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The Northeast Florida Build-ers Association installation of officers Jan. 19 proved to be more than a nice evening out. It was a celebration of NEFBA’s past and its future. It was honoring its officers and its highest achievers. And it was a statement about the association’s high standards and strong ties.

Beginning with cocktails at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jack-sonville Riverfront, the NEFBA family renewed its commitment to continue the legacy of 74 years of service to the community and to each other.

“We are deeply proud of our association and its impact on the community,” NEFBA Executive Officer Bill Garrison said. “And, we are not content to rest on our past successes. There is an air of excitement as we prepare for the future and work together to ensure the housing needs of Northeast Florida are met.”

During the evening, officers and boards of directors were sworn in for NEFBA, includ-ing the Remodelers Council, the Professional Women in Building Council and the Sales and Mar-keting Council. NEFBA’s regional councils — Clay, Nassau and St. Johns — held individual installa-tions during the holiday season.

The swearing-in of NEFBA’s 2018 president was historic. Chris Dostie of Dostie Homes was given the oath by his father, Richard Dostie, NEFBA’s presi-dent in 1988. It marked the first time a father and son have occu-

pied the office. “For me this was especially

meaningful,” Chris Dostie said. “I am so grateful for my father, my grandfather, my uncles and my brother — the entire Dostie family — who have contributed

so much to this industry and to my growth as a builder. I don’t tell them that often enough, so it was a great pleasure for me to be able to say it publicly and on the

Installation of officers makes history 2018 NEFBA AWARD WINNERSBuilder of the Year Award: CalAtlantic Homes

Fred King Associate Member of the Year Award: Harlan Bost, Florida Custom Marble

Leadership Award: Sean Junker, Providence Homes

Arnold Tritt Achievement Award: Doug Wenzel, Centricity

Membership Cup: Keith Ward, Thomas May Construction

Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award: JWB Home Buyers

Professional Women in Building Chairman’s Award: Joyce Conway, Permits Made Simple

Remodelers Council Chairman’s Award: Michael Lenahen, Aurora Builders

Sales & Marketing Council Chairman’s Award: Amber King, Mattamy Homes

Apprenticeship Employer of the Year: Curt Kinder, Greener Air Solutions

Apprenticeship Carmel Morris Lifetime Achievement Award: John Griffin, United Electric

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NEFBA past President (1988) Richard Dostie administers the oath of office to his son, 2018 NEFBA President Chris Dostie. Also on stage are Dostie’s wife, Emily, and children Leighton, 7, Nell, 6, and Fitzpatrick, 3.

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Formal installation eventbridged past and present

Dear Members,

We see cycles in nature and in life. Our board and officer installation Jan. 19 was a good example of how cycles and patterns affect our business. It was a return to earlier days of NEFBA when the event was a formal one, but it was crafted and updated to appeal to our diverse membership.

In the recent past, we’ve held our installation ceremony as part of a breakfast. With a past president, Rich-ard Dostie (1988) introducing me, his son, as the incoming president, it was fitting that this installation bridged the generational divide.

I give special thanks to the NEFBA staff, none of whom were at NEFBA when this style of installation cer-emony was held, and to my dad, who enjoyed the opportunity to revive some of the old traditions. The longer eve-ning event also gave us a formal oppor-tunity to honor our award winners for their achievements.

It was especially meaningful to me, and perhaps a little embarrassing, when my dad entertained the audience with pictures from my childhood and stories of my youth. It was not only an opportunity to honor my family and its 60 years in the building industry, but it was my first face-to-face meeting as your president with a large group of members.

My focus this year will be to continue the rich legacy built upon strong lead-ership, dedicated members, talented staff and members, and an interac-

tive relationship with the community. I believe our new facility and location will position NEFBA for growth. Your support of the “ALL IN” Campaign and the in-kind contributions will allow us to move forward without incur-ring a significant financial burden. As a reminder, there are still opportuni-ties to donate money, materials and services to the build. Andy Chambers, chair of the Building Committee; Keith Ward, president of Thomas May Con-struction (the new headquarters con-tractor); NEFBA Executive Officer Bill Garrison; and I will be happy to help you with that.

As NEFBA grows, so do Builders Care and our Apprenticeship Program. We are strengthening these entities to grow steadily and to endure long-term in our cyclical industry.

I invite you and challenge you to be part of this exciting time at NEFBA. Your active participation in commit-tees, fundraisers and community out-reach efforts is the key to our success.

You can start by checking the NEFBA calendar. March 8 is a busy day with two events you won’t want to miss. The Builders & Remodelers Showcase: A Product and Services Expo is a new and improved version of NEFBA’s Trade Expo. Reserve a booth now at our new venue, the Prime Osborn Convention Center, to ensure your company is on display when the doors open to the public. Before the Showcase, NEFBA and JAXUSA will host a luncheon with NAHB’s chief economist and chief lob-byist as the guest speakers. It’s the first event of its kind and a fantastic educa-tional opportunity. Information about NEFBA events can be found on the cal-endar and at nefba.com.

I look forward to seeing you and working with you.

Sincerely,

Chris Dostie

FROM THE PRESIDENT

CHRIS DOSTIEDOSTIE HOMES

BY NEFBA STAFF

In September, much of Jacksonville was swallowed by water. Heavy rain combined with a record storm surge left many homes flooded. The impact from Hurricane Irma was far reaching, leav-ing the critical challenge of helping the most vulnerable residents recover.

That same month, the city’s major nonprofits began working together to form the Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster. Under the direction of FEMA, it was created with the under-standing that it will take years for Jack-sonville to fully recover.

Builders Care was asked to be a par-ticipating agency. Meeting weekly at the Jesse Ball duPont Center, represen-tatives of the major nonprofits in Jack-sonville have been planning and creat-ing the Northeast Florida Long Term Recovery Organization.

The organization has formed mul-tiple committees. They include Needs Assessment, Case Management, Resource Coordination, Volunteer Coordination, Public Relations and Communications, Building and Con-struction, and Executive committees. Builders Care Executive Director Justin Brown is chair of the Building and Con-struction Committee.

Through United Way, the First Coast Relief Fund has been established to assist with the long-term recovery. Its focus has been on immediate needs in

the hurricane’s aftermath. To begin working toward rebuilding, the First Coast Relief Fund granted Builders Care $100,000 for roofs in immediate need of repair.

With the help of Nechama, Elder-Source, Yellow House, the Red Cross and local pastors and faith leaders, the Case Management and Needs Assess-ment Committee will identify the homeowners most in need for Builders Care. Through mid-January, Builders Care repaired nine roofs with monies from the hurricane fund. This does not include the Irma-related roofing repairs that Builders Care had started or com-pleted before receiving the grant.

Builders Care also partnered with 25 student volunteers from Georgia Tech Christian Campus Fellowship, who donated a weekend of work. With these volunteers, Builders Care begin rebuild-ing two homes in the Ken Knight Drive area that had been fully gutted after Irma. With this group of volunteers, donated materials and financial sup-port from the Cooperative Baptist Fel-lowship of Florida, both homes were reconstructed.

Still, many are living in homes with-out walls, and some homeowners have refused to have any work done until there is a concrete rebuild plan. The long-term recovery will be a slow pro-cess, but Builders Care is pleased to be part of this citywide, nonprofit move-ment to help those who need it most.

Builders Care joins citywide effort to help storm victims

With the help of 25 volunteer students from Georgia Tech Christian Campus Fellowship who donated a weekend of work to help, Builders Care put back together two Irma-dam-aged homes in the Ken Knight Drive area.


One of the great benefits of belonging to the Northeast Florida Builders Asso-ciation is that you automatically become a member of the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Associa-tion of Home Builders. This three-in-one membership makes you one of the 1,250 members of NEFBA, part of the 8,000-member FHBA and part of the 142,000-member NAHB.

This provides you the support and advocacy of state and national networks of professionals who are as invested in our profession as you are.

According to the NAHB, the home-building industry is the foundation of the overall economy. Between direct invest-ment in residential construction and consumer spending on housing services, the housing sector contributes approxi-mately 15 percent to the national GDP.

In 2015, NAHB reported that 3 percent of the entire U.S. workforce was directly employed in the residential construction industry. Millions of other jobs are cre-ated indirectly (truck drivers, manufac-turing, etc.), and within support services

in the general economy, such as restau-rants, theaters and retail.

We all know housing drives the econ-omy, but sometimes we lose sight of that when times are good. When hous-ing is strong, people complain about new development, congested roads, rising prices and other inconveniences they attribute to new housing. Local gov-ernments look to impose more fees and regulation for housing. Many of us were here in 2008, and know all too well how quickly the economy can change from red hot to ice cold. From times of plenty to times of despair.

One of NEFBA’s primary missions is to promote a strong housing market in our region. We fight for sensible regulation that supports housing, not suppresses it. We support political candidates who understand the value the homebuilding industry brings to the economy.

We work to keep you abreast of ongo-ing economic trends so you can maxi-mize your profit and minimize your risk. NEFBA is here to support you as an individual in the homebuilding industry, your company in a naturally cyclical sec-tor and the industry as a major driver of economic strength.

Since 1944, NEFBA has advocated for housing as a key economic driver locally and nationally. We are here to serve you, your company and the industry. Your membership dues and your support of our events throughout the year provide the revenue that makes building a legacy possible.

Thank you for helping us do our job.

Bill GarrisonExecutive Officer

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BY NEFBA STAFF

Each year, the Home Builders Institute sponsors NEFBA Apprenticeship’s top carpentry apprentice to attend the Inter-national Builders Show. This year’s top car-pentry apprentice is Alejandro Rodriguez Hernandez from the Haskell Company.

With all expenses paid, he traveled to Orlando Jan. 9-11 to operate the organiza-tion’s nail driving skills exhibit at the event. Hernandez challenged audience members to see who could drive two nails into lumber the fastest. Hernandez typically drove both nails in only two quick swings.

Officials with HBI were impressed with his professionalism.

“This year was one of our most success-

ful ever reaching more than 2,200 builders who expressed interest in hiring our grad-uates,” said Keith Albright, vice president of the HBI Job Corps. “Alex can take pride knowing that he contributed greatly to our booth’s success.”

Hernandez, who attended Orange Park High School, entered the program as a third-year student as a result of credit earned in high school, where he earned two levels of NCCER credentials before enter-ing the apprenticeship program.

“He entered the program with two years under his belt and a starting wage elevated $4 above first-year apprentices,” said NEF-BA Training Director Christina Thomas. “He is graduating at 20 years old with no debt and well into his high-wage career.”

NEFBA carpentry apprentices showcased at International Builders Show

NEFBA carpentry apprentice Alejandro Rodriguez Hernandez from the Haskell Company took top honors at the International Builders Show earlier this year.

A WHOLE NEW

90+ BOOTHS

When we say it’s a whole new ballgame, we mean the basics may be the same, but you might not recognize it.NEFBA’s popular Annual Trade Expo was becoming a bit predictable, and the name Trade Expo sounds generic. So the NEFBA team got together and came up with a name that is more descriptive:

The Builders & Remodelers Showcase:A Product and Services Expo

The location has changed. We were go-ing for convenience and more space:The Prime Osborn Convention Center

We thought it would still be a good idea to have it in the spring, so we’ve sched-uled it for March 8, 1-7 p.m.

You still will find the high-quality ven-dors displaying their products and

services. In fact, more than 90 booths are available. Workshops on marketing and construction-related topics will be offered.

In other words, you will find what you’ve always liked about the Expo, but it is a whole new ballgame.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Grand Slam SponsorsUSI First ChoiceConstruction Solutions & Supply

Home Run SponsorSherwin-Williams

Contact Corey Hacker about booth reservations, sponsorship opportunities and more at [email protected]. Or register at nefbashowcase.com.

BUILDING A LEGACY:Your role in NEFBA’s future

FROM THE DESK OF NEFBA EXECUTIVE OFFICER BILL GARRISON

BILL GARRISON

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NEFBA BUILDERS & REMODELERS SHOWCASEMarch 8Time: 1-7 p.m.Location: Prime Osborn Convention

Center, Exhibit Hall BCost: Free to licensed builders, remodel-

ers, architects, interior designers, building officials. All others $15.

RSVP: Corey Hacker, [email protected]

NEFBA GENERALMEMBERSHIP/BOD MEETINGFeb. 21Time: 8:15 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeSponsor: Realty-BuilderRSVP: Michelle Glass, [email protected]

NEFBA LUNCH & LEARN WITH LENNOXFeb. 28Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeTopic: SEER, cooling capacity, EER

residential new constructionRSVP: Michelle Glass, [email protected]

NEFBA MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEMarch 1Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeRSVP: Hans Krieg, [email protected]

NEFBA PROFITS & POLITICSLUNCHEONMarch 8Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Location: Prime Osborn Convention

CenterSpeakers: Robert Dietz, Ph.D., NAHB

chief economist and senior vice presi-dent; and James Tobin III, NAHB chief lobbyist

Sponsor: Manning Building SuppliesCost: $50 NEFBA Members/$75 non-

membersRSVP: Michelle Glass, [email protected]

NEFBA LUNCH & LEARNWITH JAMES HARDIEMarch 14Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeTopic: TBDRSVP: Michelle Glass, [email protected]

BUILDERS CARE BOARD MEETINGMarch 13Time: Noon Location: NEFBA OfficeRSVP: Justin Brown, [email protected]

CLAY BUILDERS COUNCIL BREAKFASTMarch 7Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Holiday Inn, 620 Wells Road,

Orange ParkCost: $15Contact: Jessie Spradley, JSpradley@

nefba.com

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEEFeb. 22Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeContact: Jessie Spradley, [email protected]

NASSAU BUILDERS COUNCIL SOCIALFeb. 22Time: 5-7 p.m.

Location: Down Under Restaurant, 96106 Wades Place, Fernandina Beach

Speaker: Taco Pope, Nassau County planning director

Contact: Jessie Spradley, [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL WOMENIN BUILDING LUNCHEONFeb. 22Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeTopic: TBDRSVP: Corey Hacker, [email protected]

REMODELERS COUNCIL LUNCHEONMarch 15Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: NEFBA OfficeTopic: TBDRSVP: Corey Hacker, [email protected]

REMODELERS COUNCIL SOCIALMarch 1Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: Any Old Stone, 5011 Sunbeam

Road, JacksonvilleRSVP: Corey Hacker, [email protected]

SALES & MARKETING COUNCILBREAKFASTMarch 9Time: 8 a.m.Location: UNF University Center, 12000

Alumni Drive, Jacksonville Speaker: Jared Rice, The Players Cham-

pionship vice president and executive director

Sponsors: Heartwood 23/BBX Capital and Caliber Home Loans

Cost: $15 in advance SMC members/$20 at the door

Contact: Corey Hacker, [email protected] or Michelle Glass, [email protected]

SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL2017 LAUREL AWARDS March 16Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: EverBank FieldPresented by: Bank of England and

Mattamy HomesCost: $95Contact: Corey Hacker, CHacker@nefba.

com or Michelle Glass, [email protected]

SALES & MARKETING COUNCILMODEL MEET UPMarch 19Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: TBDContact: Corey Hacker, CHacker@nefba.

com or Michelle Glass, [email protected]

ST. JOHNS BUILDERS COUNCIL SOCIALFeb. 20Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: TBD Sponsor: TBDContact: Leona Brown, sjbcouncil2@aol.

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ST. JOHNS BUILDERS COUNCIL SOCIALMarch 20Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: Reunion Bank of Florida, 2198

A1A S, St. AugustineSponsor: Reunion Bank of Florida Contact: Leona Brown, SJBCouncil2@

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Upcoming eventsLOCAL EVENTS ARE LISTED FIRST, THEN NEFBA EVENTS. COUNCIL ANDCOMMITTEE EVENTS ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY EVENT

NAME FOR CONVENIENCE IN TRACKING YOUR AREA OF INTEREST.

Please call the NEFBA office at 725-4355 to confirm details of any NEFBA calendar event, or contact the event coordinator by email. Check the NEFBA website calen-dar at nefba.com/events/.

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Last year 105 entries in 75 communities from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine attracted thousands of potential homebuyers in the area’s most popular spring event: the NEFBA Parade of Homes. This is a once-a-year opportunity to showcase the latest in construction technology, new home products and design trends. Invite your new customers into your communi-ties and homes where your sales staff can share your company’s record and reputation with would-be buyers.Contact Corey Hacker at [email protected] for entry details.


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He entertained the crowd with stories and family legends. He then presented Chris with the gavel representing NEFBA’s highest office of leadership.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident: Christopher Dostie, Dostie HomesFirst Vice President: Sean Junker, Providence HomesSecond Vice President: Gene Rover, B&G

PlumbingThird Vice President: Josh Garrison, Miranda

ContractingTraining Vice President: Keith Ward, Thomas

May ConstructionSecretary/Treasurer: Nate Day, H. Smith Inc.Immediate Past President: Lee Arsenault, New Leaf Construction

NEFBA BOARD OF DIRECTORSTim L. Adkinson, Adkinson Engineering, P.A.Mike Atzert, Sherwin-Williams Co.Susan Beaugrand, Wells Fargo BankA.J. Beson, Beson4 Media GroupJoe Blanco, ICI Homes of JaxChuck Bolan, Mattamy HomesHarlan Bost, Florida Custom MarbleSpencer Calvert, The Pineapple CorporationMatt Carlton, Carlton Construction & DevelopmentTrudy Clark, TECO Peoples GasRoger Cortie, DuraBild SolutionsMike Davis, A.D. Davis Construction Co.Ryan Davis, Piper HomesTim Deck, First Coast SupplyMatt Devereaux, Lennar HomesJason Duggar, Scapes of North FloridaJeff Ferguson, CalAtlantic HomesKip Gleckler, Gleckler & Sons Building Sup-

pliesSteve Glover, DeBerry Electric Co.David Hacker, Construction Specialties of

North FloridaChris HaganToria Hale, H. Smith Inc.Ron Harris, Harris Realty PartnersCurtis Hart, Hart ResourcesLinda Hutchins, LMH SolutionsCharles Jimerson, Jimerson & Cobb, P.A.Steve Johnson, Johnson Home BuildersBrad King, LoanDepot.comTodd Knowles, Nichiha Fiber CementPatricia Kolosky, Kirk’s FramingMichael Lenahen, Aurora Custom Homes &

RemodelingIan McDonald, Regions MortgageJim McDade, Tidewater HomesRoss McWilliams, Fidelity BankSteve Merten, Toll BrothersLars Nelsen, Mike Albert Fleet SolutionsMichael O’Steen, The PARC GroupDeryl Patterson, Housing Design MattersMark Paulsen, Drees HomesBob Porter, D.R. Horton HomesTony Raso, D.S. Ware HomesChris Shee, MasterCraft Builders GroupHoward Sheffield, Sheffield & BoatrightLeed Silverfield, Silverfield DevelopmentCole Slate, Exit Real Estate GalleryPete Steinmetz, Turner Pest ControlBobby Walton, Insuramerica of FloridaJamie Warrington, BMCKatrina Watkins, Glenn Layton HomesDoug Wenzel, Bonded Builders Home War-

ranty/CentricityLarry Wittmer, Woodsman Kitchens & FloorsChris Wood, Riverside HomesPatrick Zalupski, Dream Finders Homes

NEFBA 2018 OfficersPhotos special to Realty-Builder

Builder of the Year, Josh Hatfield, CalAtlantic Homes; Membership Cup, Keith Ward, Thomas May Construction; Leadership Award, Sean Junker, Providence Homes; SMC Chairman’s Award, Amber King, Mattamy Homes; Associate of the Year, Harlan Bost, Florida Custom Marble; Arnold Tritt Achievement Award, Doug Wenzel, Centricity

The NEFBA board of directors for 2018 is sworn in.


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In April, Leona Russell Brown will celebrate 17 years with NEFBA. As the longest-tenured NEFBA staff member, she holds the distinction of leading the largest of NEFBA’s councils, the St. Johns Builders Council.

Her path to NEFBA is long and winding, but the dots are easy to connect.

Born in the Bahamas, Brown’s career began in the hospitality industry, which is a major employer on the islands. She and her then-husband moved to Miami, and later to a resort in the Everglades, where she managed the resort and the hotel.

Along the way to NEFBA, she worked as a hotel manager in Palm Coast, studied business admin-istration at Palm Beach Junior College, obtained her real estate license, worked in sales adminis-tration processing real estate contracts, worked at the St. Augustine Beach Building Department, served as office manager for Coates Construction Co. and worked at SeaGate Homes in Palm Coast.

A friend then told her about an opening with the St. Johns Builders Council. Although hesitant to relocate to St. Augustine, Brown agreed to meet with then-NEFBA Executive Officer Arnold Tritt and some of the board members.

In 2001 Brown became the director of the builders council, the only NEFBA council with a dedicated, full-time director.

It has been a good fit. Each of her previous jobs provided her experience and expertise to qualify her for the position. Her background in real estate and construction gave her an understanding of both.

Brown considers builder council members her primary concern, an attribute she developed working in the hospitality business.

“Members make or break an association,” she said. “NEFBA and SJBC are membership oriented. Without members, I don’t have a job, and it’s my mission to keep members happy with the service we provide and to attract new members.”

Her biggest challenge is convincing new mem-bers that the benefits they derive are directly related to the degree of their participation in association events.

“We provide opportunities for socializa-tion, networking, community outreach and team-building events,” she said. “That involve-ment pays off in new business connections and increased exposure in the community. And we encourage members to do business with other members, which strengthens business relation-ships and the council.”

She and her husband, Jerry, have three chil-dren in their blended family. Leona’s daughter, Lise Tomlinson, is the membership and educa-tion coordinator for the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Board of Realtors. Her son, Dan Tomlin-son, lives in Hawaii and is a captain for Hawaiian Airlines. Jerry’s son, Steven Brown, works and lives in Myrtle Beach.

Leona has a 25-year-old granddaughter sta-tioned at NAS Jax, and an 8-year-old grandson in Hawaii. In her time away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and friends, and traveling to visit relatives in Hawaii and the Baha-mas.

More details about Leona Brown can be found at jaxdailyrecord.com/article/workspace-leo-na-brown-sjbc-director-enjoys-working- members.

MEET THE STAFF

Leona Russell Brown, director of St. Johns Builders Council

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The St. Johns Builders Coun-cil held its annual holiday party and installation of officers Nov. 28 at Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine. The evening began with cocktails and dinner. Awards were presented and Mike Davis was sworn in as 2018 chair by past Chair Frank DiMare. Mike’s father, Ver-non Davis, served as chair in 1985. Frank DiMare holds the distinction of swearing in both father and son.

SJBC honored these members for their contribution to the building industry in St. Johns County, their service to the council and their con-tinued commitment to the commu-nity:

BUILDER OF THE YEARDENNIS GINDEREncore Homes of North Florida

ASSOCIATE OF THE YEARHOLLY YELTONVyStar Credit Union

RECOGNITION AWARDSHOWARD WHITE & STAFF St. Johns County Building DepartmentFor their outstanding response to the many people affected by the hurri-canes and for their dedication to the building industry.

VICTOR RAYMOSSt. Augustine/St. Johns CountyBoard of RealtorsFor his service to various organiza-tions in St. Johns County and contin-ued support to the St. Johns Builders Council.

BILL LAZARSt. Johns Housing PartnershipFor his focus on affordable housing and for always being willing to helpSt. Johns County residents in need.

SJBC installs new board and officers

Sean Junker (center right), 2017 St. Johns Builders Council chair, passes the chairman’s gavel to Mike Davis (center left) who will serve as the SJBC chair this year.

BY NEFBA STAFF

The NEFBA Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications for its electrical, plumbing and heating and air-conditioning apprentice training program March 15-June 15. Applications for carpentry training are open throughout the year.

The program has offered quality con-struction career training for 45 years to meet the needs of employers, the industry and the community.

“Our program is a registered program with the Florida Department of Education,” said NEFBA Training Director Christina Thom-as. “It is a four-year program with class-room instruction two nights a week from September through April, and full-time employment by a NEFBA member employer provides on-the-job training and a salary.”

The NEFBA program is compatible with the Post-911 G.I. Bill for veterans, and apprentices in good standing with the pro-gram receive a 5 percent wage increase every six months.

Qualified individuals may apply to the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning and electrical programs by appointment week-days between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the application window. Carpentry applications are accepted weekdays throughout the year. To make an appointment to apply in person, call the NEFBA office at (904) 421-0296 or email for an appointment to [email protected].

Apply online by scanning and complet-

ing the apprenticeship application, avail-able at nefbaapprenticeship.org, along with the required documentation and sending to [email protected].

Applicants are required to present docu-mentation at the time of application veri-fying they meet the following minimum qualifications. Applicants must have these documents with them at the time of appli-cation.

Age: Be at least 18 years old by time of application. Exceptions can be made for graduates of high school vocational educa-tion programs. A driver’s license will serve as documentation.

Education: Be a high school graduate and provide diploma or GED certificate by time of application.

Recommendations: Provide two letters of recommendation from two persons who have known applicant for more than three years and who are not related to the appli-

cant. Letters must be hand-signed and must document the number of years the person has known the applicant.

Residency: Provide proof of residency in Northeast Florida jurisdictional area (driv-er’s license).

Physical ability to perform work: Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade as detailed in job descriptions and read and write in English without the use of a translator.

Proof of transportation: Provide a copy of vehicle registration and/or a transporta-tion affidavit to verify.

Driver’s license: Have and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Social Security card.Veteran status: Veterans must provide a

copy of their DD-214 (discharge orders).Experience/training verification:

To receive credit for previous experience and/or training in the trade, the applicant

must verify by means of written references that experience or training (at least three months).

Math/English class verification: To receive credit for advanced grades for high school and/or college math and English classes, the applicant must verify by sub-mission of transcripts.

For the trades of electrical, heating and air and plumbing, an oral interview will be held with each applicant. To improve your chance of being selected if you do not have previ-ous work experience, you must provide high school or college transcripts showing grades in math and English, or any construction-related classes.

NEFBA Training Vice President Keith Ward said the program provides graduates with important certifications and advan-tages.

“Our graduates also receive a Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate from the Flor-ida Department of Education,” Ward said. “They also receive a National Center for Construction Education and Research wal-let ID card to verify their transcripts. They also will have accumulated 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and journeyman status. Their 600 hours of trade-related instruction gives our apprentice graduates a decided advantage when looking for and beginning a new job.”

For more information, contact the NEFBA Apprenticeship program at 103 Century 21 Drive, Suite 120, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Call (904) 421-0296 or fax (904) 721-3372.

NEFBA accepts applications for construction trade apprentice training program


Pinnacle Award Builders

NEFBA initiated the Pinnacle Builder Awards to enhance those crucial connections and to recognize builder members who support the people who serve the industry.A Pinnacle Builder is a NEFBA builder-member company that:

1. Maintains 90% of its active subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners as NEFBA mem-bers.

2. Actively recruits two new members every year.

3. Attends at least one NEFBA General Membership/Board meeting each month.

Earning this prestigious award marks a company as one committed to NEFBA and the construction industry. Con-gratulations and thank you to these builders who have achieved this high standard of commitment.

ADAMS HOMES

CORNERSTONE HOMES

DOSTIE HOMES

DREAM FINDERS HOMES

DREES HOMES

D.S. WARE

GLENN LAYTON HOMES

ICI HOMES

LANDON HOMES

LENNAR HOMES

MASTERCRAFT BUILDER GROUP

MORALES CONSTRUCTION

NEW LEAF CONSTRUCTION

PIPER HOMES

PROVIDENCE HOMES

SANDIFER CUSTOM HOMES

THOMAS MAY CONSTRUCTION

TIDEWATER HOMES

TOLL BROTHERS

VINTAGE ESTATE HOMES

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDAKYLE MCCLOUD

VILLAGE KEY & ALARMROBERT BALTEAN

PITTMAN TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTYSHAUN SALTER

COASTAL BUILDING SYSTEMS OF AMELIAK. ALAN KILLEN

SUMMIT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORSDAVID ROBERTSON

U2 CLOUDJOE SOLSONA

PATIO & PIZZAPAM WISELOGEL

GRACIOUS LIVING DESIGNSMONICA TINDALL

The following individual became an NEFBA Affiliate member in December.

CHRIS HILLMATTAMY HOMES

Welcome, new membersTHE FOLLOWING COMPANIES BECAME NEFBA BUILDER AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS IN DECEMBER.

Village Key & Alarm, Robert Baltean

Village Key & Alarm was established in the 1970s with a simple goal: to efficiently pro-vide people with reliable security solutions

at an affordable price. Over the past 45 years, it has grown with the community into a strong company offering complete security to residents of St. Johns County and the sur-rounding areas. The three generations of the Oakley family and all their valuable employ-ees have the experience and knowledge for you to comfortably entrust the safety of your families, homes, valuables and businesses. Call Robert Baltean at (904) 824-5003 or visit villagekeyalarm.com.

New member spotlight

Any Old Stone, Ennio Marcantuono

This family-owned and operated company puts its expertise behind finding unique,

quality slabs of natural stone. Visit the company’s 15,000-square-foot indoor showroom stocked with hand-selected materials from around the world. It is Ennio Marcantuono’s privilege and pleasure to share with you the knowledge he and his team have gained over the years. Call him at (904) 371-4471 or visit anyoldstone.com.

Sponsor spotlight

Special thanks to these members for re-cruiting and sponsoring a new member: AJ Beson, Cora Johnston, Ennio Marcantuono, John Howard and Jonny Moore.

For more information about the benefits of membership and how to become a NEFBA member, call Hans Krieg at (904) 725-4355 or email him at [email protected].

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Valued at$5,000*

You’ve waited for the perfect time to build your dream home. Your wait is over.

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Bill Lazar, from the St. Johns Housing Partnership and SJBC member, was chosen as the EverBank Community Champion of the Week in December. See the photo on page 15.

Lazar honored as EverBank Community Champion


Government advocacy update

NEFBA Events CoordinatorRemodelers CouncilCorey [email protected] and(904) 725-4355

Sales & Marketing CouncilYoung Professionals GroupProfessional Women in BuildingPalmer [email protected] and (904) 725-4355

NEFBA special interest councilsGovernmental AffairsClay Builders CouncilNassau Builders CouncilJessie [email protected] and (904) 725-4355

Member Services DirectorHans [email protected] and(904) 725-4355

n JEA Board of Directors Chair Alan Howard directed JEA CEO Paul McElroy to explore the possibility of selling the publicly owned company. Howard asked for a report to be completed in 60-90 days before the board takes up the topic for consideration. The decision to sell is ultimately the responsibility of the Jacksonville City Council and mayor, with a supermajority required to make the change.n The City of Jacksonville is offering roofing permit refunds to residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Irma. City Councilmember Garrett Dennis sponsored

the legislation, which will refund homeowners who pulled a permit for re-roofing or certain electrical repairs between Sept. 11, 2017, and Jan. 1, 2018. The refunds are only for repairs as a result of Hurricane Irma, which will be verified by the Building Inspection Division after the homeowner submits an affidavit. Refund requests should be submitted to the Building Inspection Division on or before Feb. 28. Those with questions or seeking more information should call (904) 630-1100.

n The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hold workshops on Feb. 20 and March 6 to discuss proposed changes to impact fees. During the previous workshop in August, the proposed resi-dential impact fee (not including schools) for homes between 1,251 square feet and 2,500 square feet was $11,177 per unit, a 63 percent increase over the current fee. Mean-

while, the school impact fee for that size unit is proposed to decrease by 13.7 percent to $4,509.72. The presenter said the decrease in the school impact fee was because of the addition of the half-cent sales tax for schools that was implemented since the previous study update. The county has not released an updated plan yet, but one is expected to be made available before the Feb. 20 meeting.

n The Nassau Builders Council will host its first social of the year Feb. 22 at Down Under. The guest speaker will be Nassau County Planning Director Taco Pope. Pope has been with the Nassau County Planning Depart-ment since 2005, starting as a zoning officer

and rising through the ranks to assistant director in 2015. He became interim director in August 2016 and later was named director. Pope will discuss the future of development and growth in Nassau County. BAKER

Baker County issues: Jessie Spradley, [email protected] and (904) 725-4355

DUVAL

n The Clay County Charter Review Commis-sion has recommended increasing the pay of the Clay County Commission to more closely reflect the state average. The proposal would see the pay rate increase from $37,000 to $51,580, implemented in a series of 5 percent increments. Even when fully imple-

mented, Clay Commissioners would earn 70 percent of the state average. The proposal would require approval of Clay County voters, who more than 10 years ago voted to reduce salaries following a series of scandals related to the commission.

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Luncheon PROFIT & POLITICS

Robert Dietz, Ph.D. Chief Economist & SVP for Economics &

Housing Policy for NAHB

Cathy Chambers JAXUSA SVP of Strategy &

Business Development Moderator

James Tobin III Executive VP &

Chief Lobbyist for NAHB

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Kick-off the Builders & Remodelers Showcase with the Profit & Politics Luncheon. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, Ph.D., and NAHB Chief Lobbyist James Tobin III, will share

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Kick-off the Builders & Remodelers Showcase with the Profit & Politics Luncheon. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, Ph.D., and NAHB Chief Lobbyist James Tobin III, will share current news and provide a forecast

on the state of the nation’s housing market, and overall economy.


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Upward trend reflected in permits for 2017 The Jacksonville metro area, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, continued its trend of steady growth through the end 2017. It is poised to repeat the upward

trend begun in 2001, which reflected the market’s recov-ery after the economic downturn by posting nearly 10,000 permits. The total for the four-county area sur-

passed last year’s total. The total for 2016 was 7,906, and the total for 2017 was 8,870. Analysts are optimistic that this healthy upward trend will continue into 2018.

Source: Permit data provided by Wolfe Jackson, The Resource Group LLC

*The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics also is available at housingeconomics.com.

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3267 64 60

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CLAY COUNTY PERMITS 2016-17

DUVAL COUNTY PERMITS 2016-17

NASSAU COUNTY PERMITS 2016-17

ST. JOHNS COUNTY PERMITS 2016-17

TOTAL PERMITS 2016-17

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