


March 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
by Ben Klein | February 27, 2023 | Leadership Message, Remodelers Council
First, I want to thank everyone who was involved in this year’s Home & Garden Show. It was a great turnout with so many builders and remodelers. I hope everyone had a chance to not only visit with new customers, but also had a chance to meet and greet with...
February 2023 HBAL President’s Message
by Lori Wellman | January 30, 2023 | Leadership Message
As only the second female President in 72 years it is an honor to be voted into this position. My path into the construction industry started in college at UNK. I learned of a major that combined design and construction, and after a few classes I declared my major in...
February 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
by Ben Klein | January 30, 2023 | Leadership Message, Remodelers Council
What remodel trends will be big in 2023? The pandemic changed the way people work and spend time at home. We can expect to see those changes reflected in the renovations homeowners prioritize in the new year. Coupled with a rise in material costs and a sky-high...
January 2023 Remodelers Council Chairperson’s Message
by Ben Klein | December 20, 2022 | Leadership Message, Remodelers Council
I am excited to be the Remodelers Council Chairperson for 2023. Thank you all for the nomination. I would especially like to thank Tim Zeng for his leadership in 2022. I also would like to recognize Jason Willet as this year’s Vice Chair and Megan Dreyer as...
January 2023 HBAL President’s Message
by Fred Hoppe | December 20, 2022 | Leadership Message
My fellow Home Builders, Happy Holidays or as we say at our house Hoppe Holidays. If you missed the holiday party, you missed a good one. Eddie Brown and 402 rocked on. Julie and I and Staff and spouses pretty much were the last ones to leave. And we had fun. This is...