AUSTIN, Texas, July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of
Builders (TAB) revealed that Randy
Birdwell, Larry Johnson, and
Harold Peek will be inducted into
the 2024 Texas Housing Hall of Honor as voted upon by the Texas
Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors. The ceremony will take
place at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Lost Pines in
Bastrop, Texas.
Randy Birdwell's
illustrious 40-year career in production home building has
permanently changed the landscape of the Texas housing industry. As a company owner,
President, CEO, Chairman, and Professor, he has demonstrated
exceptional leadership and innovation. His pioneering "Custom
Production" concept revolutionized affordable personalized homes,
while his efforts in reforming the Residential Construction
Liability Act earned him the title of Texas Association of
Builders' first Builder of the Year in 1993. Birdwell's influence
extends beyond his corporate roles, as he has served on numerous
industry committees and boards at local, state, and national
levels. His expertise has also been recognized in academia, where
he was promoted to Full Professor of the Practice at Texas A&M University, mentoring students who
have gone on to establish successful residential-oriented
businesses. Today, Birdwell serves as the Chairman of Flintrock
Builders.
Larry D. Johnson, a
visionary in community development, left an indelible mark on the
Houston region and beyond.
Starting with Johnson-Loggins Development Company in 1967, he later
founded Johnson Development, which became a powerhouse in building
creative master-planned communities that included resort amenities,
schools and public spaces. Johnson's communities, such as Sienna,
Riverstone, and Fall Creek, gained national recognition for their
quality and popularity. By the time of his passing in 2022, Johnson
Development had expanded to 19 active residential communities
across multiple states, encompassing over 80,000 residential units
and preserving or planting 2 million trees. His legacy of creating
lifestyle-focused communities continues, with several Johnson
Development projects consistently ranking among the nation's
top-selling master-planned communities.
Harold Peek, a pioneering
figure in Dallas's construction
industry, joined Peek Properties in 1961 and completed 1,700 homes
by the time he became the youngest President of the Dallas Builders
Association in 1971 at age 31. Under his guidance, Peek made great
strides in dealing with the Department of Labor and successfully
transformed the association's bylaws to turn the organization into
a Registered Professional Building Program, elevating industry
standards while avoiding stringent state licensing. Peek's
influence extended nationally, as he testified before Congress in
1979 to support increased mortgage limits. His commitment to public
service culminated in his role as Mayor of University Park from 1998 to 2004,
demonstrating his enduring dedication to both the construction
industry and his local community.
About the Texas Association of Builders: Founded in 1946,
the Texas Association of Builders is an affiliate of the National
Association of Home Builders and has 26 local home builders
associations across Texas. With a
membership of nearly 10,000 representing over 758,000 jobs and more
than $71.5 billion annually in the
Texas economy, TAB plays a crucial
role in providing housing for Texans. For more information about
the Texas Association of Builders, visit www.TexasBuilders.org.
CONTACT:
Ashley Marcinkiewicz
Communications & Marketing Manager
(512) 476-6346
Ashley@TexasBuilders.org
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