Board of Directors

2025 Officers

Chris Allen President

CA Construction
601-497-4147
caconstructionms@gmail.com

As President, Chris works directly with Executive Officer, informs Executive Committee and Board of Directors on association matters, plans, prepares and carries out goals and policies, appoints and oversees committee and chairmen of committees, acts as public relations representative for HBAJ, serves as Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, promotes interest and participation, seeks out new leadership to serve, prepares Vice President for their year as President, is actively involved in HBAJ, HBAM and NAHB events as much as possible.

Chip Hutchison Vice President

Kirkland Development
601-982-7381
chutchison@kirklandprop.com

As Vice President, Chip works directly with President in bringing issues to Executive Committee and Board of Directors, works to increase membership, fulfills obligations and attendance as assigned by President, is actively involved in HBAJ and HBAM events as much as possible.

Nick Gullette Secretary/Treasurer

MS Homes
601-506-2502
mshomesllc@yahoo.com

As Secretary/Treasurer, Nick works directly with President and EO relating to financial matters, reviews association finances, including budget, expenses, profit and loss and reports monthly to Exec and Board, assures attendance, votes and meetings are recorded and maintained, establishes the presence of a quorum, is actively involved in as many HBAJ events as possible.

Kevin Lofton Builder Vice President

Silver Creek Construction
601-540-6712
kevinlofton@att.net

As Builder Vice President, Kevin works with Executive Committee and Board of Directors to report and inform issues related to the builder membership, focuses on fostering relationships between builders and associates, prospects builder members on Board to fill next Builder Vice President position.

Kevin Stringer Associate Vice President

Trustmark
601-605-6809
kstringer@trustmark.com

As Associate Vice President, Kevin works with Executive Committee and Board of Directors to report and inform issues related to the associate membership, focuses on fostering relationships between associates and builders, prospects associate members on Board of Directors to fill next Associate Vice President position.

Gary Lyles Immediate Past President

Lyles Construction Company, Inc.
601-992-6851
lylesconstruction@att.net

As Immediate Past President, Gary is responsible for the Association’s Annual Awards, Installation Banquet, Nominations and Organization By-Laws.

HBAJ Board of Directors 2025

•  J.R. Crowell
•  JD Carroll
•  Stanley Phillips
•  Joel Harris
•  Monica Saulters
•  JD Chisolm
•  Allison Impastato
•  Michael Jacobs
•  Tim McNair
•  Emily Clayton
•  Watt Whatley
•  John Granger
•  Mandy Gardner
•  Anthony Thompson
•  Chris Bond
•  Matt McDonald
•  John Robison
•  Rachel Williams
•  John Michael Rainey
•  Marvin Freeman
•  Chris Smith
•  Eddie Duran
•  Wade Quin
•  Bobby Rayburn
•  Scott Shoemaker