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THE HOME BUILDER
available to builders. Dallas BA members recognized at TAB’s Excellence in Leadership Dinner in November continued from page 1
Year” Awards recognizing outstand- ing service and leadership in Texas homebuilding: n Philanthropist of the Year: Metro East Division of the Dallas Builders Association n Excellence Under 45: Zach Gavos, Keepsake Custom Homes – Houston n Excellence Under 45: Austin McKnight, Southern Creek Homes – Bryan/College Station n Association Accomplishment of the Year: Temple Area Builders Association n Associate of the Year: Atmos Energy n Developer of the Year: Becky Ullman, Lennar Homes/Friendswood Development Company – Houston n J.B. Sandlin Builder of the Year: Chad Decker, Decker Custom Homes – San Angelo n Ted Schlossman Lifetime Achievement Award: Beverly Koehn, Beverly Koehn & Assoc. Inc. – San Antonio n Ted Schlossman Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Moore, Ironstone Development – San Antonio More about the 2025 “Of the Year” award winners here. At TAB’s final 2025 Board of Directors meeting, the association also recognized members and local association staff with Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for ex- ceptional leadership and commitment to strengthening the association and the homebuilding industry. The 2025 honorees include Dal- las BA staff Director of Government Affairs David Lehde and members Ryan and Meredith Joyce, Michael Joyce Properties; Frank Murphy, Wynne/Jackson Inc.; and Johnathan Killebrew, Metro Code, LLC. During
the 89th Texas Legislative Session, these individuals played a critical role in shaping housing policy by testify- ing before legislative committees and meeting with state leaders, helping lawmakers understand how proposed legislation would affect builders, sup - pliers and homeowners. Tyler Hood, James Rudnicki and Don Shelton, all with Bush, Rudnicki, Shelton, PC, were recognized for their contribution to the success of the TAB Promulgated Form Contracts, a collec- tion of more than 100 contracts that is one of the most valuable business tools
James Rodriguez, Fox Energy Specialists was recognized for the leadership and insight he has provided as chair of the state Codes & Standards Committee. Details about the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards here. The dedication demonstrated by TAB’s officers, Hall of Honor induct - ees and award recipients continues to set the benchmark for excellence in Texas homebuilding and serves as an enduring example of industry leader- ship and service.
and member of the Texas Panhandle Builders Association, was sworn in as TAB’s 79th president. The 2026 Board of Directors and senior officers were installed the following day. Together, they are responsible for guiding TAB’s mission, upholding its bylaws, and advancing the association’s advocacy for the homebuilding industry. Lyons succeeds Brett Martin, TAB’s 2025 president. TAB’s 2026 Senior Officers include: n First Vice President: Dallas BA Past President Justin Webb, Altura Homes – Rockwall n Vice President/Secretary: Sam Mezayek, Mezayek Building & Devel- opment — Tyler n Treasurer:Justin MacDonald, MacDonald Companies Inc. – Ker- rville n Immediate Past President: Brett Martin, Tilson Custom Home Builders — Houston More about TAB’s 2026 Senior Officers here. The Texas Housing Hall of Hon- or, the state’s premier recognition for individuals whose vision and service have shaped the Texas housing in- dustry, inducted three distinguished leaders into its 2025 class: n Tommy Ford – Tommy Ford Construction | Dallas Builders As- sociation (in memoriam) n Delbert McDougal – McDou- gal Companies | West Texas Builders Association (in memoriam) n Robert Wood – West Texas Land Guys | West Texas Builders As- sociation More about the 2025 Texas Hous- ing Hall of Honor inductees here. TAB also presented nine “Of the
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