Ledger Was Wrong To Criticize Builders
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
Have you ever been so upset that you couldn’t see straight?
I have heard that expression many times, and fortunately have had only a few occasions in my life where I was literally so upset that I couldn’t see straight.
What Is In a Name?
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
Florida Home Builders Association President Robert Parrish has named a task force to study the possibility of changing our name.
Have a Great Day ... Survive and Prevail!
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
I had the pleasure of attending Southwest Junior High School in Lakeland for my seventh through ninth grade years. One of the neatest things that I remember about the transition from elementary to junior high school was how much more detailed the morning announcements were. Morning announcements made making it to school on time a priority.
We Rallied…..Now We Roar!
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
After last week’s monumental “Don’t tax housing out of existence” rally, our members found out a few things...
My FHBA Job Creates Special Relationships
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
It's hard to imagine a job that opens up more opportunities to meet special people than being CEO of the Florida Home Builders Association.
EO Orientations Make For Strong Partnership
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
Like the Presidents who have come before him, John Wiseman recognizes that the Executive Officers (chief paid executives) of our 29 local Home Builders Associations around the state are critical to the success of FHBA.
Concerns Loom Over Growth Management
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
This message is not likely to rival Paul Revere’s midnight ride to warn that “the British are coming!” but everyone in the Florida home building industry needs a similar wake-up call with respect to the changes in Florida’s Growth Management Act.
Tritt, Davis Transition Win-Win for NEFBA
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
After 34 years of service as the Executive Director of the Jacksonville-based Northeast Florida Builders Association, Arnold Tritt is transitioning into the role of Executive Advisor, opening the door for young Daniel Davis to take the reins of Florida’s largest and certainly one its most influential home builders associations.
Local HBA EOs Create Continuity in Leadership
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
They don’t have a vote on the Board of Directors but everyone who’s been around home builders associations for any length of time knows that Executive Officers – affectionately known as “EOs” – wield a powerful influence over the direction, drive and success of our HBAs.
Let’s Work to Achieve More Clout at NAHB
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
The National Association of Home Builders (our big brother) is ready for more involvement from the members of the Florida Home Builders Association.
Mitzi Perry's Death Unites FHBA Family
By Emmett Reed, CAE
We talk a lot about the word "family" with respect to the Florida Home Builders Association.
Thank You Mitzi; You Are Missed
By Emmett Reed, CAE
I consider my self a king at writing thank you notes. I really believe that thank you notes mean a lot and that notion is confirmed every time that somebody is nice enough to drop me a note.
Area Leaders Emerge As a Force at FHBA
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
It may not be showing up on your radar screen just yet, but there's an important and long-awaited breakthrough taking place within the leadership of the Florida Home Builders Association.
Bylaws Changes Will Improve Performance
By J. Emmett Reed, CAE
A big part of President Len Tylka's "New Vision" for the Florida Home Builders Association involves internal changes to improve the way we do business.