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Ligenfelter, Hoodwin, Walls, Acree, Falgout to Be Installed Sept. 30

Adam Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Custom Homes will be installed as the president of the Dallas Builders Association Sept. 30 during ceremonies held at the Westin Galleria Dallas. The annual Installation of Leadership is presented in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty.

Kelly Hoodwin, CGA, CMP, of Altura Homes will become the first vice president.

Matt Walls of Winston Custom Homes is the new officer on the ladder, serving as vice president/secretary.

Tiffany Acree, CGA, CGP, of StrucSure Home Warranty has been re-elected associate vice president, and James Falgout of James L. Falgout, PC will serve his second year as treasurer.

All officers serve one-year terms except the treasurer, who serves for two years.

The Installation of Leadership will also feature presentation of some of the Dallas BA’s most prestigious awards. The Hugh Prather Trophy is given annually to the builder, remodeler or developer member who has done the most for the betterment of the community and the industry. The Clyde Anderson Associate of the Year Award recognizes an associate member’s contributions to and support of the Dallas Builders Association. The Shorty Howard Trophy will be presented to the year’s top membership recruiter.

Emmy-Award-winning news anchor Jenny Anchondo will serve as mistress of ceremonies. She is the current host of Inside DFW with Jenny Anchondo, which airs weekdays on CW33.

Installation ceremonies will also feature a hosted cocktail reception, valet parking and a photo booth.
Tickets are $150 per person through Sept. 8 and can be purchased at DallasBuilders.org. Tables of 10 are available.

Being sworn into office will be the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. These include elected directors Cole Baker, Grand Openings; Kendra Barnes, REHAU Construction; Doug Bowerman, Susser Bank; Michelle Carter-Love, sHe Eco Investments dba sHe ECO Homes; Chris Clay, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty; Jonathan Correa, Divino Homes; Mark Covington, Drees Custom Homes; Meredith Joyce, Michael Joyce Properties; and Dave Hambley, Lee Lighting.

Other elected directors are Taylor Humphrey, Pacesetter Homes; Richard Miller, Richard Miller Custom Homes; Jake Murillo, V Luxury Homes; Tony Paez, DFW Design and Build; Jerry Parks, Traditional Classic Homes; Greg Paschall, Richardson Ready Electric; Stephen Puckett, Prosperity Bank; Jimmy Tanghongs, The New Modern Home; Brian Webster, KWA Construction; and Teresa Williams, KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living.
Appointed directors include builders Rich Buquet, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland; Zach Motley, M/I Homes of DFW, LLC; and and Ben Romski, UnionMain Homes. Appointed associate directors are Russell Daniels, Bush Rudnicki Shelton; Kendall Goshorn, HomePro; and Pat Nagler, Edge Home Finance.
Tim Lansford, Luxury Homes of Texas, will join the board as an Honored Life Director.

Additionally, the presidents of Dallas BA divisions and chairs of its councils will serve on the board. These are Bob Hansen, Garvey Homes, Dallas Division; Steven Smith, Smith Custom Building & Design, Metro East Division; Corey Pruitt, KWA Construction, LP, Multifamily Builders Council; Katie Youngblood, Highland Homes, Professional Women in Building Council; and Landon Hood, Beazer Homes, Young Professionals Council.
Chairs of certain committees will also serve on the Board. These are Phil Smith, FACETS Appliances, Kitchens & Baths, Communications; Tim Lansford, Luxury Homes of Texas, Education; Rane Pearson, Bray Real Estate Group, HOMEPAC; Myra Baginski, Coldwell Banker Realty Southlake, Membership; Andrew Pieper, Hillwood Communities, Nominating; and John Porizek, M/I Homes of DFW, Volume Builders & Developers Committee.
The Association’s Honored Life Directors and Past Presidents are permanent members of the Board. A list of these individuals can be found on DallasBuilders.org.

Partnership opportunities are available ranging from $500 to $3,000. Information is available from Misty Varsalone at 214-615-5012 or Misty. Varsalone@dallasbuilders.com.