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2026 ISSUE

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“OF THE YEAR”

Awardees honored at 85 Anniversary Extravaganza th

a Celebration of Home

HONORING GHBA PRESIDENT CHRIS BOLIO

& the 2026 Board of Directors

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n behalf of the Greater Houston Builders Association, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 Installation Extravaganza. Tonight, we gather not only to celebrate leadership and achievement, but to honor the enduring sense of community that defines GHBA, especially meaningful as we mark our 85th anniversary year.

Aimee Bertrand Executive Vice President & CEO Greater Houston Builders Association

For eight and a half decades, GHBA has been a place where relationships are built, careers are shaped, and the future of homebuilding in Greater Houston is forged. Our theme this year, Welcome Home, reflects exactly that spirit. Whether you are a longtime leader, a first time attendee, or a trusted partner, you belong here.

This evening, we proudly install our 2026 GHBA Board Members, led by our Officers, whose leadership will guide our association forward in the year ahead: Chris Bolio, Adam Aschmann, Russ Bynum, James Miller, Hector Zamarripa, Ian Faria, and Mike Kuchar. Each of these individuals brings a deep commitment to service, professionalism, and the strength of our industry. We are grateful for their willingness to lead and for the time and expertise they contribute on behalf of our members.

We are also honored to recognize new leadership at HomeAid Houston as we welcome Dave Barnhart as President. HomeAid’s mission and impact are closely aligned with our own values, and we look forward to continued collaboration that supports housing stability and hope across our region.

Tonight’s celebration would not be complete without recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of your colleagues through the presentation of Presidential Citations and Of the Year Awards. These honors shine a light on individuals and companies whose dedication, innovation, and leadership elevate our industry and strengthen our association.

As we look ahead to the future, we do so grounded in 85 years of legacy and united by a shared purpose. Thank you for being part of this special evening and for helping make GHBA a place we can all proudly call home.

Welcome home, and enjoy the celebration.

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A NOTE PRESIDENT from the

Home Is Where We Build It—Together CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT THAT DEFINES GHBA For 85 years, the GHBA has been more than an association.

It has been a place to belong.

Chris Bolio 2026 GHBA President, Alair Homes

Tonight, we gather to honor that shared purpose and to recognize the passion of volunteers who, generation after generation, have given their time, talent, and hearts to strengthen our industry and the city we call home.

We are deeply grateful to each of you for being here and for your support of this celebration. More importantly, we thank you for the years of time and treasure you have dedicated to this association, to our communities, and to the industry we are proud to serve. Your commitment has shaped our past and continues to define our future.

As we look ahead to the year before us, we do so grounded in a strong legacy and inspired by the opportunity to lead, serve, and build together once again. Guided by the same spirit of collaboration and purpose that has defined the GHBA for 85 years, we move forward confident in what we can accomplish together.

This evening, we celebrate 85 years of leadership, service, and belief in a simple truth that continues to unite us: Home is where we build it—together.

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GHBA TURNS 85!

A Legacy of Service, Advocacy, and Community

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he Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is beginning 2026 with a major milestone: the association’s 85th anniversary.

“That’s approaching a century — a long time for an organization to endure,” said Chris Bolio, president of the GHBA. “To be more relevant and more valuable today is an honor. The achievements of our association reflect the combined efforts of our members and staff over generations.

This year, we’re honoring the people, places, and purpose that make GHBA such a meaningful part of Houston’s story. In a milestone year like this, ‘Coming Home’ feels especially fitting, because at the heart of what we do is building the places where life happens.”

Today, GHBA is proud to be the largest home building association in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States. With more than 1,600 members across the 12-county Greater Houston area, GHBA continues to serve as the voice of the region’s residential construction industry.

Since 1941, the association has supported its members through education, advocacy, and initiatives that promote professionalism and quality housing. GHBA works closely with government leaders and the public to strengthen the business climate for its members while also helping expand access to quality, attainable housing for Houston-area families.

“I think it’s safe to say,” said Aimee Bertrand, GHBA CEO, “that the mission of our founders, the steady leadership of our board, and the loyalty and professionalism of our staff through the years have shaped GHBA into what it is today.

This anniversary is a reminder of the strong foundation we’ve built together—and why ‘Coming Home’ feels like the perfect way to celebrate.”

In addition to supporting the industry, GHBA has been committed to giving back to the community since its earliest days. HomeAid Houston, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of GHBA, builds transitional housing for homeless care agencies.

The GHBA Benefit Homes Project—now in its 46th year— partners with builder and developer teams to construct homes with donated materials, labor, and services, which are then sold at market value. Since its inception, the program has raised more than $14 million, with proceeds currently benefiting HomeAid Houston, Operation Finally Home, and the GHBA Charitable Foundation.

As GHBA commemorates this special year, we hope you’ll join us at an upcoming meeting, golf tournament, awards celebration, or stop by the GHBA office. Until then, enjoy this look back through “GHBA Memory Lane.”

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THE INSTALLATION

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THE AWARDS PRESENTATION

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PAST PRESIDENT'S FAREWELL 2025 Reflections & Building a Legacy

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s we close out another remarkable year for the Greater Houston Builders Association, I find myself reflecting on the people, progress, and purpose that define this incredible industry. Thank you for a meaningful year as GHBA president. It is truly an honor to serve our industry.

remains a place where builders, developers, and homeowners all thrive together.

At GHBA, this commitment to legacy is woven through everything we do. From our Government Affairs team’s advocacy on behalf of housing-friendly regulations, to our HomeAid Houston projects that support families in need, to our Young Professionals Committee preparing the next generation of leaders, each initiative builds on the foundation laid by those who came before us.

This year, we also saw the continued success of our educational programs and networking events, empowering members to learn, connect, and grow together.

2025 has been a year of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, one that demonstrates why Houston continues to lead the nation in housing starts, community development, and industry engagement. It has also been a year of reflection, as we honor the legacies of those who came before us and consider how we, too, can leave our mark on the homebuilding community.

I’m especially proud of the way our members This year, I’ve been reminded that our have supported one another during a time of association’s strength doesn’t just come evolving market conditions and increasing from our numbers or our influence. It regulatory pressures. Whether tackling comes from the generations of leaders who workforce shortages, planning for future laid the groundwork for everything we’re growth, or advocating for opportunities for 2025 GHBA President, building today. Legends like Al Brende, Carl local jurisdictions to improve infrastructure, Stephens, Jim Box, and Larry Johnson didn’t our members have shown that Houston’s Tilson Homes just contribute to constructing homes and builders don’t back down from challenges, designing neighborhoods; they built the they rise to meet them. framework for the collaborative spirit and As president, I’ve had the honor of witnessing the best of this professionalism that define the GHBA. Each of them contributed in industry: the generosity, the camaraderie, and the shared sense unique ways, shaping the integrity and values of our association. of purpose that makes our association so special. GHBA isn’t just Al Brende’s pioneering work helped guide the industry through an organization, it’s a community. And like any great community, periods of change with foresight and passion for innovation. Carl its strength lies in its people and the legacy they choose Stephens, a tireless advocate for engagement with local officials, to leave behind. reminded us that quality is as much about people as it is about As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, I encourage each of us to communities. Jim Box was a mentor to many, teaching us all that, ask: What legacy are we building today? Whether it’s mentoring “you are at the table or on the menu.” His powerful leadership on a young builder, volunteering with HomeAid or Operation Finally Municipal Utility Districts changed our industry. Larry Johnson’s Home, contributing to HOME-PAC, or simply taking the time to contributions to master-planned communities transformed the share your expertise, every action adds another brick to the way Houston grows, balancing quality and design in ways that foundation of our industry’s future. continue to inspire today’s developers.

Adam Aschmann

As we remember these titans and so many others, it’s impossible not to consider what kind of legacy we will leave behind. Legacy isn’t just about longevity, it’s about impact. It’s about how we contribute to something greater than ourselves: mentoring new leaders, supporting our workforce, advocating for sound housing policy, and fostering relationships that ensure that our region

Let’s continue to honor the giants whose shoulders we stand on by building with purpose, integrity, and vision. Together, we can ensure that Houston’s homebuilding community remains as vibrant and enduring as the homes we create.

Here’s to the legacy we’ve inherited, and the one we’ll leave for those who follow.

Reprinted from Houston Builder, Nov | Dec 2025

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JAN 30

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL EVENT

FEB 5

JUN 16

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL FEATURING GHBA PRESIDENT CHRIS BOLIO Cadillac Bar

MID-YEAR ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

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BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS SQUID GAME CHALLENGE The Arbor Amenity Village at Evergreen

STATE OF THE BAY AREA LUNCHEON

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MILLION DOLLAR CIRCLE AWARDS Whiskey River - West

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HOUSTON'S BEST PRISM AWARDS Royal Sonesta Hotel

OCT 15

24TH ANNUAL HOMEBUILDING & REMODELING EXPO Sam Houston Race Park

OCT 22

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RMC FALL FAMILY FEST

OCT 27

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STATE OF THE NORTHERN COUNTIES LUNCHEON

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Once a President...

Always Family!

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Wishing our incoming GHBA President Chris Bolio and Board of Directors a strong year ahead. Once a president, always family... which means you’ll never lead alone. As past presidents, we’ve been there, done that, and we’re always ready with a few campfire stories, a helping hand, and advice you didn’t ask for (but will probably need). Cheers to a year of Coming Home — the door’s always open. Happy New Year, GHBA!