Membership Monday Spotlight

🌟 This week, we’d like to introduce a GHBA Past President, John Williams with K. Hovanian Homes, our featured member for Membership Monday 🏡 Here's a peek into his journey:

🏠 How he got his start in the industry: John has always had a strong interest in land development and homebuilding, as many members of his extended family were involved in the industry. After gaining some experience in commercial construction and business operations, John relocated to Houston and decided to shift his focus to residential construction. Seventeen years ago, he joined K. Hovnanian Homes, eager to learn how large builders operate. Since then, he’s worked his way up within the company and continued to grow in this field.

👷 GHBA: John has been a member for 17 years but notes he’s been actively involved for about 14 of those years. A former boss and mentor encouraged him to attend educational events for professional development and networking. Not long after he started attending, John volunteered to speak at a Houston City Council meeting alongside other GHBA members. After a successful advocacy effort, John was impressed by the influence of the GHBA and committed to finding more ways to get involved.

As the GHBA’s 2019 President, John was honored to lead an organization he had been deeply committed to for years. Having already served four years on the Executive Committee, he approached his presidency with a clear vision for creating lasting impact. However, the most meaningful part of his experience was the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional group of industry leaders, which left an even greater, lasting positive effect on him. John's involvement with the association began with a focus on Codes and Standards and the Young Professionals group. As his engagement deepened, he joined the GHBA’s Political Action Committee, HOME-PAC, and broadened his participation to include the Developers Council, the Dry Utilities Taskforce and the Government Affairs Committee. Over his tenure, he has served a cumulative nine years on the Board of Directors and spent 10 years as the GHBA-appointed Residential Code Chairman for the Houston Construction Industry Council. Among his honors are the Presidential Citation and the Young Professional of the Year award, both received in 2014.

💖 Passions: In his free time, John enjoys spending quality moments with his wife, Patricia, and their two daughters, Stella and Layla. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and the occasional round of golf.

🤝 Charity Work: With two daughters, John actively volunteers for the Girl Scouts and the Bayou City Pony Club.

🏠 GHBA’s Impact: "Being an engaged member of the GHBA has been the single biggest catalyst for my professional development. The educational resources, combined with the powerful networking, are phenomenal,” John said. “The advocacy and charity efforts efficiently focus our collective energy and resources, delivering tremendous results."

You can also read John's feature on the GHBA website at ghba.org/membership-monday. ... See MoreSee Less

We took a long, summer hiatus, but we are back to our weekly Membership Monday feature!🌟 This week, we’d like to introduce a long-time member, David Hodges with Kent Moore Cabinets. 🏡 Here’s a peek into his journey:

👷 GHBA: David has been a member since 2000. At that time, David worked for a small cabinet company that transferred him to Houston. His boss encouraged him to join the Greater Houston Builders Association and get involved. He hit the ground running and became immediately involved in the GHBA’s Associate Council, where he worked his way onto and up the volunteer leadership ladder and eventually served as president of the council. He has even received a Presidential Citation for Associate of the Year for his volunteer commitment. David has served on countless committees and councils over the years, including the Remodelers Council, the GHBA’s Bay Area Builders Association, Northern Counties Builders & Developers Division and more.

“I served on every board I could get on and made the GHBA my life,” David said. “My favorite charity activity with the GHBA was the Adopt-a-Family project. I was Santa Claus a few years – that was incredible. When a small child looks at you and truly believes you are Santa Claus – I’ll never forget that look.”

Today, David serves as a HOME-PAC Trustee at the Council Club level for his financial support of the GHBA’s Political Action Committee. David is also a 2024 Distinguished Member and serves on the Membership Committee this year.

💖 Passions: David has a wife, five children and 10 grandchildren who keep him busy in his spare time. “I build whatever my grandkids want,” he said. Most recently, David built his grandkids a big treehouse with an attached zipline in their backyard in Hockley. He also builds wooden swords for his grandkids whenever they ask, and right now, he’s building props for his grandkids’ school drama department.

🤝 Charity Work: Over the years, David has volunteered for HomeAid Houston, and he’s been involved with an organization called Celebrate Recovery for 15 years.

🏠 GHBA’s Impact: “Joining the association is the best thing I could have ever done for my career and for meeting good people and having fun – it has brought me opportunities. I’ve worked for several companies since I moved to Houston in 2000, and I’ve always been able to take advantage of the GHBA network for new job opportunities,” David said. “You won’t find better people than the people who work for the GHBA. If you want to serve, there’s plenty of opportunities to serve here.”

You can check out David's story and past Membership Monday features on ghba.org/membership-monday ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 Happy #MembershipMonday to all who observe! We took a short hiatus, but we are back this week to feature Kimberly Hanks with RW Supply+Design and Design. 🏡 Here’s a peek into her journey:

👷 GHBA Involvement: Kimberly joined the GHBA in 2010. Introduced by a fellow builder, she quickly saw the value to grow her business and connections in Houston. Kimberly has held various leadership positions, including serving on the GHBA Remodelers Council board in 2011 and 2012, and the GHBA Custom Builders Council in 2016/2017. Currently, she is the “Speakers and Sponsors Co-Chair” for the Remodelers Council.

🏠 How she got her start in the industry: With over 25 years in the home building industry, Kimberly began her journey with a degree in interior design and a minor in architecture. Starting at a design firm in Sugar Land, she found her passion in sales and helping clients find the perfect materials for their projects. Today, she is a Design Sales Consultant with RW Supply and Design, specializing in wood, luxury vinyl and laminate flooring.

🤝 Charity Work: Kimberly’s commitment to giving back extends beyond the GHBA. She has contributed to numerous charity projects, including the Mission of Yahweh, Boys and Girls Country and the Helping Hands Ministry, overseen by her husband, Bryan. Her favorite GHBA project was at the Santa Maria Hostel for Women, where she got her daughters involved in a remodeling and decorating project that turned out to be an enriching experience for them, she said.

💖 Passions: Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Kimberly enjoys tending to her herb garden and singing in the praise and worship band at The Metropolitan Baptist Church.

🏠 GHBA’s Impact: Kimberly credits GHBA for the long-lasting relationships and valuable opportunities it has brought to her professional life. She encourages newcomers to dive into as many opportunities as possible.

“The rewards will come quickly – not just with your business, but with education, mentorship and long-lasting partnerships,” Kimberly said. “It has definitely been a valuable and worthwhile addition to my career and achievements.” ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 Meet Jasmin Capo with Top Notch Garage Doors, our featured member for #MembershipMonday. 🏡 Here's a peek into her journey:

👷 GHBA: Jasmin has been a member of the Greater Houston Builders Association for almost a year now. She joined the GHBA to grow her network, and she is eager to get more involved in the GHBA.

🏠 How she got her start in the industry: Jasmin began her journey in the garage door industry in 2015 as part owner of a different company. In 2017, she ventured out on her own, initially working with individual homeowners. Her shift to new construction started in 2021 when she helped a friend with a house flip, which led to more homebuilder clients. Now, she collaborates with almost 150 builders from Huntsville to Galveston and aims to expand to Dallas by the end of this year.

🤝 Charity Work: Jasmin founded an organization called Houston Women in Construction, which organizes networking events for women in the construction industry with proceeds supporting women studying construction-related fields.

💖 Passions: Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Jasmin enjoys playing volleyball and lifting weights. She lived an active lifestyle, even coaching club volleyball from 2015-2023 until her business demands grew. She hopes to return to coaching soon!

🏠 GHBA’s Impact: "The GHBA has given my team and me the opportunity to grow relationships with so many people. Whether they become a client or not, I appreciate the professional relationships I have been able to build over the last year. Meeting other industry professionals has given me the opportunity to support other businesses," she said. “For example, I met a guy who does epoxy flooring at an event and now we work together! I've also made friendships with individuals who have been in the industry longer than I've been alive. I love meeting veterans who are so willing to share experiences and guide me through this journey! The GHBA has taught me that the people at the top aren't competing, they're collaborating! This is a journey and there's room for all of us at the top!" ... See MoreSee Less

🌟 Meet Scooter (William) Nicholson with Builders FirstSource, our featured member for #MembershipMonday! 🏡 Here’s a peek into his journey:

👷 GHBA: Scooter has been involved with the GHBA for seven years. It all started in 2018 when he helped with the Remodeler Council’s Sandcastle Competition in Galveston, and he’s been hooked on GHBA ever since! This year is Scooter’s seventh year serving on the Remodelers Council, supporting the council’s philanthropic efforts and the charity garage sale. For his service and dedication in 2022, Scooter was awarded the GHBA Associate of the Year award! Today, he serves as the GHBA Remodelers Council Associate Vice President.

🏠 How he got his start in the industry: Scooter has been in the homebuilding industry as an outside salesman for 28 years! Today, he is an Outside Sales Representative, Houston Ecommerce Administrator and Repair Remodel Specialist for Builders FirstSource!

🤝 Charity Work: Outside of the GHBA, Scooter has volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief and Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities before, during and after disasters and crises.

💖 Passions: When he isn’t working or volunteering, Scooter enjoys barbecuing, golfing, fishing and traveling.

🏠 GHBA’s Impact: “Joining the GHBA has connected me with others in the industry who I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Through my membership, I’ve built many professional relationships and personal friendships that have impacted both my career and my life.” ... See MoreSee Less