The Northeast Florida Builders Association has been recognized as the top local builder association for membership growth in the nation. The National Association of Home Builders honored NEFBA with a No. 1 ranking in membership growth in its "Beat 2011 Competition."
NEFBA leaders accepted the award and a rebate check for $12,750 from NAHB during an awards presentation at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.
NEFBA's 2012 membership increased approximately 20 percent in year over year results with a net growth of 176 members. More than 200 NEFBA members participated in the association's 2012 membership drive.
NEFBA's top recruiters for the year were Immediate Past President Barbara Moore (18 new members recruited), Mark McGuigan and Ken Kuester (14 each), 2013 President Dennis Ginder and Keith Ward (11 each), and Chris Shee and Tom Trout (nine each).
"We are extremely proud to be recognized as the national pacesetter in membership growth and we thank everyone who participated in our membership drive," said Ginder, who accepted the award with Past President Jerry Linder and NEFBA Executive Director Daniel Davis.
"NEFBA membership is extremely valuable for industry professionals as our association offers the finest programs and services," Davis said. "If someone wants to network with the industry's best, they should join NEFBA."