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Acadian Home Builders Association (AHBA) was founded in 1960 by a group of visionary builders who saw the need to form an organization dedicated to advancing the homebuilding industry. Over the years, AHBA has grown to become an influential association in Acadiana representing over 800 members and four parishes: Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, & Vermillion. The AHBA includes builders as well as associate members whose industries support homebuilding such as real estate companies, mortgage lenders, and subcontractors.

The Acadian Home Builders Association is a chapter of the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and all members belong to all three organizations. AHBA strives to make Acadiana a better place to live and has strict membership qualifications and a Code of Ethics by which all members must abide.

AHBA also serves as a consumer information agency to residents of Acadiana who are in need of a licensed builder, remodler, or other subcontractor. The association provides a point of contact to the public regarding industry issues, laws, and licensing and also conducts consumer events annually such as the Blueprints Home, Garden, & Leisure Show and the Parade of Homes.

The Acadian Home Builders Association continues its commitment to improving the professionalism and image of our membership by educating consumers about the importance of doing business with AHBA members.

Civic & Community Involvement
The Acadian Home Builders Association (AHBA), a nonprofit (501C 6) trade association is dedicated to the Acadiana community. In keeping with the AHBA official mission statement, the membership utilizes some of it's major events to support those Lafayette agencies which strive to provide shelter to those less fortunate and experiencing troubled times. AHBA also has a commitment to education. They exhibit this commitment by supporting those institutions that strive to produce a skilled workforce for the residential construction industry.

UL Construction Technology Endowed Chair
AHBA used many of it's annual events as well as pledges from the membership to raise $60,000.00 to be matched with $40,000.00 from the State of Louisiana to sponsor an endowed chair at the university. The 5-year goal was achieved in 4, thanks to the enthusiastic support of the membership. The dream was realized in 1999 when a full-time Construction Technology Professor was hired to expand the program at UL. AHBA now works closely with that department to develop program curriculum which will ultimately prepare the students for this increasingly complex industry.

There are many reasons to join AHBA. Here are just a few of the benefits and services offered by the association:

Business Contacts & Networking
AHBA members have many opportunities throughout the year to meet others in the construction industry with the same business interests. General Membership Meetings are held monthly, and other socials include committee meetings, new member orientations, educational seminars, special events, annual crawfish boil, annual golf tournament, and much more!

Industry Knowledge
The association offers educational seminars throughout the year to keep members up-to-date on new technology, in compliance with licensing laws, and ahead of the competition on new tools and techniques.

Insurance Programs
All AHBA members can participate in LHBA’s Homebuilder’s Self-Insured Fund which is the premier workers compensation program in the state and offers a considerable discount on insurance. Builder members are also eligible to participate in LHBA’s General Liability Trust.

Political Influence
AHBA monitors the interests of your business and the homebuilding industry by supporting all pro-housing legislation on the local, state, and national level. The association is your political watch dog and advocate.

Three-in-One Advantage
As a member of AHBA, you are automatically a member of the Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and receive full benefits of all three organizations. Membership to these associations provides you with access to a wide range of products and services that meet your business needs.

Visibility & Credibility
Membership gets you both visibility and credibility among your peers and within the community to enhance your personal and professional development.

Business Support
Networking and sharing ideas with your peers will help you find solutions to the everyday challenges you and your business face. AHBA also has full-time staff members who are always ready to answer your questions.

Marketing Opportunities & Sponsorships
Throughout the year, you will be offered many opportunities to increase your business’s visibility by participating in the Blueprints Home, Garden, & Leisure Show, the Parade of Homes, and other events. You can also advertise in any of AHBA’s great publications.

Membership Awareness Program (MAP)
The MAP is designed to encourage AHBA members to do business with others who belong to the association. Participating companies receive random, free advertising in the local newspaper and AHBA newsletter in exchange for offering product or service discounts to AHBA members.

Free Publications
As a member, you will receive an Annual Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide, which includes free listings for your business. You’ll also receive monthly issues of Building Trust, the AHBA monthly newsletter.

2008 Executive Committee

Front Row (left to right): Quint McCord, President; Mac Gibson, Immediate Past President

Middle Row: Kay Gibson, Secretary; Greg Manuel, Treasurer; Ricky Tucker, Vice-President

Back Row: Glen Robison, Associate Vice-President; Michelle Voss, Executive Officer

2008 Board of Directors

Back Row (left to right): Michael Spielmann, Markus Trautmann, Mark Robertson

Middle Row: Samuel Porter, Sr., Ken Simeral, Mark Gallagher, Boyd Raborn, Michael Thompson

Front Row: Jacqueline Munnerlyn, Doug Ashy, Sr., Brian Blanchard

Not pictured: Brian Guidry, Casey Portier, Carol Ross, Jeff Wood

AHBA Staff:

Front: Michelle Izzo-Voss, Executive Officer

Back (left to right): Yvette Cormier, Office Manager & Bookkeeper; Adrienne Breaux, Assistant Director & Event Coordinator; Ginger Gamewell, Public Relations & Membership Coordinator; Jennifer Ashcraft, Receptionist

If you are interested in becoming a member of AHBA, you may call the office at (337)981-3053, download a membership application or e-mail the membership staffer.

Annual Dues Structure: NAHB, LHBA & AHBA Dues Included

Builder/Developer: $495.00
Associate: $395.00
Affiliate: $250.00 (additional employee of member company)

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 60486
Lafayette, LA. 70596-0486

Physical Address:
135 N. Domingue Rd.
Lafayette, LA. 70506

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