Honored for Best Kitchen Renovation and Best Whole House Renovation in the Southwest(Houston, TX, August 18, 2014) — The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) announced and presented the 2014 Star Awards Winners in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show™ on July 23-24, 2014 at the JW Marriott® San Antonio Hill Country Resort. The highly-coveted Star Awards are given annually to recognize excellence in all areas of the home building industry.

Keechi Creek Builders was recognized as a finalist in three categories. Keechi was the winner in two out of three categories — Remodeler–Best Kitchen Renovation $101k to $200K and Remodeler–Best Whole House Renovation.

In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Star Awards – the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. The 2014 Star Awards recognized the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest.

Brandon Lynch, president/owner of Keechi Creek Builders says, “It is an honor and privilege to be recognized among such a diverse and qualified group of my peers throughout the entire state. Texas is a country leader in the home building industry and I am humbled to be considered among the best of the best. We are thankful for clients who trust us to improve their homes and lifestyles.”

Entries were judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts. Winners will be featured in the September/October issue of Texas Builder magazine. For more information about the Star Awards, please visit www.TexasBuilders.org.

Brandon Lynch leads team of custom home builders to improve Santa Maria Hostel (Houston Chronicle, Homes Section, August 17, 2014) — Years ago, HomeAid Houston, a Greater Houston Builders Association charity, identified the services Santa Maria Hostel provides to women, including homeless female veterans. This commitment has translated into construction projects to help improve SMH's facility.

On Saturday, Aug. 16, the GHBA's Custom Builders Council and HomeAid teamed up to make improvements to Santa Maria's multipurpose room where residents hold meetings and education classes, and where they gather with family members to celebrate holidays and other special occasions.

At 9 a.m., crews began the demolition, including two bathrooms that had the original fixtures from 1965. The project included replacing the flooring, bathroom sinks, cabinets, tubs and toilets, along with laying floor tiles and installing new cabinets and countertops in the multi-purpose room.

The meeting area received a full redo with new paint, energy-efficient windows and doors. The work will continue over two weeks with an anticipated dedication scheduled for mid-September.

“The CBC team of 12 companies, led by Brandon Lynch with Keechi Creek Builders, donated materials, labor and time to this ambitious effort,” said Bette Moser, executive director of HomeAid Houston. “Whenever there's a call for donations or assistance of any kind from HomeAid to the GHBA membership, the response is immediate and heart-felt. Santa Maria staff and residents and HomeAid can't thank the CBC enough for their generosity.”

Companies involved include: Bison, A Stock Building Supply Co.; BMC Building Materials and Construction Services; Coastal Plumbing; Compass Drywall; Dennis Williams and Co. Inc.; Dal-Tile Corp.; The Detering Co. Building Materials; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery; MASCO/Merillat Cabinetry; Parmet, Chapman and Madsen, PC; Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.; and Texrite.

Santa Maria's female veterans' program, the VIEWS (Veteran Initiative Empowering Women's Stability, Skills and Self-Determination), has created 24 new transitional housing beds for homeless female veterans. The program offers a comprehensive continuum of care through a menu of supportive services based on individualized needs.

“HomeAid Houston has always been a huge part of improving lives at Santa Maria Hostel,” said Barbara Page, SMH CFO. “This current project also will enhance the time families can spend together, something that is key to the healing time our residents need and deserve.”

For information, visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

Recognizing the Fastest Growing Aggie-Owned or Managed Companies in the World(College Station, TX, October 25, 2013) — Texas A&M University recognized Keechi Creek Builders of Houston as a member of the 2013 Aggie 100 honoring the fastest-growing companies in the world, owned or operated by Texas A&M University former students.

Keechi Creek Builders was ranked 22 with a compound annual growth rate of over 75% from 2010 through 2012. The Aggie 100, a program created by the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, honors graduates from across disciplines for their entrepreneurial endeavors and success as business leaders.

Keechi Creek Builders is a design/build custom home and remodeling firm dedicated to improving people’s quality of life. It was founded in 2007 by Brandon and Sheri Lynch, Texas A&M ’01, after Brandon Lynch’s accomplishments working for production builders for six years.

Keechi Creek Builders partners with their clients to build a home and a lifestyle they deserve. The company's work has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders, Texas Association of Builders, the Greater Houston Builders Association, and the Better Business Bureau.

“It has been a tremendous honor to be recognized as a member of the Aggie 100, not only for the professional success that it represents but also to know that we are leading future entrepreneurs and demonstrating how our core values actually translate to real world business,” states Brandon Lynch, CGP, CAPS, B.S., President/Owner.

The 100 Aggie-owned or Aggie-led businesses with the highest annual revenue growth were recognized at a formal luncheon in the Zone Club on the Texas A&M University campus, Friday, October 25, 2013. More than 700 honorees, families, employees, faculty, administrators, and well-wishers were in attendance to celebrate their success. Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, President of Texas A&M University, introduced the event’s keynote presenter, R.C. Slocum, Special Advisor to the President, who addressed the honorees on topics of dedication, leadership, and commitment.

“Our Aggie 100 honorees demonstrate that the character and traditions developed at our great university continue to play a significant role in their success across industries and generations,” said Dr. Richard Lester, Executive Director of the Mays Business School’s Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. “Aggie leaders have proven time and time again that no matter the situation, solid business ideas, strong character, tenacity, and hard work pay off.”

The Aggie 100 list in its entirety may be viewed at www.aggie100.com.

(Houston, TX, May 8, 2013) — Keechi Creek Builders received the highest honor of the Pinnacle Award at the Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence luncheon held Wednesday, May 8 at the Westin Galleria. This was Keechi Creek Builders' second consecutive year to be recognized by the BBB for service excellence.

The BBB Awards for Excellence recognized Keechi Creek Builders for achievements and commitment to overall excellence and quality in the workplace. The Pinnacle Award is given to only one company per industry category.When asked what it means to Keechi Creek Builders to receive this recognition, Brandon Lynch, president, states "We work hard to provide top notch service to our customers while working on projects that improve their quality of life and it is an honor to be recognized for our efforts."

The Better Business Bureau is committed to advancing marketplace trust, by recognizing best practices and trustworthy businesses. Proceeds from the event help fund the BBB Education Foundation which educates consumers about scams and fraudulent business practices in the Greater Houston area.

More information can be found at www.houston.bbb.org.

Brandon Lynch to Expand Leadership across Multiple GHBA Councils(Houston, TX, April 1, 2013) — Brandon Lynch, B.S., CAPS, CGP President of Keechi Creek Builders has been appointed to serve as the 2013 Charity Project Chairperson for the Remodelers' Council as well as Secretary for the Custom Builders' Council for the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Lynch currently is a member of the GHBA's Board of Directors and serves on the Education Committee. He states it is a great honor and responsibility to hold these positions with the nation's third largest home builders association.Lynch has been active in the GHBA for several years and brings a dynamic perspective of the custom home building and remodeling industry.

A significant amount of his work is dedicated to promoting education within the industry to achieve higher levels of professionalism and consumer satisfaction with building professionals. He states that his involvement with the GHBA provides many opportunities to give back to the community.

The 2013 charity project will benefit Hope House, a recovery center located in the 5th Ward in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood which is devoted to promoting community transformation in urban Houston. The project is slated to provide significant energy cost savings for the center by providing ceiling insulation and replacing all windows in the 13 buildings.

The project also entails completely repainting five houses and removing remnants of an existing slab from a demolished house to make way for a new community and church center."Hope House provides people with a chance to improve their lives," says Lynch. "We are grateful for the opportunity to help them and the surrounding Houston community."

Lynch has a B.S. from Texas A&M and multiple industry certifications through the National Home Builders Association, including Certified Aging In Place Specialist. After several years working for production builders, Lynch founded Keechi Creek Builders, a design/build custom home and remodeling company dedicated to improving people's quality of life.

He has been recognized by the Better Business Bureau and the National Association of Home Builders. His work has received distinguished awards from the Greater Houston Builders' Association as well as the Texas Association of Builders.

About the Greater Houston Builders Association

Chartered in 1941, the Greater Houston Builders Association is a trade organization whose members are involved in the development, home building, and remodeling industry in seven counties. The association interacts with the government, community and general public to enhance the business climate for its members, and to provide quality obtainable housing to the community it serves.

The association is also active in community outreach and charitable events. The home building industry contributes some 60,000 jobs and approximately $3 billion dollars to the local economy and jurisdictions annually. More information can be found at www.ghba.org.