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2017 BAGI BOARD CANDIDATES
MEET THE CANDIDATES
DIANE ASHLOCK
CITIZEN’S ENERGY GROUP ASSOCIATE
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE BAGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
As an associate, I welcome this opportunity to work alongside my colleagues to jointly be a part of the positive growth and development of not only the Marion County area, but of the other 8 counties in which BAGI has jurisdiction.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION AS A BOARD MEMBER?
My vision is to maintain the integrity of the industry, provide a fair and open forum for our trade and business professionals to thrive and grow membership to t future needs.
HOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH BAGI?
Currently I am on the Sales and Marketing Council and Golf Committee and volunteer for various events.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT POSITION AT WORK?
Residential Sales Consultant with Citizens Energy Group
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRY AND HOW CAN BAGI ADDRESS THEM?
In talking with several of my Builder customers, 2 items are at the top of the list; Inventory
of homes and Available Land.
HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY INFLUENCED YOUR LIFE?
I would have to say that the relationship that have been built within my professional career have de antly been rewarding. Meeting new people and learning their story, their skill, their trade has been both educational and inspiring.
LASTLY, WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS/HOBBIES?
Being married with 4 grown children and 2 granddaughters is very entertaining and busy. We love to go camp- ing, play golf or be anywhere there is a beach! My hobbies include oral arrangements, wedding
and party planning and being with my family!
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE BAGI BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
I want to be an active participant in helping make our industry the best it can be.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION AS A BOARD MEMBER?
My vision is to take an active role in providing outside the box thinking and ideas to help move our industry in a positive direction.
HOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH BAGI?
Active on the board, BPCI, and some other special projects.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT POSITION AT WORK?
Owner of The Affordable Companies.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRY
AND HOW CAN BAGI ADDRESS THEM? Formethemostimportantissueisquality,quali ed,andexperiencedlabor. Bagihascreatedaprogram,“From theGroundUp”,whichhasgreatpotentialincreating/growingthelaborpool. Throughthisprogramandsupport of the members we can really make a difference and hopefully inspire others to strive for the same goals.
HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY INFLUENCED YOUR LIFE?
ThisismylifedayinanddayoutsoIconsidermyexperiencesinlifeandthebuildingindustryoneinthesame. I’ve growntremendouslyovertheyearsbothprofessionallyandpersonally. Icontinuetolearneverydayandbelieveif youaren’tgrowingyou’redying. NomatterwhathappenstheexperiencesI’vehadcanneverbetakenaway.
LASTLY, WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS/HOBBIES?
Golf, Aviation, Sailing, Fishing/Hunting.
DAVID DECKER
THE AFFORDABLE COMPANIES ASSOCIATE
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