FEATURE STORY > CELEBRATING 74 YEARS
“Of the Year” Winners Honored GHBA Awards Industry’s Finest at Annual Board Installation & Celebration
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The GHBA recently announced the 2014 “Of the Year Awards” for Volume Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, Remodeler, Young Professional, and the coveted Bud Inscho Associate of the Year award at the 74th Anniversary Extravaganza held at Union Station at Minute Maid Park. GHBA treasurer, John Madsen CPA, with Bentley, Bratcher and Associates, PC presented the awards. The annual ‘Of the Year’ award winners are selected by industry peers.
The Board Installation Celebration event also featured the installation ceremony for GHBA President Kevin Frankel and the 2015 board of directors and officers.
Builder of the Year: Ryland Homes
The award goes to a building company who is active in a vari- ety of ways, including partnering with HomeAid to build beautiful transitional homes for homeless women and children. This is a highly respected builder whose
team members provide invaluable services to the association.
Custom Builder of the Year: Bo Butler, Butler Brothers Construction
Bo Butler with Butler Brothers Construction has served in the leadership of the Custom Builders Council, assisting the council with everything from contracts to policy. He has been active in advocacy and
HOME-PAC and currently holds dual positions as Custom Builders Council chair and GHBA board secretary.
Remodeler of the Year: Gonzalo Garcia, JRG Builder and Remodelers
Gonzalo Garcia with JRG Builder and Remodelers has been a lead- er in the Remodelers Council for many years. His outstanding work and reputation, as well as his leadership as president of the council, earned him this award.
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Developer of the Year: Randy Jones, Terra Visions, LLC
Randy Jones with Terra Visions is a long time member, active in the
Developers Council, government affairs, and with HOME-PAC.
Bud Inscho Associate of the Year: D’Ann Brown, StrucSure Home Warranty
This award was presented to an associate who serves the associa- tion and the industry with passion, serving in leadership positions on a number of committees, councils, and divisions, and volunteering wherever she is needed.
Young Professional of the Year: John Williams, K Hovnanian Family of Builders
John Williams is the first YP of the Year recipient. He has been a leader among the young profes- sionals since the beginning. He is also active in government affairs, codes, HOME-PAC, has served on
the executive committee and is a current board member. Presidential Citations
Presidential Citations were also presented at the event. These awards were given to GHBA members for their outstanding contributions to the association, and were chosen by 2014 GHBA President Leslie King, Greymark Construction. The Presidential Citations were awarded to:
Laurie Wilson, First American Title Homebuilder Services
Laurie Wilson has dedicated numerous years and personal time to the Sales and Marketing Council. She has spent count- less hours at the GHBA organizing and arranging details for events. For PRISM, specifically in 2014, Laurie handled lining up drivers for the PRISM awards, setting
MARCH 2015 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE
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