ENDWELL: LOCAL REMODELER, MIKE MCGOWAN NAMED AUGUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS REMODELER OF THE MONTH June 29, 2009, Washington, DC—Mike McGowan of The McGowan Corporation in Binghamton, NY, was named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers August Remodeler of the Month. McGowan, selected through a stringent judging process of NAHB Remodelers leadership and staff, exemplifies the best in the remodeling industry. Mike was the 2008 recipient of the Southern Tier Home Builders & Remodelers Association’s (STHBRA) Builder/Remodeler o the Year Award, the 2006 recipient of the prestigious NYSBA 3-Legged Stool Award and in 2007, he was selected as the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Advocate of the Year. Additionally, he has served as President of STHBRA-2 times, President of NYSBA, served as the New York State Representative to NAHB and chaired many committees for the local, state and national associations. He currently is on the STHBRA Board of Directors and represents STHBRA as a Director at NYSBA and NAHB. Mike’s background is of a 2nd generation family owned business, so he has lived his adult life as an advocate of the housing industry. Mike has chaired our STHBRA Governmental Affairs Committee and participates in the Chamber’s GAC. The purpose of the NAHB Remodeler of the Month award program is to celebrate local, active remodelers who stand out because of recent quality work, customer service, community involvement, and dedication to furthering the industry. The winner, once selected by the NAHB Remodelers, is profiled in Qualified Remodeler magazine. ABOUT NAHB REMODELERS: NAHB Remodelers is America’s home for professional remodelers, representing more than 20,000 remodeling industry members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Founded in 1982, the organization provides information, education and designation programs to improve the business and construction expertise of its members and to enhance the professional image of the industry. Its membership incorporates 145 local councils in 43 states. Learn more about remodeling at www.nahb.org/remodel. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 200,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units for 2009. ABOUT STHBRA: The Southern Tier Home Builders & Remodelers Association is an organized group of ethical members that include: builders, remodelers and associated businesses who promote and enhance the benefits of home ownership and serve as a trusted resource for consumers. The association is very diverse and pro-active in giving to the community by way of educational opportunities, career alternatives for our youth and giving back to our community through involvement and expertise. STHBRA was selected as the Chamber’s 2008’s Community Advocate of the Year and the 2009 Distinguished Community Service Award from Broome Tioga BOCES. Learn about STHBRA at www.sthbra.com.