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MEMBERSHIP MONDAY SPOTLIGHT

🌟 This weeks #MembershipMonday feature is a little different as we celebrate Womens History Month with these four accomplished Professional Women in Building members. 🏡

For the March/April issue of the Houston Builder Magazine, PWB President DAnn Brown with StrucSure Home Warranty sat down with Diane Danilov of Westin Homes, Melissa Wilson of Legends Architectural Stone, Vanessa Cole of Cole Klein Builders and Emely Roque of Yellowstone Marble and Granite to learn a little more about their influences and how they got where they are today. Here are excerpts from their interview:

DAnn: Who has been your most influential mentor in your life so far?
Diane: My father has been my most influential mentor. He stressed the importance of education and instilled in me a strong work ethic. Melinda Salazar with BGE has also been a mentor for me professionally. Shes extremely knowledgeable and always a great resource when I need guidance. She even acted as my “professor” with some Engineering 101 classes when I entered the world of land development.

DAnn: What is something you would tell your younger self?
Melissa: Stop being so hard on yourself. Instead of focusing on what you think are flaws, appreciate ALL that you are. Embrace the journey and celebrate your uniqueness.
Vanessa: Your dreams of becoming a businesswoman will come true. Focus on asking better questions, comparing your cost estimates to the actuals on every project, remain a person of integrity and provide value to the marketplace.

DAnn: What is a book that you read recently that inspired you?
Emely: The Exit Strategy Playbook by Adam Coffey really stood out to me. It inspired me to think about business growth in a more strategic way, focusing on building long-term value. Even if selling isn’t the goal, the book offers great insights on scaling a business and making smart decisions for the future. It reinforced the idea that every business should operate with a clear vision and purpose.

You can find the full Q&A in the March/April issue of the Houston Builder magazine or online at https://bit.ly/4ir0pYg.

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🌟 This week's #MembershipMonday feature is a little different as we celebrate Women's History Month with these four accomplished Professional Women in Building members. 🏡

For the March/April issue of the Houston Builder Magazine, PWB President D'Ann Brown with StrucSure Home Warranty sat down with Diane Danilov of Westin Homes, Melissa Wilson of Legends Architectural Stone, Vanessa Cole of Cole Klein Builders and Emely Roque of Yellowstone Marble and Granite to learn a little more about their influences and how they got where they are today. Here are excerpts from their interview:

D'Ann: Who has been your most influential mentor in your life so far?
Diane: My father has been my most influential mentor. He stressed the importance of education and instilled in me a strong work ethic. Melinda Salazar with BGE has also been a mentor for me professionally. She's extremely knowledgeable and always a great resource when I need guidance. She even acted as my “professor” with some Engineering 101 classes when I entered the world of land development.

D'Ann: What is something you would tell your younger self?
Melissa: Stop being so hard on yourself. Instead of focusing on what you think are flaws, appreciate ALL that you are. Embrace the journey and celebrate your uniqueness.
Vanessa: Your dreams of becoming a businesswoman will come true. Focus on asking better questions, comparing your cost estimates to the actuals on every project, remain a person of integrity and provide value to the marketplace.

D'Ann: What is a book that you read recently that inspired you?
Emely: The Exit Strategy Playbook by Adam Coffey really stood out to me. It inspired me to think about business growth in a more strategic way, focusing on building long-term value. Even if selling isn’t the goal, the book offers great insights on scaling a business and making smart decisions for the future. It reinforced the idea that every business should operate with a clear vision and purpose.

You can find the full Q&A in the March/April issue of the Houston Builder magazine or online at bit.ly/4ir0pYg. ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Meet Scott Black, Director of Land Acquisition for David Weekley Homes, our featured member for #MembershipMonday! 🏡 Here's a look at his journey:

🏠 His start in the industry: Scott's homebuilding career started with David Weekly Homes in late 2016 as a Warranty Service Manager. A year later, Scott moved into a new role with David Weekly as a builder. Not long after that, he joined the Land Acquisition team where he's been ever since and has found the most joy. "I truly enjoy helping to shape where we go and what we do," Scott said.

👷 GHBA: Scott got involved with the GHBA when he joined the Land Acquisition team, back in 2019. Some of the best advice he received when he joined land acquisition, Scott said, was from Mark Welch, who told him to get involved with the GHBA — not by simply attending meetings or events but by serving. Currently, Scott serves as a Developer Council Board Member. He is also a HOME-PAC Trustee and a Distinguished Member. Last year, Scott was honored as a 2024 New HOME-PAC Trustee of the Year. During our recent trip to the Texas Capitol for Rally Day, Scott served as a co-captain to advocate for our industry with state legislators.

🤝 Charity Work: This year, Scott serves as president of one of the GHBA's charitable partners, HomeAid Houston. He is also a mentor for real estate students at the University of Houston, serves on UH's Young Alumni Board and serves in various roles at Bayou City Fellowship. Of all his volunteer-leadership positions, Scott most enjoys serving for HomeAid Houston. "The impact we've been able to have serving the homeless around Houston is easily the most fun and rewarding thing I've worked on outside of my 'day job,'" Scott said.

💡 Passions: In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time at his family's lake house in Michigan with his wife, Katie, and their son, Crew.

🏡 GHBA’s Impact: " My involvement at the GHBA has been invaluable. Relationships built, new connections made, education obtained and advocating for our industry," Scott said. "You cannot put a price tag on it and I highly recommend getting involved regardless of your role, tenure or area of the business you are in." ... See MoreSee Less

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