SAVANNAH, GA – Robert Flanders, Co-Owner of Horizon Home Builders was recently installed as the 63rd President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah (HBA). Flanders was installed by his long-time friend and fellow HBA member, Joel Gerber of Brannen, Searcy & Smith. The ceremony took place at the Savannah Marriott with over 250 members, family and friends.
Born and raised in Savannah, Flanders is a 2nd generation home builder who graduated from the University of Georgia. Flanders opened Horizon Home Builders with his brother, Richard, in 2003. He has been involved with the HBA for many years where he has served in various leadership roles.
Flanders resides in Savannah with his wife Heidi and their son Alec.
Other Officers installed at the annual event were Matt Byrd of Matt Byrd New Homes as Vice President; Matthew Johns of Matthew Johns Construction as Treasurer; Jeff Kramer of America’s Home Place as Secretary; Carol Stone of CoastalStates Bank as Associate Vice President; and Rodney Rawls of Rawls Realty 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 Jerry Konter of Konter Quality Homes for his outstanding dedication to the HBA. Presidential Awards were presented to Priscilla Waldburg of Keller Williams, Bill Glass of Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe, and Rodney Rawls of Rawls Realty by the 2019 President, Matthew Johns. Tracey Burdette of Renasant Bank was recognized as the Sales & Marketing Council Member of the Year and Mandy Grubbs of Atlanta Gas Light was awarded the Woody Woodward Memorial Award which recognizes outstanding contributions by an Associate member. The coveted Hall of Fame Award was presented to the very deserving Mr. Fred Buck.
