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Press Room
Click below for the latest press releases from the Home Builders Association of Mississippi. For more information, please contact Lee Norris, Communications Director, at 601.969.3446 or e-mail lnorris@hbam.com
Dec. 2, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Mississippi Names 2010 Officers
     
Jackson, MS - The Home Builders Association of Mississippi (HBAM) recently installed its 2010 Executive Committee during ceremonies held November 19 in Jackson.
Craig Flanagan, owner of Craig Flanagan Construction in Hattiesburg, will serve as 2010 president. A Certified Professional Builder, Flanagan has been a member of the Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association since 1982, serving on numerous committees, as well as President. He is currently a member of the HBAM Board of Directors, having served as 2008 Secretary-Treasurer and 2009 Vice President.
Frank Pucylowski takes the reigns as vice president. A Certified Professional Builder and owner of JFP & Company Inc. in Ridgeland, he is a member of HBA of Jackson, having served as 2007 president. Pucylowski serves on the HBAM Board of Directors and was 2009 HBAM Secretary-Treasurer.
Secretary-Treasurer Chris Massey is a Certified Professional Builder and Certified Green Professional with Massey Home Builders Inc. in Southaven. A member of the HBA of North MS, he served as 2009 Vice President and as HBAM Region 1 Vice President. He is on the HBAM Board of Directors and a Director of the Mississippi Housing Institute.
Returning as Associate Vice President is Joe Robertson of BancorpSouth in Jackson. A member of HBAJ since 1998, he has served as a Board Member and is on the Board of the Mississippi Housing Institute. Robertson was named 2008 HBAM Associate of the Year.
Scott Shoemaker, president of Shoemaker Homes in Ridgeland, takes on his new role as Immediate Past President. A Certified Professional Builder and member of the HBA of Jackson since 1998, he was also awarded HBAM’s 2007 Builder of the Year.
Brandi Manning of Madison will begin her term as 2010 Multifamily Council President. Director of Property Management for Heritage Properties, Manning holds the professional designations of CPM, RAM and a MS Real Estate license. She served as MMC 2009 Vice President.
Regional vice president for district one is Kenneth Estes of Estes Building, Remodeling & Designs in Saltillo and a member of HB&RA of MS. Region 2 vice president is Lance Conn of Conn Construction Company, Inc. in Columbus, a member of the Golden Triangle HBA (GTHBA). Region 3 vice president is David Smith of David Smith Builder, Inc. in Ridgeland, a member of the HBA of Jackson. Region 4 vice president is Gene Buckles of Buckles Construction in Brookhaven, a member of Southwest MS HBA. And Region 5 vice president is Randy Bosarge of Superior Builders & Developers LLC in Ocean Springs, a member of Southeast MS HBA .
Dec. 3, 2009 - HBAM Names 2009 Builder and Associate of the Year, Awards Local Association
 JACKSON, Miss. – The Home Builders Association of Mississippi (HBAM) recently named two outstanding members as Builder Member and Associate Member of the Year, the top individual honors annually. Announced at the Best in Mississippi Awards and President’s Dinner held November 18, the recipients are chosen for commitment to their local, state and national home builders association for the year 2009. The winner is selected from entries submitted by local associations or other association members.
The 2009 HBAM Builder Member of the Year is Chris Massey of Southaven and HBA of North Mississippi. A second generation Mississippi homebuilder, Chris is quick to tell you that he owes it all to his Dad. Proudly part of the family business, Massey Home Builders in Southaven, means working with his family on a daily basis… something Chris considers a privilege. And their motto backs that up… “A family building for families.”
A Certified Professional Builder, Chris is 2009 Vice President of the HBA of North MS, HBAM Regional Vice President, NAHB National Director and Chair of HBAM Government Affairs and Membership Committees. A Certified Green Professional, Massey has the distinction of Desoto County’s first NAHB Green Home. Chris has an impressive 100% attendance in 2009 for local and state meetings and total spike credits to date of 224, earning more than 70 in 2009. And of course, was recently installed as 2010 Secretary-Treasurer of our state association. His most important role, however, is that of husband and father. Married to Cathy Herron for 18 years, they are the very proud parents of 14-year-old Katie, Dalton who is 12 and 10-year-old Morgan.
 As Sales Manager at Atmos Energy Corporation, Marsha Barber of HBA Jackson, is a friend to Mississippi home builders on the national, state and local levels. A member of the HBAJ Board of Directors, Marsha serves on the Associates, Parade of Homes and Building Green Works Committees. On the HBAM Board of Directors, she is also a Spike Club and Gold Key Club member and on the HBAM Extravaganza Feedback Team.
The value of a committed sponsor cannot be understated and Marsha keeps that relationship with Atmos strong by faithfully supporting our annual state convention, Extravaganza, MMC Trade Show, HBAJ Parade of Homes and Golf Tournament---both as sponsor and advertiser. Marsha puts her mouth where her money is… becoming an active participant, and willingly offering her time as an Associates Council Speaker, on the HBAJ Planning Group and as a Builder/Developer Gasmark Advertising Consultant.
A Hammond, Louisiana native, Marsha and her husband, Jimmy, are the parents of James and Catherine and proud to now have granddaughter Cameron and grandson Gabriel.
2009 LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS OF THE YEAR
2009 Local Association of the Year, Category D
Home Builders Association of Grenada
Jim Lyles, President
2009 Local Association of the Year, Category C
Home Builders Association of Natchez
Dick Thompson, President
Pat Powell, Executive Officer
2009 Local Association of the Year, Category B
Southeast Mississippi Home Builders Association
Bo Smith, President
Debby Green, Executive Officer
2009 Local Association of the Year, Category A
Home Builders Association of Mississippi Coast
Greg Smith, President
Jerin Howard, Executive Officer
2009 Big Spike Builder Member of the Year
Greg Smith, Home Builders Association of the MS Gulf Coast
2009 Big Spike Associate of the Year
Michelle Johnston, North Mississippi Home Builders Association
Local Association, Highest Numerical and Percentage Increase
HBA of Grenada
Jim Lyles, President
15th Annual Best in Mississippi Building & Remodeling Award Winners Named
 The Home Builders Association of Mississippi announced the winners of its fifteenth annual Best in Mississippi Building & Remodeling Awards on November 18 during ceremonies at the Hilton in Jackson. Entries from around the state were submitted and winners selected by a confidential panel of five judges consisting of a builder, an architect, an educator in a construction-related field and two at-large. 
Taking home the Grand Award, the one entry exceeding all others in style, creativity and artisanship, was Scott Morgan of Scott Morgan Architect in Ridgeland for Croswell Residence in The Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland.
· Best Single Family Custom Home Greater Than 5000 square feet: Kevin Taylor of Plum Homes, Inc. in Gulfport for Southern Manor in Biloxi.
· Best Single Family New Construction Custom Home 2501-4999: David Smith of David Smith Builder, Inc. in Ridgeland for Wyatt Residence in Bridgewater, Ridgeland.
· Best Single Family New Construction Custom 1800-2500: Michael and Kimberly Fritz of Fritz Development in Ocean Springs for Garringer Residence in Gulf Hills, Ocean Springs.
· Best Single Family New Construction Spec Home 1800-2500: David Turner of Sustainable Construction in Jackson for LeFleur Cottage in Lost Rabbit, Madison.
· Best Single Family New Construction Custom Home Less Than 1800: Tim Prevost of Timber Creek Homes in Raymond for Stamps Residence in Madison
· Best Kitchen New Construction: David Smith of David Smith Builder, Inc. in Ridgeland for Patel Residence in Bridgewater, Ridgeland.
· Best Single Family Kitchen Remodel: Victor Smith, Jr. of Anthemion Construction Service, LLC in Jackson for Johnson Kitchen in Dundee.
· Single Family Bath New Construction: Debra D. Spencer of D. Spencer, Inc. in Ridgeland for Spencer/Searcy Residence in Annandale Estates, Madison.
· Best Single Family Remodel Entire Home-More Than $150K: Wade Quin of Wade Quin Builder, LLC in Brandon for Clement Residence in Gleneagles at The Country Club of Jackson.
· Best Single Family Remodel Entire Home-Less Than $150K: Tim Allred of Heritage Building Corporation in Meridian for Fisher Residence in Meridian.
· Best Single Family Remodel-Other, More Than $75,000: Debra Spencer of D. Spencer, Inc. in Ridgeland for Clements Residence of Annandale Estates in Madison.
· Best Subdivision Development: John W. Hartlein of J.W. Hartlein & Co. Inc. in Jackson for Maison de Ville in Starkville.
· Best Multifamily New Construction Under 50 Units: David Turner of Sustainable Construction, Inc. in Jackson for Sull’Acqua at Lost Rabbit, Madison.
· Best Multifamily New Construction More than 50 Units: Gene Carothers of Southgate Realty, LLC in Hattiesburg for The Lakes at Turtle Creek in Hattiesburg.
· Best Commercial Building New Construction: Scott Morgan of Scott Morgan Architect in Ridgeland for Mannsdale Park in Madison.
· Best Commercial Building Remodel: David Turner of Sustainable Construction in Jackson for Liquid Creative Office in Jackson.
· Merit Award for Single Family New Construction Spec Home Less Than 1800: John Hartlein of J.W. Hartlein & Co. Inc. in Jackson for Maison de Ville in Starkville.
2010 Extravaganza: Annual Home Show Gets a New Look, New Name & More Hours 
HBAM’s annual Extravaganza is celebrating its 35th year with a makeover! Eager to entice a larger audience and offer a greater variety of products and services for consumers, organizers have added outdoor living to the 2010 Home & Outdoor Living Extravaganza. As always, Extravaganza is the perfect opportunity for businesses to showcase their products or services related to home building, remodeling, home improvement or decorating. And now, yard and garden centers are being recruited and registered to be a part of Mississippi’s oldest and largest trade show to be held March 12 – 14 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. Attendees will now being able to enjoy the very latest and greatest in both indoor and outdoor living, and an extra day of looking with Friday being added to the schedule, too.
Mississippi has so much to offer and for 35 years, Extravaganza has brought one-stop shopping to guests looking for the latest available in the home products and services market. And with those guests in mind, the Home Builders Association of Mississippi is pleased and excited to be refreshing this annual event.
Look for more information soon on even more changes for Extravaganza. We’re excited and want YOU to be a part of the fun! To showcase your company’s products or service or to be a sponsor of this proven event, contact Kristy Johnson at HBAM: 601-969-3446, 800-898-4226 or kjohnson@hbam.com.
 INSURANCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETURN $7.2 MILLION IN DIVIDENDS
The Builders and Contractors Associations of Mississippi Self Insurers Fund (BCAM SIF) is proud to announce plans to return over $7.2 million in surplus to its members, the largest dividend ever in the history of the Fund. Since its inception in 1991, BCAM SIF has now declared over $44 million in returned premium.
The purpose of BCAM SIF is to provide worker’s compensation coverage to its members in the construction related industry. Money not needed to pay operating expenses and benefits is returned to the member in the form of a dividend.
BCAM SIF was created by the Home Builders Association of Mississippi and is endorsed by the Associated Builders and Contractors. BCAM SIF credits its success to its Board of Trustees, effective safety programs adopted by its members, and the independent insurance agents of Mississippi.
June 16, 2009 - Hattiesburg Man Inducted Into the Mississippi Housing Hall of Fame
 Jervis Mims of Hattiesburg was recently inducted into the Mississippi Housing Hall of Fame, the highest honor given by the Home Builders Association of Mississippi (HBAM). Mims was inducted during ceremonies held June 5 at the HBAM State Convention at the Hilton Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort in Florida. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen annually by a committee charged with selecting outstanding honorees making significant contributions within the home building industry, as well as their own communities.
Click HERE to read more about Jervis Mims.
Past Mississippi Housing Hall of Fame Inductees
2009 Hall of Fame Banquet Photo Gallery
MAY 7, 2009
HBAM Announces Endorsement of Bonded Builders
The Home Builders Association of Mississippi is proud to announce a new partnership with Bonded Builders Warranty Group. Founded in Florida in 1989, Bonded offers home warranty coverage for new homes. Scott Shoemaker, President of the Home Builders Association of Mississippi, stated "We are excited about this new partnership with Bonded Builders. Our Board of Directors made the decision to endorse Bonded based on their direction and commitment to work with the builders and the Association to Build A Better Mississippi."
Bonded Builders believes in helping builders sell more homes with:
- Free marketing and sales support materials
- Exclusive on-site sales and warranty training for builders and their staff
- Industry-experienced, professional warranty specialists
- Exclusive conciliation dispute resolution process
- Homeowners Maintenance Manual
- Homeowners Maintenance Tips CD or Video
- Expert claims handling
- Competitive rates
- Active involvement in and support of the building industry
For more information, contact Steve Roth or Stan Young at 800-749-0381, www.bondedbuilders.com
Bonded Builders Announces "Spirit of Membership" Award for Mississippi builders
Bonded Builders Warranty Group will award a $35 gas gift card to members of Mississippi home builder associations who bring in their first-eve
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