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2016 BAGI BOARD CANDIDATES
MEET THE CANDIDATES
JEREMY ASH
AIRTRON HEATING & COOLING ASSOCIATE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE BAGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
I bring a unique perspective, representing both Associate members and Hamilton county. I pride myself on bringing innovative ideas to the table for BAGI, specifically membership recruitment/
involvement and using organizational skills to facilitate membership activities and events.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION AS A POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBER?
My goal will be to continue to represent Associate members not only as their peer but as their voice.
HOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH BAGI?
BAGI Board of Directors 09’ to 15’; Hamilton County Council (HCC) BOD 10 years; HCC Board
President 10’ and 11’; HCC Treasurer 12’ ‐ Current; BAGI Golf Outing Chair 15’; Building Partners Central Indiana (BPCI) Preferred Vendor 08’ – Current; Builder Bash Committee 10’ ‐ Current;
Builder Bash Co‐Chair 12’ to Current; Active member of all county councils since 2005.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT POSITION AND WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS/HOBBIES?
I’ve worked at Airtron Heating and Air Conditioning for 13 years and as the residential new construction Sales Manager for the past 7. I enjoy spending time with my family, boating, camping, and golfing.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRY AND HOW CAN BAGI ADDRESS THEM?
BAGI and several of their members face a shortage of skilled worker and laborers. BAGI should concentrate efforts toward educating our members and focusing on skill trainings. Also, BAGI should partner with local trade and technical schools to support training and education efforts.
HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY INFLUENCED YOUR LIFE?
Working in the continuously shifting building industry over the past 13 years has helped me with the ability to readily adapt to change. Also, the building industry and specifically BAGI has guided me to become a servant leader and an eager volunteer.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE BAGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
I want to continue to help the custom builders in the Indianapolis area grow their businesses, have places to build, and set themselves apart from all the others. As a whole, I want to continue to improve the reputations of all our members compared to all the non‐members in the area
WHAT IS YOUR VISION AS A POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBER?
I would like to continue to influence and shape the direction of BAGI as it heads into the future.
HOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH BAGI?
I am a current board member, and have been for 2 terms. We are currently in the Home A Rama in Sagamore, and I have been on the local Johnson County board for over 10 years.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT POSITION AND WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS/HOBBIES?
I am the owner/president of Matt Beecher Builders and Developers, Inc. I enjoy playing and watching all sports, vacationing, and being with my family.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRY AND HOW CAN BAGI ADDRESS THEM?
The shortage of places to build is quickly becoming a major issue. I believe that groups of builders and work together with BAGI’s help to develop small neighborhoods. This will help give small and medium sized builders places to work for years to come.
HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY INFLUENCED YOUR LIFE?
A lot of my friends have developed out of the building industry. I have been in it for a long time now, and have enjoyed watching the changes as they have come and gone
MATT BEECHER
MATT BEECHER BUILDERS BUILDER
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