The Greensboro Builders Association’s annual meeting was held on April 8, 2026 at Starmount Forest Country Club featuring Dr. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist of the National Association of Home Builders, providing an Economic & Housing Forecast. In addition, the Association’s annual awards were presented to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to the Greensboro Builders Association, the building industry and community.
Eugene Gulledge Award
The Eugene Gulledge Award for Distinguished Service is the highest honor given by the Builders Association. It is named in honor of Eugene Gulledge who founded the Greensboro Builders Association sixty-eight years ago. This award recognizes continuous, outstanding contributions to the Builders Association and the community at large over an extended period.
Kathy Haines, Kathy Haines Homes by eXp Realty, received the 2025 Eugene Gulledge Award. Kathy has been involved in the real estate industry for the past 27 years and actively engaged in our Association. She has served on numerous committees and in a variety of leadership roles over the years including our Associates Council, Membership, Parade of Homes, and Construction Careers committees. She is a charter member and past president of our Professional Women in Building Council. Most recently she served as our Associate Vice President on the Board of Directors. Kathy is not only involved within our Association, but extremely active with other industry and community organizations. She understands and values the importance of giving back…and does so throughout our community.
Builder Member of the Year
Brian Disney, Brian Disney Homes, received the 2025 Builder Member of the Year Award. Brian has been involved in the building industry for the past sixteen years. He has been actively engaged in our community service initiatives including Raising Roofs…Builders for Habitat; ReBuilding Hope with Community Housing Solutions; and our most recent Hurricane Helene rebuilding trips. Brian has served the past four years on our Finance Committee and Board of Directors, serving as our 2025 President.
Associate Member of the Year
This year two Associate members were recognized for their contributions receiving the 2025 Associate Member of the Year Award.
Sal Cagno, Budget Blinds, has been an active member for the past ten years volunteering to help anywhere needed. He has served on our Board of Directors for six consecutive years and currently chairs our Membership Team.
Michael Legg, The Sherwin-Williams Company, has been involved for many years supporting Association initiatives including our Young Professionals and Membership Team…as well as serving the past four years as Secretary on our Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Lewis Award
R & K Custom Homes received the 2025 Lewis Award for utilizing the most Association members in the construction of their Parade homes, working with more than 34 members. This is their ninth consecutive year of receiving this award, recognizing their commitment to conduct business with Association members.
Membership Recruiter of the Year
Membership growth is critical to our organization’s success. Walt Wooten, WD Custom Homes, received the 2025 Membership Recruiter Award for his recruitment of new Association members this past year.
Visit our GBA Members Facebook page for photos from the event.