Leadership
2019 President Matthew Johns
Matthew Johns Installed as 63rd President of
The Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah
Matthew Johns, Owner of Matthew Johns Construction was recently installed as the 63rd President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah (HBA). Johns was installed by Lamar Smith of Lamar Smith Homes. The ceremony took place at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront with more than 250 members, family and friends present.
Born and raised in Savannah, Johns is a second-generation builder who is a graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Finance and Risk Management & Insurance. He has been involved with the HBA for many years where he has served in various leadership roles.
Johns resides in Savannah with his wife, Christy, and their sons, Connor and Jackson.
Other Officers installed at the annual event were Robert Flanders of Horizon Home Builders as Vice President; Matt Byrd of Matt Byrd New Homes as Treasurer; Scott Hayman of Dream Finders Homes as Secretary; Mandy Grubbs of Atlanta Gas Light as Associate Vice President; and Sheila Doney of Re/Max Accent as Chairman of the Sales & Marketing Council.
Board Members for the Greater Savannah HBA and Sales & Marketing Council were also installed at the event.
The Builder Member of the Year Award was presented to Robert Flanders of Horizon Home Builders for his outstanding dedication to the HBA. Presidential Awards were presented to Tracey Burdette, Matt Byrd, Walter Corish, Robert Flanders, Bill Glass, Matthew Johns, Bill Shearouse, Lamar Smith, Kyle Whitty and Candler Wilson by the 2018 President, Fred Bricketto. Rodney Rawls of Rawls Realty was recognized as the Sales & Marketing Council Member of the Year and Kyle Whitty of 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty was awarded the Woody Woodward Memorial Award which recognizes outstanding contributions by an Associate member.
2019 HBA Officers
President: Matthew Johns | Vice President: Robert Flanders | Treasurer: Matt Byrd | Secretary: Scott Hayman | Associate Vice President: Mandy Grubbs | Sales and Marketing Council Chairman: Sheila Doney | Executive Officer: Patty Rietkovich | Immediate Past President: Fred Bricketto
2019 Board of Directors
| President | Matthew Johns |
| Vice-President | Robert Flanders |
| Treasurer | Matt Byrd |
| Secretary | Scott Hayman |
| Associate Vice President | Mandy Grubbs |
| National Director | Beth Williams Holley |
| National Director | Mark Konter |
| National Director | Candler Wilson |
| National Director | Lamar Smith |
| Life National Director | Ed Feiler |
| Senior Life Director | Jerry Konter |
| State Director | Matthew Johns |
| State Director | Robert Flanders |
| State Director | Matt Byrd |
| State Director | Scott Hayman |
| Alternate State Director | Kevin Kirsch |
| Alternate State Director | Fred Buck |
| Alternate State Director | John Sumner |
| Alternate State Director | Corde Wilson |
| Alternate State Director | Beth Williams Holley |
| Alternate State Director | Joe Marshall |
| Alternate State Director | Mark Bouy |
| Alternate State Director | Candler Wilson |
| Alternate State Director | Greg Hardigree |
| Alternate State Director | Mark Konter |
| Alternate State Director | Scott Hayman |
| Alternate State Director | Mitch Mock |
| Alternate State Director | Mike Ryan |
| Alternate State Director | Steven Smith |
| Alternate State Director | Trey Young |
| Alternate State Director | Corbin Wardlaw |
| Alternate State Director | Bryan Wardlaw |
| Local Alternate Director | Andy Davis |
| Local Alternate Director | Jack Wardlaw |
| Local Alternate Director | Stephen Remler |
| Local Alternate Director | Steve Hall |
| Local Alternate Director | Jerry Wardlaw |
| Associate Director | Rob Brannen |
| Associate Director | Kyle Whitty |
| Associate Director | Terri Sherman |
| Associate Director | Jeff Morton |
| Associate Director | Tanya Milton |
| Associate Director | Michael Lamb |
| Associate Director | Rodney Rawls |
| Associate Director | Tracey Burdette |
| Associate Director | Shelia Doney |
| Associate Director | Joe Inman |
| Associate Director | Carla Estep |
| Associate Director | Matt Toler |
| Associate Director | Carol Stone |
| Associate Director | Byron Loomis |
| Associate Director | Hal Baird |
| Associate Director | Nikki Pettit |
| Associate Director | Jon Dasher |
| Associate Director | Bill Shearouse |
| Associate Director | Torrey Gray |
| Associate Director | Lisa Shuman |
| Local Alternate Director | Josh Walker |
| Local Alternate Director | Terry Coleman |
| Local Director | Byron Loomis |
| Immediate Past President | Fred Bricketto |
| Legal Counsel | Bill Glass |
| CPA Advisor | Dan Mohawold |
| HBAG B-PAC Trustee | Mark Konter |
| Insurance Representative | Walter Corish |
| Sales & Marketing Chairman | Sheila Doney |