Building Association of South Central Indiana

About

Quality home building professionals working together to build, educate and plan for our community’s future.

BASCI is an association dedicated to the belief that all Americans should have the right to fulfill their dream of home ownership. Our members work hard to promote the following ideas to help meet this goal. Our industry promotes well-designed, well-constructed and appropriately located homes in attractive communities, with easy access to educational, religious, recreational, and shopping facilities. The promotion of continuous improvement in financing will allow every purchaser to receive the greatest value for his or her investment.

Our primary responsibility is to our customer and our community. Our members shall deal fairly and honestly with customers, employee’s fellow sub-contractors and suppliers. As members of a progressive industry we promote high standards for health, safety, and sanitation. We encourage our membership to research and develop new and better materials, building techniques and equipment. We also provide ongoing monitoring of legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve.

BASCI Leadership

Jason Bell

Executive Director

Jason owns and operates Bell’s Vacuum and Appliance in Bloomington and Bedford.

Jason became active with the Building Association in 2006 when they had their first booth at the Home Show. Every year since then he as increased the size of his booth, was elected to the Board of Directors, Served as President of BASCI and is now the Executive Director of our association. He also served as the Associate Chair for the Indiana Builders Association.

Jason’s company has been awarded Associate of Year for 2013, 2015, and 2017 and Peoples Choice in 2022.

Jason and his wife Carrie have 2 boys, Cohen and Bennett.


David Killion

President, Golf Scramble Chair

David Killion is a Bloomington native and a third generation home builder. David attended Bloomington High School North and Rend Lake College. He was a student-athlete and studied Construction Technology at IUPUI. He has several building-related credentials and designations including state licensed home inspector, certified building analyst, certified green professional, and certified aging in place specialist. David is currently pursuing a real estate license and a certified graduate builder designation. He has been building, drafting, designing, and managing the construction of residential homes since 2003.


Amy Chitwood

Vice President, Parade of Homes Chair

Amy is a Fleet and Commercial sales representative from Curry Auto. She has served on the BASCI board as since 2014.

Amy is married with two children, Evelyn and Nathan. Amy’s husband is Ross Chitwood, owner of Blue Line Build and Design, is also a member of BASCI. She enjoys giving back to her community and has served as a painter for Habitat for Humanity.

Amy has been the Parade of Homes Chair and on the Home Show Committee since 2016.


Martie Vandeventer

Treasurer/Secretary, Home Show Chair

Martie Vandeventer is the Controller for Building Associates, Inc., a Bloomington owned and operated General Contractor established in 1983. Martie has been with the company for over 20 years.  Martie is an active member in the ambassador program with the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and won Ambassador of the Year in 2019. She has also Chaired the BASCI Home Show and been a part of the committee for many years.   Through her community involvement she has enjoyed many activities Bloomington has to offer including ballroom dance classes through Fred Astaire and most recently yoga at The Hot Room. In her free time Martie is a member of the Elks and enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her fur babies.


Kerry Dishman

Board of Directors


Jim Doering

Board of Directors

Jim is the owner of Forthphaze Technology Inc.  An Information Technology and Security System Company.  Jim is currently the membership chair for BASCI.

He has been married to Marti Doering for 34 years and the have 3 boys and 4 grandchildren.

Jim is the Senior Area Director for BNI South Central Indiana , on membership committee for Downtown Bloomington Inc and a board member for Hearthstone and Stonecroft Heath Care Campuses in Bloomington.,

Jim believes in the givers gain mentality.


David Jenner II

Board of Directors

David is President and Co-Founder of Authentic Homes, Inc. Starting his building career in 1997 as a Framing Crew Member, while attending Vincennes University, where he obtained an Associate in Science and a Certificate in Welding Technologies. He is certified in Mold Inspections and Mold remediation.

He is now a Developer and Custom Home Builder helping his Clients ideas come to life, building their dream home.

Authentic Homes, Inc has participated in the Parade of Homes and The Home show the last 3 years with obtaining awards for The Realtor’s Choice (2 years) and the Judge’s Choice last year.

He enjoys taking his wife and six year old daughter Fishing and Camping and spending time with family and friends. David is a license, ordained Minister since 2004 now.


Don Weiler

Board of Directors, Past President, Governmental Affairs Chair

Don is co-founder of Bailey & Weiler Design/Build, the local custom home design and construction company he formed with Craig Bailey in 2005. They also operate Red Dog Maintenance, which specializes in residential and commercial maintenance. Don earned degrees in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and Business from Indiana University.

Don and his wife Lisa have 4 children. Don spends free time with family, following IU and high school sports, fishing and golfing. In addition to BASCI, Don volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club and Riley Children’s Foundation.


Terry Davis

Board of Directors, Past President

Terry Davis started in 1977 with Wickes Lumber Co. (what is now a ProBuildlegacy Company). In 1980 he became a Contractor Sales Rep. In 2015, Terry began working at Bender Lumber Company and continues in his position there today.

Terry has been active with the Association since 1980 and has served on the BASCI Board of Directors off and on for several 2 year terms, as well as various committees over the years.

He’s been married to his High School Sweetheart Terri for 37 years. They have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. Terry enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family & friends.


Josh Clark

Board of Directors


Alisha Schott

Board of Directors, Communications Chair

Alisha is a Bloomington-area native and is a graduate from Indiana University. After spending several years in the medical field, she began her finance career with German American in 2016. Alisha enjoys volunteering for various organizations, as philanthropy is her passion. She is an active participant in the Builders Association of South Central Indiana, serving on the executive board as well as the membership, parade of homes, and Bloomington Home Show committees. She is also currently the Board Chair for People and Animal Learning Services (PALS), a local therapeutic horseback riding facility.  In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking with their two dogs, spending time with loved ones and cheering on the Hoosiers any chance she can.