HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties Announces Installation of 2018 President

DURHAM, N.C. - Dec. 19, 2017 - PRLog -- The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange & Chatham (DOC) Counties is pleased to announce that Gian Hasbrock, MIRM, MCSP, CGP, CRS, with CalAtlantic Homes, has been installed as 2018 President of the HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties. Leon Meyers, 1990 Past President of the HBA DOC conducted the installation. Hasbrock will continue to focus on the HBA core values of marketing, education, advocacy, networking, and service to fulfill the HBA mission of supporting "the American Dream of homeownership through education, advocacy and professional development. Build Better with Us!"

On the faculty of the Institute of Residential Marketing, Hasbrock has authored four industry-related books and is a longtime member of the Triangle Sales & Marketing Council, a joint council of the DOC and Raleigh-Wake County HBAs. He is a 25-year member of the Durham Regional Association of Realtors. Known as #thecoolhba, Hasbrock began his tenure by appointing a Minister of Fun and kicked off the holiday party with a conga line.

The installation event also included the Association's annual award program. The following members were recognized: Terry Thayer of Thayer Homes as  Rookie of the Year; Matt Lawing of Recovery Roofing & Restoration as Affiliate of the Year; Jamie Hager of Southern Energy Management as Associate of the Year; Pete Thorn of  Peter Thorn Builders as Director of the Year; and Tripp Loyd of Loyd Builders as Builder of the Year.

Founded in 1962, the HBA DOC is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and the North Carolina Home Builders Association. It has more than 600 members who are builders, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, and professionals in businesses related to residential construction. For more information, visit www.hbadoc.com or call 919.493.8899.