Members, Association Earn TAB Accolades
Dallas BA members and the Association itself were honored by the Texas Association of Builders on Nov. 21. That night, TAB also swore in Randy Bowling of Tropicana Homes in El Paso as its 75th President.
Dallas BA Past President Donnie Evans with Altura Homes received the prestigious J.B. Sandlin Builder of the Year Award for his outstanding membership and fundraising efforts at the state and local levels. Evans also supports Operation Finally Home, the Boy Scouts of America and several other local charities.
Past President Frank Murphy with Wynne Jackson, Inc. was named 2019 Developer of the Year. Frank’s uniquely exceptional financial mind helped pass a bill that reduced the agriculture roll back tax from five years to three years and lowered the interest rate from seven percent to five percent. This effort provides Texas homeowners with almost $500 million in tax relief over the next 10 years.
Tommy Ford with Tommy Ford Construction became the first recipient of the Ron Connally Award of Excellence for his unwavering dedication to the Texas Builders Foundation. Ford led the charge to ensure the Foundation would focus on providing scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in residential construction. Ford was the first major donor to the Foundation and is one of six founding members still serving as a Trustee.
Kelly-Moore Paints was named Associate of the Year. Kelly-Moore is an active participant in the Dallas BA and several other local associations across the state. In addition to their $125,000 endowment to the Texas Builders Foundation, Kelly-Moore’s employees helped build “America’s Front Porch” at the 2019 Sunbelt Builders Show.
The Dallas BA’s consumer website, DallasBuilders.com, was deemed the Association Accomplishment of the Year. This innovative member resource is one of the first of its kind in the nation and has enabled the Dallas BA to become an even better resource for homebuyers and real estate professionals. DallasBuilders.com also won an NAHB Association Excellence Award for Best Website in August.
“I am incredibly proud of Donnie, Frank, Tommy, Kelly-Moore Paints and all the Dallas BA members and staff who contributed to our consumer website,” said Association President Justin Webb. “These honors were well earned and the efforts recognized will leave a lasting positive impact on our industry.”