Lucy T. Katz
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V. P. Customer Service and Client Development
Certifications
Exceptional Recognition
- Texas Association of Builders – Remodeler of the Year -
- YWCA Woman of the Year – Community Service -
- NAHB & TAB Association Excellence Award for Best Magazine – Editorial Chairwoman Texas Builder Magazine
- Women’s Council of Realtors – Affiliate of the Year
- City of Austin – Woman Making A Difference
Some Current Community and Past Professional Activities
Current
- City of Austin Residential Design Compatibility Commissioner (RDCC) 2010 – 2013
- National Association of Home Builders Committees:
- Remodeler Council Trustee 2006
- Builder 20 Trustee Alternate 2005 – present
- Custom Builders Committee 2003 – present
- Custom Builders Symposium Committee
- Education Committee 2001 – present
- Single Family Small Volume Committee 2001 to present
- International Builder Show Education Committee 2003 – present
- Publication Workgroup
- NAHB Board Directors 2003 – present
- Texas Association of Builders (TAB):
- Remodelers Council Chairperson
- Board Directors 2005 – present
- Association Planning Committee Member 2002 – present
- Remodelers Council Chair 2006 – 2007
- Remodelers Council Vice Chair 2005 – 2006
- Remodelers Council 2004 – present
- The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin:
- Custom Builder Council Steering Committee 2005 – present
- National Association of Remodelers Institute (NARI)
- President – 2009
- President Elect – 2009
- Education/Program Chair 2006
- Board director 2006/2007
- Muscular Dystrophy Volunteer 1979 – present
- Anti Defamation League (ADL) 2006 – present
- Holocaust Education Reginal Work Group Steering
- Committee Member
- Other Memberships:
- City of Austin Residential Design Compatibility Commissioner
- Austin Energy Green Building Program
- Real-Estate Council of Austin (RECA)
- Austin Women’s Chamber of Commerce
- City of Austin – Remodelers Stake Holders – 2008
- Member of the Moisture and Air Quality Committee for Texas Association of Builders and Texas Capitol Area 2001 – 2002
- Facilitator for NAHB Custom Builder Symposium – “Women in Construction” 1999 – 2000 – 2001
- Communications Chair Texas Association of Builders 2000 – 2003
- Editorial Chair for Texas Associaiton of Builders – “Texas Builder Magazine” a State Publication 2000 – 2003
- Women’s Council of Realtors Board Member
- Board of Director for Rotary Club of Austin
- Board of Director (Life Member) of Texas Association of Business
- Travis County Immunization Wellness Task Force Advisory Board Outreach Council Chair
- Travis County Bar Association Chair Legal Services for the Poor
- Industry Advisory Board Member Casa Verde for Creative Rapid Learning Center
- Board of Director for National Conference of Christians and Jews
- Founder and Chairperson “Women of Austin”
- Chair of Houston’s “ALSAC Teen March”
- Co-Founder START – Social Transition and Rehabilitation Training – 1971
- Judge for Best Business Practices, Product and Show Cased Homes for Award Competition in the Following Communities or for the Following:
- Custom Builder of the Year NAHB National Award – 2006 & 2007
- Austin Chamber of Commerce Business Award – 2005
- Dallas Vesta Awards – 2005
- San Antonio Parade of Homes – 2004
- New Braunfels Parade of Homes – 2004
- Frisco Texas Street of Dreams – 2004
- Best in American Living – 2003
- Dallas Parade of Homes – 2002
- National Speaker Topics
- How to Select a Builder
- Realtors and Builders – Understanding the Custom Home Procecess
- Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
- Women in Construction
- Safety in the Workplace
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (featured in the Wall Street Journal)
- Setting Customer Expectation
- The Holocaust: A Survivors Philosophical Perspective of History and the Importance of Commitment to Acceptance and Respect of Others Diversity
- Published Author – Some Articles and Books
- Books
- Published by National Association of Home Builders (1999) – “Making the Sale – Getting Great Clients to Choose You” and “First Things First, Laying the Foundation” available through NAHB Book Store
- Articles
- Austin American Statesman
- Home Improvement & Design Guide Supplement
- May 24, 2007 – “Five Tips for Choosing the Right Remodelor”
- “Ask the Experts”: Sunday Column for the Austin American Statesman:
- May 12, 2007: I am looking to either build or buy a home and remodel it and want to know, as a consumer, what should I be aware of?
- January 20, 2007: I’m looking to put up an enclosed patio that also would integrate a small utility/tool room and a small greenhouse. Are there builder’s plans for patios? There seem to be plenty of kitchen plan books, but I have not seen any with patio plans.
- September 30, 2006: Our builder made a mistake and left out a window, what should we do?
- September 10, 2006: The importance of a professional designation.
- January 1, 2006: Research and careful consideration key to selecting the right builder
- November 20, 2005: What is some good advise on sticking close to a budget when building a home?
- October 23, 2005: Importance of continuing education in the Home Building Industry
- September 15, 2005: Benefits of Building Green
- August 15, 2005: What are some trends in custom home building that are most popular now?
- April 24, 2005: Who is responsible for inspection my home while it is being built?
- Housing Journal, Voice of New Mexico Home Builders Association:
- July 2005 – Succession Planning: Can Your Business Survive Its Owner
- Business of Building e/Source; Nation’s Building News and is posted on Business Management Section of NAHB’s website: Succession Planning: Can Your Business Survive Its Owner
- NARI Directory
- 2008 – Five Tips for Choosing a Green Remodeler
- 2007 – Five Tips for Choosing the Right Remodeler
- 2006 – Aging in Place – A Home That Grows With You
- Austin Home and Living
- September/October 2003 – How to Select a Custom Home Builder
- Parade of Homes Magazine for the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin
- September/October 2004 – The Advantages of Working with a Realtor
- September/October 2003 – How to Choose a Builder for Your Dream Home
- Texas Builder Magazine
- January/February 2003 – Handling Difficult Clients
- September/October 2002 – Finding Order Out of Chaos
- May/June 2002 – A Builder-Tradesman Relationship
- September/October 2001 – Family Succession: Helping a Family Business Survive
- July/August 2001 – A Time to be Proactive Against Mold
- Austin Business Journal
- June 29, 1992 – It’s Time to Change Your Way of Hiring
- October 21, 1991 – Sexual Harassment: Employer’s Liability
- March 13, 1989 – Employee Records: They Offer Protection in Court
- Dallas Business Journal
- November 8, 1991 – Company Policy Can Minimize Liability for Sexual Harassment
- Austin Lawyers Journal
- July 1990 – To Do or Not To Do that is the Questions
