MEMBERS



Martin A. Brady CLU,ChFC,MSFS has been in the financial services profession for over 30 years and specializes in impartial, unbiased, fee-based financial planning. He deals primarily with owners of closely-held businesses and their executives and salespeople. One of his primary markets is the residential construction industry. The firm he represents, Stevens Financial Group, has offices in Dallas and Ft Worth and is a member of both the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association and The HBA of Greater Dallas.


Larry Campbell has been in the appliance and related industries (including the remodeling business) since 1969. He managed Jarrell Appliance from 1999 through 2007 (recipients of the 2004 Greater Dallas Home Builders Association (HBA) Associate of the Year Award). Currently, he’s in charge of Builder Sales Development for Sub Zero/Wolf. He’s been active in the HBA since his return to the Dallas area in September of 1999 serving as Treasurer as well as chair for multiple committees.  He also serves as a director for The Texas Association of Builders (TAB).

Lisa G. Carroll is the Business Development representative for Southwestern Carpets, Ltd., a turnkey wood, tile and carpet installation company specializing in new home construction, as well as a certified dealer/contractor for Hunter Douglas and Royal Windows blinds, shutters and shades.  She is responsible for research, marketing and development of new builder customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.  She is an active member of both the Greater Dallas and Greater Fort Worth Home Builders Associations.  She currently serves as a Board member for the Greater Dallas HBA Associates' Council, and an Ambassador for both the Dallas and Fort Worth HBA’s.



Jay Conner is the president and CEO of both MLAW Consultants & Engineers and MLA Labs, Inc.  His outstanding commitment to quality has defined the standard for customer service in the residential and light commercial industries.  Jay's experience with builders and architects throughout Texas have helped MLAW develop a reputation for leadership in the industry. Since 1964, MLAW has provided soils reports, foundation design, framing plans, inspections and forensic investigations.



Duffy Frazier has been in the insulation business since 1979 and been a sales representative for Williams Insulation since 1989. Williams is owned by MASCO, a multi-billion dollar publicly traded corporation, and offers all types of insulation, including fiberglass, foam, and sprayed. In addition, Williams offer metal fireplaces, gutters, Tyvek housewrap, central vac system and personal escape and rescue ladders.


Gary Hubbard has been employed by Acme Brick Company since 1973. He is a 17-time winner of Acme’s President’s Club Award. Gary has served on various HBA boards since 1976.


Chris Ludwig has been with BMC West for 11 years, specializing in millwork for high-end custom homes. Chris sells custom entries, exterior and interior doors, moldings, stair parts, columns, and other specialty trim items. Chris enjoys consulting one-on-one in the field with builders, architects and designers. He has served as the HBA Metro East president in 2006, on the Metro East board, and the Dallas HBA big board. Chris was the Metro East division “Associate of the Year” three years in a row.


Kevin McLain has been associated with the homebuilding industry for over 28 years. He is a Senior Account Manager for DOW Chemical’s Building Solutions division, representing Syrofoam® insulation and Weather mate™ housewraps and barrier solutions. He is a member of the HBA of Greater Dallas, the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association and the HBA of Greater Austin.


Tom Sadler President of Executive Press has been involved in the building industry since the early 70's. Executive Press is a full service printing company servicing the building industry since 1997. Executive Press utilizes soy based inks and recycled paper as a commitment to be an environmentally friendly company. We help builders and suppliers in the building industry with their marketing materials and web site design and hosting. If you are looking for someone who understands the building industry call Executive Press.

 

 Wesley Scott has been associated with the homebuilding industry for the last four years. He is one of the founders and principals of Archways & Ceilings Made Easy, a company that specializes in providing wood framing arches to the homebuilding industry. As the Vice President of Sales for Archways & Ceilings Made Easy, he is a member of the HBA of Greater Dallas where Archways & Ceilings Made Easy won the 2006 Vesta Award for Outstanding Customer Service.


 

 Steve Smirnis has been involved in publishing for the homebuilding industry for over 15 years, working for a large North American publishing company before founding Building SAVVY Magazine in 2002. He has served on the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association Board of Directors for many years and is also an active member of the Greater Dallas Home Builders Association.


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Geanie Vaughan ALA, CGA, CGP, was involved in commercial construction new business development for eight years before beginning her career in the residential building industry. She started in lighting for residential homes for Fred Lee 13 years ago in Atlanta before moving to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area 10 years ago. Geanie is the Marketing/Sales Manager for Lee Lighting in the Texas region. She has been on the Dallas Board of Directors and the Texas Association Board of Directors for the past 5 years. She has been named the Associate of the Year for TAB, Dallas HBA, and Greater Fort Worth BA. Geanie has also earned McSam and Vesta awards and is actively involved in various divisions and councils, as well as various charities.


Verrushka Verveckken founded DFW Interiors in 2003. With over 20 years experience in the building  supply and furniture industries,  Verruschka has established DFW Interiors as a leading authority on vanity product quality, design and production.  She has currently designed the only ADA furniture style vanity on the market.  Having graduated from the University of North Texas with her BBA in Marketing and being a Licensed Real Estate Broker,  she is also a member of the Greater Dallas HBA, Texas Association of Builders, the National Home Builders Association and the National Kitchen and Bath Association.


Jim White CGP has played an active role in the new home industry for over 12 years.  In 2010, Jim joined Pella Windows. Pella Texas Inc supplies a full offering of Pella windows and doors for both residential new construction, remodeling, and commercial applications. With a brand that is "Viewed to be the Best" Jim with Pella Texas is ready to serve all of your window needs. He is also an active member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas where he sits prominently as a board member of the Associates Council.



 

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