The Home Builder - July 2025
No. 7
VOLUME LXXII
July 2025
Dallas BA meets with members of Congress to discuss housing policy
Industry Investors
A contingent of Dallas BA members and staff travel to Washington, D.C., to deliver messages on key housing policy. From left are Gena Godinez, Heather Laminack, David Lehde, Judy Carter, Jerry Carter and Tim Jackson. More photos are inside. members of Congress to per- manently extend pro-business and pro-housing policies from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as well as preserve longstanding energy tax incentives and ex- pand the income housing tax credit that helps multifamily development provide working families a place to live.
By David Lehde Dallas BA Director of Government Affiars The Dallas Builders As- sociation on June 11 took the opportunity on Capitol Hill to make the industry’s voice heard to our members of Con- gress. A team of members and staff traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of NAHB’s na- tional legislative conference. Meeting with U.S. Rep- resentatives from the Dallas /Fort Worth region, the As - sociation discussed the need to remove barriers to hous- ing attainability and move on workforce development and tax policy that can help builders unleash the housing market. Dallas BA asked mem- bers of Congress to give par- ticular consideration to three critical issues. In addressing energy codes, the Association urged that Congress pass legislation that would prevent HUD and USDA from requiring over burdening energy standards that raise housing costs and price out potential buyers. And pass the Energy Choice Act, which would protect con - sumers’ choice to use natural gas, as well. With workforce develop - ment continuing to be a key factor in home affordability, members asked for support of the bipartisan CONSTRUCTS Act, that will help prepare young adults for careers in construction and other essen- tial trades. Dallas BA also asked our
BRIEFLY
Ted Wilson with Resi- dential Strategies will be featured at the July 17 Metro East Division luncheon. Since 1992, Ted has consulted in the new home industry, performing analyses on hundreds of new home communities. He founded Residential Strategies Inc. in 1997. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at Springhill Suites in Rockwall. RSVP. n n n Watch for details on the new residential construction contracts package that will be released by the Texas Association of Build- ers for the 2025-2027 cycle. The Dallas BA will hold a builder-only class Sept. 3. Registra- tion is now open.
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The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
Dallas BA Member Participation in Advocacy on Display This Summer
As the calendar turns to summer, members have seen, and will see more, opportunities to engage in industry’s advocacy efforts. Housing and Urban Development Dallas Builders Association members and staff on May 30 met with the Regional Administrator for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (Region VI) Ashlea Quinonez to discuss housing, and issues that can pose a challenge to housing attainability. Dallas BA offered our industry’s views and examples regarding energy codes policy, land development costs, permit delays, workforce training and the need to reduce burdening regula- tions that drive up the cost of housing. The discussion also included multi- family housing issues and community redevelopment. Then on June 11, the Association took the opportunity on Capitol Hill to make the industry’s voice heard to our members of Congress. A team of members and staff Legislative Conference traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of NAHB’s national legislative conference. Meeting with U.S. Representa- tives from the Dallas/Fort Worth region, the Association discussed the need to remove barriers to housing attainability and move on workforce development and tax policy that can help builders unleash the housing market. Dallas BA asked members of Congress to give particular consider- ation to three critical issues:
In addressing energy codes, the Association urged that Congress pass legislation that would prevent HUD and USDA from requiring over burdening energy standards that raise housing costs and price out potential buyers. The Association also encour- aged passage of the Energy Choice Act, which would protect consumers’ choice to use natural gas, as well. With workforce development continuing to be a key factor in home affordability, members asked for sup - port of the bipartisan CONSTRUCTS Act, that will help prepare young adults for careers in construction and other essential trades. Dallas BA also asked our mem- bers of Congress to permanently extend pro-business and pro-housing policies from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as well as preserve longstanding energy tax incentives and expand the income housing tax credit that helps multifamily development provide working families a place to live. During our time on the Hill, Dallas BA, along with a team from Greater Fort Worth Builders Asso - ciation, met with U.S. Representa - tives Jasmine Crockett, Brandon Gill, Lance Gooden, Beth Van Duyne, Marc Veasey and Roger Williams. We also visited with legislative staff from the offices of Pat Fallon, Craig Goldman and Ronny Jackson. We appreciate our members of Con - gress welcoming us to discuss impor- tant housing policy. Dallas BA appreciates our mem- bers making the journey to Wash - ington, D.C. to bring awareness of housing issues to our nation’s decision makers.
Members and staff meet with the regional HUD representative in May. From left are Jack Rowe, Gena Godinez, Sable Coleman,Regional Ad - ministrator Ashlea Quinonez, David Lehde and Matt Walls.
HOMEPAC Shootout
shooter, which includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages. You can also register a team of 4 for $600. Shooters must provide their own ammunition (20 or 12 gauges), as well as eye and ear protection. The deadline to register is Aug. 20. Members can register via this link: HOMEPAC Shootout. The link also includes informa- tion regarding available partnerships. “All the property that is neces- sary to a man for the conservation of the individual…is his natural right which none can justly deprive him of.” – Benjamin Franklin
Registration is now open for the HOMEPAC Shootout, presented by BGE, Inc., to be held Wednesday, Aug. 27. The clay shoot benefits HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas. This is a fun opportunity to support Dallas BA advocacy and enjoy the outdoors. The clay shoot will be hosted at the famed Elm Fork Shooting Sports facilities in Dallas. The event will begin with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the clay shoot at 9 a.m. Lunch and posting of results will follow the shoot. The event format will be four-person teams. Participant entry is $150 per
The Home Builder is published monthly by the Dallas Builders Association at 5816 W. Plano Pkwy., Plano, Texas 75093. Telephone 972-931-4840. BARCIE VILCHES , Editor
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Dallas BA discusses housing policy with members of Congress
Presented By
David Lehde, Kent Conine, Congressman Marc Veasey, Craig Brooks, Tim Lansford
Craig Brooks, Eric Tate, Bailey Heather, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Tim Lansford, David Lehde, Gena Godinez
Matt Robinson, Gena Godinez, Judy Carter, Congressman Lance Gooden, Craig Brooks, Jerry Carter, Tim Lansford, Tim Jackson
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Services held for Past President Randle Services were held last month
homebuilding community. As a for- mer builder and warranty provider, he knew all the ins and outs of the indus- try. His work community truly became a family to him, and they admired him and looked to him as a mentor. Bill had been a member of the As- sociation for many years, with several different companies, most recently, Maverick Warranties & Insurance. His company, Bonded Builders Warranty, was honored as the Dallas BA’s Associate of the Year in 2012, recognized for supporting the growth of the Association by sponsoring its annual membership recruiters’ trip. Bill was, himself, an active mem - bership recruiter, having achieved national Red Spike status with 139.5 credits. He was a Senator Level contribu- tor to the Association’s political action committee, HOMEPAC. ISD Vocational Education Advisory Board, the Irving Arts Board and the Private Industry Council. Marvin was well known for open- ing his home for many fundraising events for charitable causes, includ - ing the American Cancer Society, the YMCA and Texas Fest for Irving Hospital. A lifelong member of Oak View Baptist Church, Marvin remained active there and attended services up until the time of his death. He was in- strumental in helping the church grow its campus when the new sanctuary was built in 2000. His strong work ethic and civic pride served as a model to his three sons and one daughter, who have all carried on those same values. Marvin was blessed with a large generational family and cherished special times where everyone gathered for holidays, swimming parties or Dallas Cowboys games. Survivors include his wife Bobbie Randle; sons Randy Randle (Lynda), Dewayne Randle (Connie) and John Randle (Tammie); daughter Marty
Dallas BA’s Associate Appreciation Fish Fry, treating scores of members to fresh fried catfish with all the trim - mings, cold beer, music, games and fellowship. Marvin was active in local, state and national levels of the homebuild- ing association. He served on the board of the North Texas Council of Governments. Very community minded, he served on the Irving City Council for six years. He was elected mayor in 1977 and served for four years. Mar - vin was active on several Irving city boards and commissions and remained steadfastly involved in the Irving Heritage Society. He was formerly a trustee of the Irving Symphony and was active with the Irving Hospital Foundation, the Rotary Club, Irving
for Dallas Builders Association Past President Marvin Randle, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by fam - ily, on June 7. He was 88. Marvin served as president of the Association in 1992 and was honored with the Hugh Prather Trophy, the Dallas BA’s highest honor, in 1985. In 1972 he began building custom homes in Irving, and in 1978 devel - oped the first major subdivision in West Irving, Pioneer Valley. His company, Irving Counter Top, grew to be one of the largest custom counter top manufacturers in the Southwest, operating out of a 70,000-sq.-ft. facility and with 50 em - ployees. It had been a member of the Dallas BA for more than 30 years. For many of those years Marvin hosted the
Marvin Randle
French (Doug); eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; three sib - lings, Clifford Randle, Dorothy Creed (Chuck) and Don Randle (Doni); and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving. Interment was at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Read the full obituary.
Services pending for Life Director Bill Deal Funeral services are pending for Honored Life Director Bill Deal, who died June 13. He was 73. Bill left a lasting legacy in the
Bill Deal
He studied chemistry at the Uni-
versity of Colorado.
Survivors include his beloved wife Juanita Deal; son Ryan Deal; daughters Lindsay Deal Ray and Megan Deal O’Quin; and eight grand- children. Information on services will be reported as details become available
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Certified Aging-in-Place Special- ist (CAPS) - NAHB Designation Courses - July 15, 16 & 17 Expand your portfolio in just three classes by becoming a nationally recognized Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. Get the technical, business man - agement and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest- growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifica - tions for the aging-in-place market. Instructor for all three classes is Tim Lansford, CGB, GMB, CGR,
CGP, CAPS, CGA, CSP, CMP, MAS - TER CSP, MASTER CGP, MIRM with Luxury Homes of Texas. Dallas BA members will receive a discount by registering for all three courses at once. Register for 3 CAPS Classes . Marketing & Communicating with the Aging-in-Place Client (CAPS I) - NAHB Designation Course - July 15 This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to ef- fectively market and sell services to the
aging-in-place (AIP) market. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $159 member /$259 non-mem - ber Format: Hybrid Register for CAPS I Class . Design Concepts & Methods for Livable Homes and Aging-in-Place (CAPS II) - NAHB Designation Course - July 16 This class prepares you to take on the AIP market by focusing your busi -
ness to address the unique challenges of providing successful solutions and outcomes. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $159 member /$259 non-mem - ber Format: Hybrid Register for CAPS II Class Details & Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging-in-Place (CAPS III) - NAHB Designation Course - July 17 CAPS III discusses the applica - tion and integration of design solutions in a home. It is the final step toward developing knowledge and skill for staying ahead of the curve in this ever- expanding market. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $159 member /$259 non-mem - ber Format: Hybrid Register for CAPS III Class Solar Roofing: Building a Better House Series - July 24 As electricity demand grows— fueled by electric vehicles and all- electric homes—builders are facing new challenges and opportunities. Aging infrastructure and rising en- ergy costs are driving homeowners to look for smarter, more reliable energy solutions. Topics to be covered include: n Why Solar Now? n What Is a Home Microgrid? n How Solar Roofs Work; n Smart Battery Backup; n Designing for Energy Use; n Financial Incentives; n Construction Friendly Instal- n Why Builders Should Care. The class will be taught by Ste- phen Cobb, who leads the solar battery division at KPost Roofing, a Dallas- based company with 500 employees across its commercial, residential, solar and moving divisions. Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $35 member /$45 non-member Format: In-person only lation; and
Register for the Solar Roofing Class
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Association Offices will be closed July 4
Dallas Division Hosts Utilities Panel The Dallas Division presented a program on utilities at its June 5 luncheon. From left are Ivan Barbian, Dallas Water Utilities; Juan Gomez, Atmos Energy; Division President Jeff Dworkin, JLD Cus - tom Homes; Joe Carillo, Dallas Water Utilities; and Will Jordan, On - cor. The division’s next meeting will be held Aug. 7 at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Sam Eskander, Vernon Young and Jason Pool with the City of Dallas will provide an update on the DallasNow program. Builders, don’t miss Speed Networking!
In this highly anticipated As- sociation event slated for Aug. 20, builders and remodelers meet with associates one-on-one in 10-minute rotations. Speed Networking is designed to bring builders and industry profession- als together for high-impact conversa- tions that spark real opportunities. It’s free for builders and remodel- ers, who also have the opportunity to win great door prizes. Light bites and beverages will also be available. “I always enjoy the Speed Net- working event,” says Association Past President Matt Mitchell of James Andrews Custom Homes. “It’s a great way to get a concise meeting with a vendor and hear about what they do. From there further meetings can be scheduled. There are vendors I still use that I met from years back.” Jeff Dworkin of JLD Custom Homes, also a Dallas BA past presi - dent, agrees. “I’ve always left a Speed Networking event with at least one new sub,” he said. “At the last one, I met a new window covering company and had them out on a jobsite the fol- lowing week!” Jasmine Streete, staff director of meetings and events, encourages member builders and remodelers to attend. “In just one dynamic afternoon,
you’ll meet a wide range of peers, potential partners and industry influ - encers—all in a structured, efficient format that maximizes your time and expands your network. Click here to register.
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Association Staff Are Good Samaritans Dallas BA staff on June 25 volunteered at the Samaritan Inn, an organization in Collin County that provides shelter and support for those in need. Staff members participated by helping with dinner and dessert service for the residents of the Inn. From left are Jasmine Streete, Holly Marmon, Gena Godinez, Alyssa Morales, Kris Cox and Wendy Cook.
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Young Professionals Young Professionals Chair Colin Byrne of GFO Home, left, expresses his appreciation to the council’s June 4 speakers, Lisa Clements, chief people officer of Brightland Homes, and Don Dykstra, chairman of Bloomfield Homes.
Milestone Anniversaries
Denton County Builders Past President Donny Mack of Beaver Builders and Yearlong Part - ner Chris Clay with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty thank speakers Da - vid Lehde, Dallas BA director of government affairs, left, and Steve Gleaves, Burgess Construction Consultants, right. The June 25 lun - cheon boasted a capacity crowd.
5 Years Bob Thompson Homes, L.P. - Tom Marsh Cadence Homes Lennar Homes Lewis & Earley Custom Homes, LLC Meritage Homes RJA Construction, LLC Specialty Concrete
45 Years Bob Thompson Homes, L.P 35 Years Zonda 30 Years Building Permit & Pool Information Service 25 Years USI Design & Remodeling 20 Years Mark Clifton Homes, Inc. 10 Years Denton Wood & Floors Outlet Highland Homes Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas TG Cabinets of North Texas, Inc. Tri-Tex Cabinets
TGC Custom Homes TGC Custom Homes - Trey Gruenwald
Milestones Presented by:
Contact Holly Marmon at 214-624-3176 or Holly.Marmon@DallasBuilders.com
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Host Adger Colley of FBS Appliance presents door prize winner David Torres of Estorr Construction with an Electrolux vacuum. Look - ing on is David’s coworker, Michael Hines.
Chris Clay of 2 - 10 Homebuyers Warranty is also a lucky prize win - ner. He won a Samsung vacuum, presented by Adger Colley of FBS Appliance.
Patrina Slack of Beacon Hill on Cedar Creek Lake wins a Halo cocktail smoker kit, presented by Adger Colley of FBS Appliance.
Yearlong Membership Partner:
Barry Dull of Davis-Hawn Lumber & Architectural Millworks is the cash door prize winner.
Grace Laville of Fused Graphics wins a Nutri-Stahl cookware set.
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Cornerstone Property Inspection Brittany Coomber 972-658-2252 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Do business with a fellow Dallas Builders Association member. See complete contact information for all Association members at DallasBuilders.org . Texas Finishing Touch LLC. Edis Reyes Avila 469-502-0527 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Triangle Brick Chris Meza 945-201-1669 EXTERIOR CLADDING Triangle Brick Douglass Moore 214-608-5125 EXTERIOR CLADDING Builder Multifamily Affiliate - Fairfield Residential David Aylesworth 404-908-3380 BUILDERS - MULTIFAMILY Fairfield Residential John Fowler 254-495-1316 BUILDERS - MULTIFAMILY GFO Home Mark Brown 214-329-9783 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL GFO Home Jackie Emmons 817-819-5476 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Spike: Landon Hood, HistoryMaker Homes
Dion Coomber 214-680-5111 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Spike: Tiffany Acree, Struc - Sure Home Warranty Lions Floor Lauren Gray 888-575-9220 FLOORING Spike: Vickie Wattanapong - wat, Preserve Custom Homes PMP Management Texas Louie Ruiz 972-433-0646 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Shearer Consulting Services LLC TNMP High Performance Homes Program Christine Couch 888-866-7456 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Vertical Waste Solutions LLC Jason Tower 214-447-0661 UTILITIES AFFILIATES/ADDITIONALS Bonadio & Co., LLP Taylor Caton 214-239-0852 FINANCIAL SERVICES Bridge Tower Homes Zech Hampton 423-599-8059 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL Tracy Shearer 214-797-9616 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CECI Bates Custom Homes Chad Leasure 903-870-0900 BUILDERS - RESIDENTIAL
New Members Win Prizes New Member Welcome Breakfast Partners Sam Reed with Alphagraphics #114, far left, and Tom Sadler with Tom Sadler & Associates, far right, pres - ent door prizes June 10 to winners Spencer Temple, Divine Flooring; Caitlin Owen, NBR Foundations; Jennifer Wilson, MSI; and Rodolfo Barbera, 360 Tile. Special thanks go to Yearlong Membership Partner StrucSure Home Warranty. This free event is held every other month on the second Tuesday at Asso - ciation offices and is open to guests and members (new and old!). The New Member Welcome Break - fast offers a great opportunity to learn how the Dallas Builders Association can benefit your business. Members earn Spike awards
Congratula- tions to April Tallman of Texas Insula - tion, who has reached the Green Spike level with 50 members recruited or retained.
Membership Committee Chair Chris Clay presents Tony Paez of DFW Design and Build with his Life Spike pin. He has brought 30 new members into the Association.
Alex Benitez 469-569-1858 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Triangle Brick William Pharis 919-544-1796 EXTERIOR CLADDING ASSOCIATES
360 Tile Group Rodolfo Barbera 206-396-6311 FLOORING
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