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FEBRUARY 2012
2012 YEAR OF PUBLIC OUTREACH
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Bob Eaton
Chairman
Hernando Builders Association Governmental Affairs Meeting
January 19, 2012 Meeting
Bob Eaton, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 1:03PM.
1. Septic System
The topic was code for septic systems that are operable, but have been out of service for more than one year due to the
building being vacant. Dr. Al Gray from the Hernando County Environmental Health Services, who was to address this,
was unable to attend the meeting however, Frank Baxter of the building department was able to respond. He said that
according to state law any system that has been out of service for a period of more than one year must be brought up to
code even if it is certified as operable. He agreed that one year is a short period, but reiterated that it’s the state’s law,
not the county, and remodelers must comply. Any change of use for the premises automatically requires an update to
code.
2. Impact fees
Commissioner Druzbick spoke regarding impact fee changes as of November 1, 2012. He said fees will rise, but not to
the level they were previously.
A notification will be sent in June that a committee, which will include builders, will review cases where impact fees will be
collected. This is applicable to both residential and commercial building. The fee is contingent on the location of the
structure. New structures in a highly built up areas would probably not be assessed. Conversely, if the building is erected
in a location with no other buildings or houses, impact fees would be assessed. Guidelines will be established to determine who pays fees and how much.
3. Energy Code
Per Jack Glenn, Director of Technical Services of the FHBA said that the only energy code software available at this time
is the one for commercial building compliance. He is expecting the residential code software to be available the week
following this meeting and should be available for review by the building department at their meeting on the 31 st of January.
Codes are becoming stricter. Energy rating must be 80, down from 85. Wind code is from 130-140MPH however, wind
maps are not yet available.
Applications received after January 15, must follow the new code.
Soil Boring test
These tests are done to establish there are no sinkholes under the site. Engineers use this information when designing
the building. Commercial construction must always perform these tests and the building department wants to see them
done for residential as well.
4. Other
FHBA offering 7 free continuing ed units in Hernando County, Facilities Dept. Mobley Rd., Feb. 14 and CCBA in Lecanto,
Feb. 13.
IBS Feb. 8-11 in Orlando. Register at www.buildersshow.com.
Next GA meeting Feb. 16, 2012
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:12PM
Submitted by Bobbe Allen
Membership Coordinator
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2012 Legislative Priorities
Priority #1
FHBA supports a cost-effective, local-option septic tank inspection program.
Why: Periodic septic tank inspections are an important tool to protect homeowners and the environment. A unified
state standard protects builders and homeowners from potentially oppressive local standards.
How: SB 820 by Sen. Dean and HB 999 by Rep. Dorworth provide state standards and a local government opt-in,
effective upon becoming law.
Priority #2
FHBA supports the elimination of impact fees on transportation and schools.
Why: Impact fees are an inappropriate, inadequate method of funding infrastructure, which should be more effectively and efficiently financed through broad-based revenue sources. In addition, impact fees are a major hurdle in
the provision of affordable housing for working families.
How: HB 0603 by Rep. Weinstein and SB 0912 by Sen. Bennett prohibit local governments from applying transportation or school concurrency or requiring proportionate-share contribution for construction of new developments,
and prohibit the imposition of new or existing impact fees on new development, for a specified period of time, effective July 1, 2012.
Priority #3
FHBA supports streamlined permitting for installation of on-site sewage treatment systems.
Why: Minor remodeling and repairs should not force homeowners to incur the expense of upgrading or expanding
their septic tanks.
How: SB 0820 by Sen. Dean and HB 0999 by Rep. Dorworth provide that a system modification, replacement, or
upgrade is not required unless a bedroom is added to a single-family home, effective upon becoming law.
Priority #4
FHBA supports legislative funding for the final phase of a study of passive septic tank systems.
Why: Homeowners will benefit from cost-effective passive nitrogen treatment technology options for new construction or retrofitting existing septic tanks, potentially saving them thousands of dollars.
How: Legislative budget process.
Priority #5
FHBA supports continued funding for building code education.
Why: Education of contractors increases building code compliance, which better protects the health and safety of
the occupants.
How: HB 0651 by Rep. Davis and SB 0704 by Sen. Bennett allocate a portion of funds derived from the surcharge
on permit fees to the Florida Building Code Compliance & Mitigation Program, which in turn funds educational initiatives. Bills become effective June 1, 2012.
Priority #6
FHBA supports a return to full funding of Sadowski affordable housing dollars.
Why: Despite the economic and housing downturn, affordable housing for working families is still needed in Florida and Sadowski is one of the few tools available to vital down payment assistance, and creates jobs.
How: Legislative budget process.
Continued on pg. 9
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Florida News of Interest
President’s Message
By Dave Carter
What’s Happenin’ with Housing
Home builder confidence – and investor confidence in a brighter future for the housing industry – is on the rise. The National
Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo builder sentiment gauge increased to 25 this month… a five-point rise
from the previous month. While well short of a reading of 50 that indicates positive sentiment, the January mark is the highest since June 2007. At the same time, stock prices of major builders are increasing, led by PulteGroup, Lennar, Hovnanian, KB Home,
and Beazer Homes USA… a reflection that Wall Street believes a housing recovery is on the horizon.
Closer to home, Sandy Bishop, executive officer of the Volusia Building Industry Association in Daytona Beach, said local home builders are expressing growing optimism as well, and not just because of signs that the economy is finally starting to improve. Also bringing
cheer to local builders was the Volusia County School Board's decision last week to temporarily suspend collection of school impact
fees in the county for two years, beginning retroactively on Jan. 1. "I'm hearing from my members that they're seeing a glimmer of
hope," said Bishop, who added that local builders believe the moratorium will spur sales of new homes, similar to what occurred when
the federal government temporarily offered a tax credit for first-time homebuyers in a program that expired in June 2010. "We're going
to see the moratorium be a reason to buy," said Bishop. "There's a lot of prospective buyers floating around, and there's a lot of pent-up
demand for new homes.
W-I-N… What’s Important Now
This week’s main event is the Florida Home Builders Association’s Legislative Action Visitation to Tallahassee, which includes a
Tuesday (January 24) Legislative Briefing (starting at 3 pm in the Tallahassee City Hall Chambers) where Florida Governor Rick
Scott will provide keynote remarks. Wednesday (January 25) is set aside for visits by FHBA members with their state legislators.
Under the leadership of its Governmental Affairs Committee led by Englewood builder Bill Truex, FHBA is pushing for:
 A cost-effective, local-option septic tank inspection program
 Elimination of impact fees on transportation and schools
 Streamlined permitting for installation of on-site sewage treatment systems
 Funding for the final phase of a study of passive septic tank systems
 Continued funding for building code education
 A return to full funding of Sadowski affordable housing dollars
 Property tax breaks to encourage energy-efficient home improvements
 Measures that would lower workers compensation rates for Florida contractors and trades professionals
 State and federal remedies for wage-theft issues
 A limitation on the implied warranty of fitness and merchantability to the structure of a new home
For details on these issues, go to www.fhba.com under Features/Legislative Updates.
If you are a director of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), be advised of the new schedule for the NAHB Board
meetings at the upcoming International Builders Show (IBS) in Orlando. Due to the large amount of business that will be before the
Tap into the Power of Your HBA
 Across the state, builder and associate members of local home builders associations are finding value in their annual dues investment.
Under the leadership of newly-elected President Jerry McFarland, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is collecting testimonials
from its members to use in 2012 recruiting and retention initiatives. Here are two such testimonials:
―My involvement in my local HBA has provided numerous opportunities to grow my business on multiple levels. The Parade of Homes®
offers one of the best cost vs. exposure and ratio found locally for both a builder/vendor viewpoint. Education and designation classes
have offered both in-depth construction education as well as one-on-one networking opportunities that have resulted in a proactive business model to secure future growth.‖
Mark Worley, GMB, CGP
President
Worley Construction, Inc., Tallahassee
―Our involvement in TBA has provided numerous opportunities to grow our business. We enjoy working with the many builders and
contractors we now consider to be our friends. Capelouto is about making the ―Right Choice‖ and providing ―Above and Beyond‖ customer service. We feel that the contacts we have made with the TBA help us achieve these goals daily. The TBA also gives us a way to
give back to our Builders and Contractors and show appreciation for what they do every day to build a better future for the community.
We look forward to continuing to participate and serve the TBA and its members moving forward.‖
Alan Robison
General Service Manager
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Perspectives from Paul Thompson
We are all partisan by nature. We make choices every day based on our background, world view, religion, and political persuasion. While
we all like to think we do things for the greater good, fact is that we act in our own self-interest. Which brings me to the choice we have in
November’s Presidential election. If you’re a Republican, your vote in the January 31 Florida Republican Primary will benefit the candidate that you believe has the best chance to defeat President Obama. If you are a Democrat, you are encouraged that the economy is improving and that your party will have $1 billion to discredit the Republican nominee (although the GOP nominees are doing a fine job of
that on their own). If you’re an independent, the election is in your hands. I said all that to say this: I don’t care if our next President is Republican or Democrat. My self-interest is housing and the men and women who provide it. The candidate that commits to fix housing and
thereby help my friends and help America will have my vote in November.
Paul Thompson, CAE, MIRM, is CEO/Executive Vice President of the Florida Home Builders Association and a member of the
Florida Housing Hall of Fame.
January‟s Mix „n Mingle
Our first GMM of the year was held here at the HBA offices on January 23. The turnout was great, we
had rock music playing and a good time was had by all. It was a “pizza and beer” Mix & Mingle sponsored by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty with great pizza catered by Gennero‟s.
It was nice to see new and old members alike. Jerry Merritt, a member from the early days of the HBA,
and his wife, Marie, joined us and we were able to meet our newest members, Joshua and Clyde Hady,
from D C Electric, LLC.
Too bad...so sad The $400 prize for the attendance drawing would have gone to MultiCOLOR Media had they
been here. Next month the prize is $425, but you have to be here to win! Our next GMM is February 27, at the
HBA so mark your calendars. Catering by Pit Boss Bar BQ!
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FHBA Legislative Priorities continued from pg. 4
Priority #7
FHBA supports property tax breaks to encourage energy-efficient home improvements.
Why: In 2010, Florida voters changed the state constitution to keep homeowners from being penalized when the
value of their home rose due to the implementation of energy-saving improvements. The change needs legislative
implementation to be effective. Homeowners will benefit from more efficient homes and lower utility bills.
HB 0133 by Rep. Frishe and SB 0156 by Sen. Latvala exclude the value of certain home improvements from assessed value of residential property, beginning January 2, 2013.
Priority #8
FHBA supports measures that would lower workers compensation rates for Florida contractors and trades
professionals.
Why: High workers comp rates affect Florida’s economic competitiveness versus other states, and represents a threat
to the growth of businesses and the preservation and creation of jobs.
How: HB 0511 by Rep. Hudson and SB 0668 by Sen. Hays revise the requirements for determining the amount of
reimbursements for repackaged or relabeled prescription medication, effective July 1, 2012.
Priority #9
FHBA opposes local wage-theft programs.
Why: There are established government and private remedies to resolve wage-related issues without creating another
level of regulation and bureaucracy.
How: HB 0609 by Rep. Goodson and SB 0862 by Sen. Simmons prohibit cities and counties from adopting laws,
ordinances, or rules that address wage theft, effective July 1, 2012.
Priority #10
FHBA supports a limitation on the implied warranty of fitness and merchantability to the structure of a new
Governor Scott
Addresses FHBA
Members at Tallahassee
City Hall Chambers
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GAO
Study
Appraisal
Process Inadequately
GAO
Study
FindsFinds
Appraisal
Process Inadequately
Monitored
Monitored
January 23, 2012 - Zeroing in on yet another deficiency of a faulty appraisal process that is hurting home values, hampering a housing recovery and often killing sales of homes coming in below the contract sales price, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) earlier this
month reported that the Appraisal Subcommittee, which oversees the appraiser regulatory programs established by the states, needs to improve its monitoring procedures.
―These findings underscore the need to establish an effective oversight system to ensure that appraisals accurately reflect true market values
and don’t harm aspiring home buyers or builders,‖ said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev.
A recent NAHB survey shows that one out three builders have lost signed sales contracts because of flawed appraisals and a fall survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors shows that 18 percent of Realtors® reported a recent contract cancellation or delay as a result of a low appraisal.
Numerous flaws in the appraisal system have been causing inaccurate home valuations, both in times of housing weakness and strength.
NAHB has been actively seeking improvements in appraiser education and training, particularly for appraisals of new homes, as well as
more rigorous oversight so appraisal guidelines are enforced and errors can be corrected as they occur.
The GAO report found the Appraisal Subcommittee’s ―enforcement tools and procedures for reporting compliance levels have been limited.‖ The GAO cited ―several weaknesses‖ that have potentially limited the subcommittee’s ability to monitor state appraiser regulatory
agencies, the federal financial institution regulators and the Appraisal Foundation, a private, non-profit corporation that sets criteria for appraisals and appraisers.
Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Appraisal Subcommittee was granted the authority to establish a national hotline to receive complaints over
noncompliance with appraisal independence standards and grievances from appraisers, individuals or other entities over attempts to improperly influence appraisers or the appraisal process. Currently, no such hotline exists and the GAO report states that the creation of a national
hotline could strain the Appraisal Subcommittee’s resources.
Observing that ―the critical role of real estate appraisals in mortgage underwriting underscores the importance of effective regulation of the
appraisal industry,‖ the GAO study calls on the Appraisal Subcommittee to strengthen its oversight by developing specific policies and procedures for monitoring the appraisal requirements of the federal financial institutions regulators.
How homes are valued can have a dramatic effect on home owners’ mortgages, foreclosure rates, the health of banks and, ultimately, the
condition of the U.S. financial system, said Nielsen.
―The current system is not working,‖ he said. ―We must resolve a flawed appraisal process that produces inaccurate assessment of home
values, because this fosters price instability, puts more families in danger of default or foreclosure, and undermines the housing and economic recovery. It’s time that regulators, appraisers, lenders and all of the stakeholders in this debate come together and agree on major reforms in appraisal practices and oversight to ensure that homes are appraised at their fair market rate.‖
New NAHB Primer Aimed at Helping Builders Work More Effectively With Appraisers
With builders around the nation continuing to grapple with faulty appraisals that jeopardize sales of their new homes, NAHB is adding an
―Appraisal Primer‖ to its collection of resources aimed at helping association members strive for the best possible outcome from today’s lessthan-perfect appraisal process.
The newly published primer from NAHB discusses in detail the appraiser’s role in the financing of new homes.
―There is a lot behind the scenes that affects the way appraisers must conduct their business,‖ writes Joan Trice, an appraiser and author of the
primer; editor and publisher of Appraisal Buzz, an email publication; and the host of the Alterra Group’s Valuation Expo, which is the largest
annual conference for the appraisal community.
Trice is also consulting with NAHB on the association's efforts to resolve appraisal problems.
―Understanding the regulations, methodologies and task of the real estate appraiser will provide home builders with the necessary knowledge to
discuss valuation issues with appraisers before they become valuation problems,‖ Trice says.
Beginning in 2009, NAHB has held a series of four appraisal summits at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C., attended by representatives of federal banking regulators, the appraisal industry, the housing finance industry, the real estate and housing sectors and others for
discussions of deficiencies in the current system of evaluating homes and how to address them.
While much more needs to be done to reform the system — which is expected to be a long-term undertaking stretching far into the housing recovery now beginning to materialize in specific markets across the country — NAHB has made substantial headway on key appraisal issues.
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Covered in detail in the Nov. 7, 2011, issue of Nation’s Building News — which was devoted to what NAHB has been doing to fix the broken
new-home appraisal system — builders have seen progress on such key concerns as their ability to communicate with the appraiser and the
right to have their homes appraised by individuals who are qualified to do the job.
In conjunction with the release of the ―Appraisal Primer,‖ NAHB has updated its ―Appraisal Guidance for Builders,‖ which summarizes information on the selection of appropriate appraisers, the use of comparable sales in determining the value of new homes, what builders can and
should do to ensure accurate appraisals and actions they should take if an appraisal was conducted improperly or contains errors.
In a FAQ section at the end of the new primer, Trice answers some specific concerns that builders have been voicing over appraisals.
Among the questions she addresses:

What should an appraiser do to determine the value of a new home with options and upgrades that do not appear in other homes recently
sold in the local area? Noting that features of homes that exceed local market standards can result in a loss when they are valued at less
than their cost, Trice says that the appraiser should perform a cost approach, which includes all options and improvements in the estimated
costs. ―The cost approach should accurately reflect the value of these items,‖ she says, ―and can be very useful on unique properties‖ that
are undervalued when a market approach is taken. She adds that appraisers should research the market area for comparables and look for
other properties of similar caliber with similar options — even if they are not brand-new homes. ―If the property is exceptionally unique,‖
she says, ―appraisers can find other new homes with similar options and make adjustments for differences in location as well.‖
 Will the appraised value support the additional costs of expensive geothermal heating and other green options? ―Green construction is a
fairly recent phenomenon,‖ Trice writes. ―As a result there are few resales of homes constructed with these green components. Appraisers
have a difficult time extracting proper adjustments for these features from the marketplace.‖ Calculations can be made on how much the
owners will save in utility costs over the period they are expected to live in the home compared to those costs in a standard home, she says,
but those calculations are ―difficult to support based on the lack of hard data on maintenance and efficiency.‖ However, builders should at
least expect to see the additional costs of the green amenities included in the value of the home.
 What are some of the problems that builders can encounter when appraisers are selected by national appraisal management companies
(AMCs), which may be looking for appraisers who charge the lowest fees so they realize the highest margin on the referral? ―AMCs have
been accused of using appraisers with the lowest fees even if they are located far away from the subject property they are appraising,‖ Trice
says. Appraisers who are coming from a long distance away are perceived as not being geographically competent in the local market. ―Is it
really possible for an appraiser from 100 miles away to understand the nuances of a local market segment?‖ To competently perform their
job, appraisers need to investigate the market area and visit it many times to understand it, she says. Though it may not occur that commonly, ―if an appraiser comes from a long distance they should be challenged to demonstrate their competence in the local market,‖ she
advises. One test to determine if the appraiser knows the local market is to see if they have access to local conventional data sources. An
appraiser who doesn’t ―very likely is not the best choice. Lenders should be called and queried about appraisers that travel from well outside the local market.‖
 Is it true that under the Dodd-Frank bill builders cannot communicate with appraisers? Trice answers with an emphatic ―no,‖ and says ―it is
essential that builders communicate with appraisers.‖ Communication intended to coerce or inappropriately influence the appraiser is not
allowed, she says, but the legislation requires appraisers to be prepared to make corrections, answer inquiries and review information.
―Certainly, parties to the transaction can communicate with appraisers about the logistics of the assignment and may even dispute the results,‖ she says. ―Some lenders have instituted policies that restrict the flow of communication,‖ she says. In an effort to comply with the
legislation, ―they have created untenable working relationships. This is unfortunate.‖
The various informational materials on appraisals collected on NAHB's website will continue to evolve as new challenges arise.
Those attending the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando will have the opportunity to see Joan Trice.
She will be a panelist at an educational panel — ―Builders Guide to Appraisals: Obtaining Accurate Valuations on New Homes‖ —
on Thursday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3:00 p.m. in West 306.
For more information, email Steve Linville at NAHB, or call him at
800-368-5242 x8597.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
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Congratulations to Bill Paul, HBA builder member
Land Spec, Inc. who was
appointed to the NAHB Education Committee.
Bill will also be approved as a NAHB Life Director at the
February 8th NAHB Board of Directors meeting
in Orlando at IBS
Congratulations to Blaise Ingoglia who was elected the
Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
Blaise of Hartland Homes is a HBA Builder member and the
current HBA Treasurer.
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Builders highlighted in BOLD typeface are currently members in good standing of the HBA.
RECAP OF 2011 RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
BUILDER
VALUATION
Accent Custom Homes
Adams Homes of Northwest Florida
Alexander Custom Homes
Archibald Construction
Artistic Homes
DEC Inc.
Diamond Construction
DR Horton
Dream Custom Homes
Florida Living LLC
Futrell Construction
Hartland Homes Inc.
Hernando Home Improvement
L. Norman Adams Home Builders
McMunn Co.
Maronda Homes
Midstate Construction
Modern Day Const.
MPH Investments
Owner
Prestige Homes of the Suncoast, Inc.
Pulte Home Corp.
Richard Van Orden
Robert Showalter
Ron King Construction
Wolf Contracting
Total
HERNANDO COUNTY
DEC. 2011
SINGLE FAMILY
HBA Members in
Bold
Builder *HBA Member
# Permits
400,000
1,336,289
242,000
240,000
373,510
130,000
306,982
2,027,000
684,111
150,000
65,000
630,000
520,000
88,400
2,000
448,590
2,400
380,000
300,000
1,155,500
420,000
144,361,541
285,000
522,000
90,000
117,000
155,277,323
# PERMITS
1
11
2
1
2
1
1
15
5
1
1
5
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
9
1
51
1
2
1
1
124
PERMITS
Valuation
Commercial
Dec 2011
Electrical
11
240,000
Remodel
6
1
130,000
Reroof
4
Dream Custom Homes
1
210,760
Mechanical
2
Hernando Home Improvement
2
520,000
Maronda Homes
1
154,335
Plumbing
2
MPH Investments
1
300,000
Prestige Homes of the Suncoast
1
420,000
Pulte Homes
9
990,843
TOTALS
18
3,125,138
18
Adams Homes
1
159,200
Archibald Construction
1
DEC Inc.
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HBA C OMMIT TEES
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Meets on 3rd Thursday of every other month at 1:00 p.m.
Chairman: Robert Eaton
Monitors local, state and federal legislative issues
concerning the construction industry.
2012
Board of Directors
ETHICS & GRIEVANCE
Meets as needed.
Chairmen: Joseph Pastore & Joseph Mazzuco Jr.
Reviews complaints received in writing against members of the association and tries to
help resolve the issue.
EXECUTIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets on the 3rd Monday of every month 4:30PM
Chairman 2012: Andy Colombino
Monitors the monthly, quarterly and annual finances of the association and makes
recommendations as needed to the Board of Directors.
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Meets as needed during election years.
Chairman: Dudley Hampton Jr.
Interviews candidates for office and helps to remain politically active on the issues
affecting the construction industry.
COMMERCIAL BUILDERS COMMITTEE
Meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:00a.m.
Chairman 2012: Tim Stoops
Monitors issues pertinent to commercial construction.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m.
Chairman: Chuck Wilson
The membership committee brings in new members and monitors the retention of
members, and mentors new members.
SPIKE CLUB
President: Mary Mazzuco
GREEN BUILDING AGENT
John Reventas…………………………………………..…..Ron King Construction
President
Chris Glover
Palmwood Construction, LLC
1st Vice President
Steve Culp
Property Services
General Contractors
2nd Vice President
Randy Woodruff
Suncoast CPA Group, LLC
Treasurer
Blaise Ingoglia
Hartland Homes, Inc.
Secretary
Dudley Hampton Jr.
BJH Construction
General Contractors, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Andy Colombino
EPAC Custom Builders
Builder Directors
Barry Burich
Scott Constance
Bobby Eaton
Phil Roush
Associate Directors
David Foster
Patty Goble
Lisa Kiddon
Jim Linn
Tyler Stapleton
Diane Thomas
Mission Statement: The HBA’s central purpose is to
represent the interests of the building industry and the
general public within Florida’s Hernando County
Gov’t Affairs Chair
Robert Eaton
Staff
Executive Officer
Brenda McDaniel
Membership Coordinator
Bobbe Allen
http://HernandoBuilders.com
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The Spike Club is an elite group of Association members recognized for
outstanding achievement in membership. (BOLD) Names indicate
change in Spike credits as of December 31, 2011.
Purple Coat
250+
Dianne Waldron
James Futrell Sr.
547.50
278.50
Spikes
Bob Eaton
Joe Pastore
Scott Nicoletti
Mary Mazzuco
139.50
137
112
110.50
Danny Marillia
Lisa Kiddon
Andy Colombino
Kyle Goble
Bruce Dodge
Chris Glover
Stuart Glover
Tim Coudray
Randy Woodruff
Don Sharp
David Simon
Bill Munrow
Jolene Pastore
Green Coat
50-99
SPIKE CANDIDATES
Burgundy Coat
150-249
Greg Carpenter
Joe Mazzuco Jr.
Don Whiting
Red Coat
190
174.50
167.50
100–149
Joe Yannon
Robin Pastore
Mark Alexander
James Wisniewski
Linda Wisniewski
Robert Showalter
Jeff West
97
88.50
81.50
74
72.50
63
61
Navy (Life Member)
25-49
Daryl Senica
Gail Whiting
Brian Betters
Dudley Hampton Jr.
Timothy Stoops
Patricia Goble
Darlene Laughery
Gena Hunt-Walters
Eugene Concklin
Joseph N. Pastore
Nick Nicholson
Jim Linn
48.50
47.50
46
43.50
32
32
30
29.50
28.50
27
26
25
Steve Schurdell
Diane Thomas
Lisa Williams
Erika Alves
Daniel Latoria
Andy Carr
Steve Culp
Sharon Lanziero
Laura Varner
David Johnson
Robert Mazzuco
Tyler Stapleton
Jim Ressel
Morris Porton
Danielle Healis
Donna Ellerbee
Regina Stacy
Al Dubois
Kaye Hermann
Charles Wilson
Barry Burich
Blaise Ingoglia
6-24
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22.50
19.50
17.50
16.50
14
14
13.50
13
12
11
6
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
.50
Congratulations to the above Spike
Club Members, and our deepest appreciation for their ongoing commitment
and dedicated work!
To remain an active Spike with the
NAHB you are required to bring in
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