GHBA Custom Builders Council Wins AEA Award for Mental Health Campaign

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Custom Builders Council board members celebrate AEA Award. Pictured (l to r): Drew Ondrey, Southern Green Builders (2025 CBC President); Chris Bolio, Alair Homes Houston (2023 CBC President, 2026 GHBA President-Elect); Zach Gavos, Keepsake Custom Homes & Droplet Resources (2025 CBC Immediate Past President); Theresa Meyer, Wamhoff Design | Build;  Alan Martinez, Datasmart/Duncan Security; George Gomez, Res Com Custom Builders (2026 CBC President-Elect); Brian Silver, BAS Concepts; Regina Robbins, TONER Home Performance; Elliott Owen, Hogue Landscape Services; Curtis Lawson, CRAFTED Custom Homes + Renovations; Ted More, Stately Custom Homes; Jennifer Boggs, GHBA; and Sonora Storm, Lincoln Jacob Construction.

We’re proud to announce that the GHBA has received a national Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The award recognized the GHBA Custom Builders Council’s impactful Mental Health Awareness Campaign as the “Best Membership Event” of the year.

This prestigious honor celebrates the GHBA’s commitment to supporting the mental well-being of our members and industry partners. From honest conversations to educational sessions and awareness efforts, the campaign shines a light on the real challenges faced in our industry and encourages connection, support, and openness.

The mental health program was inspired by a 2023 article in ProRemodeler Magazine, “This Story is About You,” that included a profile on GHBA member, Chris Bolio of Alair Homes. Both Bolio and the article’s author, Caroline Broderick, participated in the frank discussion on mental health needs and resources for those in homebuilding and construction.

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To ensure the conversation continued beyond the luncheon, GHBA created a dedicated mental health resource hub at ghba.org/mentalhealth. This online platform provides a wealth of tools and support materials, including:

  • National and local crisis hotlines – immediate access to professional help for those in need.
  • Industry-specific mental health resources – addressing the unique pressures faced by those in construction and homebuilding.
  • Educational videos and recorded sessions – including the full Custom Builders Council luncheon panel on mental health.
  • Articles and guidance – to help members better understand stress, anxiety, depression, and strategies for resilience.

The site reinforces GHBA’s commitment to creating an environment where members feel supported, understood, and empowered to seek help when needed.

The award was formally recognized at NAHB’s Association Management Conference this August, with GHBA’s campaign highlighted as a model for other HBAs nationwide.

Congratulations to the Custom Builders Council for leading this important initiative! Learn more and explore resources at ghba.org/mentalhealth.

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Caroline Broderick, ProRemodeler Magazine, and Chris Bolio, Alair Homes, speak at the Custom Builders Council Mental Health Luncheon.
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