by L. A. “Tony” Kovach
Some of the most popular articles we have every month are from our periodic interview with manufactured housing industry leaders. “A Cup of Coffee with…” appeals to some of the biggest names in our industry, but also connects professionals from any sized operation with keen insights that can spell SUCCESS.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, and your role/job title at organization or firm and where you are based.)
Sheila S. Dey, JD
Executive Director
Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, and your role/job title at organization or firm and where you are based.)
Paul Bradley, President, ROC USA, LLC, Concord, NH.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, what you’ve done in the federal government as it relates to manufactured housing and where you currently hang your hat).
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, and your role/job title at organization or firm and where you are based.)
Tim Connor
CEO of Connor Resource Group
Davidson, NC.
A Cup of Coffee with…Ron Thomas, Sr.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title for your company, association and show you are associated with and where you are based).
Ronald A. Thomas Sr.
CEO Rona Enterprises, Inc.
A Cup of Coffee with…Jim Clayton
Part II
Part 1 of A Cup of Coffee with…Jim Clayton, is found at the link below. Part II starts below too. The previous and current video interviews cover different ground than the text (written) questions and answers, do dig thoughtfully into both!
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Clayton Bank).
James L. Clayton, Chairman, Clayton Bank and Trust, Chairman of American City Bank, Tullahoma, TN
Chairman of Clayton Foundation
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Deer Valley Homebuilders).
Chet Murphree, Vice President, General Manager, Deer Valley Homebuilders, Inc..
A Cup of Coffee with…Jenny Hodge
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title at the MHI/NCC and where you are based).
Jenny Hodge, Vice President – National Communities Council (NCC), Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Arlington, VA.
A Cup of Coffee with…Nathan Smith
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title with SSK Communities and at the MHI and where you are based).
Nathan Smith, Partner, SSK Communities, Erlanger KY.
2) Background: (Educational/Professional snapshot before entering the factory-built housing arena.).
A Cup of Coffee with…Rick Robinson
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title at the MHI and where you are based).
I’m Rick Robinson and I’m Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Manufactured Housing Institute. I’m located at the association offices in Roslyn, Virginia.
A Cup of Coffee with…Rick Rand
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title at Great Value and where you are based).
Richard J. Rand (Rick) – President of Great Value Homes, Inc. Based in Milwaukee WI
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name, formal title at the FinmarkUSA.com and where you are based).
Richard Ernst, President based in Dallas, Texas.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Skyline).
Terry Decio, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of factory built housing and recreational vehicles.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at CU Factory Built Lending and where your company and you are based).
Barry Noffsinger, Sales and Marketing Manager. 2640 Idlewood Drive, Lexington, KY 40513, (859)797-4002 bnoffsinger@sacu.com.
Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Adventure Homes and where your company is based).
Walter Comer, President, Adventure Homes, 1119 Fuller Dr., Garrett, Indiana.
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at Drew, and your headquarters location).
Leigh J. Abrams; Chairman of the Board of Drew Industries Inc. (NYSE:DW); 3501 County Road 6 East; Elkhart, IN 46514.
A Cup of Coffee with…Jim Ayotte
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at the FMHA).
Jim Ayotte, CAE (Certified Association Executive), Executive Director, Florida Manufactured Housing Association, Inc., Tallahassee, FL
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at 21st Mortgage).
Tim Williams, CEO and President, 21st Mortgage Corporation.
