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In Every Issue 4 2023 MBAKS Leadership 5 From the President 7 From the Executive Director 23 Permit Activity—New Residential Construction 59 Thank You to Our Building Partners Community 48 Community Champions Housing Advocacy 50 2023 Election Preview 50 Thank You to Our Hammer Club 52 Trees and Housing Words From the Chair 18 Remodelers Council 34 Sales & Marketing Council 58 Professional Women in Building Council Membership Value 8 Calendar of Events 10 Educational Lineup 21 The Power of Video 22 Home Trends 30 2022 Gala & Installation of Officers 32 GRIP: Better Together 36 2022 Painting a Better Tomorrow 39 Team Member Buy-In is the Key to Success 44 2023 Economic Forecast Breakfast 46 2023 International Builders' Show 49 New Member Profiles 54 Rising Healthcare Costs 56 Welcome to Our New Members On the Cover Standing, from left: Luellen Smith, Cameron McKinnon, Vitaliy Gutsalo, Jayson Buechler, Philip W. Frisk, Troy Schmeil, Ron Spahman, Kurt Wilson Seated, from left: April Bettinger, Trevor Johnson, Jerry Hall, Traci Tenhulzen, Brenda Nunes, Jennifer Tennyson, Clay White COVER STORY 2023 Board of Directors 13 40 Seattle Style? PHOTO: ALAN ALABASTRO 24 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT The Art of Restoring Classic Homes P HOT O : A L E X HA Y D E N Table of Contents MBAKS VISION We aspire to be the most trusted and respected housing experts in the Puget Sound region. 3 SPRING 2023 | master BUILDER