Jeff is the co-owner and vice president of Oakmont Development in Fort Wayne. He joined the land development business in 1990. He has originated numerous subdivisions and manages the entire planning process from concept to completion working with city leaders, builders and contractors to create affordable, family oriented and beautifully landscaped environments to call home. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in finance and marketing from Butler University.
Paul is president and owner of Hallmark Homes, Inc., specializing in on-your-lot custom homes throughout Indiana. He has served multiple terms as president of the Madison County Builders Association and has 35 years experience in the housing industry. He is a graduate of Ball State University.
Ric is a residential developer with The North Eastern Group in Fort Wayne. He served as president of the HBA of Fort Wayne and currently serves as the President of the Allen County Regional Water and Sewer District.
Kenny is a residential developer and CEO of Reinbrecht Homes in Haubstadt, Indiana. They have built over 300 homes in the past 18 years for customers across Southern Indiana, Eastern Illinois, and Northern Kentucky. With 30 housing awards under their belt, they focus on building a home for every stage of life. Kenny is in an active member of the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association based in Evansville and has held multiple leadership positions with his local association.
rick@buildindiana.org
(800) 377-6334 ext. 204
Rick Wajda is the CEO of the Indiana Builders Association. Rick joined the Indiana Builders Association for the second time in 2005 after a two year stint as the Associate Director of the Indiana Petroleum Council and Ohio Petroleum Council, trade organizations that represent the major oil companies with assets in Indiana and Ohio. As the IBA’s chief lobbyist, Rick works with members of the Indiana General Assembly and Indiana’s regulatory agencies to insure housing affordability is taken into consideration when policy makers craft laws and regulations for Indiana’s citizens. Rick is also the Chairman of the Indiana Builders PAC and serves as a spokesperson for the industry on housing related issues. Rick previously worked for the Indiana Builders Association for six years as the Association Services Director and Governmental Affairs Director. Mr. Wajda is a past President of the Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana and currently serves on the Board for Habitat for Humanity of Indiana. Rick is a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.
carlie@buildindiana.org
(800) 377-6334 ext. 206
Carlie Hopper serves as the Governmental Affairs Director of the Indiana Builders Association. She advocates on behalf of membership with state elected officials and agencies for policies that promote and protect housing affordability in Indiana. Carlie earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana State University. She previously served as the association’s Member Services Director and Regulatory Affairs Director.
abigail@buildindiana.org
(800) 377-6334 ext. 203
Abigail Campbell serves as the Communications Director of the Indiana Builders Association. She coordinates the public relations and communications programs for the association and serves as the managing editor of the association’s major news publications including Indiana Builder News, Builder Bi-Weekly, and Key Points. She also manages IBA membership recruitment and retention, and association events. Abigail received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism for Indiana University and went on to work as a press secretary for the Indiana House Republican Caucus before joining IBA.
raelle@buildindiana.org
(800) 377-6334
Raelle Hurtekant serves as the Member Services Coordinator of the Indiana Builders Association. She provides support and resources to all members and local organizations within the association as well as aids in the recruitment of new members. Raelle graduated with her Master’s in Public Affairs from Indiana University in 2020, concentrating in nonprofit management and community and economic development. Prior to the IBA, Raelle has worked as a Chamber of Commerce Program Specialist and an HR Consultant.
1952-53 *Andrew S. Place, South Bend
1954 *Gale Corley, Valparaiso
1955 *Ralph Shirmeyer, Fort Wayne
1956 *Charles Bartel, Muncie
1957 *Robert Meyers, Evansville
1958 *Clarence Baldwin, Highland
1959 *Ed Schroyer, Sr., West Lafayette
1960 *John Phrommer, Hammond
1961 *Albert E. Thompson, Indianapolis
1962 *Vern Ayers, Fort Wayne
1963 *Walter Leonard, Greenwood
1964 *David Augustus, Indianapolis
1965 *John E. Smith, Lafayette
1966 *Donald F. Overbay, Bloomington
1967 *Robert E. Zeager, Indianapolis
1968 *W. Howard Highsmith, Anderson
1969 *John P. Bullard, Griffith
1970 *John C. Hart, Sr., Indianapolis
1971 **R. Lee Smith, Fort Wayne
1972 *Otto Gibson, South Bend
1973 *W. C. “Bud” Bussing, Evansville
1974 **Charles Wilmore, Connersville
1975 *Charles Pechette, Indianapolis
1976 **Harold Palmer, Fort Wayne
1977 *Thomas B. Laycock, Indianapolis
1978 *John Davids, St. John
1979 *Harold Wiggins, Michigan City
1980 *Robert Stephens, Indianapolis
1981 Jud Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS, Muncie
1982 *Roy Foster, Newburgh
1983 *Floyd Estes, Greenwood
1984 Richard Jenkins, Terre Haute
1985 **John Waltz, Arizona
1986 Larry Swank, Mishawaka
1987 **Dean Crook, Vincennes
1988 *Frank Spivey, Indianapolis
1989 **Chuck Fortino, Elkhart
1990 Mike Ullery, Kokomo
1991 *Leon Calvert, Daleville
1992 Bob Coolman, Valparaiso
1993 **Bill Roach, Brownsburg
1994 **Phil Garrison, Indianapolis
1995 **Dennis Henderlong, Valparaiso
1996 **Dennis Wilson, Texas
1997 **Jake Wagner, Valparaiso
1998 *Carl Shepherd, Evansville
1999 **Charles Daub, Goshen
2000 Herb Delagrange, CGP, CAPS, Fort Wayne
2001 Joe Zehr, Fort Wayne
2002 Steve Heidorn, CGB, CGR, CGP, CAPS, Chandler
2003 David Kovich, Lafayette
2004 Larry Coplen, Warsaw
2005 Mike Bell, CGR, CAPS, CGB, CGP, GMB, Westville
2006 Mike Hannigan, Jr., Carmel
2007 Stephen Robinson, CGB, CGR, New Castle
2008 David Compton, Indianapolis
2009 Dennis Spidel, CGB, CGP, CGR, GMB Angola
2010 Andy Place, Sr., CGB, CGP, South Bend
2011 State Rep. Doug Miller, CGB, Elkhart
2012 Will Wright, Carmel
2013 Greg Furnish, CGP, Memphis
2014 *Tom Mullen, MIRM, CMP, CGB, CGP, Indianapolis
2015 State Sen. Linda Rogers, Granger
2016 State Rep. Jim Pressel, LaPorte
2017 Lance Swank, Mishawaka
2018 Patrick Richard, Lafayette
2019 Don Thieneman, Floyds Knobs
*Deceased, **Non-Voting
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