The Villager Jan. 2014 | Page 17

The Charbonneau Villager Page 17 January 2014 Jan Lewis to Lead 2014 Portland HBA Charbonneau's Jan Lewis is this year's president of the Portland Home Builders Association (HBA). The second woman President and the first woman builder to serve. Jan's father was an architect and earned a Business Administration degree at Oregon State University. Her minor was in forestry, specifically forest products. Essentially, she grew up around construction all of her life. As a senior, she was introduced to Hoffman Construction, where she was hired her in 1977 as the company's first woman in a management role. "Commercial construction in the 70s was dominated by unions; and the industry, in some ways, felt a bit like the wild west," she said. Jan worked there for 12 years before opening her own business, Tryon Creek Construction. She started Tryon Creek Construction when her son, Eric, was born. She and her husband, Ken, wanted Jan to be home with the baby. Jan also wanted to stay involved with her career. Tryon Creek Construction has been an HBA member for 20 years. In the early years, Jan mainly took advantage of the educational opportunities that were offered – anything to continue to improve her skills. In 2002, she submitted the required references and took the classes and test to become the State of Oregon's second Certified Master Builder. Ernie Platt facilitated that first Master Builder class and asked if Jan would serve on the Tri-County One and Two-Family Code Forum Council. That little request soon led to her serving on the Oregon HBA board, the Education Committee and the Board of the Portland HBA. "I am grateful for those who believed in me, encouraged me to get involved and have supported me the 36 years of my career - from my family, to those at Hoffman Construction, to Tryon Creek’s subcontractors and suppliers, and to the members and staff of the Portland HBA," she said. In her new role, she wants to continue to help lead the HBA in government affairs and advocacy Could You Be Related to an Aurora Colony Family? Jan Lewis work, the production of shows and events and the peer-to-peer and industry-focused information provided to members. She wants to help engage more builders in the Association, including builder categories, such as multi-family, that have not contacted before. She wants to eliminate the things that have not been been done well. Finally, she wants to explore the idea of forming a Professional Women in Building Council, that can provide mentorship and professional development for the women of the industry - something that would have been really nice to have had way back in 1977. If you have roots in old French Prairie or Aurora Colony families, let Patrick Harris, curator at The Aurora Colony Museum know. He is planning a special exhibit for 2015 and wants to hear from descendent's families. Call Patrick at the Aurora Colony Museum at 503-678-5754 or e-mail him at [email protected]. ? Related to an Aurora Colony or French Prairie family? If you are, please contact the Aurora Colony Museum. A new year begins . . . and life once more offers the bright, pure joy of possibility. Time for a new look in 2014? Joan Buccino 503-781-2094 Oregon Principal Broker www.GardenGateProperties.com Call from your friends at SpringRidge Salon Offering dazzling new looks! Roofing SpringRidge Beauty Salon 32200 SW French Prairie Road 503-694-2494 Our Most Important Roof is Yours 503-422-7413 Charbonneau Approved Lifetime Woodmoor Architectural Shingle Members of:We recycle your old asphalt shingles and Angies List BBB Our Most Important Roof is Yours Charbonneau Approved Lifetime Woodmoor Architectural Shingle We recycle your old asphalt shingles and keep them out of landfills CertainTeed Presidential Select SingleMaster Certified Roof Repairs & Cleaning our Specialty Check out our recent installation of an Owens Corning TM Woodmoor roof system at 32139 SW Lake Drive Sawtooth Roofing Contractors Inc. 503-258-8017 www.sawtoothroofing.com Licensed & Bonded – CCB #170692 Serving the Portland Metro area since 1995 Estimates Always Free • Financing Available keep them out of landfills Free Estimates CertainTeed Presidential Select SingleMaster Certified Financing Available Roof Repairs & Cleaning our Specialty Sawtooth Roofing Contractors Inc. Senior Discounts 503-258-8017 www.sawtoothroofing.com Licensed & Bonded – CCB #170692 Serving the Portland Metro area since 1995 Estimates Always Free • Financing Available Check in our recent installation of Specializingout cedar shake tear off; re-sheeting with cdx plywood an Owens Corning TM Woodmoor THE PINK PANTHER™ & ©1964–2011 using Owens Corning (Woodmoor, Woodcrest, Duration) or CertainTeed MGM. roof system at 32139 SW L