2017 Builder of the Year
The Tallahassee Builders Association takes great pride on choosing their recipients of the Builder of the Year Award. When we look back at the builders who have won this award over the years, we quickly see that they are professionals who have made a profound difference not just in our industry but also in our community. As a Builder of the Year we look for those that stand for professionalism and honest, fair dealings with their suppliers and their customers. This year’s Builder of the Year clearly fits that mold. As a successful custom home builder and remodeler in our area, Brandon Jett of Jett Builders has been in business here locally for many years, and his integrity in business made him a natural to serve on local Board of Directors. And in 2016, he stepped up by taking on the role of Secretary mid-year and now is our acting Treasurer. Brandon not serves his association but he serves his community both here and abroad with mission work in Third World nations where he has lead delegations to build homes for the needy.
Brandon Jett
Jett Builders
Past Builder of the Year Winners:
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2015 H.R. ‘Sonny’ Phillips 2014 Doug Barton and Masoud Karimipour 2013 Bill Kimberl 2012 Alan Weekley 2011 Larry Wayne Strickland 2010 Mark Trudeau 2009 Jerry McFarland 2008 Stan Derzypolski2007 Jim Bennett 2006 Robby Hartsfield 2005 Karen Koelemij 2004 Rigsby Jones 2003 Hugh Waller 2002 Billy Owens 2001 Robert Parrish2000 Mark Worley 1999 Kip Carpenter 1998 Tom Vieth |
1997 H.R. ‘Sonny’ Phillips 1996 Pat Gridley 1995 Olin Granthum 1994 Bobby Dann1993 Douglas Turner 1992 Gary Gooch* 1991 H.D. Danny Long 1990 Brian Will 1989 David Williams 1988 Edward Dion 1987 Bob Watts1986 Don Wise 1985 Edward Dion 1984 Raney Oven 1983 Betty Harley* 1982 John Koelemij* 1981 Kenneth Scarborough 1980 Jim Brockett |
| *deceased |
2016 Hall of Fame
The City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility is a proud sponsor of the TBA Hall of Fame. Each year, the TBA adds one member to a list of elite individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the local building industry. Selected by the past recipients… which means they have won the admiration and respect of their peers, and are richly deserving on this honor, the 2015 winner was local associate member Garth Easton of Builders FirstSource.
Mr. Easton has served on the TBA Board of Directors for over 15 years and has been a member for over 20. As a member he provided valuable support for one of our longest running special events – the Saltwater Fishing Tournament and has been instrumental in sponsoring events from the Parade of Homes to the Golf Tournament. And perhaps most significantly, he has been a friend, a mentor and dedicated supporter of the association through his commitment to serve the community.
2016 Hall of Fame Inductee
Garth Easton
Builders FirstSource
Past Hall of Fame Inductees:
| 2015 H.R. ‘Sonny’ Philips 2014 Jerry McFarland 2013 Larry Wayne Strickland 2012 Mark Worley 2011 Drexal Harris 2010 Ronnie Spooner 2009 Lynn Wollschlager 2008 Pepper Ghazvini* 2007 Dave Samsel 2006 Bob Carnes 2005 Kip Carpenter 2004 Karen Koelemij 2002 Lee Everhart 2001 Frank Willis 2000 Neil Butler* |
1999 Stan Derzypolski 1998 Jim Maples 1997 Brian Will 1996 Bob Watts 1995 Edward Dion 1994 Earl Cushing 1993 Mat Ryan 1992 Rob Wilson 1991 Paul M. Thompson 1990 Larry Harris 1989 John J. Koelemij* 1988 Pat Gridley 1987 Johnny Jordan |
2016 Associate of the Year
The Tallahassee Builders Association honors an Associate each year who has shown the highest level of commitment to the association. This year’s richly deserving recipient is Philip Pomeroy of Prime Meridian Bank. Mr. Pomeroy is serving as our Third Vice President in 2017 but but he has spent many years as a board member and a supporter of the non-dues revenue programs we have created at TBA. Mr. Pomeroy sits on a variety of committees that raise the non-dues income and as a major sponsor of the association he has encouraged his team at Prime Meridian Bank to be involved members.
Philip Pomeroy
Prime Meridian Bank
Past Associate of the Year Winners:
| 2015 Vicki O’Neil 2014 Mike Roberts 2013 David Perkins 2012 Alan Robison 2011 David Brady 2010 Ellen Forrester 2009 Mike Rogers 2008 Laura Jo Hewitt 2007 Garth Easton 2006 Brian Mills 2005 Deborah Blaisdell 2004 Ron Byrom 2003 Virgil Smith 2002 Debi Loverlady 2001 Drexal Harris 2000 Chris Austin 1999 Kathy Hunter 1998 Glenarva Ryan 1997 Jean Jackson |
1996 Dan Denny 1995 Mark Connor 1994 Bob Carnes 1993 Joe Humphrey 1992 Dave Samsel 1991 Cooper Frye 1990 Matt Ryan 1989 Ben Willis 1988 Dottie Speir 1987 Kris Powell 1986 Rob Wilson 1985 Eddie Edwards 1984 Roy Hunter 1983 Larry Harris 1982 Ed Hester 1981 Lynn Wollschlager 1980 Johnny Jordan |
2016 President’s Award
2016 President’s Award
Mark Trudeau
Trudeau Fine Homes
2015 Karen Koelemij of Orange State Construction
2014 Co-Winners: Thomas Asbury, Jr. of Premier Fine Homes & Bobby Dollar of Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants
2015 Volunteer of the Year
H.R. “Sonny” Phillips
H.R. Phillips Inc.