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2012/12
By Ray Adauto, EPAB
The 2012 El Paso Association of
Builders Awards Dinner and officer
installation took place on December 6
at the El Paso Country Club. The
setting was selected by 2013
President elect Edmundo Dena. The
event was a sell out with requests
coming in to the very last minute for
seats. This was due in large part to
the Installation Committee that took
the event to new heights.
Chairwoman for the Installation
Committee was Lorraine Huit, ably
assisted by Kathy Carrillo, Kathy
Parry, Kathy Rose, Claudia Dena and
Margaret Adauto. The committee
prepared with help from the staff at the
EPCC and the result was a
spectacular evening.
I am blown away at the wonderful
response we had so quickly ensuring
that we would sell out, Ms. Huit said
to the Outlook. I want to thank my
committee for the hours and hours
they put in working on the dinner, she
continued. Guests were all dressed
up for the occasion and the crowd was
pleased with the results. I can
honestly say that it was one of the
classiest installation dinners Ive
attended and everyone looked so
nice, said Larry Patton, President of
WestStar Bank. His comments were
echoed by many others in the crowd.
The evening saw presentations for
various accomplishments during 2012
and awards were presented to the
following:
Builder Member of the Year went to
Frank Arroyos, Cisco Homes
Associate Member of the Year, Sam
Shallenberger of Western Wholesale
Supply (his third win)
Pat Cox Lifetime Award went to
Mike Santamaria, Mountain Vista
Builders;
The John Schatzman Community
Award was presented to HUNT and
HUNT Family Foundation
Honorary Life Membership was
awarded to Rudy Guel, Guel
Construction
Employee of the Year went to
Margaret Adauto
Others receiving recognition at the
event were Bret Thompson, Foxworth
Galbraith; Tony Mullen, MTI Ready
Mix; Ken Wade, El Paso Building
Materials; Kathy Parry, HUNT; and
Javier Ruiz, Border Solar. I wasnt
expecting this but it is really nice to be
recognized, said Bret Thompson. He
was as surprised as many of our
award winners. Javier Ruiz tried to
contain his emotions saying that he
was humbled to be selected and felt
he didnt deserve the award. Mullen,
president of MTI Ready Mix and
Platinum Sponsor for the evening
hesitatingly said a few words of
thanks. I am not used to speaking at
these deals but tonight I just want to
say thanks, he said to the crowd.
It was a night at which 2012
President Frank Arroyos,
accompanied by his wife Ruth,
saluted the accomplishments of the
year and reminded the incoming
officers and board to do all they can
for the association. I feel that God
has given me that rare opportunity to
serve my industry and to bring
something to the association, he
said. I appreciate all that we have
done and look forward to my new
position as past president he added.
David Miller, Immediate Past
President of the Texas Association of
Builders installed the Board of
Directors and offered commentary on
the state of building Texas. I have to
tell the membership how special it is to
come to El Paso and to have the
privilege of installing the board, Miller
told us. The event was really special
and beautiful. I appreciate the
welcome you have given, he
continued. Miller also said that issues
from water to tree ordinances will take
up a lot of the upcoming Texas
Legislature agenda for TAB. Mr. Miller
also invited the attendees to Rally Day
in February. I look forward to seeing
a large delegation from El Paso, he
said.
The evening saw Edmundo Dena
installed as 2013 President by Past
President Mark Dyer. Im here
tonight to install one of the nicest
young men Ive had the pleasure of
associating with, Mundo Dena, Dyer
told the audience. Dyer then went on
to tell the crowd how he and Dena
have worked together at
Winton/Flair/Accent Homes and the
close bond they have developed. He
spoke about Edmundo and his family
and then installed him. Dena told
Mark that he thanked him for his
mentoring and friendship and was
glad that he could install him as
President.
Additionally Dena told the audience
that his upcoming administration was
going to be focused on ensuring that
the association is around for a long
time. One of my major goals this year
is to build a foundation of revenue that
will assure future generations that the
El Paso Association of Builders will be
around, he said from the podium.
We have a lot of work to do and we
need everyone to participate, he
continued.
Installation partners were MTI
Ready Mix, Interceramic, Texas Gas,
Western Wholesale Supply, Sun City
Winnelson, Foxworth Galbraith and
desert partner was Jobe Materials.
There are many people to thank for
making sure tonight was special, but
my appreciation extends to our
partners because without their
financial commitment to the event we
wouldnt have been able to have had
such an elegant affair, Ray Adauto
said. This is one for the record books
now, he concluded.
EPAB installs 2013 leadership, recognizes outstanding members
Taking their offical oath, the 2013
Executive Board of the El Paso
Association of Builders are:
Frank Arroyos, Immediate Past
President, Cisco Homes
Ray Adauto, EVP
Greg Bowling, Past President,
Tropicana Homes
Edgar Montiel, Secretary/Treasurer,
Palo Verde Homes
Sam Shallenberger, Associates
Chairman, Western Wholesale
Supply
Frank Torres, Vice President,
GMF Homes
Dena family
Mr. Mrs. Tony Mullen,
MTI Ready Mix
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We sometimes feel that time goes by too fast; that technology
is both a blessing and a curse and that keeping track of all the
internal and external forces that impact our lives is a daunting
task. We are not alone in thinking like this. It seems that in a
rather short period of time our world has undergone dramatic
economic, social and political transformations. And that change
will not slow. For the foreseeable future instability and
unpredictability will or is the new normal.
Working with so many great people over the last year has
humbled me and given me hope for our industry and the
wonderful work we do to house people. It is truly an honor to be
able to do that for our fellow human beings and in particular for
our folks here in El Paso. As I enter my next phase of service as
your past president I know that I am better for having been your
president.
I have both enjoyed and learned a great deal from my turn as
EPABs president. The people that I served with in this industry
have truly been a blessing to me and my family. My sincere
regards for the incoming executive board and board members.
May God continue to be the epicenter of our membership. Thank
you again for your support and prayers.
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Frank
Arroyos
President,
El Paso Association
of Builders
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Thomas R. Brown, Owner
So now we have the holidays going
on and we are getting the added stress
from all the panhandlers sitting on every
corner and the bolder ones creeping up
on you in parking lots. I was at the
Walgreens on Geronimo when I was
approached and the guy said hey bud,
you speak English? I tried to ignore
him but he insisted. Not interested I
said and so he stopped, looked around
and headed straight to an older lady
getting into her car. I stood outside my
car and watched to see what this guy
would do next. Excuse me, excuse
me, I heard him say. The lady did
everything she could to get into the car
at breakneck speed, or at least as fast
as those knee joints would let her. The
door shut and I hear the click of the
lock.
I dont know what I might have done
had the beggar done anything but walk
away from the lady. But I have to tell
you this: he was well aware that I was
standing there and he had no idea what
I would do if hed done something
stupid. Its become so common to be hit
up for money any time you go to a
store, a restaurant or stop at a light. Im
sick and tired of this as Im sure many of
you are as well. Im tired of seeing the
supposed homeless guys at the
corner of Geronimo and Gateway. I can
assure you theyre not homeless. They
live in a house directly behind our office.
We have given the city the information,
shown the house to our district
representatives, and the police. The
homeless jump over the fence,
through the parking lot and head to
work. Yeah, work. I watch in
amazement as people give them
money and Im upset to see the not so
cute signs they reel in the victims with.
I have heard reports that there are two
scammers at the corner of Airway and
Montana who actually live on the
Westside in a home they own. Ive
heard that the man (with crutches) and
the woman (who wears shorts and
shows her scars) get picked up in the
evening by a younger woman in a
Cadillac and drive off. How much
money do they make? Reports of
similar corner beggars report that they
can pull in $50 or more per hour. In a
six hour take thats $300 plus a day.
Tax free one would assume. It adds up
quickly.
These beggars cause us not to help
those who actually need help. Im sure
there are legitimate needy people
begging, but I am so jaded now that I
ignore the pleas. I do not give money to
anyone on a corner, or hitting me up in
a parking lot, or going door to door.
Trust me the door to door happened to
me just recently. I worry that some
older folks will open the door and before
you know it something happens to
them. Warn your parents or
grandparents about this today.
So where is the city in this? What can
businesses do to stop it on their parking
lots? Apparently not much. Frankly the
best solution is YOU. Just dont do it.
Its up to you to say no to these folks,
and in return give to your church or
favorite charity. Dont open your
window, keep your keys in your hand
and place a key between your knuckles
in case you need to punch someone.
Be aware and dont invite trouble. Keep
you purchases in your trunk and make
sure your alarm is working. Hold onto
your purse or packages. Dont be the
next victim. Report any suspicious
people to the manager, or call the non-
emergency police number 832-4400.
Put this number in your cell phone. Be
safe and be generous to your favorite
charity or church. Itll be a good feeling
done right.
Perspective |
Ray Adauto,
Executive
Vice President
EPAB
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The National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) applauds the federal
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration for listening to the
industrys plea to consider the negative
implications the recent change in the fall
protection requirements such an
important component of job site safety
would have on residential
construction companies.
Home builders and remodelers have
been given a reprieve from OSHA
enforcement of new, more stringent fall
protection regulations which have been
in effect since Sept. 15, 2011.
OSHAs temporary enforcement
measures, which provide free on-site
compliance assistance, penalty
reductions, extended abatement dates,
measures to ensure consistency and
increased outreach, have been
extended until March 15.
"We are very pleased that OSHA
heeded our calls," said NAHB Chairman
Barry Rutenberg, chairman of NAHB
and a home builder from Gainesville,
Fla., and a longtime advocate of
sensible, practical regulations that
protect workers from falls.
While the enforcement deadline is a
step in the right direction, NAHB is still
advocating that the standard still needs
work to make it practical in todays
housing market.
In a Dec. 10 letter and petition to
OSHA officials, NAHB staff asked the
agency to reopen the rulemaking and
try again to create a rule that applies to
home builders, rather than a one-size-
fits-all approach that is better suited to
commercial contracting.
"NAHBs builder and contractor
members make safety a priority and
regularly take steps to reduce or
eliminate falls during residential
construction activities and comply with
OSHAs fall protection standard.
However, after years of interpretations,
compliance directives, and guidance
documents that have failed to ensure
compliance and improve safety, NAHB
is convinced that the most beneficial
way to address falls in the residential
construction industry is for OSHA to
promulgate a standard specifically
tailored for residential construction," the
letter said.
NAHB advocates for a more
practical fall protection standard
OSHA:
The holidays are
here and everyone
is making a wish-
list, including new
home buyers
With the holidays lurking just
around the corner, its never too soon
to bust out a wish list in preparation
for the gift-giving season.
Even home buyers cant resist the
urge to get in on the fun. According
to the National Association of Home
Builders and other experts, house
hunters have a definite list of must
haves in mind when it comes to
buying themselves one of the
greatest gifts of all: a new home.
Modest floor plans
The McMansion era seems to be
coming to an end as more buyers
indicate their home-size sweet spot
lies in the 1,400- to 2,600-square-
foot range. Some experts predict by
2015, new home sizes will average
2,150 square feet, compared to the
current average size of 2,380 square
feet.
Organization and comfort
A home can provide refuge from
the hustle and bustle of everyday
life, so its no surprise that
organization and comfort are top
priorities for buyers. Walk-in closets
in the master bedroom, separate
shower and tub in the master
bathroom, great rooms, linen
closets, an insulated front door,
energy-efficient appliances and
lighting, central air conditioning and
laundry rooms are among the
necessities new-home buyers listed
in an NAHB survey earlier this year.
Smaller price tags
While a quarter of todays buyers
say theyre shopping for a home
priced above $300,000, a larger
portion (45 percent) of house hunters
are looking for a home priced below
$200,000.
Improved energy efficiency
Going green is on just about
everybodys minds these days
including home buyers. Theyre
concerned with saving money on
their energy bills, reducing their
carbon footprint and doing right by
Mother Earth and they want a
home that can help them reach
these ideals. Green homes presently
make up about 17 percent of the
new-home market, but could reach
38 percent by 2016, experts believe.
5 Hot Design
Trends in New
Homes
Creativity and cost-savings are the
main themes driving new-home
design trends today, according to the
National Association of Home
Builders.
Here are some of the latest new-
home design trends, according to
NAHB:
1. Pocket offices. More space
is being added to popular family
gathering places like the kitchen and
family room. As such, space devoted
to formal home offices and dens are
falling to the wayside. Instead of a
formal home office, more new homes
are incorporating a small space
devoted to home management,
known as pocket offices. These
pocket offices may be anywhere,
even included in a large pantry. They
also might be tucked away near the
kitchen or family great room. Most
people today are mobile with their
electronics and home office items
anyway so they might not need as
big of space to spread out and a
pocket office may suffice.
2. Tucked away relax spots.
Window seats and alcoves are
increasing in new homes because
they dont take up much space but
can still provide some private time.
3. Master laundry rooms.
Laundry rooms are being added onto
the master bedrooms walk-in closet
for added convenience.
4. Shadow units. As more
families live together under one roof,
shadow units are increasing in
popularity in new single-family
homes. These units may be built
alongside a home and operate as a
separate living unit accessed
through a door from the homes main
floorplan. Shadow units may also
include homes that come with at
least two master suites, such as one
located on the ground floor and one
upstairs.
5. Rectangular home designs.
Rectangular home designs are
increasing in popularity because
they are more cost-effective to build.
The trend was once grand, multiple
roof lines. But to make rectangular
designs appealing, these homes
may have two windows in a corner
with mitered glass to allow
unobstructed views and light to flow
in, according to NAHB. Or these
homes might mix exterior materials,
such as with metal, wood, and stone
to give the home a more modern
look.
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The setting, the El Paso Country
Club, was last used for an installation
dinner when Mike Santamaria was
installed as President in 2007.
Unlike that installation there were no
pep bands on hand this year. Mariachis
were ordered but they showed up an
hour late and werent allowed to per-
form.
This years dinner was a complete sell
out 10 days before the event, a new
record.
Eight past presidents were in atten-
dance at this years installation. Brad
Roe, Rudy Guel, Bobby Bowling IV,
Herschel Stringfield, Kelly Sorenson,
Mike Santamaria, Greg Bowling and
Mark Dyer.
City Representative Carl Robinson,
District 4, was in attendance for his 4th
consecutive installation.
Sam Shallenberger was not aware
that he was going to be awarded
Associate of the year. His good friends
Larry Patton and Burt Blacksher
(WestStar Bank) were asked not to let
on that they would be attending. Sam
said that when he first saw the pair he
thought they might be there to repos-
sess something of his. All in good fun,
of course.
Mike Santamaria was equally puzzled
by seeing his brother and sister there.
Mike had no idea he was to be awarded
the Lifetime award and brother Ed didnt
let Mike know hed be there. it was
hard to keep the secret, but worth it, Ed
told the Outlook. I was surprised so I
figured something was up, Mike said.
Installation Committee members put
in over 80 hours prepping the table dec-
orations, and hand constructing the
table wreaths.
The theme of Black and White nor-
mally means evening gowns and tuxe-
dos. The committee felt that suits and
cocktail wear more suitable. The table
settings were black napkins with white
table clothes as were the wreaths.
The El Paso INC., El Pasos business
news publication, sent a photographer
and the pictures appeared in the
December 15 edition of the newspaper.
2012 Award Dinner and Installation
The Gilletts and Najeras
Beverly Clevenger and David Cerna
Joey & Cindy Najera and Salina & Lance Van Deman
Kelly & Ryan
Esther, Jill & Ruth
Linda Bastraw & Sharon Ramirez,GEPAR
Mark Dyer & Edmundo Dena
Aztec Contruction
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Greg Bowling and Carl Robinson
Ed & Mike Santamaria
Dena Kids
Foxworth Galbraith
Jill & JoAnne Bowling
Installation Committee (not pictured Kathy Parry)
Dan Rowe and Barbara
Scott and
Betty Clark
Loretto Angels
Paul &Kristi Zacour
Number of Improving
Housing Markets
Surges to 201 in
December
The number of housing markets
considered improving according to
parameters established by the National
Association of Home Builders/First
American Improving Markets Index (IMI)
surged by 76 to a total of 201 metros in
December, according to IMI data
released today. The index also shows
that the number of states represented
on the list by at least one metro
increased from 38 in November to 44
(plus the District of Columbia) in
December.
The index identifies metropolitan
areas that have shown improvement
from their respective troughs in housing
permits, employment and house prices
for at least six consecutive months. A
total of 84 new metros were added to
the list and eight were dropped from it
this month. Newly added metros include
such geographically diverse locations as
Atlanta, Ga.; Bloomington, Ill.; Ann
Arbor, Mich.; Seattle, Wash.; and Green
Bay, Wis.
The big gain in improving markets
this December indicates that key
measures of housing and economic
strength have now been holding steady
or improving in metros across the
country for six months or more, which is
an important signal of stability amidst
the slowly emerging recovery, said
NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a
home builder from Gainesville, Fla. The
main thing thats limiting the progress
were seeing right now is the difficulty
that potential buyers continue to
experience with regard to overly tight
mortgage qualifying standards.
This fourth consecutive month of
expansion in the IMI, coupled with the
fact that well over half of all metro areas
are now represented on the list, is in
keeping with the upward trends that
weve been seeing all year in terms of
housing starts and sales, builder
confidence and other measures, noted
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.
In general, we expect the overall
housing recovery to continue expanding
in 2013. However, that is absent a major
policy change of the kind that some
policymakers have been discussing with
regard to the mortgage interest
deduction.
The dramatic expansion of improving
markets at the end of this year should
help encourage consumers who may
have been on the fence about a home
purchase that a housing recovery is now
firmly underway, added Kurt
Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First
American Title Insurance Company.
The IMI is designed to track housing
markets throughout the country that are
showing signs of improving economic
health. The index measures three sets
of independent monthly data to get a
mark on the top improving Metropolitan
Statistical Areas. The three indicators
that are analyzed are employment
growth from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, housing price appreciation
from Freddie Mac and single-family
housing permit growth from the U.S.
Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest
available data from these sources to
generate a list of improving markets. A
metropolitan area must see
improvement in all three measures for at
least six consecutive months following
those measures respective troughs
before being included on the improving
markets list.
A complete list of all 201 metropolitan
areas currently on the IMI, and separate
breakouts of metros newly added to or
dropped from the list in December, is
available at www.nahb.org./imi.
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Builder
Confidence
Continues
Improving in
December
Builder confidence in the market
for newly built, single-family
homes rose for an eighth
consecutive month in December
to a level of 47 on the National
Association of Home
Builders/Wells Fargo Housing
Market Index (HMI), released
today. This marked a two-point
gain from a slightly revised
November reading, and the
highest level the index has
attained since April of 2006.
Builders across the country are
reporting some of the best sales
conditions theyve seen in more
than five years, with more serious
buyers coming forward and a
shrinking number of vacant and
foreclosed properties on the
market, observed NAHB
Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a
home builder from Gainesville,
Fla. However, one thing that is
still holding back potential home
sales is the difficulty that many
families are encountering in
getting qualified for a mortgage
due to todays overly stringent
lending standards.
While there is still much room
for improvement, the consistent
upward trend in builder confidence
over the past year is indicative of
the gradual recovery that has
been taking place in housing
markets nationwide and that we
expect to continue in 2013, noted
NAHB Chief Economist David
Crowe.
Derived from a monthly survey
that NAHB has been conducting
for the past 25 years, the
NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing
Market Index gauges builder
perceptions of current single-
family home sales and sales
expectations for the next six
months as good, fair or poor.
The survey also asks builders to
rate traffic of prospective buyers
as high to very high, average or
low to very low. Scores from
each component are then used to
calculate a seasonally adjusted
index where any number over 50
indicates that more builders view
sales conditions as good than
poor.
Two of the HMIs three
component indexes are now
above the critical midpoint of 50.
The component gauging current
sales expectations rose two points
to 51 in December, while the
component gauging sales
expectations in the next six
months slipped one point, to 51.
The component measuring traffic
of prospective buyers increased
one point, to 36.
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WCR El Paso Del Norte
Chapter installs officers
The Womens Council of
Realtors, El Paso Chapter,
installed its officers at a
December 7th event. Angela
Ochoa, realtor and former
GEPAR representative to the
El Paso Association of
Builders, was installed as
2013 President. Outgoing
President was Martha
Maldonado. The Chapter
event was emceed by realtor
Jennifer Stroh, past president
of GEPAR. Texas WCR
President VaLois Hounsel was
the special guest for the event
which was held at the El Paso
Club. This was the 34th
annual installation.
El Paso Mortgage Bankers
The El Paso Mortgage
Bankers Association held their
2012 Installation and Awards
ceremony at Vista Hills
Country Club on December
13. The sold out event was
the site of the installation for
incoming president Ruth
Lopez from Teachers Federal
Credit Union. Outgoing
President Myrna Tovar
presented awards to her
Board and special awards
were made to other members.
Ray Adauto was the emcee
for the event.
EPAB member Joe Bernal
sworn in as President of the
Health Underwriters
Association
Joe Bernal, EPAB Board
member and owner of El Paso
Employee Benefits was
installed as the 2013
President for the El Paso
Chapter of National
Association of Health
Underwriters. Bernal, who
has owned his insurance and
financial services company for
two decades, will assume the
duties on January 1. NAHU
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JANUARY 22-24
INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS
SHOW
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
FEBRUARY 14
BOARD MEETING
11:00
GENERAL MEETING
12:00
EL PASO CLUB
FEBRUARY 20
RALLY DAY
AUSTIN, TX
FEBRUARY 21 & 22
TAB MEETINGS
AUSTIN, TX
Border Investor Capital
LLC seeks Civil Engineer
in El Paso, Texas.
Bachelor Degree in Civil
Engineering required.
Candidate must possess
at least 60 months of
experience in Civil
Engineering.
Qualified applicants may
submit rsum to:
Mr. Sergio Cuartas Jr.,
President.
Fax rsum to:
(915) 855-2106.
Civil Engineer
I am humbled by the Associate
Member of the Year award that I
was presented with at the
installation. Holy Smokes. When I
saw Burt Blacksher and Larry
Patton from WestStar Bank I
thought they were there to
repossess something from me, but
instead it turns out Ray asked them
to help us celebrate and Burt do
the presentation. I want to thank
them both for being there and
taking time out for the event.
The award is such a nice
recognition but the work I perform
is no more than so many others do
for the association. I want you to
know that I am looking forward to
presenting this award to you. How
can I do that? By you coming to
help us with our associations
events and helping in ways that
you can. When you do that then the
association leadership notices and
I can call out your name. Simple?
You bet. Ill be looking for you.
As the holidays are upon us Id
like to thank you and wish each
member the best. I want to thank
Frank Arroyos for his leadership
and I look forward to working with
Edmundo. We have a lot to do and
only a few months to do it in. Lets
work together and get it done. Get
ready for two big events coming up
in January: the Spring Home Show
at the Civic Center and the
International Builders Show in Las
Vegas. Questions about either of
these? Ask, and well get you the
answers. Until then, Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
See you in 2013.
14
Builders Outlook 2012/12
Sam Shallenberger
Western Wholesale Supply
Associates Council
For the latest updates &
event information, visit:
elpasobuilders.com
I execuTive oFFicerS
Frank Arroyos - President
Cisco Homes
edmundo Dena - vice President
Accent Homes
Frank Torres - Secretary/Treasurer
GMF Custom Homes
Sam Shallenberger - Associates council
Western Wholesale Supply
Greg Bowling - immediate Past President
Tropicana Homes
ray Adauto - executive vice President
El Paso Association of Builders
I couNciL/commiTTeecHAirS
Affordable Builders council
Bobby Bowling IV
Associates council
Sam Shallenberger
Build PAc
Randy Bowling
Desert Green Building council
Javier Ruiz
industry Promotions
Greg Bowling
Land use council
Vacant
Young Designer Award
John Chaney
remodelers council
Rudy Guel
membership Drive
Mike Santamaria
Finance committee
Kathy Carrillo
education committee
Frank Spencer
I ADviSorYToTHeBoArD
J. Crawford Kerr, Attorney, Firth, Johnston
& Martinez
I BoArDoFDirecTorS
Joe Bernal, Joe Bernal Insurance
Doug Borrett, Karam Co.
Kathy Carrillo, Pioneer Bank
John Chaney, Passage Supply
Sergio Cuartas, BIC Homes
Ted Escobedo,Snappy Publishing
Art Garcia, El Paso Door
Juanita Garcia, ICON Custom Home Builders,LLC
Samira Gonzalez, Edwards Homes
Lorraine Huit, Cardel Design Group
Walter Lujan, Dawco Home Builders
Sal Masoud, Del Rio Engineering
Bruce Meyer, JDW Insurance
Edgar Montiel, Palo Verde Homes
Kathy Parry, Hunt Communities
Javier Ruiz, Senercon & Border Solar
Frank Spencer, Aztec Contractors
Henry Tinajero, WestStar Bank
Linda Troncoso, TRE & Associates
Ken Wade, El Paso Building Materials
Paul Zacour, Zacour & Associates
2011 Builder member of The Year
Greg Bowling
Tropicana Homes
20110 Pat cox Award
Kathy Parry
Hunt Communities
2011 Associate of The Year
Sam Shallenberger
Western Wholesale Supply
John Schatzman Award
Bob Bowling III
Tropicana Homes
ePAB SpecialAward
Rudy Guel
Guel Construction
Honorary Life members
Brad Roe
Cliff Anthes
Wayne Grinnell
Chester Lovelady
Don Henderson
Anna Gil
Past Presidents
committed to Serve
ePAB mission Statement:
The El Paso Association of Builders is a
federated professional organization representing
the home building industry, committed to
enhancing the quality of life in our community by
providing affordable homes of excellence and
value.
The El Paso Association of Builders is a
501C(6) trade organization.
2012 Builders Outlook
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