The Home Builder - October 2025
No. 10
VOLUME LXXII
October 2025
Don Dykstra is 2025 Prather honoree
Industry Investors
The Dallas Builders As- sociation has awarded the 2025 Hugh Prather Trophy to Don Dykstra of Bloomfield Homes. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Dallas BA and has been presented annually for the past 75 years to a builder, re- modeler or developer member who has done the most for the betterment of the community and the industry as a whole. The 2025 presentation was made during the Sept. 19 State of the Industry Summit held at at the Westin Galleria Dallas. The award was named for the Association’s first pres - ident, Hugh Prather, in hopes that his principles would serve as a guide for future gen- erations of builders. It is not meant to be simply a “Builder of the Year,” but something more that reflects credit to the building industry. Past recipients include homebuilding icons such as Dave Fox, W.W. Caruth Jr., Bob Folsom, Fred Roach, Harold Peek, Kent Conine, Tommy Ford and Harold Poll- man, among others. 2024 Prather recipient and Past President Jeff Dwor - kin of JLD Custom Homes presented the award. Don Dykstra is co-found- er and chairman of Bloomfield Homes, the fifth largest home builder in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. His company is involved in many charitable endeavors including the Six Stones home revitalization efforts in the Mid-Cities, the North Texas Food Bank and summer read- ing programs for students.
Dykstra is an ardent supporter of the Collin College Techni- cal Campus, where he often speaks to students enrolled in the construction management program. He is also a frequent speaker at the Dallas BA’s Young Professionals Council and has been a mentor to many other builders over the last decade. While presenting the award, Dworkin commented, “One of the most amazing things about our honoree is his strong belief in ‘His People.’ Don surrounds himself with the best people and awards them accordingly. His com- pany is one of the only pro- duction builders I have ever heard of that sells homes to its employees at cost. Wow!”
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Past President and last year’s honoree Jeff Dworkin presents the 2025 Hugh Prather Award to Don Dykstra of Bloomfield Homes.
The Multifamily Builders Council will hold its next lunch meeting Nov. 4 at Dallas BA offices. Jeff Golosby, CSP, CSHO, an investigator with G8 Safety Consultants, will discuss jobsite safety and risk control. Online registration closes Oct. 31. n n n Join the Young Profes - sionals Council Nov. 5 for a happy hour and fundraising event presented by SiEn- ergy. Held at Stirr, a high energy restaurant and bar in Dallas, this networking event will benefit Collin College. A portion of the $10 fee will be contributed to the school’s scholar- ship fund to students in the construction management program. Register.
State of the Industrty Summit Presented by Hotchkiss Insurance Agency The Association’s Sept. 19 State of the Industry Summit featured speakers from both the National Association of Home Builders and the Texas Builders Association. They provided a detailed examination of the economy and the home building market and a briefing on the outcome of the 89th Legislative session. From left are Dr. Robert Dietz, NAHB senior economist; Scott Norman, TAB executive officer; Jessica Goehring of Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, Summit title partner; Frances Blake, TAB vice president of regulatory affairs; J.D. Hale, TAB director of government affairs; and Gena Godinez, Dallas BA executive officer.
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The HomeFront Government Affairs News and Info
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
So Long Summer, Hello Advocacy
As the calendar turns to Fall and we await the cooler weather and changes in the leaves, there is still plenty to do on the industry advocacy front. So, before you dig out your favorite sweater, pour yourself some pumpkin spiced whatever and pick your way through these government relations updates. Dallas BA Monitoring Local Ordinance Changes The Dallas Builders Association continues to monitor and weigh in on local ordinance changes. The ef- fort, always ongoing, is to help avoid delays, needless cost increases, and to advocate that ordinances be drafted within statutory guidelines. The City of Dallas is currently discussing amendments to the mu- nicipality’s park land dedication and fee-in-lieu ordinance. Dallas BA is monitoring this process closely as it can impact multifamily development costs. The update comes, in part, due to state law that resulted from HB 1526 during the 88th Texas Legislature. The statute applies to only five mu - nicipalities in Texas, due to population language. It requires land dedications, fee assessments or the combination of both, to be derived by either a calcula- tion based upon a formula that utilizes appraisal districts land values and development dwelling units, or a flat per unit cost that does not exceed 2% of the median family income (AMFI). The final legislation was focused on multifamily, hotel and motel uses. Single-family was written out of the bill and, due to definitions in the stat - ute that trigger the ability to use one of the abovementioned calculations, the statute does not have the effect of removing the need to show “propor- tionality” for single-family assessment as required by a history of Supreme Court and subsequent court decisions. Dallas has proposed using the AMFI basis for calculation, and now it is a matter of what percentage of the AMFI they settle on. The city has shown a concern regarding housing affordability during these discussions. In Celina, the City Council will soon hold a hearing related to amend-
ments to the municipality’s architec- tural amendments. Dallas BA has weighed in with the city’s Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Dallas BA’s focus is pro- tecting the property owner’s right to choose materials, which is also the focus of state law. Chapter 3000 of the Texas Gov- ernment Code prohibits a government entity from adopting or enforcing a regulation that “prohibits, directly or indirectly, the use or installation of a building product or material in the construction, renovation, maintenance or other alteration of a residential or commercial building if the building product or material is approved for use by a national model code published within the last three code cycles that applies to the construction, renova- tion, maintenance or other alteration of the building.” (Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 3000.002 (1)) The statute also prohibits es- tablishing a standard for an aesthetic method that is more stringent than standards under a national model code in the last three code cycles. Dallas BA will continue to moni- tor and weigh in on these and other ordinances. Members with questions should contact the Association’s Direc- Dallas BA members recently had opportunities to visit with some of our service area’s elected officials. Just prior to the Association’s State of the Industry on September 19, Dallas BA hosted a meet-and-greet where members visited various mem- bers of county commissioners court to city councils. This also provided the elected officials with real world feed - back from those who provide homes in their districts. In a follow-up to Dallas BA’s na- tional legislative conference congres- sional meetings, held in Washington, D.C. in June, Association members and staff met with U.S. Representative Keith Self (TX-3) on Sept.22 in his Texas district office. We appreciate Congressman Self’s interest in the challenges home building faces as it relates to construction trades educa- tor of Government Affairs . Dallas BA Members Visit with Area Elected Officials
Dallas BA Members and staff meet with U.S. Representative Keith Self on Sept. 22 to discuss energy code policy, construction trades educa - tion, labor shortages and housing affordability. From left are Meredith Joyce, Tim Jackson, Matt Walls, U.S. Representative Keith Self, David Lehde, Landon Hood and Gena Godinez
Proposition 1 on the November Ballot Would Provide Needed Funding for Job Training at Technical Colleges As often happens after legisla- tive sessions, Texans will have an opportunity to vote on propositions resulting from this year’s legislative sessions. Proposition 1 provides Texas State Technical College (TSTC) with funds to expand job-training programs and help meet the needs of today’s workforce. The funding, $850 from the state’s general revenue, would support capital needs of TSTC, including facil- ity expansion, land acquisition, and modern equipment purchases. Skilled trades are important to home building. Election Day Is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Dallas BA members who plan to attend the November TAB board meet- ings should consider early voting, as part of the board meetings fall on Nov. 4. Early voting begins on Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31. Voter registration status and information on polling locations is available at www.votetexas.gov. “The power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is the greatest influence in our society.”
tion, energy code policies and housing affordability. Industry Supported Legislation for Impact Fee Credits Gets Legislative Approval A priority piece of legislation, supported by the Texas Association of Builders, met legislative approval in the second special session and has been signed by Governor Abbott. Senate Bill 14, by Senator Charles Perry, with support in the House by Representative Cecil Bell, creates an incentive for builders and developers to use systems or products that conserve water by creating credit towards water and wastewater impact fees. The legislation recognizes that when builders and developers install water conservation systems, they should receive credits or reduction for the amount of water or wastewater conserved. The new law will be effec - tive on Jan.1, 2026. TAB has been tireless in their advocacy for the industry. Next Government Relations Com- mittee Meeting — Oct. 15 The next meeting of the Dallas BA Government Relations Committee (GRC) will be Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. The October GRC meeting will be held at the Dallas BA office. GRC meetings are open to all Dallas BA members. Members inter- ested in participating should contact the director of government affairs at David.Lehde@DallasBuilders.com.
– Jack Kemp, United States Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development (1989-1993) and U.S. House of Representatives (1971-1989)
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Collin College honors Dallas BA
Association Executive Officer Gena Godinez accepts a Legacy Benefactor President’s Circle Award from Collin College President Neil Matkin and Glenn Callison, outgoing chair of the Collin College Foundation Board of Directors. Membership in the President’s
Collin College honored the Dallas Builders Association Sept. 11 with a Legacy Benefactor Presi- dent’s Circle Award, presented at the Plano Event Center. The President’s Circle is the premier giving society honoring Collin College’s donors with life- time giving of $20,000 or more. This year’s President’s Circle members were recognized at a VIP reception hosted by Collin College President Neil Matkin.
Circle has eight tiers ranging from the “Legacy Patron” tier to the “Mil- lion Dollar Club.” Gena Godinez, Dallas BA ex- ecutive officer, accepted the award on behalf of the Association. Dallas BA supports the Collin College Construction Management Program’s Excellence Fund, which assists students financially on a needs-based basis and helps keep them on track for the program.
Association EO Gena Godinez and President-Elect Matt Walls present 2025 President Kelly Hoodwin-Moore with a plaque recognizing her as a Past President Life Director. The presentation was made at the September Board of Directors meeting.
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dent Kelly Hoodwin-Moore ex- pressed appreciation during the September Board of Directors meeting to division and council leadership and committee chairs for their support during her year in office. Each person in a leadership role during the 2024-2025 year received an engraved commemo- rative paper weight. Executive Officer Gena Godinez assisted with the presentations.
First Vice President Matt Walls
Vice President/Secretary Landon Hood
Treasurer Tom Sadler
Membership Chair Chris Clay
Greater Denton County Builders Division President Donny Mack
Multifamily Builders Council Chair Adam Sumrow
Metro East Division President Meredith Joyce
Dallas Division President Jeff Dworkin
Communications Chair Alan Hoffmann
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October 2025
Lee Roy Jordan memorials urged
Greater Denton County Builders Division
The Greater Denton County Builders group is now officially a Dallas BA division following Board action at its September meeting. The new division presented a program on “Weath - erization and the Building Envelope” Sept. 24. From left are GDCBD board members Justin Waggoner, IFoam, RayLee Edgington, Home Team Pest Defense, and Jeanice Wheelock, First Response Inspection; speakers Brian Eubanks and Garrett Ryan, both with Paragon Structural Engineering; Division President Donny Mack, Beaver Builders; and Vice President Chris Clay, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.
Former Dallas Cowboys line- backer and founder of Lee Roy Jordan Lumber Lee Roy Jordan died Aug.30 at the age of 84. Lee Roy Jordan Lumber has been a Sustaining Member of the Dallas BA since 2019. Lee Roy’s son, David Jordan, is president of the company. In 14 years as a Dallas Cowboy, Lee Roy Jordan competed in three Super Bowls, was named All-Pro twice and participated in the Pro Bowl four times. As a member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, the National College Hall of Fame, and the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, Lee Roy was also inducted into the Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor in 1990. After a successful career in foot- ball, Lee Roy purchased Redwood Lumber Company of Dallas, the larg- est exclusive dealer of redwood in the Southwest that began in 1952. In 1977, after the purchase, the name was changed to Lee Roy Jordan Redwood Lumber Company. In 2003, Lee Roy made the decision to expand the facility and services offered at its Hillsboro dis - tribution center and re-manufacturing plant. Currently the Hillsboro facility handles all wholesale distribution of specialty products while the Dal- las facility is focused on providing builders and contractors with all their lumber needs. Members are encouraged to leave memorials in his guest book HERE.
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October 2025
Profit From Precision: Advanced Project Management Series - Oct. 7, Oct. 30 & Nov. 6. The ability to effectively prepare for a project is vital to the success of any business. Project preparation consists of multiple processes that work together and, when performed effectively, enable you to increase your efficiency, achieve greater client satisfaction, enhance team and vendor relationships, and protect profitability. This 4-part course provides you with the knowledge base and skills to perform one of the critical processes in project preparation: creating the schedule to complete the project. Oct. 7 - Residential Project Scope Management & Schedule Management Oct. 30 - Residential Project Cost Management & Resource Manage- ment Nov. 6 - Residential Quality Man- agement & Communication Instructor will be NAHB Master Instructor Donny Mack of Mack Pro- fessionals/Beaver Builders. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost Per Class: $75 member/$100 non-member Format: In-person only
and getting the property ready to sell or develop. The level of content in this course is for individuals new to the land development process. Ed Harrison, CGB, GMB, with Harrison Homes will be the instructor. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: member $159 / non-member $259 Format: hybrid
Land Development: NAHB Certificate Course - Oct. 9
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: member $159 / non-member $259 Format: hybrid Register for the Business Accounting class. Job Costing, The Road Map Con- tinues: NAHB Certificate Course - Oct. 22 Job costing is the process of tracking the costs associated with a specific project. This process is impor - tant in residential home building and remodeling because it provides build- ers with detailed information about the costs associated with each project. This course will help you identify and implement the key components of job costing. Instructor will be NAHB Master Instructor Donny Mack of Mack Pro- fessionals/Beaver Builders. Time: 1 - 4p.m. Cost: member $159 / non-member $259 Format: hybrid
This course will introduce par- ticipants to the land acquisition and development process and explore the crucial first steps to becoming a suc - cessful developer. You will develop strategies for finding land development opportunities for small projects (two to 50 lots) and discuss which business structure is best for your business. Ed Harrison, CGB, GMB, with Harrison Homes will be the instructor. Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: member $159 / non-member $259 Format: hybrid Register for the Land Development class.
Register for the Site Planning class.
Business Accounting, A Road Map to Profitability: NAHB Certificate Course - Oct. 22 This course provides you with the basics of financial planning, budget - ing, construction business accounting, job cost systems and financing op - tions that will enable you to track and analyze cost of goods, overhead, and individual job costs as well as com- municate about them effectively. Top - ics include accounting terminology, a chart of accounts, types of records and reports to be maintained, and loan products that can provide financing alternatives. NAHB Master Instructor Donny Mack of Beaver Builders will teach.
Site Planning, Approvals & Construction: NAHB Certificate Course - Oct. 16
Take the next step to becoming a small volume land developer by exploring actual site planning and pre- liminary platting. In this course, you will learn about the typical approval and final platting process through a governing authority. The class will also discuss construction of improvements
Register for the Job Costing class.
Thank you, partners!
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October 2025
Milestone Anniversaries
Congratulations to these companies and individuals being recognized for continuous membership in the Dallas Builders Association.
10 Years Altura Homes - Donnie Evans Altura Homes - Kelly Hoodwin-Moore Harrill Construction LLC Republic Elite Multifamily Interiors, LLC Wynne/Jackson Inc. - Gail Murphy 5 Years Alair Homes - Zuch Chris Sandlin Homes CQ Insulation Exacta Land Surveyors Perry Homes Real Estate Group of America dba Art Deco Designer Homes
35 years Sharif & Munir Custom Homes Inc. 30 Years Fresco Construction Inc. 20 Years Anderson Hanson Blanton - Ana Blanton Signature Floors & Interiors
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William Riseman, Riseman Devel - opment, wins a $50 Mi Cocina gift card, presented by hosts Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warran - ty; and Dan Glanville and Jessica Goehring of Hotchkiss Insurance Agency.
A YETI cooler bag goes to door prize winner Jeff Dworkin of JLD Custom Home. Hosts Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty, and Dan Glanville, Hotchkiss In - surance Agency, made the pre - sentation.
Hosts Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty, and Dan Glan - ville, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, present Dennis Jaglinski of N3 Luxury Living with a YETI wine cooler and two YETI cups.
Vijay Thangughal, Gregorian Homes, wins a YETI beverage bucket, awaded by Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty, and Dan Glanville, Hotchkiss Insur - ance Agency.
Yehuda Izmagristo of Ay Devel - opment 22 LLC wins a turtle box speaker.
Sandra Thomas of First United Bank wins a $50 Bass Pro Shop gift card.
Peter Burgess of Burgess Con- struction Consultants Inc. wins a $50 Mi Cocina gift card.
Alex Benitez of Texas Finishing Touch LLC wins a $50 Starbucks gift card.
Kristin King of LG Electronics USA wins two Texas Rangers tickets.
Chris Vonderau of Western Pa - cific is the cash door prize winner.
John Howell of Pro-TechT Secu - rity Audio Video wins a $50 Bass Pro Shop gift card.
Stephen Spriggs of California Closets wins a $45 AMC gift card.
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