Founded in 1990, the Lake Norman Home Builders Association is a professional trade organization that represents the residential construction industry, including builders, remodelers, developers, and suppliers. Our association advocates for favorable housing policies, provides educational resources, and fosters industry professionalism at local, state, and national levels.
2026 Board of Directors
President | Sam Meritt | Cypress Builders
1st Vice President | Ben Hammill | Trails End Custom Homes
Associate Vice President | Josh Burger | InSouth Insurance
Secretary | Alma Jacobs | Thomas Property Group
Treasurer | Dennis Cowardin | Peoples Bank
Immediate Past President | Sean Gallagher | Jasper Builders
Legal Counsel | Tiffany Webber | Thomas & Webber
Associate Director | Brandy Beck | Republic Services
Associate Director | Jenny Pippin | Pippin Home Designs
Builder Director | Scott Needham | Bonanza Development
Builder Director | Kyle Hammill | Trails End Custom Homes
Executive Officer | Eric Wright | LNHBA


