Purpose: The St. Johns Builders Council is under the Northeast Florida Builders Association and represents the builder and associate members. The council’s purpose is to represent the members in the St. Johns County area and give them opportunities to get together to network with other members of NEFBA and enable opportunities to do business with other members.
Staff person: Leona Brown is the director of the SJB and oversees the general membership in St. Johns County.
Office: 1535 SR 207, Ste. 304 in St. Augustine.
Membership: Builders and NEFBA Associate Members including mortgage lenders, bankers, sub-contractors, insurance companies and building material companies.
Who can join: Any person or business who would like to learn more or become involved in the SJB.
When they meet: Monthly membership socials are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Locations vary, depending where the sponsor for that social would like to host.
How many attend: 35-70.
Cost to attend: No cost.
Meeting agenda: Meetings are mostly dedicated to the sponsors who have the opportunity to tell other members about their business. “Our local building official attends the majority of the meetings and gives us updates on the happenings of the building department,” said Brown. “Also, the association executive of the St. Augustine/St. Johns County Board of Realtors will give us information pertaining to real estate. Since this is an election year, our Governmental Affairs Committee chairman also gives our members information on that subject.”
Other events put on by the SBJ: The SBJ holds an annual fishing tournament, Parade of Homes and a charity golf tournament.
Web site: www.stjohnsbuilderscouncil.com.
Leadership: Robert Marshall, owner of World Island Builders, is the chair of the Council. He attends all events and presides over monthly board meetings.
Brown’s role: She oversees the daily operation, plans events and networks with other associations in St. Johns County. She also keeps the NEFBA board informed of what is going on with the council.