HBAL’s 75th Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony

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The Home Builders Association of Lincoln held its 75th Annual Installation & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 28 at Hillcrest Country Club. At the event, Jereme Montgomery, Stephens & Smith Construction Company, was installed as President of the Association along with the following:

  • Dan Loeck, Loeck Designs, President Elect
  • Scott Schneider, Schneider Custom Homes, 1st Vice President
  • Perry Haralson, Cornhusker Bank, 2nd Vice President
  • Ryan Trausch, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank, Secretary
  • Bob Bryant, Bryant, Katt & Associates, Treasurer
  • Michaela Harrison, Executive Vice President

Board of Directors:

  • Jeremy Bishoff, X Foundations
  • Chris Collins, Oncenter Construction, Inc.
  • Dave Chapin, D.C. Design & Build, Inc.
  • Megan Dreyer, CS Kitchen & Bath Studio
  • Andrew Hartman, Hartland Homes
  • Dave Lakin, VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design
  • Megan McKay, Mod Wattage Electric, LLC
  • Jeff Pankoke, RED Custom Homes
  • Maria Semerad, Synergy Homes, Inc.
  • Marlene Stroup, Schwinn Homes, LLC
  • Tim Zeng, Zeng Countertops & Surfaces

At the event, which was emceed by Perry Haralson (Cornhusker Bank), the following awards were presented:

  • Ervin E. Peterson Founders Award – Denny Van Horn
  • Building & Safety Employee of the Year Award – Pat Genrich
  • Associate of the Year – Ryan Trausch (Lincoln Federal Savings Bank)
  • President’s Awards – Scott Schneider (Schneider Custom Homes) and Michaela Schwarten (HBAL)

In addition to the above, Ward Fred Hoppe was presented with a Lifetime Membership Award for his dedication to HBAL and the home building industry.