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Every quarter, we will be publishing a newsletter to keep our membership on top of OBHBA activites. If you would like to sponsor the Second Quarter Newsletter, please email me for details offfice@obhomebuilders.org.
Also, I am very excited to have the Member Spotlight featured with each Newsletter. This Quarter our Member Spotlight is Kaye Jones, TowneBank Mortgage.
2021 First Quarter Newsletter:
January: · The Board of Directors for the OBHBA took office, (same BOD as 2020) - Vaughan Robinson, Coastal Cottage Contracting-President
- Blair Meads, Reliant Construction-Vice President
- Kaye Jones, TowneBank Mortgage-Associate Vice President
- Jake Overton, Overton Corporation-Treasurer
- David Whitehurst, Kellogg Supply Co.-Secretary
- Matt Neal, Neal Contracting Group-Past President
- Joey Austin, Atlantic Elevators-Director at Large
- David Buchanan, Compass Edge Construction-Director at Large
- Austin Kelly, Croatan Custom Homes-Director at Large
- Nathan Neal, Cozy Kitchens Group-Director at Large
- Dave Stormont, Storm Coast Homes-Director at Large
- Tom Haddon, Haddon Homes-Director at Large
- Mike O’Steen, Michael D. O’Steen, PE-Director at Large
- Penny Stallings, BB&T Mortgage-Director at Large
- Daniel Sullivan, Ferguson Enterprises-Director at Large
- Duke Geraghty started his new position as the Government Affairs Director for the OBHBA.
- The Outer Banks Shipping Center made a donation in honor of the OBHBA for letting them use our parking lot throughout the year.
- The interior renovation of the OBHBA Office was completed in December, as well as the landscaping.
- As a member of the OBHBA, you can now go on the website and post Job Openings for your company.
- Forms have been completed to send to NCLBGC for 2021 Continuing Education Classes to be held at the OBHBA Office/or Virtual for Licensed Contractors.
- The OBHBA is still accepting donations for the Beach Food Pantry and Buxton Fire Victims. You can donate thru the website, www.obhomebuilders.org.
February: - First ever OBHBA Member Super Bowl Contest, Blair Meads, Reliant Construction won.
- Continuing Education Classes for NC Licensed General Contractors were posted on the website.
- The Legislative Committee and the GAD (Duke Geraghty) continue to work on behalf of the members. Please check your email for bi-monthly updates on the local, state, and national level for the Building Industry.
March: - Jonathan Daniels, Parade-Chair and Phyllis Hobbs (EO) met and talked about the 2021 Parade of Homes and the decision was made to have the Parade of Homes in-person in October.
- The OBHBA Scholarship deadline was March 24th. Kaye Jones, Chair of the Scholarship Committee and Committee Members will be meeting to award the Scholarships.
- Golf Committee, Chaired, by David Whitehurst (Kellogg Supply Co.) finalized the Spring Golf Tournament to be held at Sea Scape Golf Links on April 21st.
- Social Committee, Chaired by Joey Austin (Atlantic Elevators) finalized the first General Membership Meeting of 2021 to be held at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on May 11th, starting at 5:30PM.
Member Spotlight Kaye Jones with TowneBank Mortgage
Meet Kaye Jones, Associate Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Outer Banks Home Builder’s Association. Kaye has been an active member for many years, serving on numerous committees including membership, social and scholarship. Kaye also served as Chairwoman for golf tournaments and auctions throughout the years to benefit the scholarship program for local students. Kaye says, "Becoming a member of this association has been one of the highlights of my life. It's allowed me to build strong relationships in my business and professional life, and I'm so thankful for all the people I've met because of my involvement."
Kaye has been awarded Rookie of the Year and Associate of the Year, but the award she is most proud of is The Associate Lifetime Achievement Award, which has only been given to a select few. She encourages all members to become more involved with our association and join a committee. She promises you will enjoy every minute and get much more back in return than you give.
In her professional career, Kaye works as a Senior Loan Officer with TowneBank Mortgage and has been in the mortgage business for twenty-five years. She is an experienced mortgage professional with a wealth of knowledge and resources to assist you in finding the best loan to meet your home buying needs whether you are purchasing a home, refinancing a home, or needing a construction loan.
"The Outer Banks Home Builder’s Association has been like a second family to me and my husband, Skip," says Kaye. "This association does so much for our community, and I am so proud to be affiliated with them."
Kaye Jones, TowneBank Mortgage |
