The Punch List

In this special edition podcast, Steve sits down with co-chairs Rique McPheron, from Lee Supply Corp, and Andrae Allen, from 84 Lumber, to talk about the Young Professionals Impact Team and their involvement with BAGI. Hear how the next generation is affecting the industry. 

Join Drake Branda of BAGI and guests Amanda Parker, Collective Alternative; Jerrod Klein, Taylor Morrison; Mark Loughlin, Onyx & East; and Jim Morris, Habitat for Humanity to highlight the upcoming 2025 McComb Pella Parade of Homes. Coming to Central Indiana April 25-27 and May 2-4, this show will feature something for everyone! 

The Punch List sits down with former CEO of BAGI, Steve Lains, 2025 President Christian Rector of Arbor & Silverthorne Homes, and new CEO of BAGI, Chris Hancock to discuss the journey to finding the new CEO. Listen as all three share insights into the application and interview experience, and their hopes for the new era of BAGI. 

In this special edition Impact Team podcast, Steve Lains joins Pete Gray of Executive Homes to discuss their BAGI involvement over the years and how Impact Teams have evolved. They highlight the benefits of these peer groups and why members should get engaged.

Listen as Steve Lains of BAGI and Carl McIntyre of Carrington Homes discuss some historical BAGI moments in their lives. As our Mike Boeke Distinguished Service Award winner, hear what it means to Carl to be a part of the Association.

In this episode, Steve Lains is joined by Jason Gettum with Gettum Associates to discuss their involvement in BAGI and the impact BAGI has had on them. They discuss various groups within BAGI where they have made their contributions.

Follow along with Drake Branda and Christina Wilson of BAGI along with guests Dan Wolf, Bedrock Builders; Bob Sandberg, RLS Building Corp; and James Coppola, Bin There Dump That and Porta Palace. They share the history of this exclusive buying group, the importance of vendor partnerships, and how it can open doors for members.

In this special podcast, Steve sits down with co-chairs Jeff Langston, from Old Town Companies, and Brian Adams, from Godby Hearth & Home to talk about the Small Business Owners Impact Team and their long-standing support for the Association. Learn why Impact Teams and small business is important to them and to our members.

In this episode of The Punch List, Steve and Barb of BAGI join guests Julie Pinson of Plumber's Supply and Heather Stevens of Stewart Title to give an overview of the events in the year to come. They discuss ways the Fun Committee makes these events fun and engaging for the membership.

The Punch List sits down with current President, Tatum Hill of Compendium Group and soon to be 2025 President Christian Rector of Arbor & Silverthorne Homes to take you behind the scenes of our organizational leadership. The presidents share insight into their roles and what it is like to be a key member of the organization.

In this episode of the Punch List, Steve joins Barb, BAGI; Carl McIntyre, Carrington Homes; and Mike Westfall, Reese Wholesale, to discuss the upcoming BASH event. This classic BAGI event continues to bring in new members, connect existing members with new partnerships, and celebrate our members.

Steve joins guests Geoff Horen, The Lifestyle Group, and Christian Rector, Arbor Homes and Silverthorne Homes, discuss what is going on with the market. They share how the market has changed this year and how it may affect members.

Steve and Drake sit down with our guests to discuss the upcoming 2024 Centier Bank Home-A-Rama show including how to purchase tickets, special events to keep an eye out for, and other behind the scenes information. Our guest list includes Joe Garcia, G&G Custom Homes; Kimberly Bowers, Sigma Builders; Bryan Traylor, Centier Bank; and Matt Huffman, Old Town Design Group.

In this episode, Kate Walters from Indiana Construction Foundation Roundtable joins Steve Lains and Barb Zoderer to talk about the future generations of builders.

In this episode, Steve is joined by Kathleen Cannon with Mont Services, Stephanie Decker with Haven Homes, and Barb Zoderer with BAGI as they talk about their roles, as a woman, in the building industry. These women provide information on the upcoming conference for Women Build It and reflect on last years impact. 

Want to learn more about tequila and the market?  In this episode, Steve Lains is joined by John Lazaro with J.R. Lazaro Builders and Chad Brewer with Bravas to get their opinions on various tequilas while discussing the market within the industry. 

In this episode, Steve and Drake sits down with BAGI's utility partners Diane Ashlock from Citizens Energy Group, Dereck Mobley from AES Indiana, Kim Kelly from Centerpoint Energy, and Tracy White from Indiana American Water to discuss the upcoming projects within the utility industry while addressing common misconceptions about utility groups. 

Want to build your business in the Central Indiana homebuilding industry? BAGI connects you with the right people.Listen to industry leaders share how BAGI's networking helped them build success. Tune in to the BAGI podcast: The Punch List.

Steve Lains, Michael Mercho, Jeff Morgan, Amanda Parker, and Tatum Hill gather for a discussion about the upcoming 2024 IndyRama downtown home show, where the latest trends in urban home design, sustainable living, and smart home technology will be on display.

In this episode, Steve Lains has a conversation with Rosemary Manifold, BAGI's Chief Financial Officer and Barb Zoderer, BAGI's Director of Events, Membership, & Promotions to discuss working with family and the many happenings they have had together in their long tenure as staff of BAGI.

In this episode, Steve Lains has a conversation with the outgoing BAGI president, Cameron Knox, and Tatum Hill, the newly-elected BAGI president, to discuss the leadership, culture and organization of BAGI and what that means for members as we look ahead at 2024.

In this episode, Steve chats with 3 featured builders of IndyRama 2024 – Michael Mercho of Integra Builders, Jeff Morgan of Green Square Design | Construct, and Tatum Hill of Compendium Group – to hear more about the downtown Indianapolis market. They discuss where Indy's been, where it's going, and IndyRama 2024.

In this episode, Steve has a conversation with Barb Zoderer, BAGI's director of events, membership, & promotions, and Ryan Lee, longtime BAGI member, to discuss the value of having a BAGI membership. They share about upcoming membership opportunities, 2024 offerings, and why they recommend joining the association.

In this episode, Steve sits down with Rick Cummings of CKV Products and Al Hamed of Hamed Homes to discuss their experiences as BAGI members. Rick and Al each share about why they joined the association, what value it adds to their businesses, and why others should join.

In this episode, Steve sits down with BAGI members, Kathleen Cannon and Devon Bloxom, to discuss the Women Build It Conference, why it's important for women to get involved in the homebuilding industry, and how BAGI helps women build their careers in construction.

Steve Lains and Drake Branda are joined by Common Sense Institute leaders, Dr. Steve Byers and Cinamon Watson, who shed light on how authentic data can be used to benefit certain industries.

In this episode, Drake Branda sits down with guest Mark Gradison of Gradison Builders to discuss the BAGI Advocacy board and how the organization initiates efforts to push the homebuilding industry forward.

In this episode, host Christina Wilson is joined by Millie Hindes, Julia Layman, and Abri Hochstetler to discuss the 10 th Annual Habitat for Humanity Women Build and the widespread impact of women in construction.

In this episode, Steve Lains sits down with Bryan Traylor, Senior VP of Residential Lending at Centier Bank to help us address what is going on in the banking and mortgage industry and the changing interest rates.   

In this episode, Steve Lains sits down with Clark Cutshaw and Diana Dinges to discuss market updates and industry best practices from the perspective of a vendor.  

In this episode, Steve Lains sits down with Curtis Rector, Founder & President of Arbor Homes , and Gary McNutt, Founder & Partner at Wedgewood Building Company , to discuss the current state of the industry and provide builders with important market updates.

In this episode, Steve Lains sits down with the 2022 Mike Boeke Distinguished Service Award winner, Jerrod Klein, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pyatt Builders to discuss the importance of serving BAGI, the industry and community; and how Klein goes above and beyond his expected call of duty to positively impact the residential building industry.

In this episode, Patrick Gray, Construction Manager at Executive Homes and Cameron Knox, Vice President of Construction at Lennar and the 2023 President of the BAGI Board of Directors, sit down with Steve Lains to discuss BAGI scholarships, how to make the most out of a BAGI membership, and the Build Your Future Indiana program.

In this episode, Cameron Knox, Vice President of Construction at Lennar and the next President of the BAGI Board of Directors, sits down with Steve Lains to discuss his plans and goals for 2023 as the new Board President, current uncertainties within the homebuilding industry and how BAGI plans to collaborate with suppliers, builders and traders to confidently navigate through unpredictable market changes.

In this episode, Rick Wajda, CEO of the Indiana Builders Association, sits down with Steve Lains to discuss the shifts, changes and challenges within homebuilding over the past few years, future initiatives that will better the industry, and the importance of involvement with organizations like the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis and Indiana Builders Association.

In this episode, Steve Lains sits down with Ben Davis, CEO of BBG Construction and winner of the 2022 First Internet Bank Home-A-Rama People's Choice Award, to learn more about how he got started in the homebuilding industry, his successes at Home-A-Rama, and what's coming next for his company.

In this episode, Megan Vukusich, Director of Planning & Zoning for the City of Fishers, sits down with Drake Branda and Steve Lains to discuss the types of housing developments Fishers is seeking for their residents, the economic development that will come from them and how the targeted projects are being created.

In this episode, Dave Berman, Partner and Operating Officer at Sigma Builders, and Betsy Henke Garfield, Finance and Acquisitions Partner at Henke Development Group, sit down with Steve Lains to discuss what it's like to be a Home-A-Rama builder, how builders benefit from participating in events like Home-A-Rama, and what showgoers can look forward to at Home-A-Rama 2022.

In this episode, Mike Hannigan, President of The Hannigan Company, and Barb Zoderer, Director of Councils, Membership & Events at BAGI, join Steve Lains to discuss Mike's background and extensive history with BAGI, learn how Barb fosters longstanding memberships within the association, and reflect on BAGI's accomplishments over the past 100 years.

In this episode, Andrew Brindley, Owner of H·E Homes and President of the BAGI Board of Directors, joins Steve Lains to discuss the urban housing market, ongoing supply chain issues, hot air balloons and how Brindley has made history as BAGI's youngest Board of Directors President.

When it comes to homebuilding, lumber has been a prominent topic over the last few years. Kevin Means with 84 Lumber joins Steve Lains to discuss where lumber comes from, how COVID-19, tariffs, strong demand and other factors have affected the lumber industry, and advice for those looking to build or remodel their home.   bagi.com

In this episode, The Lifestyle Group's Geoff Horen joins Steve Lains to discuss the impact that COVID-19 as well as labor, supply chain, and material issues has had on the remodeling industry, how the state of new home construction has affected remodeling and trends for the future of the industry.   bagi.com

In our first episode, Steve sits down with BPCI CEO and BAGI's Director of Government Affairs, Drake Branda, to discuss the historic numbers and challenges the building industry saw in 2021, how those are affecting builders and vendors today, and what is to come in terms of legislation, trends and outcomes over the next year.

We're excited to announce The Punch List - the official podcast for BAGI! Join us each month as BAGI CEO, Steve Lains, discusses market trends, challenges, and other important insights with local and national industry leaders to help build a stronger homebuilding community.