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B U S I N E S S
B U I L T
T O G E T H E R
NARI NEWS
The Professional Remodeling Industry
N o v e m b e r
REMODELING
IN THIS
ISSUE:
• President’s Message
Pg 2
• Pending Applications
Pg 3
• NARI Meetings
Pg 3
• Buy NARI - Pg 5
• Business Built
Together - Pg 6
• 2014 Events - Pg 7
• In Sympathy - Pg 8
• New Members
Pg 10
• 2015 Slate - Pg 11
• Remodeling Guide
Pg 12
TO
THE
2 0 1 4
HIGHEST
November 20 Lunch Moves to
Abdallah Shrine Hall, 5300
Metcalf (this month only!)
Free Pre-Lunch Seminar with Power Panel,
Election for 2015 Board of Directors, Plus
Donation Presentation to Gillis
Meadowbrook Country Club closed its doors
at the end of October, so the November 20
chapter meeting will be held at Abdallah
Shrine Hall, 5300 Metcalf. Come early for
a free pre-lunch seminar (10:00-11:00) with
four Kansas City female leaders: Debbie
Leonard CPA, MBA, Thill & Leonard; Lori
Worth, Vibe Communications; Pascale Henn,
Business Law Advisors, LLC; and Alana
Muller, corporate networking coach. These
woman entrepreneurs will give an overview of
business practices and will also take questions.
Lunch Topic: The C’Crets of Networking
with Debbie Leonard
The comment most often heard about Debbie
Leonard is “No, you can’t be a CPA! You have
way too much personality!” Debbie Leonard
is indeed a CPA of a different breed. She is the
business development partner in the CPA firm
of Thill & Leonard, and specializes in business
planning, taxation, efficiency implementation
and growth strategies. She has been recognized
as a Small Business Advocate from the SBA for
her work with start-up companies, helping to
get their accounting on track from inception.
Debbie is a frequent speaker and an author
of the newly released book, The C’Crets of
Networking.
Free Pre-Lunch Power Panel Seminar
Here’s a brief look at each of the panel
STANDARDS
presenters that are being hosted by new NARI
member Arvest Bank. Debbie Leonard will
be a member of the panel and is also the lunch
keynote speaker on networking.
Lori Worth, President and Visionary of Vibe
Communications
Lori Worth and “live wire” share the same initials
LW. Coincidence? Probably not. She’s the
epitome of a “people-person” whose enthusiasm
is infectious and expertise is without question.
Her background spans a 20-year track record in
developing culture, driving grassroots initiatives
and orchestrating successful PR, marketing and
branding campaigns for small to multimilliondollar organizations. Poised under pressure and
ever-mindful of brand perceptions, Lori is a
trusted brand advocate for clients, both behind
the scenes and in the spotlight.
Pascale Henn, Attorney, Business Law
Advisors
Pascale Henn practices in the area of commercial
law, with an emphasis in business contracting,
procurement and supply contracting, distributor
and dealer sales, government contracting,
business formation, commercial real estate,
corporate compliance, and corporate policy
drafting and implementation. She has over
twenty years of experience as legal counsel to
Fortune 100 multi-national corporations as well
as to small start-ups and sole proprietorships.
Alana Muller is a corporate networking coach,
workshop facilitator, keynoter, lecturer and the
author of the book, Coffee Lunch Coffee: A
Practical Field Guide for Master Networking
and a companion blog, CoffeeLunchCoffee.
com. Her accessible, relevant, immediately
actionable approach to professional networking
has helped thousands of people formulate
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a strategic mindset around networking while creating a game
plan to get out there and connect. She has been a contributor
to Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, CNBC and other
publications and was a featured speaker at TED OverlandPark.
Alana is the former President of Kauffman FastTrac, a global
provider of training to aspiring and established entrepreneurs,
providing them the tools, resources and networks to start and
grow successful businesses.
KC NARI Lunch Fast Facts
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 11:30-1:00 (free seminar 10:00-11:00)
Place: Abdallah Shrine Hall, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park
66202
Cost: $23 at the door with ADVANCE reservations (cash,
check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express); $30
for unreserved walk-ins, $26 for those companies needing to
be invoiced.
DEADLINE For Reservations: Monday, November 17 at 12
noon
RSVP via e-mail to kcnari@remodelingkc.com or call 913362-8833.
BUY NARI Tabletop Sponsors for November: Albert
Tamm Lumber, Diamond Kote Prefinishing, Raynor
Garage Door, and Shamrock Cabinetry
Special Directions to 5300 Metcalf via I-35 North: Take
Johnson Drive 1 mile east to Foster which is in front of
Shawnee Mission North High School. Turn left onto Foster
and proceed through the neighborhood to 52nd Street and
turn right (entry sign to Business Park says Swiss Re). Proceed
up the hill and around the curves and take the last right and
then veer left up to Abdallah Shrine. Parking lot is on the back
or south side of the building.
The President’s Message
As I write this letter, October is here and the Royals are in the
World Series! Holy $&%*! I even find myself coming down
with “Royal Fever”, and I don’t care for baseball that much!
I was here during the 1985 World Series, although much
younger, but it definitely is cool to live in Kansas City now
with a new perspective.
Things are happening with your NARI chapter also. We just
had our last lunch meeting at Meadowbrook Country Club.
Our November lunch will be held at the Abdallah Shrine Hall
at 5300 Metcalf Avenue. This year’s Holiday Happy Hours is
going to be at the Hallbrook Country Club, 112th and State
Line. Hallbrook will also host our lunches in 2015.
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and I hope you have lots
to be thankful for. I know that I am definitely thankful for
our own Jan Burchett! She has made my presidency this year
almost effortless. Thank you, Jan!
This year’s Thanksgiving weekend not only brings great food
and family, but it also gives me the chance to move my motherin-law to Arkansas! Now there is something to be thankful
for!
I hope that the holidays treat you well, and I look forward to
seeing you soon. Maybe if you are lucky, you can move your
in-laws too!
See you soon,
Jerry Hillard, President
Kansas City NARI
913-492-3030
jhillard@top-master.com
Board Minutes
Here’s the Abdallah Hall sign at 5300 Metcalf for those who might need
a landmark when going there for the November 20 KC NARI chapter
meeting.
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November Board Meeting: Three applications were approved.
The year-to-date budget is very positive and the year will be in
the black! Bringing the Remodeling Guide in-house for 2015
should help with the positive growth of the chapter’s income.
The committees will be charged with creating new programs/
events to benefit the members.
Pending Applications
DMC Remodeling dba Heartland
Kitchen & Bath LLC
Barringer Hansel, President
Olathe
Remodeling contractor since 2013
Sponsor: Bill Arnold, Habitat ReStore
DKC Automation
Reshard Langford, Partner
Overland Park
Home automation store and smart
home device retailer since 2012
Sponsor: Eric & Donna Fernandez, All
Current Electric
Go Green Granite
Joe Ward, Owner
Olathe
Manufacturer of recycled granite
products since 2012
Turf etc LLC
dba Summit Flooring & Turf
Angela Grego, Owner
Retail flooring & turf sales since 2008
Lee’s Summit
Twin Oaks Remodeling & Services
Inc.
Jeff Bulcock, Owner
Overland Park
Remodeling contractor since 1989
Sponsor: Pat Higgins, McCray
Lumber & Millwork
Urban Tile and Stone
Travis Cason, Owner
Belton
Tile & stone subcontractor since 2007
Sponsor: Austin Cornell, MSC
Enterprises
Koru Contracting LLC
Wes Miller, Vice President
Lenexa
Remodeling contractor since 2013
KANSAS CITY NARI
8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy. • Merriam, KS 66202
913-362-8833 • Fax: 913-362-8837
KCNARI@remodelingkc.com • www.remodelingkc.com
President
Jerry Hillard
Top Master
First Vice President
Gene Bosley
McCray Lumber & Millwork
Second Vice President
Pat Strand, CR
Total Home
Secretary
Judy Transue
CHC Creative Remodeling
Treasurer
Connie Young
Schloegel Design Remodel
Directors
Austin Cornell, MSC Enterprises
Lance McCarthy, ReTouch Design-BuildRenovate
Jeannie Nodder, Factory Direct Appliance
Greg Heiman, CR, Heiman Development
Chris Peterson, CR, CLC, Schloegel Design
Remodel
House of Delegates Rep
Joni Smith, Great American Building
Materials
Chairman
Mike Guthrie, Raynor Garage Door
KC NARI MEETINGS:
Board Meeting (Board Retreat)
Wednesday, December 10 - 12:00-5:00
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Jerry Hillard, President
913-492-3030, jhillard@top-master.com
Education Committee
Wednesday, December 17- 11:30 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Co-Chairs
Al Felman, CKBR, 913-362-4242
al@missionkb.com
Joni Smith, 816-221-3220, joingabm@gmail.com
Ethics & By-Laws
Thursday, December 11 - 9:00 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Karl Dunivent, Chair
816-343-8887, kdunivent@choicecabinetkc.com
Government Affairs
Tuesday, November 25 - 3:00 p.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Meredyth Melcher, Chair
816-505-1077, Meredythm@dyllanconstruction.com
Marketing/PR Committee
Tuesday, December 9 - 9:00 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Phil Steinle, Chair
913-696-9758, Phil@centurymarketinginc.com
Membership Committee
Thursday, December 18 - 11:30 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Rusty Davidson, Chair,
913-484-6266, rusty@rustysdandypainting.com
Social Committee
Tuesday, December 2 - 11:30 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Christine Hayes, Chair, 913-915-9140
Technology Committee
Tuesday, December 16 - 9:00 a.m.
NARI office, 8015 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.
Lance McCarthy, Chair
913-871-9344, lance@retouchco.com
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BUY NARI!
Features
Raynor Garage Doors of Kansas City
8235 McCoy, Shawnee, KS
913-422-0441, www.raynorkc.com
Founded in 1992, Raynor Garage Door of Kansas City has 19
employees. The mission of Raynor Garage Doors of Kansas
City is “to exceed expectations by providing expertise relative to
our customer’s unique application. This experience, combined
with our wide range of products, enables us to supply our
customers with the perfect door to meet their needs. Customer
satisfaction is the life blood of our family owned company and
the key to our company’s continued growth.”
At the November 20 meeting, Raynor will showcase garage
doors and openers. Come meet the Raynor team of Michelle
Marquardsen, Chris Vazquez and Mike Guthrie and you’ll have
a chance to win a nice door prize.
BUY NARI!
Also Features
Albert Tamm Lumber Co.
3232 E. 18th St., KCMO
816-231-7221, www.tammlumber.com
During the roaring 20’s, Albert Tamm and A.O.Thompson
teamed up to form their own company, A.O. Thompson
Lumber Company. From six yards, lumber was delivered by
horse and wagon until trucks became the mainstay in the
30’s. In 1950, Albert set forth to make this company stand
above the competition with top notch customer service and
providing “Tamm Good Lumber.”
Thereafter, Ercell Arney came on board and over time became
a primary partner. As fate would have it, lighting struck the
electrical system in the lumber shed one Sunday morning in
August of ‘62. However, the Albert Tamm Lumber Company
continued to grow and prosper. As time went by, ownership
changed hands to Mr. Arney and partners, yet the renowned
Albert Tamm name remained.
Today in the 21st century, Albert Tamm Lumber Company
continues as a well-known and respected lumber business
among its competitors and its customers. Commercial
construction and renovation companies rely on Tamm
Lumber Company’s dedication to their customers and quality
products.
Ercell’s son, Don, now heads up the yard along with many
dedicated employees who like to work there. All involved
continue a long standing tradition of having a vested interest
in its future and will continue for generations to come.
At the November 20 lunch Albert Tamm will feature Quaker
Windows. Quaker Windows are built from American
products in Freeburg, Missouri. This 65-year-old company
makes quality windows in vinyl, aluminum, clad wood and
steel. They provide great support for their products.
Come meet Steve Beninga, Quaker Windows, and Don Arney
and Ken Molner with Albert Tamm and you’ll have a chance
to win a 48” level, thermos, t-shirts and more!
BUY NARI!
Also Features
Diamond Kote
Prefinishing
Local Rep: Jeremey Fritson, 715-527-0388
LP Smart Siding with Diamond Kote Prefinishing is a
complete line of engineered siding products with a 30-year
fade warrantied paint finish.
Diamond Kote™ is an innovative scratch resistant finish that
is specifically for Wausau Siding Systems. Their products
are designed to be used as an integrated system to protect a
home’s exterior. Diamond Kote set a goal to be different - from
their engineered 29 colors with custom color option, to their
application process and packaging, to their 30-Year No Fade
Warranty. When products pre-finished with Diamond Kote
are on a home, you can trust that it is durable, low maintenance
and looks beautiful for years to come. It’s the ideal choice for
lasting protection.
Come meet Jeremy at the November 20 lunch and you’ll have a
chance to win one of three $25 Cabela’s gift cards.
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BUY NARI!
Also Features
Shamrock Cabinetry
10201 E. 65th St., KCMO
816-737-2300, www.shamrockcabinet.com
Established in 1966, Shamrock Cabinetry has long stood as one
of the Midwest’s most renowned makers of custom cabinets
and fixtures. Their handcrafted, award-winning creations
have been chosen by hundreds of noteworthy homebuilders
and remodeling contractors. And while they custom build
cabinets, they built their business around the belief that their
customers absolutely, unequivocally come first. From day one,
the Shamrock Cabinetry mission has been to help turn the
houses that people live in to the homes they’ve always dreamed
of.
For nearly 50 years, the Shamrock Cabinetry philosophy has
been to do whatever is necessary to make their customers
happy. At the November 20 lunch, Bill Lord will showcase
custom cabinetry.
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Missouri Showroom
7761 NW Prairie View Road
I-29 & Barry Road Exit
Call (816) 360-9293
www.AllWeatherKC.com
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BUSINESS BUILT
TOGETHER
SUPPORT • PARTNER • CONNECT
KANSAS CITY NARI CHAPTER
• Thanks to the following members for signing up to be a 2015
corporate sponsor: A+ Insulation, AZEK/Timbertech, Bath
& Kitchen Idea Center by Grandview Winnelson, Builders
Stone & Masonry, Capitol Federal Savings Bank, Century
Marketing, Crider Carpet, Factory Direct Appliance- a
Ferguson enterprise, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
Gallery, Great American Building Materials, Kansas City
Building Supply, Kansas City Millwork, Lawing Financial,
McCray Lumber & Millwork, Pacific Mutual Door, ProSource
of KC West/Lee’s Summit, Raynor Garage Door, SVB Wood
Floors, Top Master, Turn the Page Online Marketing, United
Heating, Cooling & Plumbing and Wrap It Up. Thanks
to the following companies for signing up to be a Master
Craftsman/Craftsman sponsor in 2015 based on turning
in their paperwork: All Current Electric, CHC Creative
Remodeling, Dyllan Construction, Heiman Development,
Jason Wright Electric, Mission Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing
Plus, Pyramid Roofing, Rhino Builders, Schloegel Design
Remodel, Seal Green/ReUse Concrete Sealing, ServPro
10026, TBE Construction Group, and Total Home.
• Kansas City NARI served as the Coat & Package Check
volunteers at the Holiday Boutique and also provided the
doors and stands for the silent auction wreaths. Thanks
to the following companies for helping with the doors:
Bednar Interiors Remodeling, Locks & Pulls, McCray
Lumber & Millwork, Rusty’s Dandy Painting, The SherwinWilliams Co., and Total Home. Thanks to the following
volunteers who worked a shift at the Coat & Package
check: Bill Arnold, Habitat ReStore; Karen Badalucco,
TrendStone; Lauren Balestrieri, L Marie Interior Design;
Elizabeth Bobbitt, ReTouch Design Build Renovate; Benita
Brewer, BMB Designs and boyfriend Mark Estey; Melody
Davidson, Interiors by Melody; Rusty Davidson, Rusty’s
Dandy Painting; Karl Dunivent, Choice Cabinet, and wife,
Cindy: Christine Hayes, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
Gallery; Todd Halvorsen, Crider Carpet; Jerry Hillard, Top
Master; Bev Marusak, CabinetReface Kitchens & Baths (2
shifts!); Mike O’Connell, CRS, GCP, Hayes Insulation and
wife Arleta (2 shifts!); Chris Peterson, CR, CLC, Schloegel
Design Remodel; Jerry Ratway, Weber Flooring (2 shifts!);
Joni Smith, Great American Building Materials; Christine
Snyder, Snyder Homes Remodeling; Mary Thompson,
UDCP, Architectural Craftsmen; and Steve Whitlow,
Copeland Insurance Agency.
B U S I N E S S B U I LT T O G E T H E R
Mark Your Calendar & Show Up!
Thurs., Nov. 20
Chapter Lunch Meeting at Abdallah Shrine, 5300 Metcalf
Thurs., Dec. 4
Technology Fair-- A Smarter, Better Home!--Hosted at
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, 9301 Rosehill,
Lenexa--5:30-7:30 p.m. - A Smarter, Better Home includes
cutting edge/sustainability/energy efficiency/convenience
technology tabletops & seminars, appetizers & drinks.
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for 3 or more from the same
company
Thurs., Dec. 11
Holiday Happy Hours, Hallbrook Country Club, 112th and
State Line, 5:30-8:30, buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction,
bottle auction, $35 per person
For a location near you, visit:
Crystal and Charles Farley, The Screen Warehouse, enjoyed the Eat,
Greet & Be NARI event at Kansas City Building Supply.
McCray Lumber Company has been supplying area builders and
remodelers for over sixty years. From lumber, engineered wood
products, decking and building materials to windows, doors and trim,
we offer a broad assortment in stock and ready for on-time delivery.
And, you'll find you can always rely on us for efficient service from our
knowledgeable team of seasoned professionals.
Ask us about your LEED project needs!
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In Sympathy
Country Club Builders and the Atkins family are experiencing
a huge loss with the death of Jim Atkins. On October 23rd,
Jim suffered a heart attack. He was 52. Jim was instrumental
in helping to grow the company to what it is today. Our family
strongly supports autism and would greatly appreciate NARI
members contributing to Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.
org. Jim’s wife, Robin Atkins, is also a NARI member with KC
Magazine. Here is Jim’s obituary.
Jim’s passing leaves a huge hole in this world that can never be
replaced. Jim was a tremendous husband, brother, uncle, son and
friend. He was incredibly intelligent and witty, and above all else
loving. His strong unwavering character always guided him to do
the right thing. Jim put other people first and truly cared about
them. His love was deep and genuine.
Jim was extremely entrepreneurial. He always believed that
he would prevail. He worked hard in business, but it was the
relationships that meant the most to him. Jim took great pride in
mentoring others to help them better themselves. He appreciated
the mentoring that had been given to him at a young age, and did
the same for others.
There was nothing more important to Jim than family. He loved
his family deeply. He would not let anything get in the way of being
available for his family. One of Jim’s very favorite things to do was
to simply visit with his family. He had a few very close friends that
were in his family circle. Jim was a tremendous husband. He always
put his wife Robin first. Always. He believed in her completely
and was her biggest fan. There was nothing that he wouldn’t do
to see her happy. Jim had many, many friends. People who knew
Jim really loved him. They especially loved his sense of humor. He
was always ready with a quick-witted line that made people smile.
Jim was a staunch conservative, and very proud of it. He read
and kept a copy of the constitution at hand. The constitutional
principles were part of his core. He was a true patriot. He loved
Ronald Reagan. Jim actively studied the issues and people behind
the politics. He knew more than most anyone. He didn’t judge
others for thinking differently. He tried to educate them.
He loved remodeling spaces. It was his hobby. He spent his
career in the remodeling industry as a sales professional, and he
was extremely good at what he did. He spent the last two years
remodeling his and his wife’s home. He absolutely loved doing
projects. He took great pleasure in building things to last. He has
left us way too soon. He actively worked to maintain a healthy life.
He wanted to grow old with his wife.
Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks
at www.autismspeaks.org or 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor,
Princeton, NJ 08540.
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1525 West 31st Street • Kansas City, MO 64108
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Celebrating 100 Years!
1912-2012
(816) 531-0161 • (800) 526-9268 • (816) 531-2081 Fax
www.pacificmutualdoor.com
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Residential
Remodels • Additions • New Homes
Replacement • Repair • Preventative Maintenance
913.384.6006
www.citywideheatingandcooling.com
2824 Roe Lane • Kansas City, KS 66103
Thanks to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Galllery for their
unwavering BUY NARI support. Left to right is Mike Dudgeon, Megan
Vejraska and Gina Kaberline.
Top Master, Inc. delivers inspiring designs in custom
countertops. Offering a comprehensive selection of
countertop products including Solid Surface, Granite,
Quartz, and Exotic Wood.
Get started today and discover why our kitchen & bath
designers, millworks, architects, engineers, builders and
general contractors ALL continue to choose Top Master
for their countertops and custom surface applications.
Just give us a call we can put you in touch with one of
our experienced sales associates.
TOP MASTER, INC.
2844 Roe Lane • Kansas City, KS
913-492-3030 • 1-888-471-1715
www.topmasterinc.com
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Welcome New Members!
Call them, email them, agree to meet them at the next KC
NARI event.
Damage Control & Restoration, Inc.
Shawnn Hawkins
413 Division, Kansas City, KS 66103
Phone: (913) 722-0228
Website: www.dcrikc.com
E-Mail: shawnnh@dcrikc.com
Insurance restoration contractor
Deatherage Home Designs, Inc.
Billie Deatherage, CKD
Phone: (816) 804-3520
Website: www.deatheragedesign.com
E-Mail: bdremodel@aol.com
Architectural design firm specializing in remodeling, kitchen
& bath design
LP Building Products
Mike Harmon
Phone: (913) 940-0295
Website: www.lpcorp.com
E-Mail: mike.harmon@lpcorp.com
Siding, OSB, EWP products
Thanks to the team from Kansas City Building Supply for hosting the
October member drive and networking event. Back row is Kevin Noble
and Mike Oliphant. Front row is Terry Wooldridge, Jill McPherson
and Dennis Donnelly.
2014
Official
Sponsor
P l at i n u m
Sponsors
Dia mond Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
KITCHENS & BATHS
by Briggs
Premier Decorative Plumbing
of Lee’s Summit & KC West
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Business Built Together
&
Getting To Know the 2015 Slate
The Nominating & Leadership Committee comprised of
Debby Allmon, CR, UDCP, Schloegel Design Remodel;
Tommy Angotti, Factory Direct Appliance, a Ferguson
Enterprise; Mellody Jurgeson, Bath & Kitchen Idea Center
by Grandview Winnelson; and Meredyth Melcher, Dyllan
Construction, announced the slate for the 2015 Board of
Directors in the October NARI News. This month we’ll get
to know each candidate with their answers to the following
questions:
1. What does our motto, Business Built Together, mean to
you? Or give us an example of how NARI has helped your
business.
2. What is the one most favorite food item on Thanksgiving
Day that you can’t wait to eat?
3. Give us a one-word description of you…and that word
must start with an N, an A, an R or an I!
President - Gene Bosley, McCray Lumber & Millwork
1. The motto means that, while many members may compete
in some way, we all recognize that there is more business
to be had if we work together to enhance the public
awareness of NARI. When NARI members refer work to
one another, the client gets the best possible outcome, and
all of our business improves.
2. My grandmother just turned 102 this month and still
makes the best dinner rolls and apple butter on the planet!
3. I am Ready.
First Vice President - Pat Strand, CR, Total Home
1. NARI has been a big part of our growth since becoming
more involved. It has allowed us to create great partnerships
with vendors and subs that care about each other and the
remodeling industry.
2. Mom’s mashed potatoes
3. I thought I would give you a few choices: N-got nothing
good – Neat; A-Awesome, Accomplished, Accountable;
R-Resilient, Refreshing, Relaxed; I- Instinctive
Second Vice President - Austin Cornell, MSC Enterprises
1. I use NARI on a daily basis when looking for specific
trade contractors or design specialists. The Business Built
Together motto gives our company the ability to feel
comfortable working with any NARI member!
2. Sausage rolls
3. I am Interested!
Secretary - Judy Transue, CRPM, CHC Creative
Remodeling
1. Business Built Together--a team of people working
together to conduct business and in our industry it could
be a general contractor, designer, subcontractor, supplier,
business consultant and more. Without a team, no one
succeeds on their own.
2. My most favorite food item for Thanksgiving - sweet
potato casserole.
3. I am Reliable.
Treasurer - Greg Heiman, CR, Heiman Development
1. Business Built Together means that all of our members are
in this as a group- even though we are in competition with
each other. If we all work together to make the industry
better, we all win in the end.
2. Thanksgiving is one of my least favorite meals. I know I’m
weird, so I would say the 7- layer dip as an appetizer is my
favorite.
3. I am Reachable.
Director (through 2016) - Tommy Angotti, Factory Direct
Appliance
1. To me, KC NARI’s Business Built Together means the
ultimate networking opportunity with professionals
helping professionals.
2. My grandma’s Sicilian olive salad.
3. I am Inspiring (according to my 10-year-old son when I
asked for his help on this one!)
Director (through 2017) - Chris Peterson, CR, CLC,
Schloegel Design Remodel
1. NARI helps our business in many ways. We take advantage
of the certifications as well as the roundtables and phase
specific seminars (window installation, stair and handrail
trim, etc.). I think surrounding ourselves with other
professional and ethical companies pushes us all to be our
best and not settle for what was good enough yesterday.
2. Smoked turkey.
3. I am Iowegian (person from Iowa).
House of Delegate Rep - Joni Smith, Great American
Building Materials
1. Business Built Together not only means gaining business
through networking and relationships within NARI, but
also building up the community’s view of the business we
are in. There are many positive events - big or small - that
stem from NARI. They range from community service
projects to exemplary service provided to a homeowner.
These positive events can come either from the group
as a whole, or individual members acting to benefit our
business and our industry.
2. Pecan pie a-la-mode!
3. I am Reliable.
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The following members will retain their Board position for
2015:
Director (through 2015) - Lance McCarthy, ReTouch
Design Build Renovate
1. Business Built Together means collaboration is more
powerful and profitable than competition. I have met for
coffee with many of my fellow NARI members to share
and learn insight into the tricky business of running a
construction company.
2. Pecan pies are hands-down the best part of the day.
3. I am Relational.
Chairman of the Board - Jerry Hillard, Top Master
1. Business Built Together to me means strengthening our
chapter by using each other before using non-NARI
members. We are fortunate enough to have a lot of NARI
members as customers, and we use NARI members as
subcontractor activities for services that we don’t already
provide such as cabinets, flooring and wall touch up. Nigro
Painting and SVB Wood Floors have bailed us out of jams
before.
2. Turkey
3. I am Resourceful.
The annual election of the Board of Directors takes place at
the chapter lunch meeting on Thursday, November 20. Upon
election, Gene Bosley will name two President’s Directors who
will serve during his presidency in 2015.
EXTRA! EXTRA!
KC NARI’s Remodeling Guide Is
Being Remodeled & Upgraded!
• 100% Member Owned - The 2015 Remodeling Guide
will be 100% member owned and produced in-house with
NARI staff and Marketing/PR Committee volunteers.
Support this highly sought after consumer publication with
advertising and/or specialty listings.
• 20,000 magazines will be printed - Remodeling Guides
are distributed in the consumer remodeling/home/garden
shows and member showrooms throughout the metro.
• Great Shelf Life - Year after year consumers call us to
request the most current guide. Make sure your company
is represented throughout the magazine. The digital version
of the Remodeling Guide will be on the chapter website as
well.
• Expanded Editorial - We’ll cover more on REMY, the
Remodeled Homes Tour, our community service project, etc.
• Advertising Works in the Remodeling Guide - “I have
advertised in KC NARI’s Remodeling Guide for years
and I receive calls throughout the year from consumers
who have seen my full-page ad and have called me to give
them a quote.”--Greg Heiman, CR, Heiman Development,
Chapter President, 1999
• SAVE $$$ MONEY--If you send in your form and payment
by December 15, 2014, you can save 5%. (All payments
must be received by December 31, 2014.)
DON’T BE LEFT OUT! When you purchase specialty listings,
you are listed in BOTH the Remodeling Guide and at www.
remodelingkc.com. When you purchase a specialty listing you
also receive a 15-word company description. Ready-to-remodel
consumers use these listings to find NARI members.
Questions? Need to see the current Remodeling Guide? Call
913-362-8833 or email kcnari@remodelingkc.com
KC NARI welcomed NARI National officer Dale Contant to the
October lunch. Left to right is Pat Strand, CR, Total Home; Dale
Contant, MCR, CRPM, UDCP, Atlanta Design & Build and NARI
National Treasurer; and Reshard Langford, DKC Automation.
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Thanks to Marketplace Events for being a BUY NARI tabletop sponsor.
Left to right is David Thon, Marc Geary and Irena Rice.
Thanks to Bev Marusak, CabinetReface Kitchens & Baths (left), and
Christine Snyder, Snyder Homes Remodeling, for working a shift at the
Holiday Boutique.
Thanks to Bill Arnold, Habitat ReStore (left), and Steve Whitlow,
Copeland Insurance Agency, for working a shift at the Holiday
Boutique.
The winners at the member drive hosted at Kansas City Building Supply
included (left to right) Wes Miller and Jeff Robe, Koru Contracting,
Linda Parrish, TheHomeMag, and Julie Ray, Kopp’s Decorating Center.
Thank you to the following
NARI contractor members for
being a 2014 sponsor:
Master Craftsman
Brown Restoration
CHC Creative Remodeling
Dyllan Construction
Jason Wright Electric
Mission Kitchen & Bath
Morgan Miller Plumbing
Phoenix Renovation & Restoration
Plumbing Plus
Pyramid Roofing
ReUse Concrete Sealing
Rhino Builders
Schloegel Design Remodel
ServPro-10026
TBE Construction Group
Total Home
Craftsman
ALH Home Renovations
Built by Design
Heiman Development Co.
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Kansas City NARI Vision: Kansas City NARI is the premier resource for the remodeling industry and its consumers. All
remodelers will want to be part of Kansas City NARI and customers will insist on contracting with our members.
Kansas City NARI Mission: Support member-focused education and encourage business relationships. To fulfill this mission,
Kansas City NARI will serve its members by:
• Providing education and certification programs
• Offering networking and marketing opportunities
• Creating a public awareness that makes NARI a household name
• Growing a dynamic organization
Kansas City NARI Motto: Business built together.
Kansas City NARI Values:
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Kansas City NARI is committed to the following values as a measurement of all our actions:
Member-focused-- Continually expand and/or improve quality services for NARI members.
Financial Responsibility--Exercise sound financial management in the best interest of our members.
Community Service—Foster a sense of community within the NARI membership as well as give back to the community in
which we live and work.
Cooperation—Provide an environment in which the members and leaders work cohesively for the betterment of NARI.
Integrity—Demonstrate ethical business practices by following our Code of Ethics and showing respect for fellow members and
the organization.
Recognition—Honor the traditions that have been established of recognizing members, their companies and their employees for
contributing to the professionalism of the remodeling industry.