
THE HOME BUILDER
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Executive Officer Message
Belonging to a Home Building Association is a fundamental step for professionals in the home building industry. CWHBA members gain access to greater resources and industry-specific networking while contributing to the champion efforts that help us promote industry-friendly lawmaking.
Our recent visit to Capitol Hill in Olympia perfectly exemplifies this advocacy. Alongside members from HBAs across Washington, CWHBA member leaders participated in BIAW’s Builder Legislative Action Day. We had the opportunity to meet with the House and Senate representatives to advocate for pro-housing and pro-business policies, which will benefit both members and the wider community. Thank you to all of the players who participated in this effort. Your commitment to our cause is inspiring.
We hosted the 38th Central Washington Home & Garden Show event in March with great success. This annual event allows local businesses to connect with the general public, generate new leads, make sales, and build relationships with potential clients. Exhibitor feedback indicated this show’s success, and we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the event’s success, from the organizers to the participants. We could not have achieved such a positive outcome without your support.
Finally, I am pleased to announce that we continue growing our association committees. These meetings of industry professionals allow members to participate in important initiatives, have their voices heard, and take an active role in shaping the future of our industry. WE NEED YOU to help navigate that effort, so I invite you to consider connecting to a member committee that interests you:
- Government Affairs Committee: Support industry policies and local partnerships that ease home builder challenges and pain points.
- Membership Committee: Build and grow the CWHBA network of area businesses and guide new program development.
- Workforce Development Committee: Inspire the next generation of skilled workers and develop clear onramps to careers in construction.
In light of these recent achievements, it is clear that our Association is a vital force in advancing the interests of our industry. As we continue to grow and expand, it is more important than ever that we remain united in our efforts to promote the growth and success of the home-building industry. I am confident that together, we will continue to achieve great things.
Sincerely,
M. Lindsay Brown, CWHBA Executive Officer
2023 Home & Garden Show™ Recap
The 2023 Central Washington Home & Garden Show’s™ Designs Delights: A Journey of Meaning and Intention was a success! Attendees enjoyed interactive exhibits as they explored the latest features, products, and services to transform their homes and gardens into luxurious, comfortable, and eco-friendly spaces.
Highlights included, cooking demos from The Fat Pastor, Shawn Niles. You can download a few of his recipes HERE>. The kid zone, Workforce Way was also a hit this year as it provided kids with the opportunity to compete in Brix 4 Kidz LEGO competions, build a bird house with our Young Professionals Council and Home Depot, and create excitement for the upcoming Dozer Day: Yakima event.
Thank you: All American Propane, Yakima Federal Savings & Loan, MD Network, Country Farm & Garden, High Point Kitchen & Bath, Campbell & Company, and The Fat Pastor.




















Award Winning Exhibitors:
Metal Iron & Artistry
Best Overall Booth Design
Blueline Equipment Co.
Best Use of Product
Northwest Power Wash
Best New Booth
Harmony Hill Candle Co.
Most Creative
2023 Dozer Day®: Yakima
April 15 & 16 | Yakima Fairgrounds Grandstands | 11 AM – 3 PM General Admission $10 | Ages 2 and under FREE
Get ready for an exciting adventure at Dozer Day®! This extraordinary weekend event offers all the fun of a real construction site with a wide range of heavy equipment like bulldozers, dump trucks, cranes, and more. Kids will have an unforgettable experience operating heavy machinery; exploring fire engines, ambulances, and SWAT vehicles; and enjoying related activities that our community partners have put together. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to have fun while learning more about community safety and help inspire the next generation of industry professionals! Avoid third party fees and purchase tickets at the door.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us make this year’s event a success. You will be able to make a difference in the community and support early exposure to trade careers. We have various shifts available and a variety of volunteer types. Help build our community through the donation of you time! Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps: It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. |
For questions and information on how to get involved please message Events Director, Shelly Parker at sparker@cwhba.org or 509.454.4006.


Member Benefits & Solutions
New Members • January - March, 2023
Welcome!
Berkshire Hathaway-Invest in Yakima
Chelsea Irwin-Abeyta
509.966.3030
Investinyakima.com
Berkshire Hathaway-Invest in Yakima
Meg Irwin
509.966.3030
Investyakima.com
Berkshire Hathaway-Invest in Yakima
Sarah Snyder
509.966.3030
Investinyakima.com
Blueline Equipment Co., LLC
Chuck Vetsch
509.248.8411
Bluelinemfg.com
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Brandon Truhler
509.457.6552
Ccm.com/brandon-truhler
Drake Electric
Shawn Drake
425.345.3768
Fidelity Title Company
Christina Hennessy
509.248.6210
Fitico.com
G & G Wenatchee Window Tinting
Tammy Waln
509.884.9123
Intentional Painting Co.
Shannon Noel
206.334.5111
Intermountain West Insulation
Mark Cook
509.949.1955
iwinsulation.com
Keller Williams-Kate Soldano Group
Kate Soldano
509.949.0067
Norse Woodworking Designs
Kenton Gartrell
509.910.9306
Northwest Power Wash, LLC
Eric Appleby
509.406.4310
NW Roots Construction
Tyler Garrett
253.263.2360
Onecall Electric, LLC
Jehovani Gutierrez
509.480.7962
Schreiner Title Company
Lindy Carr
509.836.2882
Schreinertitle.com/contact
Stimac Home Builders
Nolan Charlton
509.884.1873
Trinity Metal Solutions dba JKTE, LLC
Jason Moore
509.930.7851
Utility Technologies, Inc.
Kevin Schenck
425.205.2190
Renewing Members • January - March, 2023
A & W Paving, Inc.
A1 Asbestos LLC
Academy Mortgage Corp.-Ellensburg
Academy Mortgage Corporation-Yakima
Advanced Digital Imaging
Advantage Painting, Inc.
Aho Construction 1, Inc.
Alarm Ace
All City Closet Co.
Shawn Allen
Alliant Communications
American Quality Coatings
Anderson Landscaping
Apple City Electric, LLC
Badillo’s Landscaping
Barnes Welding, Inc.
Baxter Construction, LLC
BCV Inc.
Beaver Valley Electrical, LLC
Beazley Construction, Inc.
Beckstead Electric, Inc.
Benchmark Custom Homes, LLC
Berry Construction
Boise Cascade BMD
Bollinger Construction, LLC
Budget Plumbing, Inc.
Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Burke Plumbing, Inc.
C E D
Cascade Concrete Products Co Inc
Cascade Custom Coatings, LLC
Cascade Foam & Coatings, Inc.
Cascade Quality Water
Cashmere Valley Bank-Mortgage
Caton Landfill, LLC
Central Mechanical Services
Central Paving, LLC
Central Washington Water
Chelan Sand & Gravel, LLC
Claffey’s Painting
Copper Hemp Electric LLC
Country Farm and Garden
Creative Cabinet Designs, Inc.
Cuyle Construction, LLC
DeVos Builders
Dickinson Construction, Inc.
D-Squared Electric
East Valley Insulation LLC
Ellensburg Cement Products, Inc.
Encompass Engineering & Surveying
Engravings Unlimited, Inc.
Evans & Son, Inc.
Evergreen Home Loans
Farwest Climate Control, Inc.
Fine Finish Construction
Forte Architects, Inc.
Fosseen’s Home & Hearth
Graf Investments, Inc.
Greg’s Plumbing
Gust Builders
GVC Plumbing Inc / Res-Com Plumbing
Hardin Precision Paint Company
Heether Construction
Helliesen Lumber & Supply, Inc.
Hordan Planning Services
Indoor Comfort Systems, Inc.
Inland Fire Protection, Inc.
Inland Pipe & Supply / Hajoca
Intermountain West Insulation
J & A Drywall
Joe Kelly Construction, LLC
John Latta Assoc., Inc. dba SECO Construction Supply
Just Right Cleaning & Construction
Lexar Homes
Loofburrow Wetch Architects, PS
M M Wood Restoration & Protection
M2 Industrial, Inc.
MB Designs
Mendez Drywall, LLC
Merle, Inc.
Methow Valley Sanitation Service, Inc. dba WasteWise Methow
MF Williams Construction Co., Inc.
Midvale Signal, Inc.
Mitchell, Reed, & Schmitten Insurance, Inc. dba Elliott Insurance Service, Inc.
Moore’s Metal Works LLC
Okanogan County Energy, Inc.
OL Luther Co., Inc.
Tristan Parke
Parsec Computer Corporation
Pendleton Excavating & Paving
Samantha Pitts
Primary Electric & Design, LLC
Puget Sound Energy
Roger Fiander
Ruben’s Landscaping, LLC
Russell Crane Service, Inc.
Russell Landscaping LLC
Schmitt Electric, Inc.
Smith Custom Homes, LLC
Sousley Sound & Communications
Standard Paint & Flooring, LLC
Steel Structures America, Inc.
Stephens & Sons Construction, Inc.
Stucco By Alex
Suburban Yakima Electric
Swiftwater Custom Homes
T & M Heating & Refrigeration, Inc.
Terril, Lewis & Wilke Insurance
Thompson Gas LLC dba All American Propane
Trey Gooch Roofing Inc dba TGR, Inc.
Tri-Valley Construction, Inc.
TTC Construction, Inc.
TTT Construction & Roofing, Inc.
U.S. Bank
Washington Broadband, Inc.
Webb Construction Inc.
Western Materials
Westside Electric
Wheeler Rock Products
Wide Hollow Development, LLC
Wilson Real Estate, LLC
Wine Valley Siding Supply, Inc.
Yakima Branding
Yakima Glass
Yakima Riverside Storage, LLC
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