GHBA members and staff recently gathered to observe the 80th anniversary of the Association with a beautiful spread of appetizers and cocktails, as well as photo opportunities made possible by the generous sponsorships of Builders …
Legend Homes and HomeAid Present Playhouse Key to Winners
Team members from Legend Homes, the engineers and builders of the 2021 HomeAid Project Playhouse, were on hand to present the ceremonial key to the Union Station Playhouse winners on August 25 prior to the …
2021 LEGO Future Home Builder Competition Winner Showcase
The GHBA is excited to announce the 2nd annual LEGO Future Home Builder Competition winners! The Future Homebuilder contestants were incredibly creative with their designs and photos. Their written descriptions helped capture the imagination of …
Record GHBA Scholarship Funds Awarded in 2021
The GHBA awards student scholarships each year through generous contributions from association members, the Associate Council and the Sales & Marketing Council. Applicants must be the child of a full-time employee of a GHBA member company …
Catching up with J.S. “Mickey” Norman
1960 GHBA President Shares Memories of Houston’s Boomtown Days GHBA 80TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL An out-of-the-blue phone call to Aimee Bertrand, the new CEO of the GHBA, turned into a sort of surreal conversation for Aimee …
Member Newsmaker: Dave Castle
Dave is really enjoying his new job as account development manager at Ironwood Connection, the leading supplier of stair and railing parts in Texas. He is currently focused on nurturing his existing relationships with production …
GHBA Members Support Jones Futures Academy Families Affected by Freeze
“It’s organizations like Jones Futures Academy that are crucial to the future of homebuilding in our community.” Aimee Bertrand, Executive Vice President & CEO Several GHBA members donated a variety of household necessities to Jones …
GHBA Marks Eight Decades Serving the Homebuilding Industry
The Greater Houston Builders Association begins 2021 on a celebratory note as the GHBA marks its 80th anniversary. “That’s approaching a century, a long time for an organization to endure,” said Keith Luechtefeld, president of …
HistoryMaker Presents Charity Funds to GHBA
The Greater Houston Builders Association is proud to announce that HistoryMaker Homes, a Benefit Homes partner, recently presented a check for $157,000 to the GHBA that reflected funds raised from the sale of their charity …
GHBA Announces New Executive Vice President and CEO, Aimee Bertrand
The GHBA is pleased to announce that Aimee Bertrand has been named the new executive vice president and CEO of the association, effective January 4, 2021. She will oversee the executive management and daily operations …
Mayhan Tapped as 2021 Benefit Homes Chair
The GHBA is excited to announce that Patrick Mayhan, vice president of purchasing for M/I Homes, is the new chairman of the Benefit Homes Project, a 40-year-old charity fundraiser that has raised over $12 million. …
Chesmar Homes Breaks Ground on Charity Build
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chesmar Homes’ groundbreaking ceremony for its seventh GHBA Benefit Home was held with a limited number of attendees, but each individual plays a significant role to ensure the Benefit Home is …
Member Newsmaker: Ian Faria
Ian P. Faria is the Houston Office Managing Partner at Bradley, a national law firm providing business clients around the world with a full suite of legal services in dozens of industries and practice areas. …
Member Newsmaker: Jennifer Mills
Jennifer Mills is a native Houstonian. After graduating from Texas A&M, she began her career in the Foley’s office in downtown Houston where she worked in the children’s and cosmetics buying offices. In 2006, she …
Member Newsmaker: Nicole Keown
Nicole Keown, purchasing manager for Sandcastle Homes Inc., joined the company over a decade ago. Nicole is responsible for managing all the purchasing and land planning activities within Sandcastle Homes as well as managing the …