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nc-mha.org - Brad Lovin Named State Association Executive of the Year

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Contact: Cheryl Hardee 703-558-0668

Brad Lovin Named
State Association Executive of the Year

(Arlington, Va. – October 14, 2009) Brad Lovin, executive director, North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA), Raleigh, N.C., has received the "State Association Executive of the Year" award. The award was presented at an annual awards dinner held on September 28, 2009 during the Manufactured Housing Institutes (MHI) 73^rd Annual Meeting held in San Diego, CA.

“This industry role model has shown determination during a tough economy and has led our industry in a manner that generates both respect and strength. We are very proud of his accomplishments,” said Thayer Long, Executive Vice President of MHI.

Brad Lovin was applauded for outstanding accomplishments in the face of reduced budgets and staff support. As a lobbyist for the association, he achieved outstanding successes during the 2009 legislative session by defeating several bills that would have had negative financial impacts on the industry and in implementing legislation that will have positive benefits for the industry in North Carolina. He also successfully pushed for changes in the States transportation regulations that prohibited manufacturers from shipping their products in an efficient and timely manner to retail outlets.

In addition to his lobbying efforts, he has been focused on services that will help the members achieve more sales through projects such as the annual state fair home display and conducting retail-training seminars. Moreover, he led the efforts of improving the association’s and industry’s image through an association name change, and modernization of the association’s logo and Web site.

Chris Parrish, NCMHA President, said, “This award confirms what we have known for a long time, Brad Lovin is one of the best association executives in the nation. We are so honored and blessed to have Brad on our team working and advocating for us.”

MHI is the national trade organization representing all segments of the manufactured and modular housing industries, including manufacturers, retailers, community owners, suppliers, financial institutions, state associations and developers. MHI works to promote fair laws and regulations, increase and improve financing options, provide technical analysis and research, remove zoning barriers and educate external audiences about the benefits of manufactured and modular housing.

2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201 Ph: (703) 558-0400 Fx: (703) 558-0401

nc-mha.org - National Award Presentation

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release

Media Advisory

Who: Parrish Manor

What: National Award Presentation

Where: Parrish Manor Clubhouse
4500 Parrish Manor Drive, Garner NC

When: July 30, 2008 10:00 AM

Why: Parrish Manor was chosen as 2008 Land-Lease Community of the Year for the United States - South Region by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI). The National Industry Awards recognize the highest achievers from all sectors of the manufactured and modular housing industries – communities, retailers, suppliers, lenders, manufacturers, developers and state associations. Parrish Manor is one of 4 communities nationwide to be named as Community of the Year.

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The NCMHA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHA represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, and virtually all of the in-state manufacturers and out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.nc-mha.org

nc-mha.org - Raleigh Community Wins National Award

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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Raleigh Community Wins National Award

Raleigh, NC-Parrish Manor, located in Raleigh, NC, has been named as the 2008 Community of the Year (Southern Region).

The Raleigh based community was awarded this honor at an awards luncheon held on April 23, 2008 at the Annual National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing in Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Industry Awards, hosted by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), recognize the highest achievers from all sectors of the manufactured and modular housing industries – communities, retailers, suppliers, lenders, manufacturers, developers and state associations. Parrish Manor is one of 4 communities nationwide to be named as Community of the Year.

“We are extremely proud of these individuals and companies for their vision, dedication and energy in enhancing and moving the manufactured and modular housing industries forward. These prestigious awards represent the highest achievement within the manufactured and modular housing industries and are a testament to the hard work and pride each winner has put into their business,” said MHI President Gail Cardwell.

The winners of the “Community of the Year” submit entries that are judged by an independent panel of professionals made up of representatives from the planning, community development, lending, realtor and homebuilding professions. Awards are given in four regional areas of the country. Entries were judged based on a written statement supplied by the entrant, community aesthetics, marketing materials, site plan of the community, community and industry involvement, and the lease and covenants.

“This is the first time in history that a North Carolina community has been awarded such a high honor,” said Brad Lovin, Executive Director, NCMHA. “This demonstrates that manufactured housing communities can fit into a metropolitan area and provide cities, like Raleigh, with much needed affordable housing.”

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The NCMHA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHA represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, and virtually all of the in-state manufacturers and out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.nc-mha.org.

nc-mha.org - Buncombe County Commissioner Chairman Nathan Ramsey Receives Steve Zamiara Excellence in Government Award

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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Buncombe County Commissioner Chairman Nathan Ramsey Receives
Steve Zamiara Excellence in Government Award

Raleigh, NC – The Steve Zamiara Excellence in Government Award was presented to Buncombe County Commissioner Chairman, Nathan Ramsey, at the North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association’s (NCMHA) 2008 Annual Meeting in Pinehurst, NC.

The Steve Zamiara Excellence in Government Award was created, in honor of former NCMHA Executive Director, Steve Zamiara, because of the work that he did for the public as well as the private sector of manufactured and modular housing industry. The award honors public servants that have demonstrated leadership, commitment and dedication to the manufactured and modular housing industry. Commissioner Ramsey is the first recipient of this honor.

“Commissioner Ramsey was chosen for this award because of his unending commitment in seeking more affordable housing opportunities for the citizens of Buncombe County,” said Jeff Mooring, NCMHA President.

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The North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHA represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, all of the in-state manufacturers and virtually all of the out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.nc-mha.org.

nc-mha.org - Tony Prevatte Elected to NCMHA Board of Directors

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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Tony Prevatte Elected to NCMHA Board of Directors

Raleigh, NC – Tony Prevatte, Prevatte’s Home Sales in Lumberton, NC has been elected as Retailer Representative to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA). Prevatte was elected at the association’s 2008 Annual Meeting, held in Pinehurst, NC.

The NCMHA Board of Directors is comprised of 19 industry members from varying manufactured and modular housing backgrounds. Its chief responsibilities include: supervising the direction of the NCMHA, determining its policies and maintaining the NCMHA standard of excellence throughout all aspects of the organization.

Tony Prevatte has been in the manufactured and modular housing industry for over 40 years. He currently owns Prevatte’s Homes Sales in Lumberton, NC which has been an integral part of Robeson County for the past 20 years.

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The North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHA represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, all of the in-state manufacturers and virtually all of the out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.nc-mha.org.

nc-mha.org - Alternative Housing Solutions is Named North Carolina?s Independent Retailer of the Year

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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Alternative Housing Solutions is Named North Carolina’s
Independent Retailer of the Year

Raleigh, NC-June 27, 2008-The North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA) is pleased to announce Alternative Housing Solutions of Fletcher, NC and Franklin, NC as the recipient of the sixth annual North Carolina Independent Retailer of the Year award.

The NCMHA Retailer of the Year award was presented to Alternative Housing Solutions on June 12, 2008 at NCMHA’s Annual Meeting in Pinehurst, NC. This prestigious award was created to recognize manufactured/modular retail businesses within the state of North Carolina whose sales team shows consistent and outstanding involvement in serving the NCMHA, its local community and the manufactured and modular housing industry as a whole.

Alternative Housing Solutions actively promotes the manufactured and modular housing industry through their involvement within NCMHA, their unceasing commitment to customer service and their dynamic role on steering committees to help fight zoning discrimination in Buncombe and surrounding counties. As a pivotal part of the Fletcher area since 2000 and the Franklin area since 2004, owner Jerry Dotson is proud to provide the quality of service that a small, family owned business is known for.

“This distinguished award is a tribute to Jerry and his team for his continuous service not only to his loyal customers, but also to the association as a whole,” Jeff Mooring, NCMHA President.

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The North Carolina Manufactured and Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHA represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, all of the in-state manufacturers and virtually all of the out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.nc-mha.org.

nc-mha.org - STATEMENT ON CDC PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF CURRENTLY OCCUPIED EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR SURVIVORS OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA THAT STRUCK THE GULF COAST

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Brad Lovin
Executive Director
919-872-2740, brad@ncmhi.com

STATEMENT ON CDC PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF CURRENTLY OCCUPIED
EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR SURVIVORS OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA THAT STRUCK THE GULF COAST IN 2006

In late 2005, the members of the manufactured housing industry, including the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute (NCMHI) responded immediately to urgent requests from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help provide housing to thousands of survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who had lost their homes and had no other means of shelter for their families.

The manufactured housing industry, which offers quality affordable housing alternatives for many individuals and families with a wide array of lifestyle choices, quickly responded to FEMA’s need for assistance. Manufacturers from across the nation, including a majority of North Carolina plants, produced manufactured housing units to meet the housing needs of those displaced by the devastation resulting from the severity of these hurricanes.

NCMHI members produce manufactured homes that adhere to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. The HUD Code, as it typically referred to, requires that all manufactured home producers meet stringent standards for housing design and construction, strength and durability, transportability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and quality to ensure consumer safety and health. The CDC testing of manufactured homes found that the levels of formaldehyde emissions were in the .06 ppm range which is below emission levels considered acceptable by HUD and EPA. Travel trailers and park model temporary housing units, which made up the bulk of FEMA’s temporary housing in the Gulf Coast, are not required to meet HUD Code standards.

There are many products containing formaldehyde on the market today that are used in all types of building construction – offices, site-built homes, industrial properties, and hotels, to name a few. Products that can produce formaldehyde emissions include, but are not limited to, curtains, drapes, furniture and carpet. Personal care products and tobacco used by occupants can also be contributing factors.

In 1985, HUD identified particleboard and plywood as one of the largest contributing sources of formaldehyde emissions and set health and safety standards for manufactured homes to limit formaldehyde emissions. These standards are met by the industry and enforced by HUD. Since then, the use of gypsum board, which contains no formaldehyde, for walls and ceilings in manufactured housing has largely replaced UF-bonded plywood paneling as the finish material in new homes.
Also, the increase in home ventilation rates since 1985 has resulted in an approximate 40% increase in weakening of interior concentrations of airborne pollutants. In 1994, the HUD Code established whole house ventilation requirements for manufactured homes. Under this provision, manufacturers must install a whole house ventilation system. This ventilation system increases the volume of indoor air exhausted from the home and therefore dramatically decreases the level of formaldehyde emissions.

NCMHI does not have reason to believe there is any health risk whatsoever associated with living in manufactured homes. While given today’s press conference, we understand the Governor wanting to ask questions. We appreciate him giving us the chance to respond, and we look forward to answering all the Governor’s questions.

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The North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute (NCMHI) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1968 to promote the ownership of manufactured and modular homes and to develop high professional standards for those involved in the industry. NCMHI represents member companies including all of the retail sales centers in the state, all of the in-state manufacturers and virtually all of the out-of-state manufacturers who are licensed to ship homes to the state. A high percentage of the suppliers and finance companies are also members. Membership in the association currently totals more than 1,000. For more information, please visit www.ncmhi.org.