blinds of Eastern Iowa
Delaney Concrete
Glass Concepts
Marvin Windows and Doors
Plumb Supply Company
Randy’s Flooring
Suburban Lumber Company
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MARCH 14 Shamrock Shenanigans, Hosted by KBD
SAVE
THE
DATE
APRIL 11 UICCU Cedar Rapids/Iowa City HBA Spring Mixer
APRIL 27, 28 and MAY 2, 4, 5 Spring 2019 Parade of Homes
MAY 23 Ferguson Wine & Beer Tasting
JUNE 13 Iowa Stone Supply Mixer
JULY 11 Remodelers Night Out
AUGUST 8 Dupaco Community Credit Union Mixer
AUGUST 23 Nail Drivers Open
SEPTEMBER 12 Kinzler Construction Cedar Rapids/Iowa City HBA Fall Mixer
SEPTEMBER 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 Fall 2019 Parade of Homes
SEPTEMBER 25 Members Only Parade of Homes Breakfast and Tour
OCTOBER 10 Trap Shoot & Barbeque Smoke Off (rain date October 17)
OCTOBER 24 Suburban Lumber Oktoberfest
NOVEMBER 14 Annual Awards Banquet
DECEMBER 12 Budget Blinds of Eastern Iowa Mixer
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Connect with Us
President
Board Member
Board Member
Rob Hajek
Home Repair Team
Office: 319.626.4663
robh@homerepairteam.com
JR Blok
Blok Construction
Office: 319.533.4394
jrblok2@mchsi.com
Drew Retz
Jerry’s Homes, Inc.
Office: 319.294.2290
drewr@jerryshomes.com
Vice-President
Dustin Kern
DK Land Services, Inc.
Office: 319.654.6706
dustin@dklandservices.com
Board Member
Randy Dostal
Thomas Dostal Developers
Office: 319.431.3881
allamericanlc@hotmail.com
Board Member
Robert Riley
Windows by Pella, Inc.
Office: 319.363.5768
robert.pellawindows@gmail.com
Second Vice-President
Jim Sattler
Jim Sattler Custom Homes
Office: 319.395.9157
jsattler@sattlerinc.com
Board Member
Mike Flynn
Flynn Homes, Inc.
Office: 319.366.6826
mike@flynnhomes.com
Board Member
Hunter Skogman
Skogman Homes
Office: 319.363.8285
hskogman@skogman.com
Treasurer
Justin Zimmerman
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Office: 319.363.2697
justin.zimmerman@claconnect.com
Board Member
Benton Frey
Frey Homes, LLC
Office: 319.640.2300
benton@freyhomes.com
Board Member
Dean A. Spina
Bradley & Riley PC
Office: 319.861.8725
dspina@bradleyriley.com
Secretary
Andrea Rhoades
Corridor Business Journal
Office: 319.665.6397
Andrea@corridorbusiness.com
Board Member
Joe Greathouse
Kirkwood Community College
Office: 319.398.5411
joe.greathouse@kirkwood.edu
Board Member
Ryan Sullivan
Amerhart, Ltd.
Office: 608.825.3322
ryan.sullivan@amerhart.com
Immediate Past President
Mike Farr
Cascade Manufacturing Co.
Office: 563.852.3231
mgfarr@cascade-mfg-co.com
Board Member
Jim McGrew
Suburban Lumber Company
Office: 319.362.3115
jmcgrew@suburbanlumber.com
Board Member
Bryan Thumma
Affordable Heating & Cooling
Office: 319.462.3638
bryan.thumma@affordable-hvac.com
Remodelers Council First
Vice-Chair
Greg Steffen
Advanced Custom Counters
Office: 319.378.8677
greg@acctops.com
Board Member
Amy Miller
Hills Bank and Trust Company
Office: 319.654.8007
amy_miller@hillsbank.com
Executive Officer
Melissa Olson
Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &
Building Association
Office: 319.395.0778
eo@crhba.org
20 THRESHOLD MARCH 2019