Committees & Councils
2010 Standing Committees
Board of Directors
Approves operating and capital budgets, represents the membership of the association, addresses issues facing the organization, and ensures proper use of assets. The Board of Directors is elected annually by the membership. If you are interested in serving as a director, please call the staff liaison. Meets 3rd Tuesday every month at 5:00 p.m. Please call staff liaison if interested in sponsoring or attending a meeting. President: Gerald Thomas,
Bob Scott Classic Committee
The spring golf outing was renamed the Bob Scott Classic in 2007 to honor long time member and supporter, Bob Scott. The committee schedules, plans, coordinates, promotes and oversees all aspects of the golf tournament. Meets at announced times. Chairmen:
CNET-PAC
CNETPAC serves as the fundraising arm of the Johnson City Area Home Builders Association. This group is responsible for soliciting contributions and working with the Government Affairs Committee in distributing funds to candidates sensitive to the home building industry and its initiatives. Meets at announced times. Chairman: Bob Garrett,
Education Committee
The education committee researches and identifies education topics that meet the professional needs of members. This committee also evaluates the effectiveness of these educational courses and promotes professional designations. Members of this committee assist in organizing and implementing these events. Open meeting 1st Tuesday of the month @ 5:00 p.m. Chairman: Paul Walton,
Government Affairs Committee
Serves as primary liaison between the home builders association and local, state, and nationally elected officials. Oversees and recommends policy on legislative, regulatory, and legal matters to the Board of Directors. Meets at announced times. Chairman: Bob Garrett,
The Green Building Council is a coalition of industry related professionals promoting environmentally sustainable green building practices. Open meeting 1st Tuesday of the month @ 11:30 a.m. Chairman: Cory Lewis, 423-202-6285; Staff Liaison:
Home & Garden Show Committee
Assists with the planning, production, booth and sponsorship sales, as well as marketing, publicity and production of the show. Meets at announced times. Chairman: Tim Simounet,
Home Ownership Assistance Program
JCAHBA has implemented H.O.A.P. to provide assistance in offering affordable housing for those in need. As a community project, JCAHBA identifies an individual, family or agency in need of housing and then call upon its’ resources such as General Contractors, Sub-contractors, tradesmen, building, electrical, plumbing supply companies, etc, to provide donated workmanship, labor and material to complete the project at a substantially reduced cost to the chosen recipient. Meets at announced times. Chairman: Terry Orth,
Membership Services
Facilitates the identification and recruitment of new members and promotes member involvement in all association programs and activities. Plans and conducts orientation meetings and develops retention efforts.
Parade of Homes Committee
Locates development sites and assists with builder issues, sponsorship sales, and advertising and publicity related to the Show, as well as marketing, publicity and production of the show. Meets at announced times. Co-Chairs:
Public Relations Committee
Informs and creates awareness of Johnson City Area HBA among Association members, media, and the general public; achieves public relations goals as set forth in the Strategic Plan; enhances events and meetings of the Association to make them more appealing to the media and helps create a positive public image of the Association and the building industry. Works with all committees to meet public relations goals. Meets at announced times. Chairman: Karen Large,