Getting Rid of the Tire Kickers

9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Paul Winans CR A recognized leader of the remodeling industry, Paul Winans is founder, with his wife Nina, of Winans Construction, Inc., an Oakland, California firm frequently awarded for excellence since its inception in 1978. Paul is deeply committed to encouraging participation in trade group associations and promoting professionalism in the remodeling industry. After selling the remodeling company in late 2007 Paul had more time to give back to the industry that had given him so much. A popular facilitator/consultant for Remodelers Advantage since 2000, Paul decided to expand his role and share his wealth of knowledge with the hundreds of business owners who are part of the Remodelers Advantage learning community. Paul was recognized for his dedication to the remodeling industry in 2005, when Qualified Remodeler magazine named him one of 15 Remodeling Innovators of the past 30 years in its July 2005 30th anniversary issue. A past president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Paul served as a NARI National officer from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, he filled numerous positions at the local chapter level including three terms as president. His perspective as an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the evolving remodeling industry, along with his humorous, informative presentations, have made Paul a popular, sought after speaker at national trade conferences such as The Remodeling Show and JLC Live, NARI chapters throughout the United States, and audiences in Canada and Australia.