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2025 Leadership Board

Austin Tenpenny President aDoor Properties

Josh Rayls Secretary Holiday Builders

Wilma Shortall Past 2nd Vice President Father Daughter Properties

Stephen Moorhead Legal Counsel Moorhead Law Group

Heath Kelly 1st Vice President

Heath Kelly Construction

Kevin Sluder 2rd Vice President Gene’s Floor Covering

Dax Campbell Immediate Past-President CamCon

Shon Owens Treasurer Owens Custom Homes

Janson Thomas 3rd Vice President Swift Supply

Josh Peden Financial Officer Hudson, Peden & Associates

2025 Home Builders

Association of West Florida Board of Directors

SENIOR OFFICERS

Austin Tenpenny, aDoor Properties, President

Heath Kelly, Heath Kelly Construction, First Vice President / President-Elect

Shon Owens, Owens Custom Homes, Treasurer

Josh Rayls, Holiday Builders, Secretary

Kevin Sluder, Gene’s Floor Covering, 2rd Vice President

Janson Thomas, Swift Supply, 3rd Vice President

Wilma Shortall, Father Daughter Properties, Past 2nd Vice President

Dax Campbell, CamCon, Immediate Past-President

Josh Peden, Hudson, Peden & Associates, Financial Officer

Stephen Moorhead, Moorhead Law Group, Legal Counsel

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

Bill Batting, FBM

Keith Branch, Good Foundations, Cost and Codes Chair

Rick Byars, Florida Power & Light

Mickey Clinard, Centennial Bank

Laura Gilmore, Fairway Ind. Mortgage, Affordable Housing Liaison

Chris Graye, Graye’s Granite

Thomas Hammond, Hammond Engineering, Civil Engineering Liaison

John Hattaway, Hattaway Home Design

Lindy Hurd, First International Title, Sales & Marketing Committee Chair

Shellie Isakson-Smith, Guild Mortgage

Mary Jordan, Gulf Coast Insurance, Tradesmen/Workforce Development

Committee Chair

Daniel Monie, KJM Land Surveying

Alex Niedermayer, Underwood Anderson & Associates

Zach Noel, Clear Title of NW FL

Suzanne Pollard-Spann, Legacy Insurance Brokers, Ambassadors Committee Chair

Marty Rich, University Lending Group

John Scanlon, Pensacola Energy

Pam Smith, Real Estate Counselors, Pensacola Assn. of Realtors Liaison

Chris Thomas, Acentria Insurance

BUILDER DIRECTORS

Chad Edgar, Joe-Brad Construction

Amir Fooladi, ParsCo, Jessica Ford, FD Builds

Fred Gunther, Gunther Properties

Thomas Henry, Thomas Homes

Alton Lister, Lister Builders, Governmental Affairs Committee Chair

Kyle McGee, Sunchase Construction

Jennifer Reese, Reese Construction Services

Douglas Russell, R-Squared Construction

Anton Zaynakov, Grand Builders

EX-OFFICIO / PAST PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Edwin Henry, Henry Company Homes

Shelby Johnson, Johnson Construction, Remodeler’s Council Chair

Russ Parris, Parris Construction Company

CORNERSTONE MAGAZINE CONTENTS

JENNIFER MANCINI

Executive Director jennifer@hbawf.com

Publisher Malcolm Ballinger malcolm@ballingerpublishing.com

Executive Editor Kelly Oden kelly@ballingerpublishing.com

Art Director Ian Lett ian@ballingerpublishing.com

Graphic Designer/Ad Coordinator Ryan Dugger advertise@ballingerpublishing.com

Editor Morgan Cole morgan@ballingerpublishing.com

Assistant Editor Nicole Willis nicole@ballingerpublishing.com

Sales & Marketing

Paula Rode, Account Executive paula@ballingerpublishing.com

Geneva Strange, Account Executive geneva@ballingerpublishing.com

Maggie Banks, Account Executive maggie@ballingerpublishing.com

Cornerstone, the monthly publication of the Home Builders Association of West Florida serving Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, is published monthly, twelve (12x) per year. Send address changes to HBA of West Florida, 4400 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503-1910. Cornerstone, is published in the interests of all segments of the home building industry and is distributed to its members and others associated with the HBA of West Florida. HBA of West Florida and Ballinger Publishing does not accept responsibility for, or endorse any statement or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Every effort has been made to assure ac-curacy of information, but authenticity cannot be guaranteed. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of Home Builders Association of West Florida, Copyright ©, 4400 Bayou Boulevard, Suite 45, Pensacola, Florida 32503-1910, 850.476.0318. Advertisers and advertorials in Cornerstone do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited by law.

HBAWF News

President’s Message

Austin Tenpenny

President aDoor Properties

Your Role & Invitation

Dear Members,

As Fall arrives in Northwest Florida, our association prepares to celebrate one of our most anticipated traditions—the Parade of Homes, happening October 10–12, 2025. This signature event is far more than a tour of houses—it is a true celebration of our industry, our community, and the remarkable craftsmanship of our members.

This year’s Parade features over 30 outstanding homes, proudly presented by our builder members. The lineup spans everything from innovative single-family homes to stylish townhomes and stunning custom builds, offering a showcase of the creativity, skill, and diversity of design that defines the HBA of West Florida.

Featured Communities & Highlights

Tour homes across multiple neighborhoods in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, each reflecting the unique vision and dedication of its builder. Whether you’re drawn to thoughtfully designed entry-level homes or dream-worthy luxury builds, the Parade offers something to inspire every visitor.

To our builder and associate members: your support is essential. Take this opportunity to highlight your work, connect with future homebuyers, and stand beside your fellow builders. Share the Parade with your networks—post on social media, reach out to clients, and help drive awareness of this signature event.

To the community: mark your calendars, gather family and friends, and explore the latest in home design, innovation, and construction. Homes will be open daily for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (please check individual listings for exceptions).

For full details and participating homes, visit www.paradeofhomespensacola.com.

Let’s make October 10–12, 2025 a standout weekend for the HBA of West Florida and a powerful celebration of the builders, sponsors, and supporters who turn dreams into reality. I look forward to seeing you along the Parade route!

Sincerely,

Austin Tenpenny

2025 President

Home Builders Association of West Florida

WELCOME AUGUST NEW MEMBERS

Gary S Bishop

Metal Craft Precision Drywall

New Home Sales Post Unexpected Large Gain in August

A modest drop in mortgage rates led to a surprisingly large jump in new home sales in August, though the figure may be revised downward in the coming month.

Sales of newly built single-family homes jumped 20.5% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000 from an upwardly revised reading in July, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The pace of new home sales is up 15.4% from a year earlier.

The three-month moving average of new home sales was 713,000, an increase from 656,000 in July.

However, the Census Bureau’s estimate of new home sales is often volatile from month to month and is subject to significant revisions. Despite the sharp monthly increase in estimated August sales, NAHB expects a gradual improvement in new home sales, supported by a recent interest rate cut and a downturn trend in mortgage rates. Accordingly, it is possible the August Census reading will be revised lower in next month’s reporting.

A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed, or a deposit is accepted. The home can be in any stage of construction: not yet started, under construction or completed. In addition to adjusting for seasonal effects, the August reading of 800,000 units is the number of homes that would sell if this pace continued for the next 12 months.

New single-family home inventory declined for the third straight month to 490,000 residences marketed for sale (of all stages of

construction) as of August. This is 1.4% lower than the previous month and 4.0% higher than a year earlier. At the current sales pace, the months’ supply for new homes was 7.4 compared to 8.2 a year ago. The decline in inventory reflects a recent slowing of home-building activity.

A year ago, there were 104,000 completed, ready-to-occupy homes available for sale (not seasonally adjusted). By the end of August 2025, that number increased 18.3% to 123,000. However, completed, ready-to-occupy inventory remains just 25% of total inventory, while homes under construction account for 53%. The remaining 21% of new homes for sale in August were homes that had not started construction when the sales contract was signed.

The median sale price of new homes rose to $413,500 in August, a 1.9% increase from a year ago. In August, 20% of new homes were priced below $300,000, while 31% were priced above $500,000. Notably, the share of new homes priced below $300,000 reached its highest level in the past 11 months.

Regionally, on a year-to-date basis, new home sales are down 22.0% in the Northeast, 3.9% in the Midwest, and 7.3% in the West. New home sales are up 3.3% in the South.

Source: NAHB Eye on Housing

Scenic Hills Country Club

November 13th

Shotgun at 9am

Registration at 8am

$495 - 4 Person Team

This year ’s golf tournament is all about fun with our Tacky Tourist Theme! Tee sponsors will choose a tourist destination and bring it to life with decorations, props, music , drinks, snacks, costumes etc . The goal is to create a lively, over-thetop experience that makes golfers feel transpor ted.

Golfers will vote for their favorite hole by making donations, with all proceeds of the tee competition going to the HBA Scholarship Fund which suppor ts anyone pursuing education in trades or construction management

The winning tee gets bragging rights, recognition on HBA’s Facebook page, and a f ree tee sponsorship at the Spring Golf Tournament.

Go big, get creative, and make your tee festive, fun, and unforgettable!

Tourist Destinations available with suggestions:

Disney World, FL – Mickey/Minnie ears, Disney tunes, themed snacks

Las Vegas, NV – Flashy lights, cards or dice props, showgirl flair

Niagara Falls, NY – Rain ponchos, misty decor, waterfall visuals, barrell cups. misting fans

New Orleans, LA – Mardi Gras beads, jazz music , festive snacks, themed drinks

Hawaii – Hawaiian shirts, tropical drinks, beachy vibes

Nashville, TN – Cowboy hats, country tunes, fun barbecue snacks, Karaoke set up

Hollywood, California – Starlet Costumes, Sunglasses, Red Carpet, Awards, Walk of Fame

Grand Canyon, Arizona – Hiking Gear, Sun Hats, Backpacks, Small signs with fun or fake wildlife cutouts

Seattle - Mini Space Needle replica or cutout, Coffee, Coffee-house music , Raincoats, boots, and umbrellas, Fish toss game.

San Francisco - Photo-op with Golden Gate Bridge, Steep hill putting challenge, New York - Hot dog vendor, Statue of Liberty Photo Op, Taxi Theme, Broadway Signs

Washington DC - Tourist cameras, guidebooks, or flag pins, Patriotic music , Photo ops

Miami - Neon Signs, Palm Trees, Flamingo Decor, tourist cameras, oversized hates

Boston - Fenway Park-themed décor and food, Freedom trail markers

Have a destination in mind that’s not on the list? Reach out to Stephanie at stephanie@hbawf.com

Click or scan to register

Scenic Hills Country Club

November 13th

Shotgun at 9am

Registration at 8am

$495 - 4 Person Team

Join us for the HBA Golf Tournament with a fun Tacky Tourist theme! Tee sponsors will transform their holes into unique tourist attractions, and golfers can vote for the best setup with a donation All proceeds f rom the tee competition benef it the HBA Scholarship Fund, suppor ting students pursuing careers in the trades or construction management.

Presenting Sponsor $1950

Tournament Prize Sponsor $1,350

Signage at clubhouse

Verbal recognition at event

Logo on prize gift cards

Complimentary foursome

Golf Ball Sponsor HBA to provide $750

Sponsor logo on Golf Balls provided to all players

Recognition on Facebook

Breakfast/lunch sponsor $750

Signage at Clubhouse/Event check-in

Verbal recognition at event

Recognition on Facebook

Beverage Sponsor - $750

Signage at Clubhouse/event check-in

Verbal Recognition at event

Recognition on Facebook

Tee Sponsors $500

Signage at tee

Set up table at your designated tee.

Please see second page for more “Tacky Tourist” info

Longest Drive Sponsor $300

Signage at contest tee

Winners will receive $50 prize on behalf of sponsor

Closest to the Pin Sponsor $300

Signage at contest tee

Winners will receive $50 prize on behalf of sponsor

Hole in one Sponsorship $750

Signage at hole as Sponsor

Tee sponsorship included

SPIKE CLUB

In construction, a spike is a steel object that is essential to making a building strong. As in construction, the HBA of West Florida sees a Spike as someone that works to keep our association strong. Spikes work on the recruitment and retention of members in addition to keeping members active with the association. Anyone is eligible for Spike status. On Spike credit is awarded for each new member recruited and an additional credit is awarded for that new member’s renewal on or before their anniversary date. If you help to retain a member, you are eligible to receive a half point for each member.

Spike Club Levels

Spike Candidate 1-5 Credits

Blue Spike 6-24

Life Spike 25-49

Green Spike 50-99

Red Spike 100-149

Royal Spike 150-249

Super Spike 250-499

Statesman Spike 500-999

Grand Spike 1000-1499

All-Time Big Spike 1500+ Spike Club Members and their credits as of 03/31/2025.

Statesman Spike

Harold Logan

Super Spike

Rod Hurston

Royal Spike

Rick Sprague

Edwin Henry

William “Billy” Moore

Bob Boccanfuso

Charlie Rotenberry

Red Spike

Oliver

Newman Rodgers IV

Green Spike

Spike Credits

Shelby