The Professional Women in Building Council is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.
Sponsorship Opportunities Exclusively market your business at one of our monthly programs. Let’s Get Cooking! A Night Out With Plain Chicken Tuesday, August 5th, 5:30p.m. Sponsor & Host AllSouth Appliance 2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB GBAHB Professional Women in Building Hello All! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. It always goes by way too fast! Our first PWB Event is right around the corner– August 5 th . This will be a fun night to reconnect with everyone and kick-off a new season for PWB. We have great events planned for the rest of the year– check out the calendar page and save the dates. I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know many new PWB members. We have such a dynamic and diverse group of women. Please come join us and bring a friend! Sincerely, Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President August 2014 eNewsletter A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits Member Spotlight Jill Sills of Alabama Power May Recap Snapshot of PWB’s Happenings In this Issue… THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY Save the Dates Calendar of Upcoming Events PWB Fundraiser for Build Pac Get Your Luggage Tag!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Exclusively market your business at one of
our monthly programs.
Let’s Get Cooking!
A Night Out With
Plain ChickenTuesday, August 5th, 5:30p.m.
Sponsor & HostAllSouth Appliance
2014 PWB Board MembersMeet our local PWB Board Members &
National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Hello All!
I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. It always goes by way too fast! Our first PWB Event is right around the corner– August 5th. This will be a fun night to reconnect with everyone and kick-off a new season for PWB. We have great events planned for the rest of the year– check out the calendar page and save the dates. I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know many new PWB members. We have such a dynamic and diverse group of women. Please come join us and bring a friend!
Sincerely,
Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President
August 2014
eNewsletter
A Closer Look at PWBWho, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
harder. I believe the best is yet to com for the PWB and I’m looking forward to the new
adventures, new friendships, and all of the
fun that comes along with it.
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‘Jill is a Past Professional Women in Building President and currently serves as the PWB’s Advisor. Jill is a dependable asset to our council as she guides us with wisdom and creative ideas. We are very grateful to serve beside her. Jill also serves as the GBAHB Membership Co-Chair and served on the Associates Council from 2011-2013.
Jill’s Alma Mater:War Eagle! Jill earned her Marketing Degree from Auburn University, and a MBA from UAB.
Jill just marked 10 years as a Residential Market Specialist for Alabama Power. She provides reliable electric service and promotes the benefits of energy efficiency and electric products in new homes. Jill loves her job. She says she never knows what the day will bring until the phone starts ringing. She is proud to work for a company that supports the homebuilding industry and gives her the opportunity to be involved in the Association.
Career:
Family Fun:Jill and her husband, Nathan, met at an Auburn football game in 2006. Together they still enjoy Auburn football and raising their adorable 2 year old son, Nolan; who is definitely Jill’s pride and joy.
GBAHB Involvement:
A Night Out With Plain ChickenFood Blogger, Stephanie Parker, of Plain Chicken
AllSouth Appliance
The View: Homebuilding in 2014 from the Woman’s Perspective
Alicia Huey, Erin Dunavant, Susan McGee
Chalk Paint Workshop Mary Robertson, owner of Nona Ruths
Nona Ruths in Trussville
Pinots & PJsIn support of First Light Women’s Ministry
Contributions to BUILD-PAC are completely voluntary . Federal law requires political action committees to re-port name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer for each individual whose contribution ex-ceeds$200 in a calendar year. Foreign nationals cannot contribute to BUILD-PAC.
Get your luggage tag today! Support the
Homebuilding Industry by supporting Build Pac
with this attractive durable leather luggage
tag. $20
MAY RECAP
Fast Pitch
PWB Members volunteered with Alicia Huey of AGH Homes to build Ms. Smith’s Home. PWB Member, LeArdenPike, and her husband Elliot of ELM Construction; also built a home for the BLITZ.
PWB Members volunteered painting, cleaning, and assembling cabinets for Miss Samuels’ new home.
PWB & The Remodeler’s Council presented ‘Fast Pitch’, a speed networking event. $10,000 was raised to send new leadership to national and state meetings; better equipping our members for leadership.
Builders & Associates, Women & MenWe are engaged in all aspects of the building industry. Builders, developers, remodelers, architects, suppliers, marketing experts, designers, Realtors®, mortgage lenders , and trade contractors- all are welcome!
If you are looking for a way to get more involved within GBAHB, PWB is a great place to start!
A Closer Look at GBAHB PWB
Who
Why
If you are interested in joining the PWB, please contact Becky Rouhani at 912-7000 or email
The Professional Women in Building Council is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational
opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.
When you join GBAHB PWB, you automatically become a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) PWB. NAHB PWB membership gives you access to Building Women Magazine, We-Connect eSource, Web Channel Online Resources, and more!
Find out more here.
+Benefits
Come join a group of diverse and fun women working together to make a difference for the home building industry, growing personally and professionally, making lasting relationships, and having fun along the way.
PWB hosts monthly events with a wide variety of programs including education, fun networking, community outreach, and advocacy for the home building industry. We hosted the Chili Cook Off this past November and raised $4,000 for ABPAC. We have many more exciting events coming up for 2014!
$275 Lunch & Learn Program Sponsor receives…• 2-5 Minutes podium time• Table-top display with promotional items• Optional door prize contribution• Logo on event flyer and signage• Cost to attend is included
LEARN . NETWORK . ADVOCATE
2014 PWB Board Members
Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Companies: Immediate Past PresidentJulie Moore of Home Town Mortgage Services, Inc.: HistorianKatherine Higgins of Alabama Brick Delivery, Inc.: PresidentBeth Bradner of Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham: TreasurerLeslie Holsombeck of Adams Homes: Vice PresidentJill Sills of Alabama Power: 2012 President & Current Advisor
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Alicia Hueyof A.G.H. Homes:2012 President
Alicia Vincent of Alabama Power: Regional Trustee
Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Co.: Area Trustee
Mary Steadman of Land Title Co. of Alabama: Legislative Chair
We are grateful to serve beside these women within our local GBABH as they also serve directly at the national level; within NAHB PWB.
