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SOUTHWEST HARDSCAPES ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 510590970 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · southwesthardscapesassociation.com
revenue
$18K
expenses
$13K
net assets
$21K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVEMENT INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Southwest Hardscapes Association is a membership organization serving hardscape contractors, dealers, and producers in Arizona. It promotes industry growth through networking events, training courses, and business development resources. The association supports the interlocking concrete pavement industry by connecting professionals and recognizing excellence in hardscape design and installation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Contractor Growth Summit
Annual event focused on business development and growth strategies for hardscape contractors
SHA Award Banquet
Annual event recognizing excellence in residential and commercial hardscape projects across multiple categories
SHA Elite-Paver Installation 101 Course
Training course teaching foundational paver installation techniques for hardscape professionals
SHA Elite-Segmental Retaining Wall Installation Course
Instruction on proper techniques for building segmental retaining walls
SHA Elite-Travertine, Natural Stone, Porcelain & Large Format Installation Course
Specialized training on installing natural and large-format hardscape materials
SHA Golf Tournament
Annual networking event combining golf with industry connection opportunities
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Industry-Specific Awards Programs 4 activities
    • Annual Excellence Awards Program for Hardscape Projects
      Recognizes outstanding hardscape work through an annual awards program that honors excellence in categories including residential driveways, patios, pools, retaining walls, porcelain installations, specialty paving, and commercial projects of various sizes.
    • Annual SHA Awards Program Recognizing Excellence in Hardscaping
      Administers a comprehensive awards program that recognizes outstanding hardscape projects across residential and commercial categories, including driveways, patios, pools, retaining walls, porcelain installations, and specialty paving, with documented winners annually.
    • Recognize excellence in hardscape design and installation through awards
      The organization hosts annual awards to recognize outstanding hardscape projects across various categories, including residential driveways, patios, swimming pools, specialty paving, segmental retaining walls, porcelain installations, and commercial projects.
    • Recognize excellence in hardscape design and installation through awards
      The organization hosts the SHA awards, recognizing outstanding projects in various categories including residential driveways, patios, swimming pools, specialty paving, segmental retaining walls, porcelain installations, and commercial projects.
  • Construction Trades Apprenticeship & Certification 4 activities
    • Professional Training Courses for Hardscape Contractors
      Offers specialized installation training courses including Elite-Paver Installation 101, Elite-Travertine/Natural Stone/Porcelain & Large Format, and Elite-Segmental Retaining Wall Installation to enhance technical skills in the hardscaping industry.
    • Professional Training Courses for Hardscape Contractors
      Offers specialized installation training courses including Elite-Paver Installation 101, Elite-Travertine and Natural Stone, Porcelain & Large Format, and Segmental Retaining Wall Installation to enhance technical skills and industry standards among hardscape professionals.
    • Provide professional development and training for hardscape contractors
      The organization offers continuous education and specialized installation courses, such as Elite-Paver Installation 101, Elite-Travertine, Natural Stone, Porcelain & Large Format Installation, and Elite-Segmental Retaining Wall Installation, to hardscape business owners in the Southwest.
    • Provide professional development and training for hardscape contractors
      The organization offers continuous education and specialized installation courses, such as Elite-Paver Installation 101, Elite-Travertine, Natural Stone, Porcelain & Large Format Installation, and Elite-Segmental Retaining Wall Installation, to hardscape business owners in the Southwest.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 3 activities
    • Annual Golf Tournament Event
      Hosts an annual golf tournament that has run for 17 years, serving as a recurring event likely aimed at community and industry engagement among hardscape professionals.
    • Host networking and business growth events
      The organization facilitates networking opportunities and business promotion for hardscape professionals, including an annual Contractor Growth Summit and a golf tournament, which has been running for 17 years.
    • Host networking and business growth events
      The organization facilitates networking opportunities and business promotion for hardscape professionals, including an annual Contractor Growth Summit and a golf tournament, which has been running for 17 years.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 2 activities
    • Contractor Growth Summit and Industry Networking Events
      Hosts the annual Contractor Growth Summit featuring industry speakers and provides ongoing networking opportunities, business promotion support, and education for hardscape business owners in the Southwest.
    • Contractor Growth and Industry Networking Events
      Hosts the annual Contractor Growth Summit and provides ongoing networking and business development opportunities for hardscape business owners in the Southwest, including a 2025 summit featuring industry speakers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$18K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$21K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -62.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 16
  • ANDY AVOTS — Director
  • BILL SCHLIS — Director
  • BRUCE BASEHORE — Director
  • CHRIS HAMEL — Director
  • CORTNEY HANG — Director
  • DAVID BELL — Director
  • JAMES PARRAVANO — Director
  • JAMES STEVENS — Director
  • JEFFREY SHERMAN — Director
  • JOHN TRAYNOR — Director
  • MARY JO MANN — Director
  • MEGAN PRATT — Director
  • REX MANN — Director
  • STEVE BIERNACKI — Director
  • THERESA RUSCETTI — Director
  • TODD STEWARD — Director
relationships · 55

who they work with

  • A&E Construction: Building and Renovations, LLC Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • AE Outdoor Living Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • APG Solutions Center Partner — Hosts installation courses for the organization.
  • AZ Turf Installers Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • AccessAbility Design & Construction Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Agave Landscape Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Arizona CLA Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Arizona Modern Landscapes Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Arizona Tile & Stone Specialist Partner
  • Autumn Blaze Construction, LLC Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Battlefield Boardroom Partner — Deric Keller, Founder of Battlefield Boardroom, participated as a speaker at the Contractor Growth Summit.
  • Belgard Partner — Nolan Sayles from Belgard participated as a speaker at the Contractor Growth Summit.
  • Bingham Equipment Company Partner
  • Bon Tools Partner
  • Buildology Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • CYC Landscaping Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • California Pools & Landscape Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Copper Cactus Construction & Landscape Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Dewalt Tools Partner
  • European Pavers Southwest, Inc. Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Falcon Landscapes Pavers & Masonry, LLC Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • GCU Golf Course Partner — Hosts the annual golf tournament for the organization.
  • Hampton Outdoor, Inc. Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Hilti Tools Partner
  • Hilton North Scottsdale at Cavasson Partner — Hosts the Contractor Growth Summit for the organization.
  • Horton Remodeling Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • K5 Rental, LLC Partner
  • KMR Masonry and Landscape, LLC Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • Kevens Landscape Co. Partner — Listed as a contractor
  • LaBarge Landscape Partner — Listed as a contractor
+ 25 more