Travis (Warehouse Manager), Trevor (Apprentice), Frank (Head Honcho), and Mark (Job Coordinator)
President Richard Daniels Vice President Amy Haworth Associate Vice President Siobhan Brackett Treasurer James Fogle Secretary Ryan Kelly Immediate Past President Frank Severino Immediate Past Associate VP Jay Bryant Builder Directors: Dionsinio Campbell Nathan Rechichar Alison Root Dana VonBrocken Associate Directors: Alfy Fyock Bill Gallagher Jeff Hawk Richard VonBrocken Executive Officer Laura R. Perkins
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July 2020
LEADERSHIP
Volume 18
Ronnie was a VBIA Life Director and a Florida Homes Builders Association Life Director. He was inducted into the VBIA Hall of Fame in 2005. He served as the Co-Chair of our Capital Club efforts and was an avid participant in Government Affairs. Ronnie was instrumental in the success of VBIA’s Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Charity Tournament and Cadillac Night, both of which were hugely successful because of his passion for the Association. He was the top contributor to the building fund for the construction of our office on US 92, and then purchased our LaCosta Lane office unit, and again was the top contributor for the buildout. All Volusia County residents benefited from Ronnie’s philanthropic and legislative efforts, and he will be deeply missed.
In Memoriam of Ronnie Bledsoe
-Amy Haworth, VBIA Vice President of Minto Communities
I am so thankful for Ronnie’s dedication to the association and its members. He had a presence about him that made me feel welcomed and that I belonged and that I too could contribute and make a difference. His passion and dedication to the VBIA, FHBA and NHBA along with his commitment to our community will be the standard we will hold ourselves to for years to come. May God bring peace to his family as they celebrate his life.
- Anthony Viscomi, , VBIA Past President of Viscomi Construction
I met Ronnie Bledsoe in 1993 just one year out of college. I was only 22 years old. My father Vince Viscomi was starting his first Ormond Beach residential subdivision and I was asked to attend the initial development meeting as an observer. Watching Ronnie, Tommy Durrance and my Dad interact and create a development before my eyes was quite a sight to see. I was hooked instantaneously. I watched Ronnie and my father work together over the years on many projects. Hawks Nest, Eagles Crest, Reflections Village, Ormond Lakes, the Mirage, and Verandas of Sugar Mill to name a few. Ronnie was also instrumental in getting me involved in the VBIA. So involved, that I became the President in 2012. He was always available to give me advice in business and never hesitated to help. His advice was especially helpful to me after my Dad’s sudden passing in 2009. I founded the VBIA Poker Tournament with Ronnie and Budd Severino. I will miss playing with Ronnie at the Daytona Beach Poker Room. Rest assured, the VBIA Poker tournament will live on. There are so many fond remembrances of Ronnie including the communities he developed, his community philanthropy and his hard work for the VBIA. They simply do not make people like Ronnie anymore. He will be greatly missed.
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Joseph is in the field learning screen room construction.
Trevor is working in the warehouse receiving and sorting supplies for the job sites.
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Upcoming Events Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, July 21st VBIA Office Southeast Building Conference July 30th - 31st Virtual Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, August 18th VBIA Office Economic Presentation with Dr. Robert Dietz Thursday, August 27th Parade of Homes Awards Gala Friday, August 28th Hilton Oceanfront Resort - Daytona Beach Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, September 15th VBIA Office General Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 23rd Halifax Plantation Golf & Country Club Parade of Homes September 26th - October 4th All of Volusia County FHBA Fall Conference October 8th - 11th Jensen Beach, FL Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, October 13th VBIA Office
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The VBIA is a phenomenal organization to support They fight for our building community and keep Florida lawmakers in check. Great group of people who are committed to doing business within their organization..
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What Members Are Saying..
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Renewing Members
At the conclusion of NAHB's recent Spring Leadership Meetings, Chairman Dean Mon informed the Board of Directors he would be unable to complete the remain- er of his term due to personal reasons and was resigning his chairmanship. Mon will continue to be an active member of the Federation, providing guidance to both NAHB leadership and members going forward. His leadership this year during the COVID-19 pandemic helped position the housing industry as an essential business that allowed NAHB members to continue working. Effective immediately, NAHB First Vice Chairman Chuck Fowke, a custom home builder from Tampa, Fla., will take on the duties of chairman. His chairmanship will continue through the 2022 International Builders’ Show, Feb. 8-10 in Orlando. Immediate Past Chairman Greg Ugalde will continue his duties as past chair during this same time period. Jerry Konter, of Savannah, Ga., will remain Second Vice Chair and Alicia Huey, of Birmingham, Ala., Third Vice Chair until the next senior officer election takes place at the 2021 Builders’ Show in Orlando on Feb. 11, 2021.
NAHB Announces New Chairman of the Board