Matt Mitchell Elected President of Dallas Builders Association
Matt Mitchell, CAPS, CGB, CGP, CSB, GMB, CSP, MCGP, of James Andrews Custom Homes was installed as the president of the Dallas Builders Association Sept. 24 during virtual ceremonies. The annual Installation of Leadership was presented in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty. Kent Conine, past president of the Dallas BA, the Texas Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders, swore Mitchell into office.
Past President Donny Mack installed the Association’s senior officers: Andrew Pieper of Hillwood Communities as first vice president; John Porizek of M/I Homes of DFW, LLC as vice president/secretary; and Stephen Puckett of Prosperity Bank as treasurer.
Tim Jackson, past president of the Dallas BA and the TAB, was the installing officer for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors, as well as division and council leadership.
Sworn into office for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors were Cole Baker, BMC; Doug Bowerman, Affiliated Bank; Joshua Correa, Divino Homes; Russell Daniels, Bush Rudnicki Shelton; Mark Dann, Highland Classic Homes; Tag Gilkeson, Tag & Associates; Dave Hambley, Lee Lighting; Dennis Jaglinski, Trendmaker Homes; Tim Lansford, Luxury Homes of Texas; Adam Lingenfelter, Lingenfelter Custom Homes; Jake Murillo, V Luxury Homes; Pat Nagler, PrimeLending; Kelly Reynolds, Keen Homes; Phil Smith, FACETS Appliances, Kitchens & Baths; Danny Stanphill, DuPont; Matt Walls, Winston Homes; and Brian Webster, KWA Construction.
Appointed directors include Jonathan Correa, Divino Homes; Ronnie Cunyus, First National Bank Mortgage; Jim Falgout, James L. Falgout, PC; and Poonam Patel, Urban Loop Studio, LLC.
Additionally, the presidents of Dallas BA divisions and chairman of its council will serve on the Board. These are Richard Miller, Richard Miller Custom Homes; Dallas Division; Greg Paschall, Intex Electrical Contractors, Metro East Division; Matt Eytcheson, BMC, Metro North Division; and Rene Grossman, Nationwide Gutter LLC, Multifamily Builders Council.
Chairs of certain committees were installed and will also serve on the Board. These are Michael Turner, Classic Urban Homes, Communications; Josh Correa, Divino Homes, Education; Donnie Evans, Altura Homes, HOMEPAC; Justin Webb, Altura Homes, Membership; Matt Robinson, BGE Inc., Nominating; Chris Clay, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Spike; John Porizek, Volume Builders; and Rane Pearson, Bray Real Estate Group, Young Professionals.
The Association’s Honored Life Directors and Past Presidents are permanent members of the Board.
Kelly Hoodwin of Altura Homes and Jim White of BMC were given the distinction of becoming Honored Life Directors of the Association.
The event also featured presentation of some of the Dallas BA’s most prestigious awards. Michael Turner of Classic Urban Homes was honored with the Hugh Prather Trophy, 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 was presented to Stephen Puckett of Prosperity Bank. The Shorty Howard Trophy went to the year’s top membership recruiter, Donnie Evans of Altura Homes. Joshua Correa of Divino Homes was named Designee of the Year.