The following links provide lists of all builders and associates who have received their NCBI designation:

Accredited Builder Graduates  |  Accredited Master Builder Graduates

Accredited Associate Graduates  |  Accredited Master Associate Graduates

Congratulations to the latest fall graduates of the North Carolina Builder Institute, held in conjunction with the 21^st Century Building Expo & Conference in September.

J. Alan Best
Best Built Inc., Clyde, N.C.
Alan Best is a custom builder, developer and commercial contractor. Best currently serves as president of the Haywood County Home Builders Association and is a Life SPIKE Club member. He earned his Certified Green Professional Designation, is a Navy veteran and also is a cattleman and farmer. Best is married with three children and four beautiful granddaughters and attends Rock Springs Baptist Church.

Brian Robinett
LKN Properties LLC, Denver, N.C.
Brian Robinett is owner of LKN Properties and LKN Builders, which are based in Denver, N.C. He is actively involved with the Lake Norman HBA, previously serving as vice president, treasurer and president. At the state level, he currently serves as regional vice president and is involved on several committees. In 2006, he was elected as the Builder Member of the Year by the Lake Norman Home Builders Association. He spends much of his free time with the apple of his eye, his daughter Sydney.

Matthew White
White House Builders Inc., Mooresville, N.C.
Matt White has been in the construction industry for three and one-half years. In that time, he has been involved in the direct supervision of custom homes, remodel projects and food service and medical office commercial projects.

Tammie Smoot
Move, Cary, N.C.
Tammie Smoot has more than 10 years of proven Internet marketing experience and 15 years of practical building industry knowledge to the Carolinas as a professional marketing consultant for Move. Smoot has a proven record as an exceptional sales and marketing professional in the building industry working for national, regional and custom builders, crafting cost-effective, results-oriented marketing programs. Smoot is actively involved at the local, state and national association levels, serving in various leadership capacities. She also holds a North Carolina Real Estate Brokers license and is a member of the Institute of Residential Marketing .

Kevin Annas
Providence Home Builders, Granite Falls, N.C.
Kevin Annas, president and founder of Providence Home Builders, is a licensed general contractor in the Carolinas for building and highway excavation. Annas currently serves as Regional Vice President of NCHBA and has held the positions of president and vice president of the HBA of Caldwell County. Annas also is a certified green professional by NAHB.

David Kehler
David Kehler Builder Inc., Marion, N.C.
Dave Kehler specializes in creating dream homes, and his customers come from all parts of the country. The Kehler company got its start nearly 30 years ago in Marion by rebuilding old and distressed homes and eventually evolved into a custom building company. Dave grew up in North Carolina ’s McDowell County , graduated from Western Carolina University , and is raising a busy family of three boys with wife Christine.

Forrest Seal

Forrest Seal LLC, Kitty Hawk, N.C.
Forrest Seal has been involved in the construction industry on the Outer Banks for more than 20 years. He does mainly custom residential single family homes, light commercial work and remodeling. Forrest is an active member of the Outer Banks Home Builders Association, currently serving as president, and served on the board two years prior chairing the Remodelers Council for the association.

Matt Vincent
Vincent Properties Construction Inc., Blowing Rock, N.C.
Matt Vincent and his father Jay, of Vincent Properties, founded Vincent Properties Construction Inc., a full-service residential construction company specializing in unique custom and “spec” homes. Vincent graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking and is a licensed unlimited general contractor. Matt has been the driving force behind Vincent Properties Construction participating in the North Carolinas Healthy Built Homes Program, a statewide green building program, and being an Energy Star Partner.

David White
White House Builders Inc., Troutman, N.C.
David White, founder of White House Builders Inc. in 1998, has built custom homes, remodel projects and commercial projects in North Carolina for 13 years. White is active with the Lake Norman HBA. He has served on the Board of Directors and held the positions of Vice President, President, and Remodelers Council Vice Chair and Chair.

Tony McKinney
RE/MAX Classic Realty, Clayton, N.C.
Tony McKinney owned a RE/MAX franchise in Clayton, Knightdale, and Nashville/Rocky Mount, N.C. He was an active member and supporter of both the Johnston County and Rocky Mount HBAs and served as president of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. Sadly, Tony was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after receiving his designation.

Jason Walters
RE/MAX Classic Realty, Nashville, N.C.
Jason Walters is a currently a realtor with Remax Classic Realty, which has three offices located in Nashville , Clayton and Knightdale. “Integrity, Service and Results” is his motto. Being a native to the area, Jason has the knowledge of the market and experience to get the job done. He loves the area and giving back to the community he calls home.

Are you interested in enhancing your professionalism and earning accreditation in your industry?  Plan to attend the Spring 2010 NCBI session scheduled for March 3-5 in Raleigh. Look for more information and a listing of courses in the January/February issue of North Carolina Builder, or visit our Web site at www.nchba.org and click on “Education.”