Name: Jim Somers

Company: Somers Inc.

Position: President

How Long in Business: 34 years

Spike Credits: 297.50

HBA:  Brunswick Co. HBA

HBA Involvement:  Charter Member, Three-time President, Vice President, Secretary, Board of Directors, & PAC Chairman.  

Nickname: Capt. Jim

Marital Status: Married for 44 years

Children: Three Children (one son & two daughters) and four grandchildren

Favorite Food: Southern Fried Chicken

Favorite Movies: Pink Panther & Perfect Storm

Favorite Magazine: Saltwater Fishing

Idea Vacation:  Trip to Eastern Europe

Last Book Read: The Hornets Nest by Jimmy Cater

Hobbies: Offshore fishing & running the boat as well as Bee keeping

Pets: One dog named MacDuff

First Job: Sheet Metal helper in 1954.  I made $.75/hour

If you had 15 minutes in front of the NCHBA membership, what would you say about membership recruitment/retention?  You’ve heard it said “There is strength in numbers.”  The North Carolina Home Builders Association exerts a strong influence to improve our industry across this county. This is due to the dedication and hard work of our membership over many years.  The industry as a whole share in the benefits earned by active members – so get involved, participate, support your staff in Raleigh. – They help us “in the know” about proposed changes in the laws that work against us.