June 2019 Certified Graduate Remodeler Designee of the Month Donny Mack, CGR, CAPS, CGP, CGB, GMB
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Choosing people who are honorable, well spoken, educated and driven to learn more is exactly why the Dallas Builders Association came up with the Designee of the Month program. It was easy to see why the Education Committee chose this month’s Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Designee, Donny Mack.
Donny’s company, Beaver Builders, is steeped in generational character and tradition in the way they have developed their core business. They pride themselves on having a moral compass just as it used to be when businesses were built to withstand the test of time. Doing what is right is far greater than doing what makes the bottom line heavy. The customer is the focus, and meeting their every need is at the top of that priority list. Beaver Builders’ attention to quality and pursuit of excellence is in line with the outreach they perform both internally and externally. This is seen in the way the company gives not just money, but time to rewarding efforts.
It has been said that a company has an obligation to support the industry and neighborhoods in which they work and earn a living. This made it an easy decision for Beaver Builders to work with HomeAid/Home Builders Care on the Denton County Friends of the Family project, one that helps provide a basic necessity for women and children in their time of need. From this project, Beaver Builders received the HomeAid/Home Builders Care Achievement in Community Excellence Award in 2008.
“It was very humbling to see the unselfish contributions made for such a worthy cause from many of our suppliers and contractors.”
As president and CEO of Beaver Builders, Donny says he feels he should lead his business by example. His approach to education is no different; he’s a firm believer of gaining skills that help him succeed in everything he does. He is no stranger to formal education, having more than six years of coursework at the collegiate level. (He holds an associates degree in science and a BBA.) This, combined with the 30+ years in the homebuilding and remodeling industry, makes Donny an obvious choice for recognition as CGR Designee of the Month.
His career highlights in both the NAHB and the local Dallas BA are extensive. They start as early as 1999, when he became involved locally with the Association’s Education Committee, and he has stayed consistent throughout his career and is involved in the local, state and national levels of our industry. Having gained the interaction and knowledge that comes at the national level, Donny also became a trainer for classes created through the NAHB. After being an active NAHB instructor for over 10 years he was recently recognized with the distinction of Master Instructor. This is an honor that is shared by only 12 other individuals.
Donny Mack currently holds five NAHB designations and frequently attends classes to gain new insight and new designations. Donny is just another example of why you can never learn too much about an industry where you’re earning your living.
How do you market your designation?
“Business cards, web site, anywhere my name is found in print.”
What does the designation add to your business?
“Always striving to improve our systems and product; Education embracement is a key to the success of any business.”
How do your customers respond to your designation?
“Specific to CAPS, I will discuss the benefits of hiring someone with both formal training and experience in aging-in-place and accessible housing, to which the prospect and client are very acceptable.”
Why did you select this designation?
“I didn’t select the designation as much I did the information gained while earning the designation. As in my college degrees, I wasn’t looking for a diploma to display on the wall as much as the knowledge to help me perform. I’ve always placed higher regard on actions and ability than on words and diplomas. I’ve met a lot of highly educated individuals who couldn’t apply what they learned.”
Written by Tag Gilkeson, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGA, CGP, MCGP, CSP, MCSP, CMP, MIRM