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Committees and
Councils
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Get involved in the BIA today! There is no time like the present to join one of the BIA's many committees and councils! Below is a brief description of each group. If you are interested in joining any of these, contact the BIA at (614) 891-0575 or use this form to sign up: |
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Associates Council This council serves as a focal point for communication between the Associate and Builder members. It also provides Associate members input in planning major BIA events and stimulates Associate members participation in the BIA. Chair - Bryon Woerner, Marble &
Granite Works
BIA Staff Liaison - Linda Winrod, Marketing & Membership Sales Director |
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Build Political Action Committee (PAC) To support candidates for public office who understand the need for economic growth and who support housing at all economic levels. Chair - Bob Yoakam, Rockford Homes BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director |
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Building Council This council aims to help equip Builders to more efficiently face the current market, to inform and react to influences affecting the industry, and to enhance the professionalism of Builders. Deals with technical building issues including building codes and interpretation concerns, inspection problems, and code changes. Tries to influence code change and promote code consistency. Chair - Pete Marino, Dominion Homes BIA Staff Liaison - Peter Lenz, AIA Government Affairs |
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Developers Council Handles issues impacting land development in central Ohio. It strives to be interactive with city and state officials in eliminating barriers to affordable housing and the operation of the free market in the acquisition of developable land. Co-Chair - Craig Bohning, EMH&T BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director |
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Education Committee Coordinates the educational programming offered by BIA committees and councils, both in the scheduling of times and the integration of topics. Creates educational programming not offered by other BIA committees and councils which will aid members and their delegates in the participation of the building industry. The committee also strives to provide the community with educational programs of value on the industry. Chair - Zenios Michael Zenios, 3
Pillar Homes BIA Staff Liaisons - Patty Sobiech, Assistant Executive Director & Bernadine Johnson, Director of Information Services |
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Membership Committee This committee is structured to help expand the BIA ranks, increase the rate of retention of existing members, and create a greater awareness of the benefits of membership and involvement in the Association. Chair - Rich Colley, Verizon
Wireless BIA Staff Liaison - Bernadine Johnson, Director of Information Services |
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Next Generation Builders Committee
Designed for builders with less
than 15 years experience, however all BIA Builder and Developer Members are welcome to join. NGB conducts two Lot Exchanges each year (Spring & Fall) as well as social and
educational programs designed to help newer builders with their business. Chair - Mark Braunsdorf, Compass Homes BIA Staff Liaison - Patty Sobiech, Assistant Executive Director |
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Professional Standards Committee (Members of this Committee are by appointment only) - To encourage quality construction and good customer service among members, to demonstrate the ability to act as a self-policing agency, and to help develop favorable perceptions of home builders. Co-Chair - Chris Stanich, Duffy
Homes BIA Staff Liaison - Bernadine Johnson, Director of Information Services |
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Registered Builder
Committee (Members of this Committee are by appointment only) - To ensure the BIA member builders meet and maintain eligibility requirements for participation in the Registered Builder Program. To oversee promotion of the program to encourage builders to participate and home buyers to understand the benefit of using a Registered Builder. Chair - William Fannin Sr., William Fannin Builders, Inc. BIA Staff Liaison - Amy Lively, Communications Director |
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Remodelors Policy
Council (Annual fee of $60 to join this Council) - This council works to
further the education of Remodelers to refine techniques, keep abreast
of and influence regulatory changes, and gain favorable visibility for
Remodelers. Also sponsors the Showcase of Remodeled Homes. Chair - Todd Schmidt, Renovations
Unlimited BIA Staff Liaison - Amy Lively, Communications Director |
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Sales & Marketing
Policy Council (Annual fee of $75 to join this Council) - This council is geared
to the interest of sales and marketing people involved in the sale of
new housing. It has developed an awards program known as
MAME (Marketing
And Merchandising Excellence), and develops seminars for sales and
marketing people. Chair - Bethany Warner, American Heritage Homes BIA Staff Liaison - Linda Winrod, Marketing & Membership Sales Director |
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Urban Development & Building Council Chair - Bill Shelby, Spectrum
Properties BIA Staff Liaison - Jim Hilz, Executive Director |
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