The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC) marked the start of a new chapter at their Annual Meeting held recently at the Seacrest Hotel in Falmouth.
HBRACC Board President April Ducott opened the meeting by acknowledging highlights of the previous year, including the recent appointment of Stefanie Coxe as the association’s new Executive Officer. Ducott recognized the association’s addition of 50 new members putting the association at over 320 strong, the continued success of its At Home publication, and the organization’s philanthropic efforts for local nonprofits, such as Veterans Outreach, Habitat for Humanity and Housing Assistance Corporation. She also lauded the collaborative effort of HBRACC members to inspire the next generation of builders through initiatives like the annual Residential Construction Career Day, an award-winning event hosted by HBRACC and MassHire, and an annual Lego competition for elementary & middle school children with proceeds to benefit Colorful Kidz the past few years.
The meeting also included the installation of three new Board of Directors Members – Tom Dennison, Jimmy Halliday and Josh Piper. Dennison, a native Cape Codder, serves as General Manager of Shepley Wood Products and previously spent 12 years at Mid Cape Home Centers. Halliday is Project Manager for Halliday Builders, Inc., and has been a member of HBRACC’s Emerging Leaders Committee. Piper is the Vice President of Project Management at Cape Associates with 18 years of industry experience.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of HBRACC’s Annual Awards. “Every year, the HBRACC Board takes the opportunity to recognize members who go above and beyond for the Association,” said Ducott. “These are people who not only step up when asked, but who proactively reach out and offer a hand. All of our award winners are people or organizations that uphold the highest business and ethical standards in our industry and show a commitment to our shared values.”
The following is the list of 2024 winners:
Builder of the Year - M. Duffany Builders
Associate of the Year - Premium Plywood + Specialties
Building Community Award - Cape Associates, Inc.
Building Community Award - ML Riley Construction, Inc. & Cape Cod Panel, LLC
President’s Choice Awards - Gail O'Rourke & Crystal Pieschel
Volunteer of the Year - Andrew Philbrook of Philbrook Construction
New Member of the Year - Yale Appliance
Commitment Award - Natascha Batchelor
Partner of the Year - Sandy Neck Media
Rising Star - Starbuck Construction Services, Inc.