603.630.3207President, Clason Remodeling Corp - Ossipee, NHEmail
kurt@kaclason.comAfter serving 24 years with the U.S. Coast Guard as an Engineering Officer, Kurt started the business, previously called K.A. Clason Fine Woodworking, as a primarily island remodeling company for Lake Winnipesaukee in NH. As the company grew, we developed a reputation for our woodworking and doing projects frame to finish using our in-house workforce. It’s these guys quality and reputation that has allowed the company to grow and become the premier remodeler in the lakes region. Awards over the past years include Parade of Homes Winner, Best woodworking, Best Interior Finish, Best home over $1M in NH Cornerstone and Silver for National Historic Remodel. In addition to serving on the Maine board, Kurt serves on the board of directors for LRBRA, is the state representative to NAHB for NH and is the incoming National Remodeler Chair.
Kurt and his wife live in Waterboro Maine and have a son, Dylan (also a member of MEHBRA) who is a lawyer in York County.
Travis Blake
Treasurer
207.730.6991Southern Maine RemodelingEmail
travisb@southernmaineremodeling.com
Dave Elkas
Vice-President
401.919.0415James Hardie Building Product, IncEmail
david.elkas@jameshardie.comWith James Hardie I’ve had the privilege of helping builders and contractors achieve an improved look and feel of their homes, while providing superior durability that builders, contractors can trust. My job with James Hardie is to help builders and contractors implement James Hardie into their business through education of product, pricing, ordering, selling, value engineering and installing.
I’ve been a member of the HBRAME since 2019. Shortly after becoming a member I was elected to become a board member. Shortly after I accepted a nomination to serve on the Executive Committee as Secretary, which I’ve held for 1 term and remain in position today.
Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. Each day there's a problem to solve. Being a member helps me take on these challenges, and serve my industry.
Being a members means networking for success, education for personal and professional growth, and helping the greater good of our industry on a local scale.
Outside of work I play instruments, including piano, acoustic guitar, and ukulele. I have a Golden Doodle named Gunner that's my shadow whenever there's food involved. I also like to stay active with a variety or sports and hobbies including running, golf, basketball, football, hiking, and pretty anything outdoors.
Mark Auld
207.967.4262Auld Building CompanyEmail
mark@auldbuildingcompany.com
207.231.1078United InsuranceEmail
jasonduval@unitedinsurance.netJason has sat on the Board of Directors since 2019. He currently holds a position on the Membership Committee as well as the Parade of Homes Committee. Professionally, Jason is a Senior Account Executive at United Insurance. His responsibilities include production of new business and managing current clients within the trucking and construction industries. On the weekends you’ll find Jason skiing, fishing, spending time on Moosehead Lake, or just enjoying the day with his family.
Mark Patterson
207.324.5574Patco Construction, IncEmail
mark@patco.comMark is Co-Owner, along with his brother, Greg, of PATCO Construction. PATCO is a family business started by Mark and his father, Irving, in 1985. A Sanford native, Mark graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Having been introduced to the construction industry from a young age, Mark has further refined his expertise in all phases of the process - from designing well thought out floor plans to determining what materials and features define a quality built home. Mark’s goal is to deliver comfortable homes - within budget - to Maine families, whether they’re first-time home buyers or more experienced homeowners.
Mark enjoys volleyball, boating, snowboarding, waterskiing, family time and traveling.
David Pierson
207.729.1144Eaton PeabodyEmail
dpierson@eatonpeabody.comDavid Pierson is probably the only construction lawyer in Maine to have spent the first fifteen years of his career owning and running a successful construction business. David has represented owners, architects, and builders in all aspects of construction from design to project completion, and when necessary, dispute resolution. All of this adds to his unique knowledge and insight on construction, contracting, general business and economic development that few can match.
A practicing attorney since 1993, Pierson has been named among the Best Lawyers in Maine by his peers in the area of construction law since 2007. He serves as corporate counsel to the Maine Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors and Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Maine.
