Pictured, from left, are Treasurer Brett Harter; IBA Past President David Kovich; IBA Parliamentarian Frank Rhoades; State Representative Heath VanNatter; U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly; Madison County HBA President Paul Schwinghammer; IBA CEO Rick Wajda; IBA Past President Larry Coplen; and IBA Governmental Affairs Director Carlie Hopper.

KOSCIUSKO — Members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties attended a meeting with U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly on May 4, to discuss housing industry issues. The meeting was held in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders’ Bringing Housing Home, which provides an opportunity for members to conduct in-district meetings with their U.S. Representatives and Senators.

These meetings, especially important during each election year, are key to strengthening relationships with lawmakers and keeping housing issues a priority in Congress. NAHB Members throughout the state also met with Congressman Banks and Buchson and Congresswoman Walorski; urging them to take action on issues affecting affordable housing, including regulatory reform, flood insurance, softwood lumber supply shortages and pricing, housing finance reform, workforce/immigration and permitting reform.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is a not for profit membership organization dedicated to the enhancement of the building industry.  Affordable housing, member education, and community philanthropy are main areas of focus.  Membership in the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties automatically includes membership in the Indiana Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, all inclusive. 

To become a member of the Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties, visit www.BAKFC.com