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Annual Meeting, Installation & Awards Banquet
Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville
Annual Meeting, Installation Ceremony & Awards Banquet
Presenting Sponsor: ORNL Federal Credit Union
Builder, Associate & PWB Members of the Year; President's AwardYou are cordially invited to the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville’s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.
Attire: Business Formal
Join us for an elegant evening as we celebrate another successful year, recognize outstanding achievements within our industry, and formally install Lisa Smith as the 2026 President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville.
This special event is the perfect opportunity to network with fellow members, honor our award recipients, and welcome new leadership for the year ahead. Members are welcome and encouraged to bring guests.
Please register online with your guest(s) and any dietary restrictions.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Location: Jackson Terminal 213 W. Jackson Ave. Knoxville, TN 37902
6:00 p.m.- Reception
6:45 p.m.- Dinner, Program & Awards
$75.00 per person for members* (includes employees & guests with Primary's registration)
$90.00 per person for non-members** Includes Bar Reception, Buffet Dinner and DessertSpecial dietary requests must be made by noon, Friday, January 9, 2026
Reservations and cancellations due by noon, Friday, January 9, 2026Cancellations after this date and no-shows are still responsible for payment of the reservations.
2026 Officers, Directors, AmbassadorsName Company 2026 Role Lisa Smith Ferguson Enterprises President Kyle Ward Ward Pasko Construction LLC Vice President Matt McAndrews MMC Construction, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Welsh Heritage Realty Associate Vice President Becky Snyder Loomis Construction Immediate Past President Brent Knox Blue Mallard Homes Builder Director Brian Mohney Saddlebrook Properties, LLC Builder Director Jason Estes Upland South Construction Builder Director Serguei Emelkin Vavia Dumpster Rental Associate Director Chester Richardson Richardson Construction Builder Director Michael Robertson U.S. Bank Associate Director Justin Knight William Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. Associate Director Bennett Monroe Dealers Warehouse Associate Director Kelsey Hartsook Lady Bug Blinds Ambassador Blount County Chris Knight William Knight Insurance Agency, Inc. Ambassador Loudon County Jace Pennington Rocky Top Restrooms Associate Director Cris'de Cannon First Financial Bank, NA Ambassador Knox County Nicole McAdams ORNL Federal Credit Union Associate Director Taylor Cline Mike Stevens Homes Builder Director Frank Leonard Leonard Development, LLC Builder Director Daniel Nigolian Closet Factory Ambassador Blount County
2025 Award Nominees
Builder Member of the Year
Becky Snyder, Loomis Construction
Chester Richardson, Richardson Construction
Jason Estes, Upland South Construction
Matt McAndrews, MMC Construction
Taylor Cline, Mike Stevens Homes
Associate Member of the Year
Austin Campbell, James Hardie Building Products
Jace Pennington, Rocky Top Restrooms
Nicole McAdams, ORNL Federal Credit Union
Patrick Welsh, Heritage Realty
Serge Emelkin, VaVia Dumpster Rentals
PWB Member of the Year
Alfie Rowan, Rowan Hall Interiors
Cindy Cornelius, Inspiration Home
Janette Burgin, Regions Mortgage
Lisa Smith, Ferguson Enterprises
Stephanie Welsh, Heritage Realty
Event Sponsors
Cocktail
Reception Host
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Date and Time
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ESTJanuary 22, 2026
6:00pm - 9:00 pmLocation
Jackson Terminal
213 W. Jackson Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37902Fees/Admission
$75 per person for members
$90 per person for non-members