Steven Maltzman

Steven Maltzman, an accomplished accountant, financial advisor and speaker who transformed the life of many remodelers by sharing his wealth of knowledge, was posthumously inducted into the Remodeling Hall of Fame last month during ceremonies at the NAHB Remodelers Annual Awards Gala honoring top NAHB remodelers and councils.

Held during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore, members and local councils were recognized for their achievements in remodeling and leadership.

Maltzman, the founder and co-owner of Orlando-based SMA Consulting for 20 years, was a respected business resource for small builders and remodelers across the country known for his sound advice, incredible work ethic and genial personality.

He also was instrumental to the success of NAHB's Builder 20 program and was a guiding force for NAHB's Business Management and Information Technology Committee, Education Committee and the NAHB Remodelers.

“Steve provided many remodelers with sound financial and business advice that not only kept them afloat, but helped them to thrive,” said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Donna Shirey, CGR, CAPS, CGP, president of Shirey Contracting in Issaquah, Wash.

“We are thrilled to recognize his lifetime achievements with the NAHB Remodelers’ most prestigious award,” Shirey said.

Maltzman's mother, wife and a family friend were at the gala to accept the award.

The Pella Corporation sponsored the induction ceremony.

Schwab Recognized as Remodeler of the Year

Sherry Schwab

Sherry Schwab, CGR, CAPS, of HCS Construction Services in Bellevue, Wash., was named 2010 Remodeler of the Year in recognition of her professional remodeling achievements and support of the industry.

Since 1978, Schwab’s family remodeling company has earned many accolades and local honors. She attributes part of her success to education and designations, for which she has become an instructor and avid proponent. Schwab is active at the local, state and national levels of NAHB. She also leads community service projects, such as building ramps on homes for adults and children with disabilities.

“Sherry promotes professionalism, education and quality of services as a leading remodeler,” said Shirey. “I’m thrilled to bestow this award on a remodeler who has achieved so much in her business, has donated to community service causes, and has worked to advance the remodeling industry.”

Qualified Remodeler magazine and the Pella Corporation sponsored the Remodeler of the Year award.

Clark and Aston Win Homes for Life Awards

Jeanine Clark, CAPS, of Mannigan Design in Pasadena, Calif., and Carla Aston, ASID, RID, CAPS, of Aston Design Studio in The Woodlands, Texas, earned NAHB’s Homes for Life Awards recognizing excellence in remodeling for aging-in-place and universal design.

Remodeled kitchen in planned retirement home by Jeanine Clark, CAPS, of Mannigan Design.

Clark was recognized in the “Major Space” category for remodeling a couple’s planned retirement home. She integrated aging-in-place and universal design features to create invisible functionality. The project included creating a level transition from the home’s courtyard and patio to the interior, wider hallways, improved lighting, a no-step shower and a more open floor plan. 

Award-winning masculine bath by Carla Aston, ASID, RID, CAPS, of Aston Design Studio.

Aston earned the award for remodeling the bathroom for a home owner with paralysis. The client requested a masculine design with accessible features so Aston incorporated slate, granite and mahogany features for a rich color scheme. The bathroom was expanded to include a spa tub, more turning space for a wheelchair and a no-step shower with handheld fixtures.

Andersen Windows sponsored the Homes for Life awards.

CADRE Award Winners

Winners of the CADRE awards celebrating local remodelers’ council excellence included:

• Member Service and Education
  Community Builders and Remodelers of New Jersey — for providing many education courses and never cancelling a class.
  
  
• Public Relations
  Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders — for remodeling and selling a home to benefit the local association while publicizing the skills of its members.
  
  
• Government Affairs
  Collier Building Industry Association Remodelers Council — for working with local government to improve enforcement on unlicensed remodelers and reduce challenges for obtaining remodeling permits.

Individual CADRE awards went to:

• Associate Member
  Warren Clark, of the Greater Houston Builders Association — for supporting remodeler members by producing brochures on membership and promoting professional remodelers to consumers, plus planning networking opportunities that created job leads for remodelers.
  
  
• Council Chair
  David Estreicher, of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council — for cultivating rising remodeler leaders and promoting the council’s consumer magazine, Remodel Birmingham.
  
  
• Executive Officer
  Jon Luther, executive officer of the Greater New Orleans Home Builders Association — for revitalizing and expanding the remodelers council in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and for leading on issues such as Chinese drywall and the lead paint rule.

The Pella Corporation sponsored the CADRE awards.

For more information about the awards and the winners visit www.nahb.org/remodelerawards.