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Denham Springs Builder is Remodeler of the Year
Tom Ashley of Expand, Inc. was named as the 2008 Capital
Region Builders’ Association Remodeler of the Year for his
dedication to every CRBA program, not only for remodelers
but also for the entire building industry. Tom joined CR BA
nine years ago and quickly got involved on the Remodelers
Council Board of Directors and then was elected to serve as
their chairman.
Tom knew that education would improve
his business and himself as a businessman, and he pursued
classes all over the country. He now holds Certified
Graduate Remodeler, Certified Aging in Place Specialists,
and Certified Green Professional designations through the
National Association of Home Builders. He has been
supportive of the new educational programs that CRBA is
offering and stands behind the enhanced program to be
offered in 2009.
Ashley has been active on the state
level and could often be seen lobbying for or against bills
affecting our industry. He has served on the Governmental
Affairs Committee, Education Committee, Green Building
Committee, Codes Committee and he is a PAC trustee. He is a
member of the Louisiana Home Builders Association Board of
Directors and also serves on the National Home Builders
Association Board.
While attending the NAHB Board
meetings, he has become involved in the meetings for
remodelers and is fast becoming well known in the national
arena of remodelers. He was the driving force in getting the
community service project that earned the local council two
national awards this year. One project was "Helping the Good
Samaritan", a home makeover for a local individual who was
crippled when he stopped to help change a lady's tire on
I-10. Tom will also serve as President of CRBA in 2009.
CRBA produces the Habitat Home &
Garden Show, the largest industry trade show in Baton Rouge,
the Parade of Homes and builds the Children's Miracle
Mansion. For more information about the association, visit
www.capitalregionba.com or call 225-769-7696.
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